NORWEGIAN FJORD CRUISE Exploring the Hardangerfjord

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1 NORWEGIAN FJORD CRUISE Exploring the Hardangerfjord

2 Norwegian Fjord Cruise EXPLORING THE HARDANGERFJORD BETWEEN STAVANGER AND BERGEN FOREWORD We look forward to be at full service to you and your guests during the two weeks cruising period. We have tried to give this Fjord Cruise an exploring character and are open for any desired change in schedule or sailing plan. In the following paragraphs we describe the open sailing plan and try to give you an insight in attractions and activities in the cruising region. We start with a description of the departure harbour Stavanger. Stavanger will also be our port of arrival closing the Fjord Cruise. We hope you will enjoy reading about the region and may it give you holiday feelings! Best Regards, Arnold Timmer Nauticon Pagina 1

3 DEPARTURE WERKENDAM AND ARRIVAL STAVANGER The entire schedule is depending on weather status. In Stavanger we will prepare the yacht to cruising conditions and upon your request we will organize supplies like food, beverages, fuel and water. STAVANGER We will be moored in Stavanger City Harbour know as Vågen. Pagina 2

4 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN STAVANGER AREA The Stavanger Region boasts many scenic attractions, among them the Lysefjord, Solastranda Beach and the mountains of Preikestolen and Kjerag. Klosterøy - Utstein Abbey In the fjord to the north of Stavanger are numerous islands and islets. On the little Klosterøy, which is linked with the larger island of Mosterøy by a bridge, is the Augustinian abbey of Utstein (first mentioned in the records in the 13th century), the best preserved monastic house in Norway. Klosterøy can be reached from Stavanger by motor launch. Stavanger Cathedral In the center of Stavanger, at the north end of Kongsgata, stands the Cathedral, the most important in Norway after Trondheim Cathedral. It was built at the end of the 11th century by Bishop Reinald, an Englishman also known as Reginald of Worcester (d. 1135), as a three-aisle Romanesque basilica. The choir was rebuilt in Gothic style after a fire in 1272, and the whole church was renovated in the 19th century. Pagina 3

5 Valbergtårn To the north of Stavanger's Market Square, between Vågen and the East Harbor (Østre Havn), is the Holmen peninsula, the oldest part of the town. In this area, near Kirkegata, which runs north from the Cathedral, stands the Valbergtårn, an old watch-tower on the highest point in the town (views; exhibition of arts and crafts). Archaeological Museum To the southwest of the Stavanger Municipal Museum, in Storgate, are the Archaeological Museum (with a special exhibition, "Kaleidoscope") and the Vestland School Museum (old furnishings, equipment and teaching material). The permanent exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology gives an introduction to Rogaland s prehistory with the help of antiquities and other archaeological finds from the Stone, Bronze and Viking Ages and up to the end of the Middle Ages. It shows objects from the more than 11,000 years of habitation in Rogaland, one of Norway s richest archaeological fields for ancient civilisations. An English catalogue is available. Lysefjord To the east of Stavanger, beyond the Høgsfjord (pleasant trip by motor launch from the Strandkai), lies the Lysefjord, a cleft in the mountains 37km/23mi long, up to 2km/1.25mi wide and up to 457m/1,500ft deep, with bright green water. The fjord is enclosed by sheer walls of rock rising to above 1,000m/3,300ft. Pagina 4

6 DINING AND WINING AT STAVANGER NB Sørensen s Damskipsexpedisjon Skagen 26 T: One of the better places along the waterfront, this restaurant serves everything from red mullet to pork ribs, with a seasonal lunch menu that s excellent value. The atmospheric indoor dining area is ideal when the weather turns, and locals swear that the food and service is better upstairs. Bølgen & Moi Norsk Oljemuseum, Kjerringholmen Town Centre T: The imaginative menus in this stylish restaurant include monkfish, lamb and veal, while the lunch specials are huge the shrimp sandwich in cilantro and lime marinade (Nkr139) can only be described as massive. Although there are set menus in the evenings, you can also choose à la carte. Sjøhuset Skagen Skagenkaien 16 T: Also along the waterfront, this 18th-century former warehouse is the venue for great seafood dishes, although the cooks also do meat dishes. The oven-baked salmon (Nkr245) would be our pick for mains. The outdoor tables are tempting, but inside has more character. Pagina 5

