Thursday 11th September We awoke to the ship docking alongside the southbound Hurtigruten in Trondheim. This is the largest city in this region of Norway at 62 degrees north. An exploration enabled us to find the ancient cathedral and the wharves and warehouses from the fish trade. At 12 noon we set sail to continue …
Wednesday 10th September Overnight we progressed through fjords and the open sea called the Stadhavet. This is where the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea meet. A headland here is often called “a clenched fist against the sea” and “full storm at Stad” is a meteorological warning in Norway. It can be a dangerous place …
Tuesday 9th September Most of the day was spent touring Bergen. An overview of the city is to be had from Floyen, which is reached by a funicular and cable railway (the longest of its type in Europe) known as Floibanen. From the summit the ancient and modern cities and harbours can be seen. …
Monday 8th September We flew from Manchester via Copenhagen to Bergen in Norway where we are sightseeing before tomorrow’s embarkation and departure of the Hurtigruten postal ship. Upon arrival we headed for Bryggen – the 16th century harbour of Bergen. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and consists of houses and within each domestic …