FAQs

Intro..

Skjolden Port is a scenic and safe destination for cruise ships visiting the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. The port offers a range of facilities and services for the convenience and comfort of the cruise passengers and crew. Here are some technical details to help you plan your visit.

Quay specifications

  • Quay length: 255 meters

  • Quay depth: 11.5 meters

  • Maximum ship length: 340 meters

  • Maximum ship width: 42 meters

  • Maximum ship draft: 8.5 meters

Quay services

  • Water supply: Yes

  • Waste water disposal: Yes

  • Garbage collection: Yes

  • Shore power connection: Yes

Terminal facilities

The port has a modern terminal building with restrooms, tourist information, souvenir shop, free Wi-Fi, and a shuttle bus service to the village center.

Local amenities

The port is located 1.2 km from the village of Skjolden, which has a grocery store, a post office, a bank, a pharmacy, a café, and a church.

The nearest hospital is in Lærdal, 95 km away, and the nearest airport is in Sogndal, 72 km away.

Port operation

The port is open from mid-April to mid-October, depending on the weather and ice conditions.

The port charges a port fee based on the ship's gross tonnage and the number of passengers, as well as a security fee and an environmental fee.

Contact information

For more information and booking inquiries, please contact us at:

info@skjoldenport.com or +47 57 68 00 00.

We look forward to welcoming you to Skjolden Port, the gateway to the heart of Norway.