All the ports – Stavanger, Skjolden, Alesund, Molde, Olden and Bergen – were very different and offered one-of-a-kind experiences.
Skjolden, Norway, had impressive waterfalls and greenery.
Leslie Walker
The nine-day adventure brought us to six very unique Norwegian ports.
Our first port of call was Stavanger, the fourth largest city in Norway. Its picturesque harbor, public art, colorful streets and historic pier houses made it a postcard-perfect introduction to the country.
Stop two brought us to Skjolden, a village of less than 500 inhabitants located at the bottom of Sognefjorden, the country’s longest and deepest fjord.
Next was Alesund, a port city known for its exquisite Art Nouveau architecture. As soon as I stepped out onto the balcony of the cruise and saw Molde Fotballklubb’s soccer stadium, I knew our time in Molde would be a hit with my husband, an avid sports fan.
On our second-to-last port day, we docked in Olden, a nature-filled village that ended up being my favorite of all the stops.
And Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ended the trip as our final port of call. It was much more active than any other stop. We shopped, ate local fish and chips and tried aquavit, a Scandinavian drink.
