Alesund, Norway
Alesund is a coastal town, a fishing and trading center. One of the city's landmarks is the marble church of Giske-one of the oldest examples of the spread of Christianity in Norway. Alesund was completely destroyed by fire in 1904 and was totaly rebuilded according to the Art Nouveau style. Nowadays Alesund has a unique atmosphere with incredible décors, colorful facades and the turrets that look like it sprang from a medieval fairytale.
Foula, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Foula, one of the Shetland Islands, historic county of Shetland, Scotland, lying in the Atlantic Ocean 16 miles (26 km) southwest of the largest Shetland island, Mainland. Rocky and exposed, Foula has an area of 4 square miles (10 square km). Its cliffs rise to 1,200 feet (400 metres) and are inhabited by numerous seabirds, including the largest colony of great skuas in Great Britain. Foula can be isolated for long periods by bad weather. Common Scandinavian (Viking Norse) was spoken on the island until about 1800.
Gjesvaerstappan Islands, Norway
Gjesvaerstappan is a group of lush green islands in Nordkapp Municipality of Finnmark county in Norway. Storstappen, Bukkstappen and Kjerkestappen are the three main islands.
Island Of Runde, Heroy, Norway
Runde is an island in the municipality of Heroy, Norway. The island has a population of 102 people and it's connected by the Runde Bridge to the island of Remoya. It is famous first and foremost for its enormous and dense population of seabirds. It is said that there are about 500,000 to 700,000 seabirds inhabiting the island.
Leknes (Lofoten), Norway
Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. It is a town in Lofoten archipelago that differs from all the other fishing towns in this area. However, the surrounded landscape is nothing but a scenic paradise with cliffs, white sandy beaches, mountains and peaks. It is very possible to catch a sight of cormorants,eagles and of course whales. Lofoten offers, also, a wide range of activities such as surfing, kayaking and snorkelling in crystal clear arctic waters. You will be astonished by the natural beauty this place offers!
Edinburgh (Leith), United Kingdom
Leith Walk and it's community are vibrant and full of energy !
Leith has long been regarded as Edinburgh's port.Leith is an alligation of lively eating and drinking spots with creativity and cultural diversity.The most charming way into the port is to follow the Water of Leith Walkway from the city and emerge into the picturesque Shore area which is filled up with bistros, stylish bars, traditional pubs and first-rate restaurants.There,you can also discover excellent galleries.Visitors can also have a nice time fishing along most of the length of the port and walk or cycle along the Leith Walkway.
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is the administrative center of Svalbard, Norway.It is the center of tourism on the archipelago as the city offers accomondation,several museums and of course many activities for the tourists to experience.You should not miss a dogsledding ride with svalbard husky by which you can admire a beautiful snowy scenery and have the chance to see the arctic fox, some reindeer and certainly the king of the arctic, the polar bear.This area is surrounded by inredible flora and fauna. Undoubtedly,you will be amazed by the stanning views!
Mousa, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Explore the enchanting island of Mousa. With its magnificent Iron Age broch and wonderful wildlife this really is the perfect place for visitors to experience the essential nature of Shetland.
Norfjord and Melfjord, Norway
Welcome to the arctic circle exploring Norfgord and Melfjord in Norway. Enormous mountains and large glaciers will take your breath away. Soul and mind will be immersed in this extraordinary scenery. In this region is also located the Saltfjellet-Svaristen National Park, whose name combines the evocative Saltfjellet mountain and Svatisten, one of the largest glacier of the country.
Isle Of Noss, Scotland
Noss is a small, inhabited island in Shetland, Scotland. It is The Perfect Island for Birds. Attractions on Noss include the Pony Pund built to breed Shetland Ponies and the Noup cliff. Although not the biggest seabird colony in Britain, Noss is the most accessible one, combining very large numbers of birds with a wide variety of species and spectacular scenery.
Papa Stour, Shetland Islands
Lying off the west coast of the Shetland Mainland, Papa Stour’s coastline has been sculpted by the Atlantic Ocean to produce an unrivalled spectacle of cliff scenery, stacks, arches and caves, all supporting a range of marine flora and fauna.
Skarsvag, Norway
Skarsvåg is a village in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The village lies along the northern coast of the island of Magerøya, and it claims the distinction of being the world's northernmost fishing village.
Tromso, Norway
Tromsο is the largest city and the largest urban area in Northern Norway, where occurs the phaenomenon of the Midnight Sun from about 18 May to 26 July. The city centre of Tromso contains the highest number of old wooden houses in Northern Norway. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsο. The city is a cultural centre for its region and several festivals take place during the summer.
Vega Archipelago, Norway
Vega Archipelago in Norway is a World Heritage Area as it was inscribed on the UNESCO list. It has a huge cultural landscape that contains thousands of islands, reefs and skerries. Cruising around the islands will be a unique opportunity to see the traditional locals' life and learn the history of the area. For those who love the nature, bird watching here is a very interesting activity as the place hosts a large variety of rare birds.