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This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.
Cruise with PONANT on an exceptional itinerary and discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords.
Come aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville for an 8-day cruise and sail along the Norwegian coastline, whose vertiginous cliff faces have been sculpted by the wind and the sea, giving rise to many unspoiled fjords.
From Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf which still carries a few traces of the rich historic past of the city founded by the Vikings, your ship will first sail towards Alesund, where you will be able to admire the wonderfully preserved fishermen's houses that date from the 18th century. Then, you will discover the Geiranger Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before making your way to the small colourful and cosmopolitan towns of Hellesylt.
Le Dumont-d'Urville will set sail for Loen. From this small and charming village, located a few kilometres from Jostedalsbreen National Park, which is home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent Briksdal glacier.
During your cruise, you will have the privilege of sailing in the famous “Lysefjord” (light fjord), flanked by granite cliffs.
Arendal, once known as the Venice of the North because of its canals, will be an utterly charming port of call.
On the final leg of your trip you will call at Gothenburg, in Sweden. Your cruise will end in Oslo, the Norwegian capital, a city with a unique energy.
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Smithsonian Journeys is the travel programme of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education and research complex, consisting of 21 museums, the National Zoological Park, education centers, research facilities, cultural centers, and libraries. Drawing on Smithsonian's resources dating back 175 years, these sailings will feature notable experts and experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife. For more than 50 years, Smithsonian Journeys has been rooted in and focused on cultural immersion and discovery – with a goal of inspiring guests to become global citizens through travel.
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Langue parlée : Anglais
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Terje Leiren
Terje Leiren is Professor Emeritus of Scandinavian Studies and History at the University of Washington, Seattle. He taught at the University of Oslo before joining the UW in 1977. He served as Chair of the Department of Scandinavian Studies from 1995 to 2010. He is the author of four books and numerous scholarly articles on Scandinavian and Scandinavian-American history and culture, most recently a new revised edition of The Historical Dictionary of Norway. Leiren has lived and traveled extensively in Norway's fjord country. He has appeared in several television documentary programs about Scandinavia from the Vikings to World War II, including a documentary on the American years of Norwegian Crown Princess Martha who is the featured character in the PBS Masterpiece series, Atlantic Crossing.
Language spoken: English
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Embarquement 30.07.2022 de 17:30 à 18:30
Départ 30.07.2022 à 19:30
La silhouette de ses maisons colorées à pignons est sans doute l’image la plus connue de toute la Norvège médiévale. Située au fond du Byfjord et dominée par les hauteurs environnantes, Bergen fut la capitale de la Norvège aux XIIe et XIIIe siècles et a gardé de très beaux monuments de l’époque où elle abritait la royauté. Flâner dans Bergen, c’est remonter le temps à la recherche de trésors cachés, classés au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. Véritable musée à ciel ouvert, Bergen accueille de nombreux artistes : peintres, potiers, joailliers… Ne manquez pas la visite de son quartier ancien aux ruelles étroites, témoignage de la puissance de la Ligue hanséatique qui contrôlait le commerce d’Europe du Nord à la fin du Moyen Âge.
Arrivée 31.07.2022 en milieu de journée
Départ 31.07.2022 en début de soirée
Entourée d’une multitude d’îles, de bras de fjords et de montagnes majestueuses, la ville d’Ålesund surprend bien des visiteurs. Elle est en effet internationalement connue pour son architecture Art nouveau. Après le terrible incendie de 1904 qui réduisit en cendres une grande partie de la ville, des architectes norvégiens inspirés par le style Art nouveau participèrent en effet à sa reconstruction, pour un résultat tout à fait pittoresque. Non loin d’Ålesund, découvrez également Giske, l’île natale de Rollon, le grand chef viking qui commandait les expéditions nordiques en Normandie, ou encore la ravissante île de Godoy et le village d’Alnes, qui offre un panorama grandiose sur l’océan Atlantique et les îles environnantes.
Arrivée 01.08.2022 en début de matinée
Départ 01.08.2022 en milieu de journée
Escale incontournable de la Norvège, situé à mi-chemin entre Bergen et Trondheim, le site de Geiranger vous permettra de découvrir l’éblouissante beauté d’un décor naturel inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. Vous pourrez admirer la splendeur des falaises à pic, des roches sombres et de l’eau cristalline qui font la célébrité du lieu. Les abords du fjord offrent de nombreuses possibilités de randonnées : celle de la route de l’Aigle vous fera bénéficier d’une vue panoramique sur l’ensemble du site. La visite du village de Geiranger vous plongera dans le rythme de vie de la petite communauté locale.
Arrivée 01.08.2022 en début d'après-midi
Départ 01.08.2022 en fin d'après-midi
Petit village situé à 20 kilomètres du site de Geiranger, l’escale reculée de Hellesylt vous montrera le pittoresque visage de la Norvège traditionnelle. Maisons de couleurs, pontons de bois, échoppes rustiques… Vous pourrez vous y ressourcer et partir à la découverte des usages locaux. Les alentours vous offriront un cadre somptueux composé de falaises, de montagnes et de lacs aux eaux paisibles. Le village est traversé d’une rivière dont la charmante cascade se jette dans les eaux du fjord.
