Product Manual - Cruise Kristiansund - The Atlantic Road

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1 Product Manual - Cruise Kristiansund - The Atlantic Road Excursions and sightseeing

2 Welcome to Kristiansund -the top of Fjord Norway! The landscape at the top of Fjord Norway is full of contrasts. Deep fjords, steep mountains, beautiful villages, traditional summer pasture farms and vibrant island communities await you. Kristiansund, one of Norway s most unique seaports, is situated on four islands at the ocean s edge, with a charming harbour in the middle of town. The region offers a wide range of great experiences to suit both active types and those who just want to admire the scenery. Scenic experiences, activities, cultural and culinary experiences are here for your taking. The Atlantic Road The World s Best Road Trip The British newspaper; The Guardian,

3 Kristiansund at the ocean s edge Kristiansund, one of Norway s most distinctive towns, oozes charm and bustle. Colourful houses surround the cozy harbour. The town is known as the capital of the klipfish industry and it has a population of around 23,000. For centuries, klipfish was the most important export item from Kristiansund. Cod was salted and dried on the smooth rocks along the coast and then consumed as a great delicacy in southern climes. Visit the Norwegian Klipfish Museum and learn about the exciting history of klipfish and also sample this delicacy. Kristiansund is a shopping town with shopping centres, department stores, and exciting, small, unique shops. It also holds its own as a culture town. The opera in Kristiansund is famous and puts on more than 100 performances each year, including a big outdoor opera production in the late summer. The International Nordic Light Festival of Photography and a number of other large and small festivals are also held in the town. Grip is a small island with a big history and a popular tourist attraction. The island is situated 14 km out to sea north of Kristiansund and all the buildings in the small fishing village are intact and well maintained. The picturesque island also has a stave church, a café and a photo exhibition of life on Grip. Did you know that Kristiansund is connected to the Atlantic Road by a tunnel. We have two stave churches, a fishing village situated 14 km out to sea, a klipfish museum and a petroleum centre, and activities such as deep sea fishing, kayaking, diving and walking. Everything can be found in or close to the town. The Sundbåten boat, which has been in service since 1876, is perfect for guided sightseeing trips in and around the town s harbour. The Atlantic Road is an absolute must and only a half-hour s drive from Kristiansund through the Atlantic Tunnel. The Atlantic Road is a unique section of road that takes you right out to the ocean s edge. The road was voted Norway s Engineering Feat of the Century and the British newspaper The Guardian called it the world s best road trip. Innerdalen valley, Norway s most beautiful mountain valley, only one and a half hour from Kristiansund, is the perfect place for a peaceful walk in unspoiled scenery. Other attractions well worth a visit on the island Averøy include Kvernes stave church, Kvernes Rural Museum and the beautiful old fishing village on the island of Håholmen. Kristiansund harbour The seaport of Kristiansund is in a beautiful setting on four islands at the ocean s edge. The islands form a natural harbour, surrounded by the town and sheltered from the elements, that is both unique and beautiful. The harbour is not far from the shipping fairway and it is a spectacular port of call for cruise ships. A big, new shopping centre is situated by the cruise ship quay in the middle of town. Enjoy a pleasant, easy walk through the charming streets and visit small shops, restaurants serving local produce or some of the many attractions that Kristiansund has to offer. The majestic mountain range Trollheimen, is known for having Europe s cleanest air and water. Kristiansund is Norway s opera town and has a rich cultural scene. Welcome to the region Kristiansund & Nordmøre! 3

