Princess Cruise to Norwegian Fjords

[bcart18]

I am taking a Princess Cruise through the Norwegian Fjords this summer, with a stop in Skjolden/Sognefjord, Norway. The ship only offers 3 tours in this port and each one seems to be a sedentary bus panoramic tour (two with a church visit - not my thing). I am looking for an alternative; some soft adventure or at least something a little more active than a bus tour. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[Clarea]

Also check the Port of Call forum:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=192

[CruiserBruce]

Agree, checking the Northern Europe Port board linked by clarea is a great idea.

 

Skjolden is a very small village. Not a lot there. One of the main reasons to visit is the sail in and out of the fjord.

[jocap]

There's a map obtainable in the village which shows a walk all round it; there's a small lake if you walk up by the rushing river; perhaps if you Google the area you might find other walks recommended. As Cruiser Bruce says, it's mainly for sailing up the longest fjord... but it's good to get off and stretch your legs in a fabulous spot...

[Krazy Kruizers]

Join your Roll Call to see what others are doing.

Here is the link to the Princess Roll Calls -- scroll down until you find your ship -- open that up -- then scroll down until you find the date of your cruise -- open that up.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=106

[swaddy]

If the tour visits a 'stave' church it will be a unique building, a style particular to Norway,, relying heavily on their boat building traditions.