ASSOCI ATION HIGHL IGHTS Museum, Molde Cathedral, Bud fishing village, Hjertøya island, and Varden viewpoint, where cruise guests can see the 222 peaks of the Molde Panorama. Adventurous guests can scale the Rørsethornet mountain, join a RIB safari in the coastal waters of Hustadvika, try stand-up paddleboarding in Moldefjord, hike to the limestone caves of Trollkirka (the Troll Church), or take a Viking ship to Håholmen Island. The nearby Port of Åndalsnes welcomes vessels up to 330 metres at Tindekaia Quay, which expects to host around 60 cruise calls in 2023. Visitors can walk to the town centre and attractions like the Rauma Railway, the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre and Romsdalen Gondola, which takes passengers to the top of Mount Nesaksla. While in Åndalsnes, cruise lines can also take guests to Romsdalsstigen Via Ferrata, Trollstigen Road, Trollstigen Gjestegård cafe, Trollveggen Visitor Centre, Gudbrandsjuvet ravine and Trollveggen, the highest vertical mountain in Northern Europe. And to learn more about Norway’s farming traditions and sample or cook local foods, guests can head to either Bøstølen Summer Farm or Woldstad Gaard farm. Smaller cruise ships and luxury yachts can sail down the narrow Landsfjorden to discover the village of Ersfjord, where guests can tour the old wooden settlement of Nauste or take a ferry to Mardalsfossen waterfall and Eikesdal village. Ålesund – the adventure capital of the fjords The art nouveau town of Ålesund has a cruise terminal in its centre, close to shops, galleries, cafes and museums that showcase the art, culture, history and nature of the region. Ålesund Cruise Network works with 40 local firms to create memorable and sustainable experiences for cruise guests, including sightseeing on Hjørundfjord, the Bytoget city train, feeding fish at Atlanterhavsparken aquarium, the island of Giske, Fjellstua Ålesund on Mount Aksla, bicycle tours, and kayaking or paddleboarding in Brosundet canal. Visitors can join a guide to hear local folk tales and follow in the footsteps of Chieftain Rollo, who lived in Sunnmøre, or immerse themselves in local cultural by attending one of Ålesund’s many festivals throughout the year. A view down the river Nidelva in Trondheim 7 0 Ringve Museum showcases musical instruments from different eras
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