4 Excursions The Atlantic Road The World s Best Road Trip The Guardian, 2008 Tour 1: The Atlantic Road with Kvernes stave church The spectacular Atlantic Road is only a 30-minute drive from Kristiansund. The section of road, which was voted the best road trip in the world by the British newspaper The Guardian, is slightly over eight km in length. With its eight bridges, it hugs small islands and reefs along the ocean s edge. Tour 2: The Atlantic Road and Viking history on Håholmen The spectacular Atlantic Road is only a 30-minute drive from Kristiansund. The section of road, which was voted the best road trip in the world by the British newspaper The Guardian, is slightly over eight km in length. With its eight bridges, it hugs small islands and reefs along the ocean s edge. The Atlantic Road is a National Tourist Route and the whole stretch of road between Kristiansund and Bud is an uninterrupted experience of the coast, culture and the history of the area. Great viewpoints and picnic areas ensure visitors an unforgettable experience with the ocean close at hand. The tour starts with a short sightseeing tour of Kristiansund (can also be done at the end of the tour) before continuing through the modern Atlantic tunnel to Averøy. The tour takes you through agricultural land and small villages on the lush island of Averøy before the landscape becomes more open as we approach the Atlantic Road. There will then be an opportunity to stop to take photos and admire the dramatic coast and the fantastic scenery around Kvernes stave church, which is situated on the sheltered side of Averøy. The beautiful, unique stave church, is situated on a hill with great views of the Kvernesfjord, is one of Norway s youngest stave churches, dating from the 14th century. Duration: 4 hours Capacity: Unlimited Includes a visit to Håholmen, the 18th century fishing village that hosts an exhibition about the explorer Ragnar Thorset, who sailed through the Northwest Passage 75 years after Roald Amundsen. We drive from Kristiansund to the famous and beautiful Atlantic Road through the Atlantic Tunnel - a drive of only 30 minutes. There will be an opportunity to stop and take photos and to experience the dramatic coast and the fantastic scenery. Håholmen is an old fishing community situated just off the Atlantic road. A replica of the Viking ship Saga Siglar is one of the boats used to get to Håholmen. The trip takes approx. ten minutes. We watch a documentary about the adventurer Ragnar Thorset s many trips around the world. Light refreshments/meals available on request. Duration: 5 hours Capacity: 160 Excursions Excursions Excursions 4

5 Excursions Tour 3: GRIP The Fishing village from the middle ages This colourful island, which until 1964 was Norway s smallest municipality has a dramatic history and is only a short boat trip from Kristiansund. The islanders lived there in harmony with nature and what the sea provided. The village s picturesque houses and buildings have been built close together as in a small town, and a wonderful 500-year old stave church is set in among them. The express boat to Grip is within short walking distance of the quay. It only takes 30 minutes to get to the colourful island from Kristiansund. We walk among the well-maintained small houses and pay a visit to the stave church dating from 1470, which has survived the elements through the centuries. We stop to visit the photo exhibition and for light refreshments (coffee and pancakes). Great view of Grip lighthouse. Duration: 2-3 hours Capacity: 90 persons per sailing Season: May to October Note: The island is small, short distances, easy, relatively flat terrain Tour 4: Harbour sightseeing on the Sundbåten boat The Sundbåten boat is the world s oldest public transport service and symbolises the very heart of the town as it chugs around the harbour area. It has been in service between the town s islands for more than 130 years and has become a trademark for Kristiansund. The small passenger ferries leave Piren quay in the town centre and shuttle between the town s four districts. We experience the town at close range and local guides tell you about the history of the town, from a rich fishery town to the petroleum capital of Central Norway. We hug the shore of the old maritime district Vågen with its 19th century wharves and shipyards and get a close look at Norway s biggest and busiest oil base. We tell you about the history of a region rich in trade and exports. The Sundbåten boat is within short walking distance of the cruise ship quay. Great embarkation facilities, also suitable for wheelchair users. The passengers can sit in comfort inside or on the sun deck. We do not go ashore but explore the town s inner harbour from close up. Good photo opportunities. Duration: 1 hour Capacity: 50 per sailing Note: Suitable for wheelchair users Excursions Excursions Excursions 5

6 Excursions Tour 5: The Guri Centre exhibition Meetings with the wind On the prairie-flat island of Smøla, the wind has played a dominant role and people have had to learn to live at the mercy of the elements. This modern exhibition is all about different aspects of the power of the wind and people s way of life, through sound and pictures. A visit to the Guri Centre is very worthwhile for visitors to the region, and with the help of modern tools, the centre provides a good insight into life along the coast. The trip to the beautiful island of Smøla on a comfortable express boat takes just thirty minutes. We go ashore on Edøy in walking distance of the Guri Centre. Guided tour and information at the Guri Centre. With the wind as narrator, visitors are taken on a journey through history and learn about mythology, the change in religious faith, wind power and lifestyle. Pleasant café serving excellent coffee and light refreshments on request. The centre also has a large outdoor amphitheatre. Edøy is also known for its beautifully situated stone church from The church is within walking distance of the Guri Centre and can be visited on your own or with a guide. Duration: 3-4 hours Capacity: 90 Season: Open all year Note: Very short distance from the quay on Smøla Tour 6: Modern Kristiansund Mid-Norway s supply centre for oil & gas Kristiansund has a long tradition of trading with the outside world. This tour provides a good insight into the two most important export industries in Norway, fisheries and oil/gas. Nowadays, Kristiansund is an important base for oil and gas activities in the Norwegian Sea. A local guide meets the tour at the quay and accompanies the party on a guided tour of the Petroleum Centre. Children and adults can learn about the oil activities off the coast of Norway from models of platforms, supply boats, drill bits and films. Visitors get an insight into how oil and gas is found and recovered from the sea, the technology that is used and what actually happens out on the platforms. Thirty minutes later, the tour continues by bus to the town s fisheries base with information provided from the bus. The tour then concludes at Norway s largest oil base, where there is a guided tour that tells you about Norway s largest and most important industry. Duration: 2 1/2 hours Capacity: Unlimited Note: The Petroleum centre is only 100 meters from the quay Excursions Excursions Excursions 6

