talk to the experts 01737 214 214 25Steinsdalsfossen Water on the land This remarkable waterfall is one of Norway's most famous sights and the most visited. A path leads behind the water as it plunges into the river. At around 50m high, the waterfall is at its most powerful when the snow melts in May and June. Hardanger Akvasenter Fish Farming - sustainability This exhibition is truly remarkable, trace the journey of the salmon from smolt through to the top restaurants in Paris or Tokyo. The visit is split between both land and a floating fish farm, accessible only by boat and visitors can watch the salmon via underwater cameras. Groups may also order lunchboxes containing delicious salmon dishes combined with other local delicacies from Hardanger.Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry Sustainability, energy and resource management This exhibit illustrates not only the mechanics of generating hydro-electrical power but also the history and effect it has on the local community. Norway is leading the way in the generation of hydro-electric energy and its role in developing this has been hugely influential worldwide.Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord Glacial StudiesThis modern and exciting centre focuses on Norway's natural history, climate and environment. Exhibitions over three floors include live aquariums and interactive displays, with some amazing visual effects. The highlight of the visit is a panoramic movie shown across five large screens - the film takes you on a flight over deep fjords, mountains, stunning waterfalls, herds of reindeer and glaciers. Exploring the HardangerfjordThe 120 km long Hardangerfjord is known as the 'fertile fjord' thanks to the hundreds of thousands of apple trees lining its hillsides. Its eastern extremity, where it breaks up into several smaller fjords, is probably the most spectacular: the villages of Utne, Ulvik and Kinsarvik are all as equally charming as each other.Norway HighlightsOur Recommended Experiences Kayaking in Hardanger6 hoursA guided kayaking trip through the beautiful fjord landscape to explore nature and see local wildlife at close range is an experience not to miss. This three hour kayaking trip allows you to experience the peace of the fjord landscape at close range. During the trip there will be short stops, one of them gives you a chance to fill your drinking bottle with some of the purest water on earth, directly from a small waterfall. Norway in a NutshellAll dayOrganised by the Norwegian State Railways and Fjord Tours this day trip is the perfect way to see and experience Norway's spectacular scenery - it includes a 50 minute descent down 850m of mountain gorge to the pretty village of Flam, on one of the world's most scenic railways.+ Train Bergen-Voss+ Bus Voss-Gudvangen+ Fjord cruise Gudvangen-Flam+ The Flam Railway Flam-Myrdal+ Train Myrdal-Bergen+ Free entrance to the Flam Railway MuseumBergen © Terje / Nordic Life AS / Fjord Norway© Pal Bugge / visitnorway.comSteinsdalsfossen © Tupungato

26 Our trips are bound by our Booking Terms & Conditions - for details visit discover-the-world.co.uk/educationalvisitsSpain: CataloniaVolcanoes, coasts and eco-systems Situated in the northeast of Spain, this region boasts an abundance of rugged coastlines, tiny islands and the highly regarded Garrotxa Volcano Park, among other exciting and relevant educational study locations. The landscape is diverse with dramatic mountains and verdant hills giving way to agricultural plains and beaches - its mild Mediterranean climate and famed fair weather mean the region is perfectly suited to outdoor geographical and scientific field trips and is one of the premier destinations in Europe for studying Coastal Landforms and Fluvial Systems. Numerous resort towns offer a wide range of accommodation options with first class leisure activities, and the vibrant Catalonian capital of Barcelona helps, make this an excellent destination for an educational study trip.Why Catalonia with Discover the World?FREE Teacher Inspection Trips - see our website for details Itineraries that cover the following Geography topics: Ecosystems; Coastal Studies; River Studies; Tectonic Processes; World Cities; Tourism; Crowded Coastlines; Energy and Resource ManagementCross curricular opportunities that include Science and GeologyOne of the premier destinations in Europe to study coastal landforms and fluvial systemsSuggested itineraryCatalan ExplorerDepartures: year roundDay 1 Depart UK / arrive Costa BravaDay 2 Garrotxa Volcano ParkDay 3 River Ter and Estuary Day 4 Parc Natural dels AiguamollsDay 5 Depart Costa Brava / Arrive UK Prices from£398Based on 40 students and 4 staff on a 4-day tripGarrotxa Village