Norweigan Fjords Cruises
The Norwegian Fjords are a world famous natural attraction, carved out of the ground by successive ice ages they truly are a magnificent sight to behold, and you can with a cruise to them.
Fjords form when water gets into cracks in the earth and freezes, expanding the gap. This repeatedly mixed with water erosion has formed these unimaginably massive ravines. Norway has the highest concentration of Fjords in Europe; this has made it quite the destination for cruises.
Thanks to the Gulf Stream the fjords in Norway enjoy a mild climate with no more ice; this makes the rivers perfect for water sports, and fishing can be enjoyed from the fertile banks as well. This warm climate also means there is an abundance of wildlife present in the fjords; seals, porpoises and a large variety of fish swim in the water that can be observed from boats due to the clarity of the water. It truly is an idyllic location to cruise in.
The deepest fjord (The Sognefjord) drops to 1,308 meters at its deepest point, this allows large ships to navigate the fjords and people to see their natural beauty up close from the comfort of a chair, these holidays are highly recommended and sought after because of their uniqueness and the fact that nowhere else in the world can you take a large ship through such a beautiful area.
For those who like plant-life, along the shores of each fjord there is fertile soil that supports all sorts of flora adding to the natural beauty of the landscape. Along the verges of the Hardangerfjord there are orchards of flowering fruit trees in May, a sight not to be missed.
Besides the sights the fjords are also the perfect spot for all sorts of extreme sports, like cliff diving and water sports, catering for the more active of people.
If you are the sort of person that can’t spend too long away from civilization then the Norwegian Fjord Cruises do offer some stops off at towns in the fjords along the way in places like Lillehammer, that hosted the Olympic games in 1994 and Roros with its’ 18th century wooden houses that have been preserved to be just like they were when they were built. Trondheim is also a likely stop, it is a lively historic university town with ancient rock carvings just to the north of it to interest any budding archeologists. Another town not to miss is Alesund, a kaleidoscope of colours with its art nouveau architecture it is a must see on your cruise.
The Norwegian Fjords really do have it all, beautiful scenery and action in this wonder of nature, making for an unforgettable cruising experience like no other.