7 Excursions Tour 7: Historic Kristiansund with the Norwegian Klipfish Museum The wharf has been built in stages and the oldest part was built by William Gordon in The wharf shows the development of the klipfish industry in Norway from the 18th century up until the post-war period. Klipfish was produced here until very recently. The Klipfish Museum is located in the inner harbour. Go by the Sundbåten boat, by bus or by foot (40 min. easy walk). The atmosphere inside the wharf is unique, with the odor of klipfish and salt hanging in the air. The guided tour takes you through the unique and original interior of the wharf, and you can see photos of how klipfish was traditionally made. Knowledgeable local guides with good communication skills. You also have an opportunity to sample the famous Kristiansund klipfish dish Baccalao. Duration: 1 1/2 hours, including return trip on the Sundbåten boat. Capacity: 50 per sailing Season: May to September Note: Some stairs in the museum Tour 8: Panorama Kristiansund 4 islands one town Kristiansund is in an exciting location on four islands that are connected to the town and each other by bridges. We visit all the town s islands, which are also known as lands. The old districts with cosy narrow streets, the town s urban buzz on the main island of Kirkelandet, Kirkelandet church (visit/free admission) with its modern architecture, Varden viewpoint (visit/free admission) with panoramic views of the ocean, mountains and fjords. We also visit the Norwegian Klipfish Museum/Milnbrygga wharf (visit/admission price) where you get a good insight into an industry that has been vital to the development of the town and that has resulted in Kristiansund having close connections with Spain, Portugal and Brazil, among others. Today, Kristiansund is also the petroleum capital of Central Norway, and our visit to the Petroleum Centre (visit/ admission price) will give you a good insight into an industry that is very important to Norway today. The tour proceeds at a leisurely pace with stops en route for photo opportunities, viewpoints and visits to museums. Kristiansund is a small town and the attractions are not far from one another. It takes approx. five minutes to get to Varden viewpoint from the bus on a slightly uphill, tarmaced path. There are some stairs and slightly hilly terrain on the walk from the bus to the Norwegian Klipfish Museum. Duration: Time approx. 3-4 hours Capacity: Unlimited Note: Can also be organised as a town walk Excursions Excursions Excursions 7

8 Adventures Walks in Kristiansund at all levels Kristiansund has two great walks right outside the town centre. Mount Kvernberget, 205 metres, is only a ten-minute drive from the centre of Kristiansund. Very easy walk with beautiful views of Kristiansund and the surrounding area. Experienced guides. No experience required. Mount Freikollen, a twenty-minute drive from the centre of town, is the highest peak in Kristiansund at 629 metres. Fantastic views of fjords, mountains, the town and ocean. The walk is steep in parts and some walking experience is an advantage. Professional guides ensure you have a safe trip. Explore the town by kayak Kristiansund is situated on several islands at the edge of the Atlantic ocean. Kayak around Kristiansund s cosy harbour and the rich archipelago around the town. Professional guides will take you on a safe and unforgettable trip. No experience required. Min.: 4 participants Duration: 2 hours Season: Spring, summer, autumn Diving along the Atlantic Road People come from far and wide to dive in these waters, and the area has a unique flora and fauna, with more than 1,400 species. Wreck diving, drop-off diving, current diving, diving in kelp forests, diving with seals, nature dives - it s up to you! Divers must have a diving certificate. Min.: 2 participants Duration: 2 1/2-3 hours. Min.: Groups Duration: Mount Kvernberget: Approx. 1 1/2-2 hours, Mount Freikollen 4-5 hours Season: Spring, summer, autumn Adventures Adventures 8

