Fjords & Falls of Norway in Five Nights

The idyllic village of Skjolden is located at the end of Norway’s longest fjord, the Sognefjorden, where the deep blue waters contrast against the green landscape and red-roofed houses, creating a summer kaleidoscope of colour. Spectacular waterfalls tumble down steep cliffsides into the fjord below, and close by are the magnificent Jotunheimen Mountains and Jostedalsbreen Glacier, which you will have opportunities to explore on a tour from your ship. You’ll also be ideally placed to enjoy a hike to the tiny hut where world-famous Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein exiled himself to write some of his most important works.

Gently sloping green hills, steep mountains, and charming villages surround the jewel-like waters of Lustrafjord, offering miles of incredible natural beauty. As you sail along the fjord, you’ll witness the majestic Feigefossen, one of Norway’s highest waterfalls, at its most powerful in the summer months, and the country’s oldest remaining Stave church, built in the 12^th century. From your ship’s decks, you may have the opportunity to spot marine life such as seals, otters, and dolphins, along with magnificent birdlife flying overhead.

Located on the picturesque Sognefjord in Norway, Urnes Stave Church is a striking medieval wooden structure and is one of the oldest stave churches in the country. It's included on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its historical importance and well-preserved architecture. As your cruise ship glides past, you'll be able to see the distinctive designs of intricately carved wooden portals, blending Viking and Christian artistry, which reflects a unique combination of cultural influences. 

Located on a picturesque arm of the Hardangerfjord, beautiful Ulvik is known as one of Norway’s most fertile fruit-growing regions, earning itself the affectionate nickname of ‘Orchard of Norway’. Apples from here are delicious due to the special micro-climate surrounding the fjord, making them just ripe for cider making, which was the fastest-growing product at Vinmonopolet in 2019. Also grown here are cherries, plums and pears.

Known as the 'Queen of the Fjords', Hardangerfjord is situated centrally in the heart of Western Norway. At 106 nautical miles long, and the world’s third longest fjord, this stretch of deep blue water is flanked by towering mountains – including the well-known Trolltunga rock formation, magnificent waterfalls and idyllic orchards. Charming villages are located along the banks of the Hardangerfjord, including Eidfjord, which offers superb views of the fjord.

The Norwegian Fjords are among some of the most picturesque locations on earth, and Maurangerfjord is no exception. Branching off from Hardangerfjord, Maurangerfjord stretches into Nordrepollen and Austrepollen and is home to the sprawling Furebergsfossen waterfall. The magnificent waterfall flows down the steep mountainside, over large rocks, surrounded by deep green spruces, under the road and directly into the Maurangerfjord.