Day – Northbound 2 FLORØ–MOLDE
The jewel in the crown 2B We set our course for the spectacular UNESCO-listed Geirangerf ord, passing sheer 800-metre high cliff s and impressive waterfalls en route. Our excursion starts by driving up Ørneveien (the Eagle Road). From the top, there is a magnifi cent view over the f ord itself. We then continue to serene Eidsdal, from where you can enjoy a picturesque ferry ride to Linge. Back on dry land, the excursion continues into wild, high- alpine areas. One of the many highlights of this trip is the drive down the winding Trollstigen Pass, renown for its 11 hairpin bends. This day of great experiences concludes with dinner in Molde, before continuing on your Hurtigruten expedition.
Frøya HITRA
Molde 2C/E 2D
Torvik Ålesund
Hjørundfjord 2F 2G 2H
Måløy The West COAST
Hike in the Hjørundf ord 2H Join a pleasant hike and visit an old shieling, where you can learn about farming and taste local delicacies. Once we reach the shieling, our hosts tell us about life on the farm in the past. You then have time to explore the site on your own, and sample locally produced delicacies.
Florø Sognefjord
Geirangerfjord 2B
Experience life
in the sea 2D Atlanterhavsparken is one of Northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquari- ums. Enjoy close encoun- ters with some of the rich marine life of Norway. The visit includes a spectacular diving show, where the fi sh can be seen being hand-fed by the divers, and a visit to the open-air pool to see the resident penguins.
WHAT TO SEE
In autumn, we explore Hjørundfjord, situated amidst the unspoiled nature of the majestic Sunnmøre Alps and populated with tiny haml ets and mountain farms. The highly popular Hjørundfjord region is regarded as a national treasure, but the fjord itself is something of a secret, left out of all other tourist routes. We sail past steep rock walls, green meadows and isolated mountain farms – all off ering a window to the past. Off the beaten track, you discover a fjord treasured by royalty. No wonder this is known to be one of the most beautiful fjords in the world!
EXCURSIONS 2B Geiranger with Trollstigen Pass SUMMER
2C/E Art Nouveau walk WINTER SPRING AUTUMN
2D Atlanterhavsparken aquarium and Mount Aksla WINTER SPRING
World class Art Nouveau architecture 2C/E After it was destroyed by fi re in 1904, Ålesund was rebuilt in the fashionable Art Nouveau style of the era. The beautiful buildings are well preserved. Climb the 418 steps to the top of Mount Aksla right in the centre of the town. On the way up, you’ll see the statue of the Viking King Gange Rolv. Several sources say Gange Rolv might be the mysterious Viking who became the Duke of Normandy known as Rollo, an ancestor of William the Conqueror.
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HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK 2F A Taste of Norway AUTUMN
2G Mountain hike in the Hjørundfjord AUTUMN
2H Hike with a visit to a shieling AUTUMN
Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities (Ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
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© SHUTTERSTOCK
© ANDREAS MIHATSCH
© ROGER ENGVIK
© ØRJAN BERTELSEN
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