Silversea Norwegian fjords: 16 nights from Copenaghen with Silver Spirit
May 30, 2028

Stavanger

Stavanger is a Norwegian city located in the county of Rogaland, and it is a very ancient city. It seems that the first settlements took place about 10,000 years ago. It received city status in the 12th century, and in the same period, it became a bishop's seat, acquiring great importance from a religious point of view. It lost this role following the Protestant Reformation of 1536. Stavanger experienced the economic boom in the late 1960s: this area, in fact, became an important oil extraction base in the North Sea.
From a cultural point of view, Stavanger is a very active city: it was chosen, in fact, in 2008 as European Capital of Culture. Stavanger is a popular tourist destination thanks to the breathtaking landscapes that the city itself and the surrounding areas offer.
You cannot miss the Preikestolen, a rock 604 meters high from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view and which is visited every year by an ever-increasing number of tourists.
The city is very lively and full of attractions for leisure, including restaurants, clubs, and shops. The historic center is quite small and it is worth visiting on foot to fully enjoy the positive atmosphere that you breathe. Visiting Stavanger via a cruise in Northern Europe is one of the best ways to fully enjoy the landscape and to experience direct contact with nature.

Vik

Alesund

It is a seaport, and it is known for its extraordinary concentration of Art Nouveau architecture which will make you discover a great variety of fanciful ornaments on the fronts of the buildings. Climb the 418 steps to the top of Mount Aksla and you will be rewarded with an unforgettable panorama.

Ålesund is a natural starting point for an active holiday with a beautiful coastline and cliffs, deep valleys, fjords and spectacular mountains. It is also a great place for children, offering a series of exciting experiences for the whole family, from seeing the fish and penguins at the Atlanterhavsparken aquarium, to the exciting Barnas Lekeland Children's Playland, to travelling back in time at the open-air Sunnmøre Museum or the Nouveau Art Centre.

Bodoe

Located in northern Norway, near the Arctic Circle. Bodø, is part of the Nordland county and covers 921 square kilometers. In 1816, it received city status. During the Second World War, in 1940, it was destroyed due to a bombing, where many people lost their lives. In 1952, after the war, the city completed its reconstruction. The western part was rebuilt with the help of the Swedes. Still today, nicknamed Svenskebyen, "Swedish city." Also in that year, Bodoe airport was built, and in 1961, it was the turn of the railway station. Buses and taxis are often used as means of transport. The place offers some tourist locations. You can visit the cathedral and the churches of Bodin and Ronvic. The shops are generally open from 9 am to 5 pm. The most requested typical souvenirs are: polar clothes, design objects, stone sculptures, glass materials from the first wind gallery of the North, ceramic products, handicrafts and the liquor. Culture lovers can get to know the open-air museum of Nordland, and the Norwegian aviation museum Bodøsjøenm, while art enthusiasts can go to the Bodøgaard gallery. Finally, do not leave without taking a tour of the city center, visiting the Vega Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Narvik

Honningsvåg

Alta

Svolvaer

Brønnøysund

Copenaghen

Copenhagen, literally "port of the merchants", is the capital of Denmark and one of the country's most densely populated cities. Originally a city mainly inhabited by fishermen, it became a fundamentally important port for trade.
Copenhagen is a year-round tourist destination and in summer the flow of tourists increases considerably thanks to Northern Europe cruises.

It is very common to add a stay in the city before a cruise, to take in its distinguishing relaxing atmosphere and see what it has to offer. Among its famous attractions you cannot miss the statue of the Mermaid which is located right at the entrance to the port and the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's largest amusement parks, opened in 1843 and loved by everyone.

Copenhagen (København in Danish and 'Copenaga' in Italian [no source]) is the capital and the most populous city of Denmark with 518,574 inhabitants in the municipality (1,167,569 in the urban area). The city stretches across the islands of Sjælland and Amager and is separated from the city of Malmö in Sweden by the strait of Øresund.