9 Adventures Fjord Norway is rated The world s best destination National Geographic Magazine, 2009 Fishing trips try your luck! The sea off Kristiansund teems with fish and there is no need to go far. Together with a local skipper, you have a good chance of catching fish. Cod, halibut, haddock and saithe are the most typical species caught. No experience is needed and this is an activity that suits the whole family. Min.: 5 participants Duration: 2 1/2 3 hours More activities high and low Town jog Cycling Sea eagle safari Go-carting Salmon and trout fishing activities should be booked in advance For more information, contact Destinasjon Kristiansund & Nordmøre [email protected] Special attractions Vanndamman ponds and Kringsjå park are just a short walk from the centre of town. Varden is an old lookout post with a great 360 degree view of the town. Pleasant, easy walk. The old town is located in the district of Innlandet, which is the smallest of the town s four islands. Innlandet has the best preserved houses from old Kristiansund. Kirkelandet church, built in 1964, may be Norway's most architecturally daring church building. An easy 15-minute walk from the harbour. Mellemværftet shipyard is Norway s only living shipyard museum - founded in Only ten minutes walk from the town centre. Arnulf Øverland Galleri is located in the old district of Innlandet. Presents the history of the famous Norwegian author, Arnulf Øverland. Sales exhibitions of Norwegian artists work. Adventures Adventures Klippfiskkjerringa sculpture (the klipfish wife) The town s most popular sculpture, situated in the harbour area in the town centre. Brannmuseet (the Fire Museum) Situated at the fire station in the centre of Kristiansund. Suitable for the whole family. 9

10 Map 64 Atlantic Tunnel/ The Atlantic Road RV64 Atlanterhavsbadet Swim centre RV70 Park RV70 Mellemværftet Ship building museum Varden viewpoint The Norwegian Klippfish Museum Express boat to Trondheim Hurtigruten Park 5 City viewpoint Park Storkaia Shopping mall Berth Cruise ship Depth 9,5m (Harbour ferry) Petro oil & gas centre Old Town Depth 7,8m 38 m INNLANDET Bautaen viewpoint Vestbase Oil & gas base 2 cm = appr. 200 meters Kartgrunnlag: Kristiansund Kommune 10

11 Useful information Useful information for visitors The port of Kristiansund harbour facilities Tourist Information Office Located in the middle of the town centre, approximately 300 metres from the cruise ship quay. We can help you with all kinds of information about Kristiansund and the surrounding area, provide guides and maps and answer any questions about transport and organised excursions and activities. Tel.: (+47) Shopping Open Mon-Fri /Sat /Sun closed - Amfi Storkaia shopping centre s 50 shops, 50 metres from the quay. - Many other shops in the town centre are in walking distance of the cruise ship quay. Most of these shops are open Mon-Fri Amfi Futura shopping centre (close to the airport). Take the Sundbåten boat/walk, taxi (10 minutes) or a bus. Open Mon-Fri Specialised shops: Husfliden arts & crafts Tel. (+47) Huset med det rare i - arts & crafts, ceramics, glass. Tel. (+ 47) Klippfiskbutikken locally produced klipfish and other food Tel. (+ 47) Arnulf Øverland Art Gallery (+ 47) Hungry? Try local and traditional food at local restaurants: Smia traditional, fish and meat, rustic and cosy Sjøstjerna emphasis on fish, small and cosy Brasseriet modern cuisine, local produce Sans Rica s modern cuisine, local produce Café Christiansund Quality`s modern, local cuisine Nordmørskafeen traditional, home-made meals Fishan bua best fish & chips in town Dødeladen cultural café serving local dishes Barcarole tapas restaurant, wine bar in Kristiansund old town, rustic Hong Kong Garden Chinese food Utsyn Cafe Norwegian and Chinese food Thon Hotel Modern, local quisine TAXIS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT Kristiansund Taxi (+ 47) Averøy Taxi (+ 47) Local buses (+ 47) Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget The airport is only 7 km from the town centre and there are several daily departures to a number of towns and cities in Norway. Pharmacy/Hospital Apotek 1 Storkaia situated in the shopping centre near the harbour (+ 47) Hospital (+ 47) / emergency: 113 Hire Bike: Tourist Information Office in Kristiansund (+ 47) Car: Avis car hire (+ 47) , Hertz car hire (+ 47) , Slatlem car hire (+ 47) Quay: Storkaia Length: Total 370m Depth: 9,5 m Max size ship: No limitations Fuel: No Port facilities: General information Open: 24 Hours ISPS approved: Yes Designated quays for cruise ships: Storkaia Pilot: As Norwegian Pilot Regulations Tidal movement: 1,7 m Ship tenders allowed: Yes Ships stay minimum/ maximum: No Limit Environmental limitations/ restrictions: No Other: No Maximum ship dimensions: Length: 300 m + Draft: 9,5 m Air Draft: No Limit Beam: No Anchorage: Available: Yes Pontoons: No Tugboats: If ordered in advance Port Services: Bunkers: Yes Supplies: Yes Waste Handling: Yes Fresh Water: Yes Other: On request Transportation: Shuttle service: No Excursion buses: Modern sightseeing buses Parking place for buses: Yes, on quay. Inform in advance Taxis: Taxi and minibuses Public transportation: Yes (bus, harbour ferry) Distances: Airport: Kristiansund Airport Kvernberget, 7 km City Centre: 50 m Passengers facilities in pier area: Terminal building for passenger: No Tourist information: 300 m from pier. Tourist/city maps: Yes Shopping: City Centre 50 m from pier Restrooms: No Local currency: NOK Currency exchange: Banks ATM: Nearby Pier Internet access: In tourist information and Café Onkel nearby pier Guide service: Yes, every major language. Public telephones: AMFI Storkaia Shoppingcentre Mailboxes: Local postoffice 300 m. Crew facilities: No Public information: Tourist Information: Centre of town 300m from pier Bus: Yes Taxi: Yes Guide Service: Yes, every major language Shopping: Shopping mall in town centre, 50 m from pier. A variety of smaller shops in town centre. Closed on Sundays. Emergency: Medical emergency 113. Kristiansund Hospital 300 m from pier. Tax refund: Onboard ship Name & Contacts Port of Kristiansund & Nordmøre: Address: Kaibakken 1 Phone: Phone: Fax: International Access code: +47 Pilot: Channel 13 Emergency: Channel 16 Kristiansund Port: Channel 12 Charts: 36 and [email protected] Internet: Internet: 11