Arrivée 02.08.2022 en début de matinée
Départ 02.08.2022 en milieu de journée
À l’extrémité du Nordfjord, le petit village de Loen se découvre sous le grand glacier Jostedal qui constitue la plus grande calotte glaciaire d’Europe continentale. Il y a plus d’un siècle, les navires de croisières européens ont commencé à y faire escale pour permettre aux voyageurs de visiter les superbes montagnes et vallées environnantes en calèche. Aujourd’hui, le téléphérique permet aux visiteurs d’accéder en quelques minutes au sommet du mont Hoven – qui culmine à 1011 mètres – et de profiter d’un panorama sur le fjord à couper le souffle. À l’intérieur des terres, le magnifique lac Lovatnet est réputé pour ses eaux turquoise, résultat de la fonte des glaciers avoisinants.
Arrivée 03.08.2022 en début de matinée
Départ 03.08.2022 en milieu de journée
Au sud-ouest de la Norvège, nichée au fond du fjord Gandsfjord, Sandnes se découvre en pleine nature. Celle que l’on surnomme « la ville de la poterie » en raison de son importante industrie de céramique due à la présence d’argile dans la région, vous accueille entre plaines et sommets.
Arrivée 03.08.2022 en milieu d'après-midi
Départ 03.08.2022 en milieu d'après-midi
Vous naviguez au cœur d’un des fjords les plus époustouflants de Norvège, un décor merveilleux dominé par une nature sauvage, entre falaises granitiques vertigineuses, eaux cristallines et végétation luxuriante. Tout près de Stavanger, Lysefjorden déroule ses eaux calmes sur une quarantaine de kilomètres, surplombé par d’impressionnantes roches. Admirez le site mondialement connu de Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), majestueuse falaise en forme de pupitre culminant à plus de 600 mètres au-dessus des eaux. Un peu plus loin, Flørli, du haut de ses 4 444 marches, s’impose comme le plus long escalier en bois au monde alors que le Kjerag, avec son mythique rocher coincé entre deux parois, offre un spectacle insolite et inoubliable.
Arrivée 04.08.2022 en milieu de journée
Départ 04.08.2022 en début de soirée
Cette ville portuaire située sur la côte sud de la Norvège est considérée comme la localité bénéficiant du meilleur climat de tout le pays. Arendal a également longtemps été réputée pour ses mines de fer dont l’exploitation, au XIXe siècle, permettait de produire un fer magnétique terreux particulièrement résistant.
Arrivée 05.08.2022 en début de matinée
Départ 05.08.2022 en début d'après-midi
Cité portuaire animée, Göteborg se situe sur la côte ouest suédoise, à la jonction du fleuve Göta älv et de la baie du Cattégat. Dans le quartier ancien d’Haga, vous découvrirez des boutiques de mode hippies chics et des cafés bohèmes, au rez-de-chaussée de maisons traditionnelles en bois. Sur la majestueuse place Gustave-Adolphe, vous pourrez voir d’élégants bâtiments néoclassiques. Non loin de là se trouve le musée municipal, consacré à l’histoire de la ville. Vous aurez, en outre, l’occasion de visiter Göteborg au fil de ses nombreux canaux. Vous ne manquerez pas non plus de goûter aux poissons et crustacés qui font la réputation gastronomique de cette belle escale.
Arrivée 06.08.2022 en début de matinée
Débarquement 06.08.2022 à 08:00
Capitale de la Norvège, Oslo est une ville verte. C’est d’ailleurs en grande partie grâce à ses nombreux espaces verts, qui lui confèrent une qualité de vie très agréable, qu’elle doit sa réputation. Les 80 hectares du parc à sculptures de Vigeland, et ses 212 œuvres exposées en plein air, le musée Munch, qui possède la plus grande collection d'œuvres d'Edvard Munch au monde, ou encore la forteresse d'Akershus, qui symbolise la riche histoire d’Oslo, s’imposent comme des sites incontournables. Côté culture, la galerie nationale abrite la plus grande collection norvégienne de peintures, de dessins et de sculptures ouverte au public, et le musée Munch est un lieu consacré au travail et à la vie du peintre Edvard Munch.
Don your helmet, hop on your e-bike, and set off to discover hand-picked highlights in this enchanting city!
E-biking is just like traditional cycling, but with less pedaling thanks to the bike’s electric motor. After a full briefing, your guide will lead the way as you cruise into the streets. Glide around the heart of colorful Ålesund, which is renowned for its unique Art Nouveau style. Hear the story of the fire that destroyed the town in 1904 and admire the intricate façades of the buildings that rose from the ashes, embellished with dragons and flowers, and crowned by a forest of spires and turrets. Make the most of your bike’s motor and head up to a viewpoint on Mount Aksla. From here, soak up a breathtaking vista spanning Ålesund, the surrounding mountains, the sparkling fjords, and the distant Sunnmøre Alps.
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Ålesund, the largest town on the Northwest coast, boasts a beautiful built on three islands close to the ocean and with a backdrop of impressive mountain peaks. A large part of Ålesund was destroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt in the so-called Jugend (Art Nouveau) style, typical of the first decade of the 20th century. In fact, it was the German emperor Wilhelm II, a great friend of Norway, who sent masons up to help rebuild the town.
