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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.

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.

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.

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.

The biggest inside joke in Kristiansund is the mighty waterfall on the city's coat of arms. There's nary one to be found among the four low-lying islands that make up the city. There is, however, a thriving community of 23,000 which prides itself on a strong cultural life, ecological purity, natural beauty, and excellent fish. Ever-increasing numbers of tourists are discovering this as well and are taking full advantage.

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.

Stavanger, Norway's energy capital and third-largest city, blends a preserved historic core with dramatic scenery. Fueled by North Sea oil, it's surprisingly charming, with colorful Øvre Holmegate, scenic waterfronts, and the white wooden houses of Gamle Stavanger. Museums cover oil, sardines, and Viking history; Domkirken Cathedral dates to the 12th century. Nearby Lysefjord and Preikestolen offer stunning fjord views, hikes, and helicopter tours.

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!