12 The town map of Kristiansund shows the centre of Kristiansund with attractions, practical information, street names and the cruise ship quay. You can also read more about the most important attractions (in three languages) on offer in the town. It can also be downloaded at ien ugve nsha 20 St.Ha 12 4 F 14 uten Hurtigr G Anbefalt spasertur Recommended walk 17 E H I C ) harbo B ship bou r ferry (Har 16 Cruise 9 A ur 21 Gågate Stier/grusvei Footpath Sundbåt/Harbour ferry Utsiktspunkt/view point 11 J D /10 Lokalguide Sunndal & Tingvoll de erøy und & Av Kristians Lokalgui Toppen av Fjord Norge Spektakulære Aursjøvegen Kunst, kafe og økologiske varer Se side 8 Norge n av Fjord Toppe og Stavkirke Se side e ste bilreis ie vikinghistor vakre Verdens Se side ao & bacal Klippfisk Se side 15 8 Norges vakreste dal Se side /10 Se side 19 Lokalguide l Halsa, Surnadal & Rinda 2009/10 11 Lokalguide Smøla &Aure Aktiviteter side 24 Kulturkalender side 27 Toppen av Fjord Norge Toppen av Fjord Norge Norges sydligste fiskevær side 10 World Cup Rulleski side 13 Fiske- og vandreeldorado side 10 Tourist brochures Free The official guide to Kristiansund & Nordmøre is a complete guide that presents the main attractions, sights worth seeing, activities, experiences and suggestions for round trips in Nordmøre. The guide is published in Norwegian, English and German, and copies are distributed in Norway and abroad. Tourist brochures containing more detailed information are also available. All these guides can be downloaded at Eventyrveien Rv 680 side 5 Kristiansund & Nordmøre destination Website Kristiansund & Nordmøre s official website is a useful tool for both tour operators and tourists travelling to this area. The site is up-to-date and provide a good and simple overview of the activities, attractions, food, culture and nightlife on offer. Partners Visit Norway Port of Kristiansund Cruise Norway For further information Destinasjon Kristiansund & Nordmøre, Cruise dept. Kongens plass 1, 6501 Kristiansund Tel: Fax: [email protected] Fjord Norway Publisher: Destinasjon Kristiansund & Nordmøre, Graphic design: Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS, Wigdis Wollan, Øivind Leren, R. Leite, Bjørn Hansen, Fjordkajakk, Classic Norway, Industrikopi, F.J. Hammerø/Møre og Romsdal Fylke, C. Hoch, Destination Kristiansund & Nordmøre Town map, Kristiansund Free J