The AIDA cruises in the summer season 2023 offer the opportunity to discover Northern Europe in the most diverse way. Especially the longer voyages of 14 days or more promise not only pure relaxation, but also intense experiences in the fascinating world of fjords, geysers and trolls. In addition, the midnight sun provides days that never want to end. The cruises to Northern Europe depart between April and September from Kiel, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Warnemünde.
On the trail of the trolls
In souvenir stores, at bus stops or viewpoints: The small nocturnal trolls from Norse mythology can be encountered everywhere in Norway. You can also follow the tracks of the little creatures in the country's fascinating landscape - for example, at the 1,700-meter-high Troll Wall in Åndalsnes or at one of approximately 300 mountain peaks with heights of 2,000 meters. Thousands of kilometers of marked hiking trails make Norway a hiker's paradise - for beginners and the experienced alike.
One of the many highlights of a cruise to Norway is a stop at the Lofoten Islands. This Norwegian group of islands rises out of the sea like a cliff. The islands are located 100 to 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle at the upper end of Norway. If you only think of ice and snow when you think of the location, you will be surprised by the Lofoten Islands: Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate here is relatively mild. The coast is characterized by impressive mountain landscapes interspersed with countless fjords and even white sandy beaches.
The 14-day voyage "Norway with Lofoten & North Cape" from AIDAbella combines the charms of Norway in a single route: On five different dates you will sail from Kiel via Haugesund to the North Cape and then to the Lofoten Islands. Further destinations are Bodø, Åndalsnes, Molde, Bergen and Århus - a Norway adventure for every taste. The voyage can be booked from €1,299* per person.
Icy highlight: Spitsbergen
All, which it still further into the high north pulls, will inspire the route ?highlights at the polar circle?, which is offered at six different dates by AIDAluna. In 17 days, destinations such as the North Cape, the Orkney Islands, three stops on Iceland and Norwegian ports such as Tromsø and Hammerfest are on the program. The highlight of this itinerary is Spitsbergen, a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. Spitsbergen is one of the northernmost destinations on earth and impresses with its barren landscape of glaciers, mountains and fjords. Polar bears, reindeer and foxes live here in their natural environment. The capital Longyearbyen is known for its colorful wooden houses that contrast with the white surroundings. The cruise can be booked from €1,799* per person.
Greenland - Land of the Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq means in the language of the Inuit, the original inhabitants of Greenland, as much as "the white". The reason for this name are the icebergs, which tower in imposing size wherever you look. The white giants are also what make Greenland such a fascinating destination. Combined with Iceland, this makes for an unforgettable vacation far away from big cities and the hustle and bustle. On AIDAaura's voyages, guests experience the diversity of the North in 21 days - with stops in Scotland, the Shetland Islands and the Orkneys. In the land of volcanoes and geysers, the capital Reykjavik, Seyðisfjörður and Akureyri are visited. An impressive experience is the Prins Christian Sound Passage, before it goes to the Greenlandic capital Nuuk as well as to the Disko Bay to Ilimanaq and to Qaqortoq. This route departs from Hamburg or Bremerhaven on three dates in summer 2023 and is bookable from €2,899* per person from/to Bremerhaven.
Even more inspiration for cruises to Northern Europe and Scandinavia can be found at www.aida.de/nordeuropa.
Neither a COVID-19 vaccination nor an antigen test is required for AIDA voyages anymore. This makes vacation preparation even easier. A passport is required for cruises with port calls in the United Kingdom. Guests can find much more information on vacation preparation at www.aida.de/urlaubskompass. Guests can find in-depth information to help them plan their vacations at www.aida.de/urlaubskompass.
Bookings and advice at travel agencies, the AIDA Customer Center at +49 (0) 381 / 20 27 07 07 or at www.aida.de.