Skjolden/Sognefjord, Norway
Description
View cruises with Skjolden/Sognefjord, NorwaySituated in the heart of the Norwegian fjords, the port of Skjolden-Sognefjord is your gateway to a world of wonder: this land abounds with national treasures, thundering waterfalls, two UNESCO sites, ice-blue fjords hemmed in by sky-reaching mountains and scenery so unbelievably spectacular you just may lose your breath. From the ruggedly handsome mountains in Jotunheimen National Park to the humble stave churches that dot the landscape, this captivating area is yours to discover.
Points of Interest
- Jotunheimen National Park
- Lom Stave Church
- Urnes Stave Church
- Åsafossen Waterfall
- Munthe House
- Culinary Experience
More about Skjolden/Sognefjord, Norway Points of Interest
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Jotunheimen National Park -
Covering 1,351 square miles, the park is home to a spectacular landscape of waterfalls, rivers, glaciers, and some of the highest peaks in Europe north of the Alps.
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Lom Stave Church -
The small hamlet of Lom is home to one of the most magnificent stave churches in the country. Built in 1158 A.D., the interior features the largest collection of paintings of any Norwegian church.
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Urnes Stave Church -
Of the original approximately 1,000 stave churches constructed across Norway, the highly prized Urnes Stave Church is Norway's oldest and the only one to be recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Åsafossen Waterfall -
Norway is often called the Land of a Thousand Waterfalls. One of these dramatic cascading waterfalls can be reached via the winding Sognefjell National Tourist Route, the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe.
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Munthe House -
This 200-year-old artist's retreat played a key role in the building of Norway as a nation in the 19th century. It was a meeting place for scholars, explorers and Norway's painters of the romantic period.
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Culinary Experience -
Welcome to Skjolden – a culinary haven steeped in history! Embark on a delightful food journey in the heart of this charming village, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Skjolden's local cuisine and culture.