Today Ålesund has a population of approximately 40,000, but the town center is relatively small and easy to cover on foot. Depart on foot and start with a visit to the Art Nouveau Centre, located in the old pharmacy building. The museum provides an interesting insight into the history of the fire in 1904 and the creative Art Nouveau period. After a break for coffee, tea, and cake, continue your walk and learn about the importance of fisheries in Norway's biggest fish-export harbor, and see several examples of the picturesque Art Nouveau-style that has made Ålesund famous as one of the three last Art Nouveau cities in Europe. Proceed uphill to a little, attractive park at the foot of Mount Aksla. Here you will find exotic trees and plants, as well as a memorial stone dedicated to Emperor Wilhelm II, after whom the main street in town is also named. In addition, here stands the statue of the Viking Gange-Rolf who sailed from Ålesund to present day Normandy, France, which is named after the Norwegian settlers. If you choose, walk up a few bends towards Mount Aksla to enjoy a spectacular view. Others can enjoy more time in the park to wander or relax before returning to the pier and your ship.
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Ålesund, the largest town on the Northwest coast, boasts a beautiful setting, built on three islands close to the ocean and with a backdrop of impressive mountain peaks. A large part of Ålesund was destroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt in the so-called Jugend (Art Nouveau) style, typical of the first decade of the 20th century. Today it is a bustling town where the fish and furniture industries are the main sources of income.
Board your coach and drive approximately 2 miles to the Atlantic Ocean Park, a unique aquarium dedicated to marine life along the Atlantic coast of Norway, where tanks are built to resemble coastal environments. The largest tank contains over one million gallons of seawater, where you can view marine life through an acrylic panel that is over 10 inches thick, 60 feet long, and 13 feet high. The Park also features an outdoor pool with penguins. The aquarium is in a lovely setting, looking straight out towards Breisundet – the wide sound surrounded by islands and reaching far out the open ocean. Here seals come in regularly to be fed. The Park is currently undergoing renovation, and as of 2022, it will have status as a Marine Science Center with emphasis on how to manage ocean resources.
On the way back to the ship, you can see some of the fine details of the Art Nouveau architecture before heading up to Mount Aksla, where you stop to take in the spectacular view over many islands towards the ocean. After a short drive through the streets of Ålesund, arrive back at the pier.
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From the village of Geiranger at the head of the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerfjord, drive by coach up Eagle's Road. Arrive at Eagle's Bend, a wide curve from where there is a splendid view to the fjord below and the surrounding mountains, for a photo stop. See the Seven Sisters waterfalls in the distance as well as some of the abandoned mountain farms clinging to the sheer cliff sides. Continue towards the village of Eiddal and pass the highest point of the road at about 2000 feet above sea level.
After the village of Norddal, leave the fjord and drive up the valley until you reach the summer farm of Herdalssetra, situated on a mountainside at approximately 1500 ft above sea level. The setting is picturesque, and during the summer months, some 450 goats roam freely. The farm is also home to cows, sheep, and fjord horses – including the blond pony native to the west coast. The farm produces both white and brown goat cheese.
Discover the 300-year-old farm, consisting of 30 tiny houses. The small, wooden houses with turfed roofs were built under the mighty peak of Heregga, tucked away from the annual avalanches. Here, the farmers will introduce you to their cheesemaking process. Complete your visit by sampling the family’s goatmilk cheeses and caramels.
On the way back down the valley, admire the lovely Herdøla River, cascading down in several impressive waterfalls. Upon arrival back in Geiranger, stop at the Geiranger Fjord Center. Here you will be able to view exhibitions on various local themes including fjord boats, tourism, historic public transport, farming, and communication. End back at the pier.
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From the pier, leave Geiranger by coach on a journey of discovery through the countryside in the west of Norway, a land of majestic mountains and emerald-green lakes.
Head for Mount Dalsnibba, climbing up through a beautiful landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and lakes that follow one after the other, before arriving at Lake Djupvaten. A fantastic spectacle awaits as you enter a world of naked rock, ice, and snow. Your route continues up Mount Dalsnibba to a height of 4,930 feet (1,495 m) from where you will have an exceptional view (weather permitting). At this altitude, all the snow-capped peaks cast light on a scene that appears inaccessible.
After an included lunch in a local restaurant, you will head to the summer ski resort of Tystigen to capture the stunning panorama. Arrive at the Jostedal Glacier National Park Centre to view a film and visit exhibits about the glacier and the surrounding environment. Drive along the shores of Lake Stryn, the emerald-green color of which is so typical of the area, due to the melting Jostedal Glacier that you will see further on. You will continue your route along the River Stryn, an excellent spot for salmon fishing, to Nordfjord and the village of Stryn. Your last stop will be Hornindalsvatnet, one of the deepest lakes in Europe at 1,695 feet (514 m) deep.
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From the pier, drive through the Lodalen Valley to the far end at Kjenndalen. From here, take a short stroll up to a viewpoint over the Kjenndalen Glacier in the distance. This glacier is an arm of the mighty Jostedal Glacier – the largest glacier on mainland Europe.
Walk back to the coach and drive back towards Loen. Leaving the buses, board the new cable car (inaugurated in 2017) which takes you up to Mount Hoven, 3300 feet above sea level and around 650 feet above the tree line in this part of Norway. Here, enjoy a coffee break and spectacular views of the fjord and villages below, as well as of the surrounding mountain scenery. While at Mount Hoven, you have the opportunity to enjoy a short walk to soak up the scenery around you.
After some time at leisure, return by cable car to Loen and your ship.
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Briksdal Glacier lies at the end of the enchanting Oldedalen Valley and is a part of the Jostedal glacier ice field, which is the largest glacier on the European mainland. The wild glacier is a fantastic work of nature. Its slope plunges from a height of 3,937 feet (1,200 m) down to the lush, narrow Briksdal Valley. Board your coach in Loen. The drive through Oldedalen Valley to Briksdal Glacier is an amazing symphony of scenic splendors – from wildflowers to awe-inspiring mountains that are reflected in crystal clear lake waters and to great waterfalls that cascade from vertical mountainsides.
