Luster is a district in Sogn og Fjordane county. Luster sits right at the intersection of central alpine mountains, great glaciers and the iconic fjords. Luster is also the name of one of the villages. The great Luster fjord, a major branch of Sognefjord, is surrounded by Jostedalsbreen, Breheimen and Jotunheimen.
Skjolden is known for Ludwig Wittgenstein’s lodge and Urnes is a UNESCO world heritage site. Luster offers all of Norway’s grand nature as well as some of the finest cultural heritage.
The cruise port has a small dock and most cruise ships will use tenders to take guests ashore. The centre of Skjolden is around 700 mtr’s from the centre of town. The cruise in is spectacular through one of Norways most stunning fjords.
Local curreny is Norwegian Crown
Our top attractions in Skjolden
Take a glacier tour
Please Note – when booking a private excursion that is not operated by the cruise line it is your responsibility to ensure that you are back in port in good time for the ‘All Aboard’ time. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour after your ships arrival in port to allow for immigration clearances and plan to be back in port at least 1 hour before ‘All Aboard’ time to allow for any traffic issues etc on your return journey.