We are going on a cruise and will be in Olden and Stavanger. We would rather not use the cruise line shore excursions and want to see as much as possible. I would appreciate suggestions.
In addition to any replies here, look at Cruise Critic. Here is their Northern Europe and the Baltics Ports Forum: http://tinyurl.com/by57g9z
And here are their Northern European Ports reviews: http://tinyurl.com/c5y3ee6