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Sommarøy, Norway: the Arctic island that looks like it shouldn’t exist

An hour west of Tromsø, past fjords and mountains, is a small fishing island with white sand beaches and turquoise water. It looks subtropical. It is very much not. Sommarøy sits 36 kilometres west of Tromsø, connected to the mainland by a bridge, with a…

Mostraumen fjord cruises from Bergen, Norway: Complete guide to Norway’s most accessible fjord experience

Gliding through water channels so narrow the boat barely fits, watching waterfalls tumble from cliff faces just metres away, and cruising beneath mountains that rise vertically from the sea creates instant understanding of why Norway's fjords captivate millions. The Mostraumen fjord cruise from Bergen delivers…

Exploring the fjords on a RIB from Fram.

Five lessons learned from a Norwegian fjords cruise

A Norwegian fjords cruise is a learning experience – with Norway full of surprises. The fjords are best seen in a small boat The lower to the water you are, the more spectacular the fjords appear to be. Head out on a RIB (Rigid Inflatable…