Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Language
Norwegian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
16 nights
Price Range
$8,890–$10,068 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
Yes
Gateway to the Norwegian Arctic and Svalbard, offering expedition cruises to pristine glaciers, Arctic wildlife, and remote polar landscapes.
Cruises that visit Fjærland
Build Your Day in Fjærland
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Glacier Museum
An entertaining museum with high quality exhibits that are child friendly.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Bøyabreen Glacier Viewpoint
Plan a course together with the Glacier Museum.
View of Fjaerlands Fjord
Definitely a highlight!
Brevasshytta
Spectacular and beautiful in a fairytale landscape.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sun
Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel & Restaurant
Jaw dropping and very emotional.
The Norwegian Book Town
You can even have a Norwegian sauna while reading Edvard Munch or Kierkegard
Supphellebreen Utsiktspunkt
4, self release.
Inkåleisn Kafé
You can hang out and read a book off the shelf or play board games.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Fjærland Guiding & sauna
they have a wide range of activities in Mundal.
Mundal & Vangsnes Landhandel Barbara Vangsnes
Small groceryshop with essentials
Open · Closes 11 PM
Velte Dampen Floating Sauna
We got there at our allotted time and it was open and heated - perfect.
Anestølen
What more could you ask for?
Red Mountain Farm
Cozy rooms and great food both for dinner and breakfast.
Flatbrehytta Parking
The Bøyabreen Glacier, Fjærland
Kjell Arve Straumsvågs
Lovely bookstore, well signposted to find relevant sections, great owner.
Tusund Og Ei Natt
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sun
Glaciertour - Fjord Cruise
Closed · Opens 1:25 PM Sun
Sjølvplukk Honesty
A lovely little bookshop in a stunning location.
Odin
Bok og Bilde
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Fjærland
Fjærland serves as a scenic port of call in Norway's Arctic region, primarily welcoming expedition cruises operated by HX Expeditions. While this intimate port accommodates a select number of sailings, it offers a distinctly specialized cruise experience focused on Arctic exploration. Most voyages departing from or calling at Fjærland span 16 nights and venture into some of the world's most remote destinations, including the legendary Spitsbergen archipelago and the charming northern ports of Longyearbyen and Svolvær.
What makes Fjærland particularly special is its position as a gateway to the Norwegian Arctic's most dramatic landscapes. Passengers can expect to encounter towering glaciers and pristine fjords that define this region's raw natural beauty. The port's location makes it an ideal base for expedition-style cruising, where the focus remains on authentic Arctic discovery and close encounters with one of Earth's last great wilderness areas. Peak season runs through May, offering the best window for Arctic exploration and wildlife viewing.
What makes Fjærland particularly special is its position as a gateway to the Norwegian Arctic's most dramatic landscapes. Passengers can expect to encounter towering glaciers and pristine fjords that define this region's raw natural beauty. The port's location makes it an ideal base for expedition-style cruising, where the focus remains on authentic Arctic discovery and close encounters with one of Earth's last great wilderness areas. Peak season runs through May, offering the best window for Arctic exploration and wildlife viewing.
Cruise Lines at Fjærland
- HX Expeditions (3 cruises)
