Rosendal

Picturesque view of Rosenal in Norway
Picturesque view of Rosenal in Norway
Kvinnherad Church in Rosendal, Norway

Tucked away between majestic mountains and rolling valleys at the heart of the Hardangerfjord, picturesque Rosendal is a truly memorable experience, not least because of the stunning journey along Norway’s second longest fjord to get to it.

Once ashore, most attractions in this pretty village can be reached on foot, including the 13th century Kvinnherad Church, the fascinating Shipbuilding Museum, found down by the harbour, and the only Barony in Norway.[ReadMoreMob] Sat atop a hill overlooking the village, the Barony is a small castle which dates back to 1665. Today it’s an interesting museum featuring a collection of tapestries, literature and porcelain, and an enchanting Renaissance rose garden.

While Rosendal itself is a wonderful place, the incredible natural scenery further inland is simply unmissable. Folgefonna National Park is a wonderland of ice-sculpted landscapes and glaciers, and includes Norway’s third largest glacier, the Folgefonna. The area is one outstanding photo opportunity. Explore a little further, and the astonishing sights of the Bondhusbrea Glacier and Furebergfossen Waterfall can be discovered.

Cruises to Rosendal

Cruising the Fjords of Norway

Cruising the Fjords of Norway

Departs: Dover • Fri 03 Jul 2020
7 nights • Boudicca • D2016

  • Packing awe-inspiring scenic fjord cruising and visits to diverse, attraction-laden destinations into four days of Norwegian exploration, this weeklong summer sojourn makes for highly rewarding holiday.
  • You’ll be welcomed to the fjordland by the extraordinary landscapes of Lysefjord, before visiting Flåm for a chance to ride the famous Flåmsbana Railway, and diverting into the spectacular Nærøyfjord.
  • Amongst the untamed scenes of Hardangerfjord, Rosendal – gateway to the striking Folgefonna Glacier – awaits, while you’ll also see the cascading Furebergfossen Waterfall before finally visiting culture-rich Stavanger.

From £699pp

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Cruising the Scenic Fjords of Norway

Cruising the Scenic Fjords of Norway

Departs: Dover • Sat 24 Jul 2021
7 nights • Boudicca • D2119

  • Discover the unforgettable sights and highlights of some of Norway’s most spectacular waterways, during four days of exceptional fjordland exploration.
  • Inspirational small ship scenic cruising takes in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Hardangerfjord and the narrow, winding wonderland of the size-restricted, UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.
  • Make magical memories ashore, with chances to marvel at Hardangerfjord’s dramatic scenery from a kayak, see astonishing mountains and waterfalls via iconic railways, explore historic sites and more at, Rosendal, Eidfjord, Flåm, and Stavanger.

From £1,099pp

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