Your coach will stop at a mountain lodge, where you will board electric “troll cars” (7 seats in each) for a ride from the lodge up to a parking lot to reach the glacier. The troll cars are the only motorized vehicles allowed on this gravel road. En route, you will travel along a river, past a waterfall, and through serpentine bends. From the parking lot, the walk to the face of the Briksdal Glacier is about 0.4 miles and takes about 10 minutes to reach.
Glacial ice only reflects blue light, so the Glacier provides an impressive site. It might be hard to imagine that the ice is in constant motion – and the arms of a glacier can grow or shrink several hundred yards in only a few years, depending on the amount of snow that fell in years past. Sometimes the glacier calves, and huge chunks of ice fall off the edge. Therefore, guests are urged to respect the warning signs that stand near the Glacier for the sake of their security.
Return by foot to the troll cars that will take you back to the lodge. At the lodge, enjoy a snack including coffee, tea, and pastries, and some time at leisure to browse for souvenirs. Re-board your coach for the drive back to the ship.
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Norway has a long tradition of cross-country skiing, and this technique has been further developed for walking. Nordic walking is a total body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity and by athletes as a sport. The activity is performed with specially designed walking poles, adapted to each participant. The technique is easy to learn, and you will get a unique workout where most muscles are used combined with a true nature experience.
From the pier, you will begin your tour with a short walk through an industrial and residential area before you reach the shores of the Gandsfjord and a 19-mile-long trail reaching all the way to the city of Stavanger. The trail runs in open countryside right beside the fjord and offers a fantastic view over the Gandsfjord and the mountains beyond. There are several lovely beaches along the way, and you will pass large rocky headlands protruding into the fjord.
Relax in a peaceful outdoor area, where you will enjoy one of Norway’s best loved – and one of the simplest – culinary treats, the brown cheese. Together with rye bread and beverages, this constitutes a typical Norwegian back-to-the-basics trail snack. After walking for approximately 5 to 6 miles with plenty of time to take photos en route, board a coach for your transfer back to the pier.
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Sandnes, Stavanger, and the surrounding areas have for centuries played a leading part in Norway's maritime history, from the time when the Viking kings battled in Hafrsfjord, through the period of the "white sails" and the steamships, up to modern super-tankers. Stavanger is also the most important oil city in Norway due to its geographical position. Your tour will show you a bit of the city's history.
Departing the pier in Sandnes, you pass through rich agricultural countryside, pausing briefly at the Sword-in-Stone monument that commemorates the victory in 872 of Viking king Harald Haarfagre (the fair-haired) over the last of the regional princes, thus uniting 29 small kingdoms under one crown and establishing the Kingdom of Norway. Visit the nearby village of Ullandhaug, where farmhouses have been reconstructed to show what life was like during the Iron Age. To the East, the fertile farmland of Jaeren and the Ryfylke Mountains form the background.
Arriving in Stavanger, you visit the modern Petroleum Museum. This striking building is situated in the middle of the harbor. It displays many exhibits from Norway’s relatively new petroleum history. After the museum you may opt to participate in a guided walk through Old Stavanger with picturesque, well preserved wooden houses dating to the 18th and 19th centuries.
At the end of the tour, return to the ship in Sandnes.
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From Sandnes, depart on a one-hour drive through the countryside to Mosteroy Island, pausing briefly at the Sword-in-Stone monument that commemorates the victory in 872 of Viking king Harald Haarfagre (the fair-haired) over the last of the regional princes, thus uniting 29 small kingdoms under one crown and establishing the Kingdom of Norway.
Mosteroy Island, one of a group of islands at the entrance to Boknafjord, is a tranquil, fertile place suitable for pasturing sheep and cows, and an environment conducive to quiet introspection. The perfect site for Augustinian Friars to establish a monastery in the mid-13th century. You reach the island via an underwater tunnel almost 3 miles long and running nearly 700 feet below the surface. Arriving at Mosteroy, you drive through the verdant landscape to reach Utstein Monastery, the best-preserved monastery in Norway.
Utstein is small. There were probably never more than a dozen monks living here at a time. But the staff of the monastery — household servants and those who farmed the land in support of the monks — would have brought the total size of the community to about 250.
The Lutheran Reformation brought the religious life of the monastery to an end. And the buildings were repurposed for secular pursuits until a renovation project was begun in 1937. The restored monastery is now a museum and a popular venue for lectures and recitals.
Your guided visit of the museum and its idyllic grounds will end with a short music recital in the chapel, before you leave the serenity of this place and return to your ship in Sandnes.
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Board your coach for a drive to the Næs Ironworks Museum. The Museum is very well preserved and almost completely intact, consisting of buildings, machinery, and equipment that date back to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The ironworks here were operational from 1665 to 1959, and the Museum offers a fascinating glimpse of how iron and steel were produced in days gone by. Enjoy a guided walk through the Museum and a refreshment stop with coffee or tea and munker (a local pastry).
Re-board your coach and drive to the village of Tvedestrand. Proceed with a guided walk through the white wooden houses of the picturesque little village and take a picture of Norway’s narrowest house. Tvedestrand is known as an “international book town” and presents a bookshop on nearly every corner. Enjoy some free time to discover more at your leisure.
