Theme

Lonely, it juts out of the Arctic Sea: the North Cape, a destination many people dream of and yearn for. Actually standing there once in a lifetime is a fantastic experience – and nevertheless only one of the highlights of this cruise. The memories of gliding through the deep Norwegian fjords with the COLUMBUS, admiring the wonderful landscapes in the land of the trolls or hiking through a breathtaking world of mountains will stay with you for a long time. The same applies to the picturesque Lofoten which were inhabited by the Vikings in distant times, or the visit to a stave church built by these strong Nordic men. When we reach Bergen at the end of our cruise, you will be filled with the desire to come back soon.

Highlights of this Cruise

Fantastic Heritage of the Ice Age - Norway's Wonderland of Fjords

Exploring the Realm of the Trolls

Wild and romantic valleys, breathtaking hairpin bends, magnificent views - a spectacular countryside awaits you in the home of the hairy, gigantic creatures featured in fairytales.

Welcome to Molde, "City of Roses“

Trondheim, the City of the Viking King

Around 997, the king of the Vikings Olav Tryggvason founded the history-steeped city in which the crowning ceremonies of Norwegian kings take place to the present day - in the impressive Nidaros Cathedral, which in the 12th century was one of the most important pilgrimage destinations throughout Europe.

Solitary Beauties: the Lofoten

Enchanted mountaineous islands protrude from the sea and captivate you with idyllic ports, red fishing huts and racks for drying stockfish - a magical archipelago of tranquillity and pristine beauty.

Visiting the Edge of Europe - the North Cape Beckons

Majestic Setting: the Geirangerfjord

Between steep mountains with secluded farms on their slopes and waterfalls such as the "Seven Sisters“ that plunge to the depths rests Norway's UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site: the wonderful Geirangerfjord.

Bergen and Bryggen

It is a legacy of the Hanseatic League - the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Bryggen, which with its colourful storehouses made of wood is reminiscent of life in mediaeval Bergen. The Norwegian Romantic composer Edvard Grieg was already famous during his lifetime. His last residence Troldhaugen has been home to the Grieg Museum since 1928.