7 Attractions and activities in Haugasund Area Dokken Open Air Museum Dokken Open Air Museum is located just five minutes from the town centre on the little island of Hasseløy, which is linked by bridge to the mainland. It is an authentic recreation of historic Haugesund. It contains themed exhibitions that enable the visitor to learn more about the living and working conditions in the town during its heyday as a centre of herring fishing during the nineteenth century. You may also see a selection of working boats from the region. Guided tours are conducted during the high summer season. Haugaland Panorama Film Visitors to Haugesund will find this attraction right in the centre of town, where five special screens mounted at "Little Maritim" in the Rica Maritim Hotel show a specially shot panoramic film. The film was made by Ivo Capino and records a virtual helicopter flight which allows you some of the most dramatic sights in the Haugaland region including Risøy Bridge, Pulpit Rock and Folgefonna Glacier. The film is shown all year round. It is suitable for the whole family. Haugesund Art Gallery Haugesund Art Gallery (or Haugesund Billedgalleri) is to be found in the heart of the coastal town of Haugesund. It is located by the town park. The gallery owns an important collection of art from both Norway and overseas, much of which is on permanent display. The collection includes works by celebrated artists such as Edvard Munch and Pablo Picasso. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions. Pagina 6

8 Karmsund Folkemuseum Karmsund Folkemuseum is the main museum in Haugesund, and is located in the centre of the town. It was established in It is the headquarters of the regional museum group. Its permanent exhibitions explore the social, industrial and cultural development of the town and the surrounding area. There are exhibitions about the fishing and shipping industries. There are recreations of domestic and commercial environments from the past. The museum has a cafeteria and a shop which stocks a variety of souvenirs and books on local history. Pagina 7

9 DINING AND WINING AT HAUGASUND Lothes Mat & Vinhus Lothes Mat & Vinhus must have the most central location in Haugesund - right on Smedasundet sound - and most probably the best cuisine in town. The restaurant building dates back to When restoring the building, we focused on retaining the original style both externally and internally, allowing us to provide an authentic atmosphere, filled with local charm, good food and drink - we even have our own ghost. The building has been home to Lothes Mat & Vinhuset since 1989 and, since that time, we have maintained a very high gastronomic profile. We only make use of first-class local ingredients - fish and shellfish caught at sea off the west coast of Norway and meat from local suppliers. Skippergt. 4 N-5501 Haugesund Tlf.:: Fax: Smedasundet Haugesund's waterfront promenade, Smedasundet, is almost entirely given over to restaurants, giving the area an agreeable hum whenever the weather's warm. Any Haugesund restaurant worth its salt morphs into a bar as the night wears on. NB Sørensen s Damskipsexpedisjon One of the more architecturally distinguished buildings along Smedasundet, Sørensen s has Norwegian staples with creative twists such as fillet of monkfish with vegetarian lasagne or soy-and-honeymarinated pork neck. Smedsundet 90 T: To Glass There aren t many reasons to drag yourself away from the waterfront, but this achingly cool restaurant and wine bar is one of them. Try the entrecote sandwich (Nkr159) for a filling, but affordable meal. Strandgata 169 T: Pagina 8

10 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN STORD/LEIRVIK AREA Miller s House The Miller s House lies in the heart of Stord, by the harbour, next to Stord Church. It is a museum in the care of the Sunnhordland Museum group. This mill was in operation until the nineteen fifties. The building contains a photographic montage illustrating the history of milling in this location. It also preserves the apartment of the miller, who lived here on site. Sunnhordland Museum The Sunnhordland Museum was established in Its main site lies near the centre of Stord, a short walk from Leirvik. It is an open air museum made up of eleven buildings, including a bailiff s residence, a school house, a general store, a storekeeper s cottage, a storehouse, a smithy, a cookhouse and a barn. There are permanent exhibitions on agriculture, forestry, fishing and prehistoric life. You will also find a collection of sculptures by the artist Torleiv Agdestein. The museum hosts temporary exhibitions. Pagina 9

