Majestic Fjordland

Ship: Discovery • Departs: Leith • Sail Date: Tuesday 12th Aug 2014 • Duration: 7 nights
Cruise Code: D414

Witness spellbinding nature

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A cruise to Norway’s majestic fjordland promises the ultimate natural experience. Gleaming glaciers, foaming waterfalls, soaring mountains, beautiful valleys and ice-blue mountain lakes are all part of the stunning canvas created by Mother Nature. Discover four charming fjord villages each opening up a host of wonderful opportunities. Whether touring on dizzying mountain roads, or riding on the famous Flåm Railway, your time ashore promises something special.

Enjoy the activities on board Discovery as you cruise to Norway and the picturesque village of Åndalsnes at the mouth of the Rauma River. Here, optional tours follow the salmon-rich river through the lovely Romsdal Valley. A drive on the spectacular ‘Troll Path Road’ is not for the fainthearted. From the idyllic fjord village Olden you might choose a leisurely tour of the picturesque Stryn Valley, or a boat ride on the stunning Lovatnet Lake with views of the Kjenndal Glacier. For the more energetic, there’s an optional hike to the foot of the icy Briksdal Glacier. Nestled at the innermost reaches of the mighty Sognefjord and dwarfed by huge, brooding mountains, the tiny village of Flåm is famous as the start of one of the world’s steepest and most beautiful railway journeys. The line twists and turns up the narrow Flåm Valley through tunnels carved out of the rock revealing some of Norway’s wildest and most dramatic nature. Enjoy the tranquillity and spellbinding scenery as you cruises on the mirror-calm waters of Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord. The chance to see the impressive Vøringsfossen, one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls, and Hardangervidda mountain plateau, complete this majestic fjordland experience.

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Of the Majestic Fjordland Cruise

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
12/08/14	Leith, Scotland (United Kingdom)	-	1445
13/08/14	At Sea	-	-
14/08/14	Åndalsnes (Norway)	0800	1800	Click for more informationto hide
	Åndalsnes lies at the end of the 88-kilometre long Romsdalfjord at the mouth of the River Rauma. The river, which flows through the Romsdal Valley, was one of the first rivers in Norway to attract British aristocrats and other fly fishing foreigners at the end of the 19th century. The small town is today the administrative centre of Rauma in Norway’s Møre and Romsdal district. Optional excursions feature the beautiful Romsdal Alps with the famous Troll Wall and spectacular winding Troll Path Road. Åndalsnes is also the start of the incredible Rauma Line, a vintage steam train journey through enthralling mountain scenery.
15/08/14	Olden (Norway)	0800	1700	Click for more informationto hide
	The southernmost of the three short branches at the inner end of Nordfjord terminates in Olden. The charming village sits amongst tidy, well-kept farms on gently sloping, fertile hillsides, which then rise steeply into thickly wooded and rugged peaks. From the village the beautiful Oldendalen Valley runs between towering mountains to the edge of the mighty Jostedalsbreen Glacier. Briksdal Glacier is one of the more accessible arms of the Jostedalsbreen. The creeping pitted tentacle of ice features in optional excursions from Olden together with glorious waterfalls, glacier fed rivers and wonderful mountain lakes.
16/08/14	Flåm (Norway)	0800	1800	Click for more informationto hide
	Surrounded by towering mountains the tiny village of Flåm, with some 500 inhabitants, nestles at the head of Aurlandsfjord, the innermost arm of the mighty Sognefjord. Its popularity as a tourist destination began in the late 19th century with the arrival of steamships carrying English and German passengers including Europe’s royals attracted by the salmon fishing in the Flåm River. Today’s visitors are drawn to Flåm for a chance to ride on one of the world’s steepest and most spectacular railways. A masterpiece of engineering, Flåm Railway twists and turns through the steep-sided Flåm Valley amidst some of Norway’s most breathtaking mountain scenery.
17/08/14	Eidfjord (Norway)	1200	2000	Click for more informationto hide
	Lying at the end of a tributary of the beautiful Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord is surrounded by mountains up to 1,900 metres high. The small town is the gateway to Hardangervidda, which is the largest high mountain plateau in Europe and Norway’s largest national park. A short walk from the village centre there are graves by the roadside dating back to the Iron Age and Viking eras. The ‘old’ church in Eidfjord was built in 1309. Nearby the stunning Vøringfossen waterfall is one of Norway’s most popular natural attractions and features in optional excursions along with the amazing Sysen Dam.
18/08/14	At Sea	-	-
19/08/14	Leith, Scotland (United Kingdom)	0400	-

Note: In the event of adverse weather/sea conditions that prevent the ship from calling at one of the scheduled ports, alternative arrangements will be made where possible.

Land by launch or tender
Viewing Only
* Technical call (independent passengers may not go ashore)