Norway's West Coast

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Fly into: Oslo Fly out of: Oslo

Total Duration: 12 days

This itinerary goes up Norway's famed west coast, all the way to the Europe's northernmost point. Fjords, bears, sea eagles, arctic cathedrals, and shipbuilding—you'll find it all on this wild voyage.

This Trip's Top Experiences:

Natural Beauty
Architecture
History

Days 1-2

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1 Bergen

Norway's Charming Second City

Walk along the 14th-century wharf
Visit St. Mary's Church, one of Norway's Romanesque delights
See the little garden hut that was home to Edvard Grieg, Norway's most famous composer

Museums
History

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Day 3

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2 Ålesund

Bird Rocks and Beautiful Buildings

The Åleunds Museum highlights the city's past, from handicrafts to its efforts for the resistance during World War II
Take the catamaran to Runde, Norway's southernmost bird rock, 31 mi/50 km outside the city
Amble the winding streets and see the colorful Art Nouveau houses

History
Museums

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Days 4-5

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3 Trondheim

Harbors, Forts, and Universities

Built in 1778, the Siftsgarden is Scandinavia's largest wooden palace
The Kristiansten Festning, or fort, saved the city from the Swedes in 1718
Monk's Island is a popular swimming and recreation area

History
Architecture

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Days 6-7

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4 Bodo

Flying Airplanes, Flying Birds

Bodo's oldest building, the Salten Museum, covers regional history and the Sami culture
The Norwegian Aviation Museum has flight simulators, a U-2 spy plane, and more
See the sea eagles on a trek by Landego Lighhouse