Norway
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Cruising amidst the stunning scenery between the Norweigan Lofoten Islands, a picturesque archipelago north of the Arctic Circle, and the NorthCape, with the wild Atlantic on one side and mountains and scenic fjords on the other is a unique experience. The Lyngen Alps sit between, a skiers paradise with fresh powder snow reaching down to the sea.
Norway is an ancient land, created when the ice retreated some 10,000 years ago, powerful in its raw beauty with dazzling glaciers and thundering waterfalls. Its Arctic wilderness is a haven for wildlife including seals, walrus, huge orcas and magnificent sea eagles. Watch the beautiful Northern Lights from an isolated winter anchorage or appreciate the Midnight Sun of the summer months as the days stretch into the night.
As well as enjoying the beauty of the pristine waters, take some time onshore to experience skiing against a backdrop of ice blue water, the challenge of hiking trails that rise from the sea with breathtaking views over Nærøyfjord and Geirangerfjord or explore the region’s prettiest sea towns and villages, including Kabelvag, Skrover and Henningsvaer.
Weather in Norway
Coastal areas have comparatively mild conditions in winter, because the warm Atlantic water of the Gulf Stream reaches to the extreme north of Norway. This keeps the sea from freezing and maintains open harbours throughout the year. On occasions in winter strong cold winds blow down into the fiords from the snow-covered highlands. The climate and weather of Norway are very much influenced by Atlantic weather that is changeable throughout the year.
