Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway

Sail into the serene beauty of Romsdalsfjorden, one of Norway’s most picturesque, longest and cleanest fjords, framed by the majestic peaks and waterfalls of the Romsdalsalpene Mountains, which tower over lush green valleys and charming waterside villages. As your ship glides through this majestic fjord, you’ll be treated to views of quaint coastal villages and dramatic mountain landscapes that seem to rise straight from the sea. Along the way, you might glimpse the famous Rauma Railway snaking through the cliffs, or the iconic Trollveggen, Europe’s tallest vertical rock face, standing proudly as a testament to nature’s grandeur.

Deep within the magnificent Romsdalfjorden, two picturesque, lesser-known arms of one of Norway’s most famous fjords - Langfjorden and Eresfjorden – are hidden away. Eresfjorden branches off from Langfjorden near the village of the same name and flows towards Eikesdalen, home to some of Norway's most spectacular landscapes, including some of Europe's tallest waterfalls. Langfjorden is crossed by ferry, but there are proposals to build a tunnel under the fjord.

Stretching over 66 nautical miles from the westernmost point in Norway, overlooking the Sunnmøre Alps, to Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier in mainland Europe, picturesque Nordfjord has postcard-perfect ice-blue waters framed by towering peaks covered in lush greenery. As your ship navigates into Innvikfjord, a narrow branch of Nordfjord, the landscape becomes fairytale-like, with the changing colours of forested hillsides leading down to tranquil waters, cascading waterfalls, and remote villages and farms dotted along the fjord edge. Sailing along these fjords in summer also offers chances to spot vibrant apple orchards from the decks of your ship.

A scenic cruise alongside Hornelen offers the opportunity to get closer to Norway's highest sea cliff. Standing at a height of 860m, it rises steeply above the Nordfjord and has been used for centuries as a landmark for passing ships. It is said that a troll lives in the northeast corner of the mountain, an area known as Juratinden by local Norwegians.

Nicknamed the King of the Fjords, Sognefjord is Norway’s largest and deepest fjord and the second longest fjord in the world, stretching over 200km from the coast of Bergen to the small village of Skjolden. The tranquil waters and combination of glacier topped mountains, green farmland, steep forested mountainsides and cascading waterfalls provide an ideal place to enjoy Norway’s natural beauty.

Norway’s Hardangerfjord spans 111 nautical miles through some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, surrounded by steep mountains, cascading waterfalls, and lush fruit orchards dotted along its shores. Home to the fascinating Trolltunga rock formation and the charming village of Eidfjord, the ‘Queen of the Fjords’ is not to be missed from the decks of your ship on this summertime cruise.

Enjoy an incredible scenic cruise along the Åkrafjord past the mighty Langfoss Waterfall, where it’s almost possible to feel the spray of this magnificent natural wonder. Widely regarded as one of Norway's best waterfalls - in fact, CNN once voted as it as one of the top ten in the world - the Langfoss is a truly unforgettable sight.

The Lysefjord is a spectacular example of the Norwegian fjords' natural beauty. Carved into the landscape by glacier movement in the Ice Age, Lysefjord is lined by tall mountains and dramatic cliff faces – some soaring over 1,000 metres high. On a clear day it is possible to see the famous Preikestolen – a huge 604 metre-high flat mountain plateau – and Kjeragbolten, a large rock wedged in one of Mount Kjerag’s crevices.