Itinerary: Cruise from Bristol – Åndalsnes – Ålesund – Tromsø – Hammerfest – Alta – Harstad – Leknes (Lofoten) – Narvik – Bodø – Return to Bristol.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Bristol
- Åndalsnes: Mountains fold around the Rauma River. Ride the Rauma Railway or take the bus to Trollstigen’s hairpins. The Rampestreken lookout rewards a short hike. Peaks and passes sit close at hand.
- Ålesund: Art Nouveau streets spread across low islands. Climb Aksla for the harbour panorama or visit the aquarium. Museums and cafés lie within easy reach. Architecture and sea views share the day.
- Tromsø: Arctic gateway with big sky and fjord light. Take the Fjellheisen cable car, then the Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum. If conditions allow, look for aurora after dark. Everything sits on simple transfers.
- Hammerfest: Far-north harbour with a small centre and coastal paths. Visit the Museum of Reconstruction for wartime history. Short hill walks bring broad views. It’s compact and memorable.
- Alta: Northern Lights Cathedral and rock carvings at the museum headline. Quiet roads lead to dark-sky viewpoints. River and fjord scenery frame the town. A spacious stop for sky-watching.
- Harstad: Quays, churches and a gentle waterfront. Nearby viewpoints and islands make short trips easy. Cafés cluster in the compact centre—a relaxed slice of the north.
- Leknes (Lofoten): Peaks rise straight from clear water. Head to Haukland or Uttakleiv beaches for brisk walks and views. Fishing villages sit within short drives—big landscapes in close-up.
- Narvik: Mountain town with wartime stories. Cable car to Narvikfjellet for expansive fjord views, then the War Museum. Trails and lookouts lie close to the harbour—a tidy mix of history and height.
- Bodø: Hub of the Nordland coast. Walk the harbourfront, visit the aviation museum, or boat to Saltstraumen’s maelstrom. The city feels open and easy to navigate—a clear final call before turning south.
Return to Bristol