Applicable Sailings: Select sailings from 10/1/25 - 9/30/26
Terms & Conditions: Offer is valid for new, individual bookings for select Original Coastal Express departures October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 and The North Cape Line October 30, 2025 to April 30, 2026, and The Svalbard Line departures May 12, 2026 to September 15, 2026 . Offer applies to the cruise portion of the package only, and displayed ‘from’ prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in USD ($) and include taxes, fees, and port expenses. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Offer is valid September 3 - November 11, 2025
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5-Night Europe (North Europe)
Nordkapp
Hurtigruten
Offer: Up to 2,000 NOK Shipboard Credit per couple on select sailings
Offer Details:
Signature Voyages: The North Cape Line and The Svalbard Line
One Way: 1,000 NOK per couple shipboard credit Roundtrip: 2,000 NOK per couple shipboard credit
Original Coastal Express: The Coastal Express, The Coastal Express South, The Coastal Express North, and The Coastal Express - To the Viking Capital. (MS Midnatsol, MS Kong Harold, MS Nordkapp, MS Nordlys, MS Nordnorge, MS Polarlys, and MS Richard)
6 - 10 Days: 600 NOK per couple shipboard credit 11+ Days: 1,200 NOK per couple shipboard credit
Booking Window: Now - 12/31/25
Terms & Conditions: Shipboard Credit is per Couple in Euro. Single occupancy bookings will receive half the listed shipboard credit amount. Shipboard Credit is non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and any unused amount will not be refundable.
MS Nordkapp was refurbished in 2016 and now features a modern, Arctic-inspired interior. On board are three different restaurants, a Multe bakery and ice cream bar, a sauna and fitness room. Out on deck you can enjoy the view from one of our two hot tubs. We also have a cosy bar at the front of the ship where you can enjoy a nice traditional drink. The ship additionally has a large compass? area with reception, a tour guide, conference room and shop.
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Sunday, 5/17/26
About Kirkenes
Kirkenes is the center of the municipality of Sor-Varanger in Finnmark county, Norway. Tourist attractions include Grenselandsmuseet (The Border Country Museum), which shows the history of war and peace along the Norwegian-Russian border, Sami art exhibitions by the artist John Savio and a history of the mining industry in the area.
Bodo is a city and a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Salten region. Norwegian Aviation Museum and Salten Museum are located in Bodø. Salten Museum has four exhibitions: The Lofoten Fisheries, a Sami exhibit, a Viking treasure, and an exhibition about Bodø's history from 1816 to 2000.
The Bodo Cathedral was built in 1956, representing post-war architecture, whereas the Bodin Church just outside the city centre dates from the 13th century, representing a typical medieval stone church.
Rorvik is a port town in the Vikna archipelago on the Norwegian coast. There are several museums in Rorvik and a hotel. Telenor Mobil is an important employer, as is public service, fishing and commercial salmon fish farming.
Trondheim exudes history from every pore of her stave churches and cobbled streets. Take in the splendid Nidaros Domen, built in 1066 over the grave of St. Olaf. Its the most magnificent cathedral in Scandinavia. The Royal Familys vacation palace is here too. Its the largest wooden building in Norway.
Trondheim Attractions
Stretching 120 metres (400 ft) into the sky, the Tyholt Tower was built by the Telecommunications Authority for modern radio and telecommunications. This is a must for tourists as it offers a spectacular view of Trondheim and the surrounding area. It also features a rotating restaurant 74 metres (243 ft) above ground.