Drive back to Arendal along the North Sea Route scenic road which offers fantastic views to the coastline and the ocean.
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Raet National Park was established in 2016 to protect the unique topography of the moraine created by the retreat of a massive glacier at the end of the Ice Age. This excursion provides an opportunity to experience this distinctive coastal landscape up close during a refreshing guided walk.
From the pier, a 20-minute drive brings you to Hove, on the southern part of the island of Tromøy. Part of the Raet National Park, the entire area around Hove has been adapted for recreation and includes a variety of trails along the shoreline and through the woodlands that overlook it. Join your guide for an unhurried hike along the coast, where the rocks and boulders left behind by the glacier define the shore, and then into the woods for the return to your starting point.
At the end of this loop, board your coach again for a leisurely hour-long scenic drive back to Arendal and your ship.
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Your panoramic tour of Gothenburg begins with a drive to the Masthuggs Church, built atop a hill overlooking the city and the busy port below. Continue to Götaplatsen, one of the most beautiful squares in the city, where the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall, and the Municipal Theater are grouped around Carl Milles's famous Poseidon Fountain, celebrating Gothenburg's intimate relationship to the sea.
From Götaplatsen, your tour proceeds along Avenyn, the main street and Grand Boulevard of Gothenburg, lined with restaurants, bars, and shops. At Gustav Adolf’s Square, you will see the City Hall, the Court House, and the Stock Exchange. You will pass by Lilla Bommen, a striking modernist office building nicknamed by locals the "Lego House," on your way to the inner harbor, where the Volvo Museum is located.
Not just for car aficionados, the Volvo Museum tells the story of one of Sweden's most important businesses. It houses every Volvo model produced since 1927, including passenger cars, buses and heavy trucks, as well as marine engines and construction equipment. You will also find an exhibit of Volvo's racing history, the latest concept cars, and what the company touts as "the world's fastest hybrid truck." A bit more whimsical is the life-sized Volvo SUV constructed with LEGO bricks — a wedding of two of Scandinavia's most famous brands.
At the end of your tour, a typical Swedish fika will be served — coffee with a tasty bun or pastry. You will also have some time at leisure before returning to your ship.
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Your panoramic tour of Gothenburg begins with a drive to the Masthuggs Church, built atop a hill overlooking the city and the busy port below. Continue to Götaplatsen, one of the most beautiful squares in the city, where the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall, and the Municipal Theater are grouped around Carl Milles's famous Poseidon Fountain, celebrating Gothenburg's intimate relationship to the sea.
Disembark your motorcoach here for a guided tour of the Museum of Fine Arts. Its collection is regarded as one of the finest in Northern Europe, featuring works of Carl Larsson, Edvard Munch, Anders Zorn, Van Gogh, Picasso, Chagall, Monet, Rembrandt, others. But it is perhaps best known for its superb collection of Nordic art from the turn of the 20th century. A docent will guide you through the magnificent Fürstenberg Gallery, made possible when Pontus Fürstenberg and his wife donated their entire private collection to the city of Gothenburg. Their wing of the museum is almost an exact replica of the original gallery. You will have some time at leisure before leaving the museum.
From Götaplatsen, your tour proceeds along Avenyn, the main street and Grand Boulevard of Gothenburg, lined with restaurants, bars, and shops. You will pass through Gustav Adolf’s Square, site of City Hall, the Court House, and the Stock Exchange, before arriving at Haga, a pedestrian district known for its picturesque wooden houses and its charming 19th-century atmosphere. After your guided walking tour, you will have time to explore on your own or take a cup of coffee at one of the many cafés before rejoining your coach for the drive back to the pier.
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PONANT have organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day of embarkation.
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Conférencier
À bord de votre navire, un conférencier francophone vous propose un éclairage culturel et historique pour approfondir votre connaissance de la destination : origine des traditions locales, histoire des sites emblématiques, évocation de personnages célèbres et des grandes épopées historiques…. Lors de conférences à bord ou de vos sorties à terre, cet expert vous accompagnera tout au long de votre croisière PONANT pour partager avec vous son précieux savoir.
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Located at the end of Byfjord, Bergen was the capital of Norway in the 12th and 13th centuries and has preserved much of its past. A veritable open-air museum, Bergen is also a vibrant cosmopolitan city, known for its artist colony of painters, potters, and jewelers.
Day 1 - Bergen, Norway
Arrive at Bergen's Flesland Airport, where you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Norge by Scandic. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. A local representative will be present at the hospitality desk in the afternoon to welcome you and answer any questions you may have. Join your fellow travellers for a welcome cocktail reception this evening. Dinner is independent and at your leisure.
Day 2 - Bergen | Embarkation
After breakfast at the hotel, join a morning excursion that includes a visit to the Fantoft Stave Church, originally built in 1150 and reconstructed after a fire in 1992 exactly as it was in the 12th century. You will also tour Troldhaugen, once the summer home of composer Edvard Grieg and now a museum and concert venue. Following lunch at a restaurant back in Bergen, enjoy a guided walking tour of Bryggen, the old waterfront wharf, a reminder of the town's importance as part of the Hanseatic League's trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will have some free time to browse the shops before transferring to the pier to embark in late afternoon.
Your hotel:
Hotel Norge, first opened in 1885, was completely renovated in 2018. Located in the centre of the city, it is within walking distance of the Festplassen and several nearby restaurants. It has a modern, informal, and international atmosphere. The hotel has 415 rooms that boast floor-to-ceiling windows, and it features a lobby bar, a café, and a fine-dining restaurant.
