Experiencing the breath-taking Norwegian fjords

Bergen 

Bergen offers a lively cultural scene and artistic ambiance. It is celebrated for its picturesque Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, the famous Fish Market, where you can purchase fresh catches of the day, as well as local farm produce, flowers and plants. Historically, fisherman used to row into the markets and sell from boats along the quay.

Set against the encompassing mountains, take in the stunning Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord from land or sea.

Sognefjord 

Renowned for being the ‘King of the fjords’ thanks to its epic size at 200 kilometres (124 miles), Sognefjord is Norway’s longest fjord and the second longest in the world. Featuring Europe’s biggest glacier, Jostedalsbreen, it is also home to Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, which are all must visits whilst in the area. Though glaciers are considered remote to travel to, there are more than twenty arms that reach out from the main ice pack into the valleys below and well worth the trip.

Svalbard 

Spitsbergen (or Svalbard) is a group of Arctic islands which have been mandated to Norway by the United Nations. One of the most uninhabited parts of the Northern globe, it is loved for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and icy lands, and is home to some of the most beautiful arctic wildlife, including polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. If anchoring off the island, beware of kelp beds and the rocky nature of the seabed.

Longyearbyen 

The Norwegian presence of Svalbard is concentrated to the university (the world’s northernmost) town of Longyearbyen. A small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, this Arctic town is known for its stunning views of the Northern Lights – time your trip right and hopefully you’ll be lucky enough to witness this astounding spectacle. Mystic tales and lively colours spring to mind, so settle in and look towards the sky from the comfort of your stunning Fairline Yacht.

National parks 

With an abundance of natural wonders on display, the many national parks are a popular escape for those who want to explore the lands and enjoy a mini break away from your boat. Offering marked trails, there are self-service cabins and luxury staffed lodges, alongside wild animals, lakes and rivers, ancient glaciers and guided visitor centres.

Folgefonna National Park 

Located on a peninsula with a number of incredible natural wonders that will entice and delight, Folgefonna National Park boasts three impressive glaciers that dominate the park’s skyline and a canvas of characteristic mountains that pop up from amidst the ice. In summer, the park becomes a sea of colours as lush green grasses, plants and wildlife spring to life in the sloping valleys that stretch towards the bare and rocky mountains.

Norway’s fjords were formed thousands of years ago by retreating glaciers and the results are simply spectacular. Pack your bags and start planning one of the most unforgettable trips of a lifetime on board your luxury motor yacht.