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A holiday to Norway isn’t just about the views, it is the perfect getaway to pack once in a life time activities and adventures.

Seeing the Fjords whilst cruising through the mountains on the ship is breathtaking, so when ashore there is options to view them at a different angle. With plenty of options regarding shore excursions, you wont be bored. A few shore excursions that are available are; RIB Safari, Kayaking adventures, discover on foot, Hikes to waterfalls, flightseeing, ziplining and much more.

If you want to enjoy the views, push yourself and enjoy the landscape shaped in the Ice age. Jostedal Glacier National Park has the largest glaciers on European mainland, covering around 188sq miles it is a jaw dropping experience. In Olden there is also the stunning Briksdal or Kjenndalen glaciers, which allow you a closer look at the nature from a rewarding hike.

Everyone knows the history Norway has to offer, especially regarding the vikings. The viking era expanded from the 9th to 11th centuries, causing them to be used today for fashion, costumes, films and more around the world. If you want to know more about the vikings and dive deep there are some shore excursions that offer the chance to do so. In Haugesund, there is a tour available to take you deep into the homeland of the viking kings and how they lived.

Norway isn’t just stunning views and Fjords, it also offers picture perfect waterfront buildings full of colour. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city with 11th century wooden buildings. You can explore Bergen by shore excursions, including a cable car experience to view the city at different heights. Another scenic town with colourful buildings at the waterfront is Stavanger, with lots of shops and market stalls to offer, this town will make you feel right at home with jaw dropping views.

You cant go on holiday without trying the local cuisine! Restaurants are popping up in cities all over the world specialising in ‘New Nordic’ food. However there is also another speciality which is called ‘Neo Fjordic’, this focuses on ingredients which is right on the door step such as; herbs, berries, shellfish and more. One local cuisine that is in lots of cafe around is fish soup, the perfect dish to war you up.

Be lucky enough to visit in the summer months and watch this spectacular event called ‘the midnight sun’. This is when the sun stays visible late into the night or it doesn’t set at all. Don’t miss this! Get a warm drink, a blanket and a prime spot and enjoy the view. Whether you go for just 7night, 12 nights or 14nights, you will never be disappointed with the culture or view Norway has to offer.