Viaje del Sur: Kirkenes – Bergen

Kirkenes tiene menos de 10.000 habitantes, pero su aeropuerto maneja alrededor de 100.000 pasajeros al año. Tan solo a 10 km de la frontera con Rusia, la ciudad fue arrasada en 1944. El profundo fiordo en el que el puerto se encuentra limita con los efectos de la Corriente del Golfo, y en invierno puede comenzar a helarse.

With 1,000 inhabitants, Berlevåg is one of the largest fishing villages in Finnmark County. Several fish processing plants encircle its large harbour. The film “Cool and Crazy” (Heftig og begeistret) from 2001 made Berlevåg well-known worldwide. The documentary on the local male choir touched hearts, and both the film and the choir were invited to events all around the world.

The Berlevåg Harbour Museum documents the coastal culture and the amazing story of the 70-year process of building the breakwaters in Berlevåg. Before roads came to Berlevåg in 1959, a safe harbour was a life necessity for the community. The story of the breakwater is a testimony of the strong will and ability to survive in this little fishing village. The breakwater also offers an inspiring walk – whether you want to experience the roaring ocean, the midnight sun or the northern lights.

This intimate community is located on the small Vedvik peninsula, a part of the greater Nordkinn Peninsula. While small, Mehamn is active and growing and has a long heritage. Every year, several festivals and cultural events are hosted here. The settlement also has a vibrant nightlife, including a nightclub, with frequent live music performances. It offers several accommodation establishments; a hotel, a guesthouse and a hostel as well as a campsite for RVs/coaches.

The primary industry in Mehamn has always been fishing, and the area was originally settled because of its natural harbour and proximity to the fishing grounds. The town is a traditional fishing settlement with about 800 inhabitants, and is the transport hub of the Nordkyn Peninsula. It is also the northernmost port of Hurtigruten. In addition to boats and ships, the preferred means of transport is the snowmobile.

Tromso ha sido el punto de partida de muchas expediciones polares. Una ciudad universitaria, bendecida con una faja de picos que recuerdan a Suiza, Tromso es una de los más agradables las ciudades costeras.

Tromso ha sido el punto de partida de muchas expediciones polares. Una ciudad universitaria, bendecida con una faja de picos que recuerdan a Suiza, Tromso es una de los más agradables las ciudades costeras.

This charming fishing village is located on the south side of the island of Vestvågøy in the Lofoten archipelago, along the Vestfjord. With a population of 1,000, Stamsund is an important fishing port and the largest base for Lofoten trawl fishing. Gradually, more and more tourists discover Lofoten, with its marvelous scenery, enhanced by the midnight sun in the summer and the northern lights in the winter. Lofoten’s legendary seasonal fishery takes place from January to April, with bustling activity on land and sea. The waters off Stamsund offer excellent opportunities for fishing, especially in March. The surrounding mountains offer ample opportunities for hiking.

En las primeras horas experimentamos la emoción de cruzar el Círculo Polar Ártico pero el viaje continúa a la moderna ciudad de Bodo, desde donde se puede participar en el safari Sea Eagle (Águila Mar) y presenciar la vorágine más fuerte del mundo o ¨flujo de remolino¨ en Saltstraumen. A las gloriosas Islas Lofoten llegamos el día del fin con una parada en la capital, Svolvaer. La intrigante galería Magic Ice de ¨arte bajo cero¨ esta en el muelle y la pequeña ciudad con estilo está a sólo unos minutos de distancia.

Rørvik is a port village in the municipality of Nærøysund in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is on the eastern side of the Vikna archipelago on the island of Inner-Vikna. The 1.82-square-kilometre village has a population of 3,129 and a population density of 1,719 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Esta atractiva ciudad fue la primera capital de Noruega, entre 997 y 1380, fue aquí donde los nuevos reyes de la antigüedad de Noruega recibieron su bendición ceremonial. Reconstruida en el siglo 17, esta ciudad cosmopolita cuenta con amplias calles bordeadas de casas de colores brillantes y almacenes a dos aguas.

Ålesund is mostly known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture, which was in fact the result of a disaster. In 1904, the larger part of Ålesund was destroyed in a devastating fire. In an act of excellent foresight, it was decided to rebuild the town entirely in Art Nouveau, the fashionable style of the time. Most of this beauty has been preserved. If you look up as you explore the town, you will be enchanted by the rounded towers, sinuous lines and foliate forms typical of Art Nouveau.

Ålesund is mostly known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture, which was in fact the result of a disaster. In 1904, the larger part of Ålesund was destroyed in a devastating fire. In an act of excellent foresight, it was decided to rebuild the town entirely in Art Nouveau, the fashionable style of the time. Most of this beauty has been preserved. If you look up as you explore the town, you will be enchanted by the rounded towers, sinuous lines and foliate forms typical of Art Nouveau.

La cultural ciudad de Bergen, es la puerta de entrada a los fiordos, es donde nuestro increíble viaje comienza o termina. Siéntese en el suave ritmo de la vida a bordo mientras el barco se desliza a lo largo de la costa virgen. Relájese y disfrute del impresionante paisaje. Pruebe la deliciosa cocina por la que Noruega es famosa en el cómodo pero informal comedor o haga nuevos amigos en el bar. Comparta experiencias con compañeros de viaje de todo el mundo como también con las poblaciones locales que viajan entre puertos, o simplemente observe las vistas desde el salón panorama hasta que lleguemos al próximo puerto de escala.