Gateway to the Fjords

Our final couple of days in Norway and the sun actually came out!


Geirangerfjord - UNESCO World Heritage site - couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day - sailing through the fjords, past the Seven Sisters waterfall, the scenery was just stunning.

Ashore at Geiranger we took a zig-zag route up to the Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, taking in some more lovely scenery along the way. From the top there was another fantastic view, with the cruise ship dominating the end of the fjord.



On the walk back down had time to take in more of the local sights, and have a look round the shops - the village was charming, but very tourist-oriented.


Next day was our final port of call, the so-called Gateway to the Fjords, Bergen - and the sun was still with us (despite it's reputation as the rainiest city in Norway).

We'd got an early start and were in the old market area of Bryggen before the rest of the tourists, so got to look round in peace and quiet.


By the time we made it to the Floibanen funicular the hordes were out and we had to queue to get our ride, but the views from the top of Floyen were worth the wait.

Had to be back at the ship by 1.30pm, but had time to take in a few more of the sights of Bergen - the market and shops - before boarding the shuttle coach back to the dock.



Then we were homeward bound, sailing under the Askoy Bridge, and back out to sea ...