| A cruise to Norway is likely to have many highlights - | | | | explore, each offering a unique experience. |
| but one of the main talking points will surely be the | | | | For example, you could visit Seiland to see two of |
| chance to see the world famous aurora borealis. | | | | Scandinavia's northernmost glaciers, or go to |
| Known as the Northern Lights, this spectacle is an | | | | Stabbursdalen to immerse yourself in the most |
| awe-inspiring moment that is likely to be the most | | | | northerly pine forest in the world. |
| unforgettable part of any Norwegian cruise. | | | | You may also want to take in northern Europe's |
| One of the best places to view the Northern Lights | | | | biggest canyon, or perhaps explore the culture of the |
| from is the North Cape in the county of Finnmark, | | | | local Sami people at the Finnmarksvidda mountain |
| which harbours an impressive cliff that is between 500 | | | | plateau. |
| and 600 million years ago and rises more than 300 | | | | Here you will also be able to indulge in summer and |
| metres above sea level. | | | | autumn activities such as hiking and winter pursuits like |
| The area boasts some amazing sea views thanks to | | | | dog sledging, snowmobile safaris and cross-country |
| its position, so if you don't get to see the Northern | | | | skiing. |
| Lights - which are best sighted in the late autumn, | | | | Other popular cruise stops around Norway include |
| winter and early spring, ideally in October, February or | | | | Bergen - the gateway to the country's famous fjords - |
| March - you can still delight in the local scenery. | | | | as well as the historic Viking city of Trondheim, the |
| Visitors to the North Cape will find much to occupy | | | | picturesque mountain town of Tromso and |
| them both within this part of Finnmark and elsewhere | | | | Hammerfest, the northernmost town in the world. |
| in the county. | | | | Whether you choose to sample each of these in turn |
| You could go on a bird safari, visit a fishing village or | | | | on a normal cruise or make them part of a longer |
| take in the views from Knivskjelodden, the | | | | cruise holiday stay in the region, you're likely to have a |
| northernmost part of the region. | | | | memorable break during your time in Norway. |
| Elsewhere in Finnmark, there are five national parks to | | | | |