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Hotel contact information:
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Nedre Ole Bullsplass 4
5012 Bergen
Telephone: +47 55 55 40 00
Email: hotelnorge@scandichotels.com <mailto:hotelnorge@scandichotels.com>
Total TTC : € 700
Don your helmet, hop on your e-bike, and set off to discover hand-picked highlights in this enchanting city!
E-biking is just like traditional cycling, but with less pedaling thanks to the bike’s electric motor. After a full briefing, your guide will lead the way as you cruise into the streets. Glide around the heart of colorful Ålesund, which is renowned for its unique Art Nouveau style. Hear the story of the fire that destroyed the town in 1904 and admire the intricate façades of the buildings that rose from the ashes, embellished with dragons and flowers, and crowned by a forest of spires and turrets. Make the most of your bike’s motor and head up to a viewpoint on Mount Aksla. From here, soak up a breathtaking vista spanning Ålesund, the surrounding mountains, the sparkling fjords, and the distant Sunnmøre Alps.
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Ålesund, the largest town on the Northwest coast, boasts a beautiful built on three islands close to the ocean and with a backdrop of impressive mountain peaks. A large part of Ålesund was destroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt in the so-called Jugend (Art Nouveau) style, typical of the first decade of the 20th century. In fact, it was the German emperor Wilhelm II, a great friend of Norway, who sent masons up to help rebuild the town.
Today Ålesund has a population of approximately 40,000, but the town center is relatively small and easy to cover on foot. Depart on foot and start with a visit to the Art Nouveau Centre, located in the old pharmacy building. The museum provides an interesting insight into the history of the fire in 1904 and the creative Art Nouveau period. After a break for coffee, tea, and cake, continue your walk and learn about the importance of fisheries in Norway's biggest fish-export harbor, and see several examples of the picturesque Art Nouveau-style that has made Ålesund famous as one of the three last Art Nouveau cities in Europe. Proceed uphill to a little, attractive park at the foot of Mount Aksla. Here you will find exotic trees and plants, as well as a memorial stone dedicated to Emperor Wilhelm II, after whom the main street in town is also named. In addition, here stands the statue of the Viking Gange-Rolf who sailed from Ålesund to present day Normandy, France, which is named after the Norwegian settlers. If you choose, walk up a few bends towards Mount Aksla to enjoy a spectacular view. Others can enjoy more time in the park to wander or relax before returning to the pier and your ship.
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Ålesund, the largest town on the Northwest coast, boasts a beautiful setting, built on three islands close to the ocean and with a backdrop of impressive mountain peaks. A large part of Ålesund was destroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt in the so-called Jugend (Art Nouveau) style, typical of the first decade of the 20th century. Today it is a bustling town where the fish and furniture industries are the main sources of income.
Board your coach and drive approximately 2 miles to the Atlantic Ocean Park, a unique aquarium dedicated to marine life along the Atlantic coast of Norway, where tanks are built to resemble coastal environments. The largest tank contains over one million gallons of seawater, where you can view marine life through an acrylic panel that is over 10 inches thick, 60 feet long, and 13 feet high. The Park also features an outdoor pool with penguins. The aquarium is in a lovely setting, looking straight out towards Breisundet – the wide sound surrounded by islands and reaching far out the open ocean. Here seals come in regularly to be fed. The Park is currently undergoing renovation, and as of 2022, it will have status as a Marine Science Center with emphasis on how to manage ocean resources.
On the way back to the ship, you can see some of the fine details of the Art Nouveau architecture before heading up to Mount Aksla, where you stop to take in the spectacular view over many islands towards the ocean. After a short drive through the streets of Ålesund, arrive back at the pier.
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From the village of Geiranger at the head of the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerfjord, drive by coach up Eagle's Road. Arrive at Eagle's Bend, a wide curve from where there is a splendid view to the fjord below and the surrounding mountains, for a photo stop. See the Seven Sisters waterfalls in the distance as well as some of the abandoned mountain farms clinging to the sheer cliff sides. Continue towards the village of Eiddal and pass the highest point of the road at about 2000 feet above sea level.
After the village of Norddal, leave the fjord and drive up the valley until you reach the summer farm of Herdalssetra, situated on a mountainside at approximately 1500 ft above sea level. The setting is picturesque, and during the summer months, some 450 goats roam freely. The farm is also home to cows, sheep, and fjord horses – including the blond pony native to the west coast. The farm produces both white and brown goat cheese.
Discover the 300-year-old farm, consisting of 30 tiny houses. The small, wooden houses with turfed roofs were built under the mighty peak of Heregga, tucked away from the annual avalanches. Here, the farmers will introduce you to their cheesemaking process. Complete your visit by sampling the family’s goatmilk cheeses and caramels.
On the way back down the valley, admire the lovely Herdøla River, cascading down in several impressive waterfalls. Upon arrival back in Geiranger, stop at the Geiranger Fjord Center. Here you will be able to view exhibitions on various local themes including fjord boats, tourism, historic public transport, farming, and communication. End back at the pier.
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From the pier, leave Geiranger by coach on a journey of discovery through the countryside in the west of Norway, a land of majestic mountains and emerald-green lakes.
Head for Mount Dalsnibba, climbing up through a beautiful landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and lakes that follow one after the other, before arriving at Lake Djupvaten. A fantastic spectacle awaits as you enter a world of naked rock, ice, and snow. Your route continues up Mount Dalsnibba to a height of 4,930 feet (1,495 m) from where you will have an exceptional view (weather permitting). At this altitude, all the snow-capped peaks cast light on a scene that appears inaccessible.