Trondheim Activities
Ringve National Museum is the only Norwegian museum specializing in musical instruments from all over the world
The Art Gallery has a large collection of Norwegian art from around 1800 up to the present. It also has an impressive collection of Danish art and a significant representation of other renowned international artists
The old penitentiary from 1725 is now a distinctive, quaint maritime museum. The exhibits include models of sailing ships, figureheads, marine instruments and pictures of local sailing ships
National Museum of Decorative Arts features historic and modern collections of furniture, silver, textiles, and much more
Vitenskapsmuseet, which is part of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, has exhibits from both cultural and natural history. The archaeological exhibitions include material from the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages, the Viking period, and the Middle Ages, as well as Southern Sami culture
During excavation work on the site of the new public library, archaeologists found the ruins of what is thought to be Olavskirken, a church dating back to the middle of the 12th century
The Hospital Church was built in 1705 and still serves as the insitutional church for the Hospital to this day
Kristiansten fort was built 1681-84 after the great city fire in 1681, and now proudly stands guard over the city centre
Norway's national sanctuary and the most important monument from the Middle Ages, Nidaros Cathedral was built over the grave of St. Olav, Norway's patron saint whose reputation shone far beyond the borders of his country
Sverresborg is a fascinating museum of cultural history, with open-air areas and indoor exhibitionsThe Archbishop´s Residence is the oldest secular building in Scandinavia
The coastal town of Alesund is the commercial capital of the More og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Alesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Alesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture.
Alesund Activities
Atlantic Sea Park - Located about two miles west of Ålesund, this unique Sea Park is built into a large stretch of coastal area with fishing stands, hiking trails, bathing sites and outstanding diving venues. It features large aquariums teeming with ocean life from up and down the Atlantic. Fish feeding is daily at 1:00 p.m.
Ålesund Museum - The exhibits at this museum concentrate on the history of sealing, fishing, shipping, the fire of 1904, the German occupation during World War II and the town's distinctive Jugendstil architecture.
Ålesund Church - The church was built in 1909 in Norman style. It boasts splendid frescoes and beautiful stained-glass windows. The gable windows behind the organ were an inauguration gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II.
Municipal ParkLocally known as Byparken, it features a statue of Rollo, which was presented to the people of Ålesund from the city of Rouen in 1911. The park also has a monument dedicated to Kaiser Wilhelm II who made major contributions to the rebuilding of Ålesund after the Great Fire in 1904.
The coastal town of Alesund is the commercial capital of the More og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Alesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Alesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture.
Alesund Activities
Atlantic Sea Park - Located about two miles west of Ålesund, this unique Sea Park is built into a large stretch of coastal area with fishing stands, hiking trails, bathing sites and outstanding diving venues. It features large aquariums teeming with ocean life from up and down the Atlantic. Fish feeding is daily at 1:00 p.m.
Ålesund Museum - The exhibits at this museum concentrate on the history of sealing, fishing, shipping, the fire of 1904, the German occupation during World War II and the town's distinctive Jugendstil architecture.
Ålesund Church - The church was built in 1909 in Norman style. It boasts splendid frescoes and beautiful stained-glass windows. The gable windows behind the organ were an inauguration gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II.
Municipal ParkLocally known as Byparken, it features a statue of Rollo, which was presented to the people of Ålesund from the city of Rouen in 1911. The park also has a monument dedicated to Kaiser Wilhelm II who made major contributions to the rebuilding of Ålesund after the Great Fire in 1904.
Bergen is set like a jewel amid seven mountains on the majestic Byfjord. The historic Hanseatic Wharf and 12th-centry fortress gives visitors a glimpse of the influence of the old commercial center. You can attend a piano recital at the home of composer Edvard Grieg.
