Alta, Norway
Alta is the northernmost city in the world and lies in Finnmark country. Main activities in Alta include trading, small industry, education, and public service. The town is also famous for its slate industry. Finnmark University College is situated in Alta, and there is also a research institution. The town has the most northern Ice hotel in Europe.
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.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is a beautiful town with the advantages of a big city. It offers many opportunities of nightlife, excellent museums and famous sights. Waterways cross the city and give a sense of romance . Amsterdam has bike lanes, so a bike ride is the ideal way to explore the city.
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp is a city and municipality in Belgium and the capital of the Antwerp province of Flanders. Antwerp's total population is 507,007 (as of 31 December 2011),making it the largest municipality in both Flanders and Belgium in terms of its population
Antwerp has long been an important city in the Low Countries both economically and culturally, especially before the Spanish Fury (1576) in the period of the Dutch Revolt. It is located on the right (eastern) bank of the river Scheldt, which is linked to the North Sea by the estuary Westerschelde. The city has one of the largest seaports in Europe.
Bronnoysund, Norway
Bronnoysund is a town and the administrative centre of the municipality of Bronnoy, Norway. The city lies along the coast and is often called "the coastal town in the middle of Norway." Here you will find everything - from the ocean and islands in the west, to the fjords and mountain peaks in the east. You will experience lakes, rivers and waterfalls. The Torghatten mountain is the most famous sight in Bronnoy.
Eidfjord, Norway
Eidfjord is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway and it is a major cruise harbour.Many tourists come here,as the city has a lot of beautiful tourist sites.Apart from the sites, this place offers a unique natural environment that visitors have to exlore.Here, you will have the chance to view the amazing scenery full of deep valleys, rivers, breath-taking waterfalls and mountain lakes.We should not forget to mention Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway’s largest national park. Nature's lovers will be so thrilled that they will never forget this experience.
Harstad, Norway
Harstad is a municipality in Troms, Norway. It is mostly located on the northeastern part of Hinnoya Island, which is Norway’s largest coastal island. The city itself is located on the northeastern part of on Hinnoya. Ιt is the only city on the island, and is popularly known as Vagsfjordens perle (The pearl of Vagsfjorden). Despite being located north of the Arctic Circle, Harstad features a sub-polar oceanic climate with relatively mild winters and cool summers. The city enjoys the midnight sun during the summer months, from 22 May to 18 July. There is also a period from early May to early August with twilight for a few hours each night as the sun just dips below the horizon, so there is no darkness. The polar night, when the sun is always below the horizon, lasts from 30 November to 12 January.
Hammerfest, Norway
Hammerfest is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Hammerfest offers sport and commercial fishing, both sea and freshwater, as well as scuba diving. The northernmost glacier on the Norwegian mainland is a popular hiking destination. The town is a popular starting point for northern tours.
Honningsvag, Norway
Honningsvag is the northernmost city in Europe. It is the largest and busiest port of call in Northern Europe, during summer season, as it is the gateway to the North Cape. Due to the Gulf Stream the climate is subarctic and the ice-free ocean provides rich fisheries since praehistoric times. The landscape of the area is of extraordinary beauty and the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun provides an unforgetable experience.
Molde, Norway
Molde has a maritime history, temperate climate, with cool-to-hot summers and relatively mild winters. It is an old settlement that emerged as a trading post in the late Middle Ages. The city continued to grow throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, and became the center of the Norwegian industrial textiles and clothing, and a major tourist destination.
Nordfjordeid, Norway
Nestled peacefully at the end of one of Norway’s most beautiful waterways, Nordfjordeid is a picturesque, hidden gem.
Wander the old centre of town to find white-painted buildings brimming with cafés, restaurants, bakeries and shops, or discover unique architecture at the modern opera house or the 19th century Eid Church – home to spectacular carvings and intricate paintings. At the Sagastad Viking heritage centre you can interact with fascinating exhibits and step aboard the Myklebust, an authentic 100-foot-long replica ship based on the remains of one of the largest Viking ships ever unearthed.
Bodo, Norway
Bodo is the largest town in Norland county, Norway. It is an ideal place for kayaking and fishing into the tidal current of Saltstraumen. It hosts several art exhibitions and music events, like the popular music festival "Parkenfestivalen".
Southampton, United Kingdom
Southampton is a large city and major port on the south coast of England. It considers to be the cruise capital of Northern Europe and has a long and important maritime history.
The rich city's culture heritage is reflected to the number of museums, such as Southampton Maritime Museum, Tudor House Museum and Sea City Museum. Galleries, open events, festivals, shopping and a great variety of attractions are available, for all interests. This vibrant, multi cultural city wont't disappoint any visitor.
Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger is a small town with great charm. It has a perfect harbor, long history and culture, excellent restaurants, shops and good accommodation services. Located near the mountains, fjords and sandy beaches, is the Norwegian petroleum capital.
Svolvaer
Svolvær is the administrative center of Vågan Municipality in Nordland County, Norway. It is on the island of Austvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago, beside the Vestfjorden. The 2.37-square-kilometre town has a population (2018) of about 5,000. The first town formation known in North Norway, was Vågar and might have been established as early as the year 800 AD. It was first mentioned in 1567 as "Suoluer, the historical significance of Svolvær's as an important fishing village granted it, town status on 1 July 1918.
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.
Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim is a city and municipality in the county of Sor-Trondelag, roughly in the center of Norway. It is the fourth largest city in the country with 176,008 inhabitants. Regarded as the Norwegian center of education, technical and medical research with educational institutions Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF located in the city.
Vik, Norway
Vik is an excellent starting point for excursions across the beautiful high mountain area from Vikafjellet to Voss and Flåm. Vik offers a variety of attractions, shops and cafes within walking distance from the port. Try the locally produced Gamalost cheese, its roots going back to the Viking Age. Close to Vik, you can find the breathtaking sceneries in Arnafjord or Finnafjord, and eastwards to the World Heritage landscape of Nærøyfjorden. Vik Ski Centre is only a 15-minute drive away from the pier.
