The magic Helgeland coast

Helgeland Coast by Hennie Blomsma, Hurtigruten

The Helgeland part of the Norwegian coast

is characterized by spectacular mountains and the shallow lowland area «Strandflaten», sometimes just above the sea surface, and sometimes just below the surface, with thousands of tiny islands and some large islands with unique mountains, such as the characteristic Torghatten mountain outside the tiny Bronnoysund town on the southern part of the Helgeland coast. There is a hole right through the Torghatten mountain – a famous landmark by the coast. The hole was carved out during the Scandinavian ice age. It is 160 m (520 ft) long, 35 m (115 ft) wide, and 20 m (66 ft) high.

Cruise Hurtigruten by Agurtxane Concellon, Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten cruise along the Norwegian Coast

Arctic Circle Monument at the Helgeland Coast

The best way to see the Helgeland coast is on a cruise:

The authentic, Norwegian Hurtigruten ships sail through this amazing scenery on the southbound journey between Kirkenes and Bergen.

If you get up early you will see the Svartisen glacier, departing from the tiny village of Ornes, you will see spectacular islands, beautiful settlements, and the famous 7 sisters mountain peaks just south of the Arctic town of Sandnessjoen. During the main summer season you can join a land excursion to the beautiful, exotic UNESCO Vega archipelago.

Cruise packages with the magic Helgeland coast:
Lofoten Islands, Helgeland & Sognefjord – 12 nights
Lofoten Islands, Helgeland & Sognefjord – 8 nights
The Oslo-Kirkenes-Bergen cruise package – 8 nights
Arctic Fjords & Coastal Highlights – 7 nights
Highlights of the Norwegian Coast – 11 nights

UNESCO Vega Island

Cruise along the magic Helgeland Coast

Torghatten Mountain

Svartisen Glacier

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What our customers say:

Thank you for assisting us with our trip to Norway. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kirkenes and the Snow Hotel. The arrangements you made for us were perfect. The lodging was comfortable and the excursions were fun. Tom and I rarely use the services of a travel company when we travel; you enriched our trip and made the planning easy.

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I wanted to thank everybody. We had a wonderful trip. Everything went well and fortunately we had the chance to see the lights while on the cruise. All my friends in Turkey would like to go on a similar trip. So I will be in touch with you. Thanks again and best wishes to all of you.

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