Bergen Attractions
"Norway in a nutshell" is one of the most popular round trips in Norway. It takes you through some of the loveliest scenery in Fjord Norway. You experience the Flaam railway line, the Aurlandsfjord, the Naeroyfjord (the narrowest part of the Sognefjord) and the steep Stalheimskleivane hairpin bends
Bergen Activities
Experience the Flaam Railway - the amazing rail journey between the high-mountain station at Myrdal on the Bergen Line down to Flaam Station innermost in the Aurlandfjord
Take a Folgefonni Glacier tour
See western Norway from the air in a Fonna Fly - Seaplanes
See Kinsarvik Church, dating from 1160, is one of the oldest stone churches in Norway
At Rosendal you can visit the Rosendal Barony with Scandinavia's smallest baronial manor, built in 1665
Come and see the unique view from the top of Mount Ulriken! Free telescopes. Ulriken Mountain Café is open when the cable-car is running
Rosenkrantz Tower dates back to medieval times. The tower was erected by the governor of Bergen Castle (Bergenhus), Erik Rosenkrantz, and served as a combined residence and fortified tower to Bergen
Bryggens Museum is a cultural history museum based on finds made during the archaeological excavations at Bryggen between 1955 and 1972, showing the foundations of the city's oldest buildings from the 12th century on their original site
The medieval Castle Håkon's Hall was built during the reign of King Haakon Haakonsson between 1247 and 1261. It was the largest and most imposing building of the royal residency in 13th century Bergen, then the political centre of Norway
St. Mary's Church is the oldest building still existing in Bergen, from the first half of the 12th century and one of the most outstanding Romanesque churches in the country
The Bergen Aquarium is one of the finest and most extensive collections of marine fauna in Europe
The Arboretum, founded in 1971, occupies an area of 125 acres, part of which is planted with a variety of foreign trees and shrubs. Good walking in wooded surroundings and spots for swimming
MS Nordkapp was refurbished in 2016 and now features a modern, Arctic-inspired interior. On board are three different restaurants, a Multe bakery and ice cream bar, a sauna and fitness room. Out on deck you can enjoy the view from one of our two hot tubs. We also have a cosy bar at the front of the ship where you can enjoy a nice traditional drink. The ship additionally has a large compass? area with reception, a tour guide, conference room and shop.
Year Built
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Disco
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Tonnage
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Fitness Center
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Children's Program
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Cabin Categories | Decks
Arctic Superior
Arctic Superior (P2D)
Arctic Superior (U2D)
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior Upper deck for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Expedition Suite (M4)
Expedition Suite (Q2)
Expedition Suite (Q4)
Expedition Suite | Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite | Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite | Suite for up to 2 travellers
Inside Cabin
Mini Suite for 2 Travellers
Mini Suite for 4 Travellers
Minisuite
Outside Cabin
Polar Inside
Polar Inside (I2)
Polar Inside (K3)
Polar Inside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
Polar Inside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Inside Lower deck for 2 travellers
Polar Inside Upper deck for 3 travellers
Polar Outside
Polar Outside (J2D)
Polar Outside (J3)
Polar Outside (L2)
Polar Outside (N2)
Polar Outside (O2)
Polar Outside (O3)
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Outside for 3 travellers
Polar Outside Lower Deck for 2 Travellers
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 2 Travellers
Polar Outside Upper deck for 2 Travellers
Polar Outside Upper Deck for 3 Travellers
Suite
Cabin Details
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, these suites have double beds, a TV, bathrooms with shower and WC, and tea and coffee-making facilities. All cabins have individual specifications.
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, these suites have double beds, a TV, bathrooms with shower and WC, and tea and coffee-making facilities. All cabins have individual specifications.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins? for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, TV, one chair and a small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a double bed, TV, one chair and small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins? for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, TV, one chair and a small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins? for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, TV, one chair and a small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a double bed, TV, one chair and small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a double bed, TV, one chair and small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins? for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, TV, one chair and a small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins? for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, TV, one chair and a small desk, and coffee and tea facilities.
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, these suites have double beds, a TV, bathrooms with shower and WC, and tea and coffee-making facilities. All cabins have individual specifications.
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, these suites have double beds, a TV, bathrooms with shower and WC, and tea and coffee-making facilities. All cabins have individual specifications.
Our Expedition suites are the most luxurious cabins on board. Situated on the upper deck of the ship, the cabins feature seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC, and most with double beds. All of the suites provide complimentary cabin kits, with bathrobe, slippers and more. Some suites have more facilities than others.
These elegant, refurbished suites are situated on the upper deck. They feature a separate bedroom, double bed, sofa in the sitting area that can be made? into a double bed, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs in a sitting area, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee? and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs in a sitting area, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs in a sitting area, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee? and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs in a sitting area, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs in a sitting area, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
These elegant, refurbished suites are situated on the upper deck. They feature a separate bedroom, double bed, sofa in the sitting area that can be made into a double bed, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
These elegant, refurbished suites are situated on the upper deck. They feature a separate bedroom, double bed, sofa in the sitting area that can be made into a double bed, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
2-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed or bunk beds
These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs in a sitting area, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs in a sitting area, free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.
