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The Atlantic Road and Bergtatt Marble Mine – Havila excursion

The Atlantic Road Jacek Rózycki VisitNorway

Experience the scenic Atlantic Ocean Road before boarding a raft that takes you on an underground adventure in Bergtatt marble mine.

This is an optional excursion which you can add to your Havila cruise booked through Fjord Travel Norway. The excursion will appear during the cruise booking process, with prices and details.


The Atlantic Road, VisitNorway

The Atlantic Road

Marble Caves Bergtatt, Bergtatt Opplevelser

Bergtatt Marble mine

Arkadene Marble Caves Bergtatt, Bergtatt Opplevelser

Inside Bergtatt Marble mine

Weather permitting, the excursion begins with what has been named one of the world’s most beautiful roads— the Atlantic Ocean Road— the 8-kilometre-long route that runs across islets and skerries all the way out by the sea. Along the way there will be a photo stop to capture the rugged scenery and enjoy the view.

The bus will then take you into the mountain and the marble mines. Golden marble has been extracted here since the 1930s, and mining has created 40 kilometres of mining shafts over eleven levels. Part of the mine is a 300-metre lake with crystal clear water.

A safe and stable raft takes you across the underground lake, where you get the chance to taste the pure spring water that runs down the mountain walls. The lake is lit up by colourful lights and the tunnel is decorated with chandeliers, creating a magical atmosphere.

Finally, you arrive in the main hall, a large mining hall that can accommodate 300 people. An entertaining film about the mining operation will be shown. In this unique surrounding, you will be served a meat soup and of course the mine’s own spring water to drink.

At the end of the trip there will be time for a short stroll in Molde town before boarding the Havila Voyages ship again.

Marble Caves Bergtatt, Bergtatt Opplevelser

Boat to see the Marble mines

Atlantic Road Møre And Romsdal, VisitNorway

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

Available: September 15 – April 30, except December 19-31 and January 1-3 
Duration:
4 hours 30 minutes
Transportation: Bus and raft
Meal: Soup with local ingredients and the mine’s own spring water to drink.
Clothes/footwear: Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. The temperature in the mine is 6–8 degrees all year round. The main hall is heated.
Difficulty: Suitable for everyone. Wheelchair users can also come on this trip.
Note: A helmet and life jacket are provided.
The boat ride through the mine shafts takes about 15 minutes.
Minimum persons: 20
Direction: Southbound
Excursion: KSUS2

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