After an included lunch in a local restaurant, you will head to the summer ski resort of Tystigen to capture the stunning panorama. Arrive at the Jostedal Glacier National Park Centre to view a film and visit exhibits about the glacier and the surrounding environment. Drive along the shores of Lake Stryn, the emerald-green color of which is so typical of the area, due to the melting Jostedal Glacier that you will see further on. You will continue your route along the River Stryn, an excellent spot for salmon fishing, to Nordfjord and the village of Stryn. Your last stop will be Hornindalsvatnet, one of the deepest lakes in Europe at 1,695 feet (514 m) deep.
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From the pier, drive through the Lodalen Valley to the far end at Kjenndalen. From here, take a short stroll up to a viewpoint over the Kjenndalen Glacier in the distance. This glacier is an arm of the mighty Jostedal Glacier – the largest glacier on mainland Europe.
Walk back to the coach and drive back towards Loen. Leaving the buses, board the new cable car (inaugurated in 2017) which takes you up to Mount Hoven, 3300 feet above sea level and around 650 feet above the tree line in this part of Norway. Here, enjoy a coffee break and spectacular views of the fjord and villages below, as well as of the surrounding mountain scenery. While at Mount Hoven, you have the opportunity to enjoy a short walk to soak up the scenery around you.
After some time at leisure, return by cable car to Loen and your ship.
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Briksdal Glacier lies at the end of the enchanting Oldedalen Valley and is a part of the Jostedal glacier ice field, which is the largest glacier on the European mainland. The wild glacier is a fantastic work of nature. Its slope plunges from a height of 3,937 feet (1,200 m) down to the lush, narrow Briksdal Valley. Board your coach in Loen. The drive through Oldedalen Valley to Briksdal Glacier is an amazing symphony of scenic splendors – from wildflowers to awe-inspiring mountains that are reflected in crystal clear lake waters and to great waterfalls that cascade from vertical mountainsides.
Your coach will stop at a mountain lodge, where you will board electric “troll cars” (7 seats in each) for a ride from the lodge up to a parking lot to reach the glacier. The troll cars are the only motorized vehicles allowed on this gravel road. En route, you will travel along a river, past a waterfall, and through serpentine bends. From the parking lot, the walk to the face of the Briksdal Glacier is about 0.4 miles and takes about 10 minutes to reach.
Glacial ice only reflects blue light, so the Glacier provides an impressive site. It might be hard to imagine that the ice is in constant motion – and the arms of a glacier can grow or shrink several hundred yards in only a few years, depending on the amount of snow that fell in years past. Sometimes the glacier calves, and huge chunks of ice fall off the edge. Therefore, guests are urged to respect the warning signs that stand near the Glacier for the sake of their security.
Return by foot to the troll cars that will take you back to the lodge. At the lodge, enjoy a snack including coffee, tea, and pastries, and some time at leisure to browse for souvenirs. Re-board your coach for the drive back to the ship.
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Norway has a long tradition of cross-country skiing, and this technique has been further developed for walking. Nordic walking is a total body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity and by athletes as a sport. The activity is performed with specially designed walking poles, adapted to each participant. The technique is easy to learn, and you will get a unique workout where most muscles are used combined with a true nature experience.
From the pier, you will begin your tour with a short walk through an industrial and residential area before you reach the shores of the Gandsfjord and a 19-mile-long trail reaching all the way to the city of Stavanger. The trail runs in open countryside right beside the fjord and offers a fantastic view over the Gandsfjord and the mountains beyond. There are several lovely beaches along the way, and you will pass large rocky headlands protruding into the fjord.
Relax in a peaceful outdoor area, where you will enjoy one of Norway’s best loved – and one of the simplest – culinary treats, the brown cheese. Together with rye bread and beverages, this constitutes a typical Norwegian back-to-the-basics trail snack. After walking for approximately 5 to 6 miles with plenty of time to take photos en route, board a coach for your transfer back to the pier.
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Sandnes, Stavanger, and the surrounding areas have for centuries played a leading part in Norway's maritime history, from the time when the Viking kings battled in Hafrsfjord, through the period of the "white sails" and the steamships, up to modern super-tankers. Stavanger is also the most important oil city in Norway due to its geographical position. Your tour will show you a bit of the city's history.
Departing the pier in Sandnes, you pass through rich agricultural countryside, pausing briefly at the Sword-in-Stone monument that commemorates the victory in 872 of Viking king Harald Haarfagre (the fair-haired) over the last of the regional princes, thus uniting 29 small kingdoms under one crown and establishing the Kingdom of Norway. Visit the nearby village of Ullandhaug, where farmhouses have been reconstructed to show what life was like during the Iron Age. To the East, the fertile farmland of Jaeren and the Ryfylke Mountains form the background.
Arriving in Stavanger, you visit the modern Petroleum Museum. This striking building is situated in the middle of the harbor. It displays many exhibits from Norway’s relatively new petroleum history. After the museum you may opt to participate in a guided walk through Old Stavanger with picturesque, well preserved wooden houses dating to the 18th and 19th centuries.
At the end of the tour, return to the ship in Sandnes.
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From Sandnes, depart on a one-hour drive through the countryside to Mosteroy Island, pausing briefly at the Sword-in-Stone monument that commemorates the victory in 872 of Viking king Harald Haarfagre (the fair-haired) over the last of the regional princes, thus uniting 29 small kingdoms under one crown and establishing the Kingdom of Norway.