11 Old Prison, Leirvik The Old Prison at Leirvik lies in the centre of the main settlement of Stord. The fine old building was erected in 1864 and was used as a centre of punishment and correction for about a century. You can visit it now and see some reminders of its past. Its current use is as a wine cellar and a restaurant. Its an unusual and stimulating place to get something to eat and drink. Stord Maritime Museum You will find Stord Maritime Museum down by the harbour in the centre of Stord, on Nattrutekaien. It traces the rich history of shipping and boat traffic in this island community. The permanent exhibitions here place particular emphasis on the technical and industrial aspects of boat building in this region, such as the manufacture of engines. The site is administered by the Sunnhordland Museum. Pagina 10

12 DINING AND WINING IN STORD/LEIRVIK Leirvik Kro & Motel Restaurant: Homemade goodness The hotel has an in-house restaurant with quite wonderful items, all homemade. The prices of the menu are relatively cheap compared to many other places in Norway, even though it may be the only place to dine out in Leirvik. HW 607 T: Dolly Dimple's Sunnhordlandskaien T: +(47) Bryggeloftet & Stuene The restaurant Bryggeloftet & Stuene originates from 1910 when the property Bryggen 11 in Bergen was built. In those days, the restaurant at ground floor was a part of what was then a hospice at Bryggen. Ever since it opened, the same family has managed the establishment. Bryggestuen at ground floor with a seating capacity of 90 guests, gradually became a popular place to eat. Although the inhabitants of Bergen represent a large number of our guests, numerous tourists have always found their way to Bryggestuen. Here, our prime location has played an important role. Increased tourism to Bryggen and Bergen has resulted in tourists now constitute a large part of our customers base during the summer season. Pagina 11

13 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN HARDANGERFJORD The Hardangerfjord The Hardangerfjord, not far from Bergen, is especially known for fruit tree blossoming in spring, Folgefonna Glacier and Vøringsfossen Waterfall. Hardanger consists of Eidfjord, Granvin, Jondal, Kvam, Odda, Ullensvang and Ulvik. All these municipalities border on the Hardangerfjord. There are around 23,500 inhabitants in the region, which covers 6,300 km 2. Odda is the only community with town status. The inhabitants of Hardanger are called 'Hardingar'. National Geographic designated Fjord Norway as the best nature based travel destination in the world in 2004 and The Barony in Rosendal The Barony in Rosendal is the smallest "palace" in Scandinavia, the only one of its kind in Norway and a major attraction in Western Norway. Among other things, the manor house is famous for its magnificent Renaissance garden and its rich calendar of cultural events, including concerts, courtyard theatre and art exhibitions. The pleasant garden cafe is situated beside the herb garden. Pagina 12

14 Vøringsfossen Waterfall Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen is Norway's most famous waterfall, and has a fall of 182 metres, of which 145 metres is a direct drop. Hardanger Akvasenter Visit the first exhibition facility for Norwegian fish farming. In the midst of a beautiful scenery next to a fruitfarm, Steinestø Fruit and Cake Shop and Gamlastovo Farm Restaurant. We offer an attractive combination of Fish and Fruit! An exhibition center located on the quay (Steinstø kai) Boat ride to the fish farm and the main exhibition center Follow the journey of the salmon from smolt to top restaurants in Paris or Tokyo The visitors can watch the salmons via underwater cameras and walk on the farm to experience the salmon live. The menu has been created with support from the culinary networks Taste the Coast and Hardanger Menu Pagina 13

