Restrictions:
Minimum Age: 10 years
Maximum Age: 70 years
*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Shore & Land Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise or Alaska Cruisetour and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore & Land Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass onboard charge account unless otherwise specified.
A Typical Norwegian Forest Walk - OY11
You will start the tour with a short transfer from the pier through the city centre and Posebyen to the entrance of Baneheia Park – approximately 3 km. Posebyen consists of 10 blocks in the old part of the city and is the largest, low, continues wooden houses in Northern Europe. Baneheia is Kristiansand's recreational area. Most of the area is a lovely and green forest. Your guide will take you on a hike along idyllic paths and small lakes to the Ravnedalen Scenic Park.
You will start the tour with a short transfer from the pier through the city centre and Posebyen to the entrance of Baneheia Park – approx 3 km. Posebyen consists of 10 blocks in the old part of the city and is the largest, low, continues wooden houses in Northern Europe. Baneheia is Kristiansand’s recreational area. Most of the area is a lovely and green forest. Your guide will take you on a hike along idyllic paths and small lakes to the Ravnedalen Scenic Park.
General Oscar Wergeland established this park in 1875-78. Ravnedalen features an abundant flora, rare trees and a pond where you frequently can observe swans. In fact the park won “Norway’s Greenest Park” award. At the cafeteria in the Ravnedalen Scenic Park you will sit down and enjoy a coffee or tea and a Norwegian waffle.
After a relaxing break you will board coaches again and drive back to the city. Driving back you will pass through idyllic residential areas with picturesque white painted wooden homes from 1920-1930. The area is constructed like an English Garden City and is now under special regulation due to their architectural value.
Note: The tour will operate in all kinds of weather and passengers should wear suitable clothes. Flat and comfortable footwear is a must.
