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Bergen's pastel waterfront, Bryggen, is a charming World Heritage row of Hanseatic warehouses rebuilt after the 1702 fire. Behind them, narrow lanes, wooden decks, craft shops, and galleries give the city a village feel despite its size and damp weather. Ride or hike Fløyen for panoramic views, especially at sunset. Nearby, Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord offer some of Norway's most iconic scenery.

Ålesund is a beautiful Art Nouveau town with pastel buildings, decorative turrets and harbor views, set amid dramatic fjords. Rebuilt after the 1904 fire, it is a historic treasure with cobbled streets, the Aksla Viewpoint, and archipelago panoramas. Nearby Geirangerfjord is a spectacular UNESCO site with summer waterfalls. Try svele pancake and klipfish; Ålesund produces about two thirds of the world's dried salted cod.

Trondheim, Norway's historic capital, was founded in 997 by Viking king Olav Tryggvason. Though the country's third-largest city, it feels intimate, with a photogenic waterfront, old wooden warehouses, and lively Bakklandet's timber houses, cafes, and shops. It's also a tech hub with 30,000 students. See Gamle Bybro, Nidaros Cathedral, and ride the Gråkallbanen tram.

Åndalsnes lies where the Rauma meets the Romsdalsfjord, near UNESCO-listed fjord scenery. Once known for salmon fishing, it is now a hub for alpine sports: mountaineering, climbing, hiking, and base jumping. Nearby are the Trollstigen mountain road and the scenic Rauma Railway to Dombås, with mountains, valleys, waterfalls, bridges, tunnels, and a 180° underground turn. At the station, a former rail carriage serves as Norway's only train chapel.

Olden, a tiny Norwegian village at the mouth of the Oldeelva River on Nordfjord, is surrounded by dramatic peaks, valleys, glaciers, and waterfalls. Visit Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier, and Briksdal Glacier for a close-up view. Cruise or kayak Nordfjord, stop at Lovatnet for waffles and strawberry jam, and ride Loen's Skylift to Mount Hoven for sweeping fjord-and-mountain views.

This is Fjordland at its finest. Named by National Geographic Traveler as "the world's most iconic destination," Vik feels like Tolkien wrote it: mists on the mountains, crisp air, silent glassy fjords, and a landscape steeped in Viking heritage, Scandinavian myth, and enchantment. Legend says Vikings and trolls battled on these waters, and Vik's two pretty stave churches stand on sacred Norse land.

Denmark's charm is not just Copenhagen: Skagen, at the tip of Jutland where the North Sea meets the Baltic, is a standout. Known for Scandinavian charm, a strong arts scene, royal approval, and some of Europe's most beautiful coastline, it has white-sand beaches, forests, and famous sunsets that draw families to applaud as the sun sets. Nearby is Råbjerg Mile, Denmark's largest migrating dune. Fishing, especially marinated herring, and local craft beer are part of the town's appeal.

Uncover Copenhagen's half-timber villages and tidy farms where pedestrians set the pace, not traffic! With our exclusive luxury cruise, sail in both comfort and luxury for the best luxury cruise experience of your lifetime!