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Snow-covered Tromsø on its island in a blue fjord, with the long harbor bridge and white Arctic mountains on the horizon

Norwegian Fjords, Arctic Norway & Svalbard Shore Excursions

Stavanger, Ålesund, Geiranger, Flåm, Olden, Tromsø, the Lofoten Islands, Alta and Longyearbyen.

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Norwegian Fjords, Arctic Norway & Svalbard — FAQ

Which Norwegian ports are best for hiking?

Stavanger is the base for the Pulpit Rock hike above the Lysefjord, Geiranger and Flåm have trails starting close to the landing, and Olden gives access to glacier arms of Jostedalsbreen. Tromsø and Lofoten offer mountain walks with sea views.

Can I leave town on my own in Longyearbyen?

Not safely. Polar bears range across Svalbard, and people leaving the settlement are expected to travel with an armed, trained guide. Shore excursions take care of this, so book a guided outing for anything beyond the town itself.