1 room, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar
2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed.
Categories L & J have limited or no view.
Categories J & U have a 3-bed cabin with a bunk bed.
2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed.
Categories L & J have limited or no view.
Categories J & U have a 3-bed cabin with a bunk bed.
2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed.
Categories L & J have limited or no view.
Categories J & U have a 3-bed cabin with a bunk bed.
2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed.
Categories L & J have limited or no view.
Categories J & U have a 3-bed cabin with a bunk bed.
2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed.
Categories L & J have limited or no view.
Categories J & U have a 3-bed cabin with a bunk bed.
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa, while some are equipped with upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people? on the lower deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, plus one chair and desk.
These comfortable, refurbished standard inside cabins for three people on the upper deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds, and a TV.
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people? on the lower deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, plus one chair and desk.
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people? on the lower deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, plus one chair and desk.
These comfortable, refurbished standard inside cabins for three people on the upper deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds, and a TV.
These comfortable, refurbished standard inside cabins for three people on the upper deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds, and a TV.
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa, while some are equipped with upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. These comfortable, refurbished standard inside cabins for three people on the upper deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds, and a TV.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separated single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, or upper and lower berths. A few of the cabins have double beds. All the cabins have individual specifications.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds, a TV, a chair and small desk. The cabins have limited? or no view.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds and a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on lower decks. They have separate beds, where one of the beds can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with portholes, some with limited or no view.
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separated single beds, one chair and a desk, and a hairdryer.
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle/lower decks have bathroom with shower/WC, and single beds, one of which converts into a sofa
These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have single beds, bunk beds, and a TV.
These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on lower decks. They have separate beds, where one of the beds can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with portholes, some with limited or no view.
These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on lower decks. They have separate beds, where one of the beds can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with portholes, some with limited or no view.
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separated single beds, one chair and a desk, and a hairdryer.
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separated single beds, one chair and a desk, and a hairdryer.
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle/lower decks have bathroom with shower/WC, and single beds, one of which converts into a sofa
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle/lower decks have bathroom with shower/WC and double beds.
These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate single beds, bunk beds, one chair and desk, and a hairdryer.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds, a TV, a chair and small desk. The cabins have limited? or no view.
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds and a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have single beds, bunk beds, and a TV.
These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have single beds, bunk beds, and a TV.
These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have single beds, bunk beds, and a TV.
Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed, as well as one chair, a table, desk and hairdryer. (We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed, as well as one chair, a table, desk and hairdryer. (We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds and a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on lower decks. They have separate beds, where one of the beds can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with portholes, some with limited or no view.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separated single beds, one chair and a desk, and a hairdryer.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds, a TV, a chair and small desk. The cabins have limited or no view.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to three people on the upper decks have single beds, bunk beds, and a TV.
1 room, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar, veranda
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Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 2
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Departure Port:
Kirkenes
Sailing Date:
Sunday, 05/17/26
Return Date:
Friday, 05/22/26
Nights:
5
Ship:
Nordkapp
Cruise Line:
Hurtigruten
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Kirkenes is the center of the municipality of Sor-Varanger in Finnmark county, Norway. Tourist attractions include Grenselandsmuseet (The Border Country Museum), which shows the history of war and peace along the Norwegian-Russian border, Sami art exhibitions by the artist John Savio and a history of the mining industry in the area. 
Bodo is a city and a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Salten region. Norwegian Aviation Museum and Salten Museum are located in Bodø. Salten Museum has four exhibitions: The Lofoten Fisheries, a Sami exhibit, a Viking treasure, and an exhibition about Bodø's history from 1816 to 2000.
The Bodo Cathedral was built in 1956, representing post-war architecture, whereas the Bodin Church just outside the city centre dates from the 13th century, representing a typical medieval stone church. 
The coastal town of Alesund is the commercial capital of the More og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Alesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Alesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture. 
Bergen is set like a jewel amid seven mountains on the majestic Byfjord. The historic Hanseatic Wharf and 12th-centry fortress gives visitors a glimpse of the influence of the old commercial center. You can attend a piano recital at the home of composer Edvard Grieg. 
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