Welcome to the cruise port guide Skjolden – Norway. Skjolden is a small fjord village located at one the ends of the seconds largest fjord in the world. Around 200 people make picturesque Skjolden their home. To be able to reach Skjolden your cruise ship needs to navigate the Lusterfjord and Sognefjord, which is Norway’s largest fjord. When your ship leaves open sea it will sail 200 km / 120 miles land inwards giving you the ultimate fjord experience along the way. Make sure to have your camera ready! Once you arrive in port you will have the incredible Norwegian nature at your doorstep. Read more about your options on what to see and do in the Skjolden cruise port guide underneath.
Travel information Norway
Official currency – Norwegian krone
Accepts Euro / US dollars – sometimes in souvenir shops
Creditcards – are widely accepted
Drives on the – right
Timezone – UTC +1
About Norway
Inhabitants – 5,1 million
Official language – Norwegian and Sami
Capital city – Oslo
Kingdom of Norway
Government – Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Norwegian language
Good day – God dag
How are you? – Hvordan har du det?
Thank you – Takk
Cruise ship – Cruiseskip
Port – Havn
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Cruise port guide Skjolden – Norway: docked
Cruise ships dock at the Skjolden cruise port just out of town. In front of Skjolden’s cruise dock is where you will find the cruise terminal. In the terminal you will find tourist maps, a souvenir shop and free wi-fi. Although most cruise ships will dock at the cruise terminal, some ships may also drop anchor in the fjord and use the Seawalk (floating pier) to come alongside creating a floating walkway from the ship to shore. The seawalk is located directly next to the city center.
Walk from cruise terminal to town
The center of Skjolden lies about 800 meter/yard from the cruise terminal. Simply take a left when you exit the cruise terminal and follow the waterline. This automatically brings you to the small town center where you find some shops and the Fjordstova (a tourist/entertainment center).
Public transportation and taxis
Skjolden is a tiny fjord village in central Norway. Facilities are very limited. Public transportation is nearly non-existent and there is only a handful of taxis in town. We highly recommend you to make arrangement that do not rely on public transportation or taxis. In this port you can either stay in town where you can hike or visit the lama farm or you can pre-arrange transportation / shore excursion.
Tourist information
At the cruise terminal you will usually find tourist maps available for you to take with you. There might also be a representative from the tourist information available. The official tourist information centre is located in the Fjordstova center in town. Find the exact location of this centre in the map above. You might also be interested in already downloading their brochures and maps online at the following link: http://en.sognefjord.no/visitor-information/maps-and-guides
Fjordstova center
In the centre of town you will find the Fjordstova center. It is a information and entertainment center. Inside you will find the tourist information, a post office, cafe, handicraft shop, library, auditorium, gym, swimming pool, sauna, climbing wall and shooting range. The center lies approximately 1 km from the cruise dock. Find the exact location of the Fjordstova center in the map above.
Bicycle rental
Are you interested in exploring the area of Skjolden by bicycle? Rent one! You will find a bicycle rental facility at the Adventure tours close to the cruise dock and at the Skjolden hotel in town. Prices for a bicycle per day should be around 300 NOK for an adult, 200 NOK for a child.
Kayak and boat rental
In town you will find the Skjolden hotel where you are able to rent a boat, kayak, fishing equipment or a bicycle. Find the exact location of the Skjolden hotel in the map above.