Mosteroy Island, one of a group of islands at the entrance to Boknafjord, is a tranquil, fertile place suitable for pasturing sheep and cows, and an environment conducive to quiet introspection. The perfect site for Augustinian Friars to establish a monastery in the mid-13th century. You reach the island via an underwater tunnel almost 3 miles long and running nearly 700 feet below the surface. Arriving at Mosteroy, you drive through the verdant landscape to reach Utstein Monastery, the best-preserved monastery in Norway.
Utstein is small. There were probably never more than a dozen monks living here at a time. But the staff of the monastery — household servants and those who farmed the land in support of the monks — would have brought the total size of the community to about 250.
The Lutheran Reformation brought the religious life of the monastery to an end. And the buildings were repurposed for secular pursuits until a renovation project was begun in 1937. The restored monastery is now a museum and a popular venue for lectures and recitals.
Your guided visit of the museum and its idyllic grounds will end with a short music recital in the chapel, before you leave the serenity of this place and return to your ship in Sandnes.
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Board your coach for a drive to the Næs Ironworks Museum. The Museum is very well preserved and almost completely intact, consisting of buildings, machinery, and equipment that date back to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The ironworks here were operational from 1665 to 1959, and the Museum offers a fascinating glimpse of how iron and steel were produced in days gone by. Enjoy a guided walk through the Museum and a refreshment stop with coffee or tea and munker (a local pastry).
Re-board your coach and drive to the village of Tvedestrand. Proceed with a guided walk through the white wooden houses of the picturesque little village and take a picture of Norway’s narrowest house. Tvedestrand is known as an “international book town” and presents a bookshop on nearly every corner. Enjoy some free time to discover more at your leisure.
Drive back to Arendal along the North Sea Route scenic road which offers fantastic views to the coastline and the ocean.
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Raet National Park was established in 2016 to protect the unique topography of the moraine created by the retreat of a massive glacier at the end of the Ice Age. This excursion provides an opportunity to experience this distinctive coastal landscape up close during a refreshing guided walk.
From the pier, a 20-minute drive brings you to Hove, on the southern part of the island of Tromøy. Part of the Raet National Park, the entire area around Hove has been adapted for recreation and includes a variety of trails along the shoreline and through the woodlands that overlook it. Join your guide for an unhurried hike along the coast, where the rocks and boulders left behind by the glacier define the shore, and then into the woods for the return to your starting point.
At the end of this loop, board your coach again for a leisurely hour-long scenic drive back to Arendal and your ship.
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Your panoramic tour of Gothenburg begins with a drive to the Masthuggs Church, built atop a hill overlooking the city and the busy port below. Continue to Götaplatsen, one of the most beautiful squares in the city, where the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall, and the Municipal Theater are grouped around Carl Milles's famous Poseidon Fountain, celebrating Gothenburg's intimate relationship to the sea.
From Götaplatsen, your tour proceeds along Avenyn, the main street and Grand Boulevard of Gothenburg, lined with restaurants, bars, and shops. At Gustav Adolf’s Square, you will see the City Hall, the Court House, and the Stock Exchange. You will pass by Lilla Bommen, a striking modernist office building nicknamed by locals the "Lego House," on your way to the inner harbor, where the Volvo Museum is located.
Not just for car aficionados, the Volvo Museum tells the story of one of Sweden's most important businesses. It houses every Volvo model produced since 1927, including passenger cars, buses and heavy trucks, as well as marine engines and construction equipment. You will also find an exhibit of Volvo's racing history, the latest concept cars, and what the company touts as "the world's fastest hybrid truck." A bit more whimsical is the life-sized Volvo SUV constructed with LEGO bricks — a wedding of two of Scandinavia's most famous brands.
At the end of your tour, a typical Swedish fika will be served — coffee with a tasty bun or pastry. You will also have some time at leisure before returning to your ship.
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Your panoramic tour of Gothenburg begins with a drive to the Masthuggs Church, built atop a hill overlooking the city and the busy port below. Continue to Götaplatsen, one of the most beautiful squares in the city, where the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall, and the Municipal Theater are grouped around Carl Milles's famous Poseidon Fountain, celebrating Gothenburg's intimate relationship to the sea.
Disembark your motorcoach here for a guided tour of the Museum of Fine Arts. Its collection is regarded as one of the finest in Northern Europe, featuring works of Carl Larsson, Edvard Munch, Anders Zorn, Van Gogh, Picasso, Chagall, Monet, Rembrandt, others. But it is perhaps best known for its superb collection of Nordic art from the turn of the 20th century. A docent will guide you through the magnificent Fürstenberg Gallery, made possible when Pontus Fürstenberg and his wife donated their entire private collection to the city of Gothenburg. Their wing of the museum is almost an exact replica of the original gallery. You will have some time at leisure before leaving the museum.
From Götaplatsen, your tour proceeds along Avenyn, the main street and Grand Boulevard of Gothenburg, lined with restaurants, bars, and shops. You will pass through Gustav Adolf’s Square, site of City Hall, the Court House, and the Stock Exchange, before arriving at Haga, a pedestrian district known for its picturesque wooden houses and its charming 19th-century atmosphere. After your guided walking tour, you will have time to explore on your own or take a cup of coffee at one of the many cafés before rejoining your coach for the drive back to the pier.
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