15 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN ODDA (HARDANGERFJORD) Odda Odda municipality has approximately inhabitants and covers a area of 1.616,0 km2 lies in the Conty of Hordaland. The district centree is Odda, Tyssedal, Skare and Røldal. The main attractions are Låtefossen waterfall, Hardangervidda, Buer glacier, Folgefonna, Skjeggedal. During the 19th century, Odda was one of the most sought after destinations for cruise passengers and other tourists. The landscape in the area provides compelling contrasts and the cultural history is fascinating. In Oddadalen you will find numerous waterfalls, created by melt water from the glacier. A ravine between Hardengervidda and Folgefonna. In this unique valley there are numerous waterfalls within a distance of 10 km; Tjørnadalsfoss, Strandfoss, Vidfoss, Espelandsfoss and Låtefoss. THE FOLGEFONNA GLACIER The Folgefonna glacier is just west of Odda and is one of the largest glacier in Europe. Experienced guides offer guided trips over the glacier. Enjoy the hour's walk up to the glacier through the fertile greenery of the Buerdalen valley with its precipitous mountainsides. At the head of the valley, you can spy the vast crevasses in the ice and hear the glacier groan and creak as it imperceptibly moves. Every year at Whitsuntide, you can join an organised skiing trip and cross the Folgefonna from fjord to fjord. To the east and south of Odda is the Hardangervidda National Park, a beautiful area of mountain plain with excellent walking and Europe's largest flock of wild reindeer. NORWEGIAN HYDROPOWER Norwegian Hydropower and Industrial Museum is a vital and untraditional museum that keeps the dramatic history of waterfalls, international tourism, workers culture, the art of engineering, international capital and not at least how the electricity changed Norway. The museum shows the history and special architecture of Odda and Tyssedal through photo collections, permanent exhibition, multimedia programme and sightseeing in workers' dwellinge, historic power station. The museum has an art and photo gallery, sales of home crafts and souvenire, and cafe. Opening hrs. summer: May 20th - Sept 2nd. Remaining year: Tue - Fri: In the centre of Odda the museum has a department with historic workers dwellinge in a natural yard and garden area. Pagina 14

16 Sima Power Plant One of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Europe. The main hall is located 700 metres inside the mountain. It is 200 m long, 20 m wide and measures 40 m in height. Guided tours 15/6-15/8 at 10.00, and Guided tours all-year-round for groups. The 1-hour tour includes a film about the construction of the power station and a guided tour of the main hall. Pagina 15

17 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN BERGEN Hanseatic Museum The Hanseatic Museum is situated in one of the old trade houses at Bryggen. The museum has old interiors from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Hanseatic League had one of their foreign Offices at Bryggen in Bergen from approx until The Hanseatic merchants traded mainly with stockfish from Northern Norway and grain from the Baltic countries. Only German merchants were allowed to live at Bryggen during the period of the Hanseatic Office. The Hanseatics were unmarried and had to live in celibacy as long as they lived in the area. The tenements in the Bryggen area each consists of several smaller trade houses, each run by a merchant with a journeyman and apprentices. All of them lived in the house. The Hanseatic Museum shows us what one of these trade houses would be like in the last years of the German Office at Bryggen. Bergen Art Museum The Bergen Art Museum includes Stenersens Collection, the Rasmus Meyers Collection and Lysverket Collection. All the the museums are locatated next to each other. Pagina 16

18 The Barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl The Barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl is from Bergen. It is a three masted Barque, launched in She is Norway s oldest and largest sailing wessel. Dungeon at Rosenkrantz Tower Visit the dungeon when you visit the Rosenkrantz Tower in Bergen. The dungeon at Rosenkrantz Tower was in use from year 1400 to Knowledge Center «Want to Know» VilVite VILVITE (Norwegian: Want to know ) is a science discovery centre for the promotion of science and technology among children and people of all ages. Here you can explore 75 interactive installations, machines and experiments on 1700 square metres of space. This is for children of all ages (even grownup children). VILVITE is situated in Bergen, at Mollenpris, approx. 15 minute walk from the very center of Bergen. It is located next to the recreation park known as «Nygaardsparken». Pagina 17

19 CLOSURE We hope we have given you an idea about the sailing region. The program and harbours may vary depending on your wishes and the weather. This indication planning is based upon a travel time of 5 days up north and 5 days return south to Stavanger again. We suggest to stay at least one full day in the main ports. It is possible to arrange guided tours and/or bus tours more inland and specified to your wishes. NAUTICON YACHT SERVICES BV Loverenbeemd CX Baarle-Nassau The Netherlands NAUTICON YACHT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BV Paardeweide 24A 4824 EH Breda The Netherlands CONTACT INFORMATION info@nauticon.org nauticon.yachtservices@gmail.com skype: Nauticonservices Pagina 18