No. 2 - 2008
Norway - the leading nature-based cruise destination in Europe
In Cruise Norway News number 2 2008, you can read more about:
- Invitation to participate in "Taste of Norway" at the Norwegian booth 1309 in Miami
- Cruise to Norway "The Winter Wonderland"
- New Cruise Norway members
- Cruise Norway activities 2008 - Mark the dates!
- News from Hardanger
- News from Flåm
- News from North Cape
- The business sector NOx-fund to replace the NOX tax in Norway
Invitation to participate "Taste of Norway" Wednesday 12th between 11.30am-2.30pm
Cruise to Norway "The Winter Wonderland". Exciting and exotic adventures in the safest country in the world
Northern Norway has received the first winter cruise booking for March 2009. We very much look forward to welcoming more cruise ships to our "Winter Wonderland". For more information please visit the Norwegian booth 1309 at Seatrade Miami and download our winter brochure from www.cruise-norway.no under Trade News.
New Cruise Norway members in February 2008
Destination Hammerfest - The Northernmost Town in the World
Hammerfest is both an Arctic and a multicultural destination. Hammerfest is a natural starting point for trips to North Cape, Alta and Sapmi Park. For more information about Hammerfest see: www.hammerfest-turist.no.
Destination Fredrikstad - The Fortress Town in South East Norway
Discover the best preserved fortress town in Scandinavia and the most idyllic spot for a summer break you will find anywhere. For more information see: www.fredrikstad-hvaler.no.
Fløibanen Funicular in Bergen - "The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway"
Fløibanen is the main tourist attraction in Bergen with 1,190,000 visitors in 2007, an increase of 60,000 on 2006. Fløibanen is building a new visitor centre at Mount Fløyen. The building, which is scheduled for completion in time for the 2010 summer season, is part of an ambitious plan for the further development of Mount Fløyen.
Fløibanen is the first Norwegian attraction that has chosen to be a Cruise Norway member. For more information about Fløibanen see: www.floibanen.no.
Cruise Norway activities 2008 - Mark the dates!
United Kingdom May 22nd.
Norwegian workshop in London May 22nd. From 2:00 pm and evening event
Germany October 2nd.
Norwegian workshop in Hamburg October 2nd. 12:00 - 4:00 pm
News from Hardanger
Joining forces on the Hardangerfjord:
The cruise ports of the Hardangerfjord are establishing a new marketing group, Cruise Destination Hardangerfjord. The region has traditionally been a main tourism destination for centuries, offering a wealth of natural and cultural attractions. New shore excursions are therefore being developed, paying special attention to so-called "geotourism". This means that the organizers will be including genuine and unique Hardanger experiences in the tours.
Vøringsfossen waterfall (photo) - an icon.
Vøringfossen is one of Norway's most popular natural attractions with more than 600,000 visitors a year. It is also a preferred destination for cruise ships' shore excursions when they call at Eidfjord or Ulvik by the Hardangerfjord.
In time for this summer another 6 modern restrooms will be built in Fossli Hotel at the top of the waterfall. A total of 11 restrooms will thus be available for the passengers. ww.hardangerfjord.com
News from Flåm - The Ultimate Cruise Destination
Ægir Bryggeri - a newly opened pub and micro-brewery in Flåm centre. The architecture takes its inspiration from the Viking age and the brewery makes several types of beer. www.aegirbryggeri.no
Flåm Panorama - a new cinema in the heart of Flåm showing the documentary "Living with the Fjord". The movie takes you on a journey into the wonderful nature of Flåm. The cinema seats 75. www.flampanorama.no
News from North Cape - The Northernmost point in Europe
This is a new shore excursion which starts this cruise season at North Cape. If you don't care for deep sea rafting you still can experience the King Crab live!
We welcome you to the port of Honningsvaag and invite you to experience live King Crab at our lavvo camp at Sarnes. After a short bus trip, we arrive at Sarnes where our host for the day will welcome you and take you down to the pier. Here you can participate in dragging the traps with King Crabs from the ocean.
You will be shown how to boil and prepare the crabs. In the lavvo we prepare a small meal of King Crab and you can enjoy the taste of this special delicacy. For more information see: www.nordkapp.no and www.destinasjon-71nord.no
Phot NordkynHotel/Finnmark Tourist Board
The Business Sector NOx-fund to replace the NOx tax in Norway
Please read more about the latest news at: www.cruise-norway.no under Trade News, and for further information see www.nho.no/nox/english
