Norwegian Coast & Hurtigruten

Norway's coast: the Fjords

The unique Norwegian Fjords were carved out by the ice during the Ice age. An uncountable number of fjords cut their way from the coast to the inland.

Sognefjord is Norway’s longest fjord, and the world’s second longest, stretching more than 200 km inland.
The fjord has several branches, like the narrow Unesco Naeroyfjord & the scenic Aurlandsfjord branch.

The Hardangerfjord & the Unesco Geirangerfjord are also main fjords in Norway.

• Read about the Norwegian Fjords
• Read about Fjord tours & cruises

Picturesque Bergen

Bergen, the doorway to the fjords, is a real “must see”, with its picturesque hillsides & the wooden UNESCO Bryggen wharf. Bergen is beautifully located by the Bergen fjord, surrounded by 7 mountains.
Bergen is the turning point for the Norwegian coastal cruises

Visit Bergen on this cruise trip:
• The Exclusive Grand Tour of Norway

Alesund, the beautifully located Art Nouveau town

Alesund – The doorway to the UNESCO Geirangerfjord – has the most dramatic history. This tiny, peaceful town has a lot of charm, surrounded by stunning scenery, islands and fjords. The Brosundet canal is a central feature in Alesund. The town is also called the Fishing capital of Norway.

Visit Alesund on this cruise trip:
• Roros, Atlantic Ocean Road & Geirangerfjord

The spectacular Atlantic Ocean Road

– An 8 km long road located on the western coast of Norway, south of the coastal town of Kristiansund. The road runs across an archipelago of islands and skerries. It consists of 8 bridges, with viewpoints and resting areas.
Enjoy the exciting excursion across the Atlantic Ocean road, available on the southbound cruises between Trondheim and Bergen.

See the Atlantic Ocean Road on:
• Arctic Fjords & Coastal Highlights

Historic Trondheim

Has the most unique areas with tiny wooden houses and narrow streets, the scenic Nidelven river and Norway’s national shrine, the medieval cathedral Nidarosdomen.
Trondheim is also home to the largest wooden buildings in Norway. Must see in Trondheim is the authentic Bakklandet area and the old wooden bridge Gamle Bybro.

See Trondheim on this cruise:
• Highlights of the Norwegian Coast

The magic Helgeland coast

– With beautiful scenery, a vast number of scattered islands, mountain peaks, the 7 sisters mountain range, the picturesque, UNESCO Vega archipelago and views of the Svartisen glacier.
You can experience the Helgeland coast on the southbound cruises, between Lofoten Islands and Trondheim.

See the Helgeland coast on this cruise:
• Cruise pacakge Oslo-Kirkenes-Bergen

The spectacular Lofoten Islands

– With the most stunning scenery, mountain peaks, tiny fishing settlements, the Lofotr Viking hall, the Rorbu (Fishermen’s cottages) and the stockfish.
Lofoten islands has a very high density of sea eagles and millions of other sea birds, among them the colourful puffin.
You can join beautiful and interesting excursions across these unforgettable islands during your Hurtigruten cruise.

Visit the Lofoten Islands on this cruise:
• Lofoten Islands, Helgeland & Sognefjord

The Arctic Trollfjord

– A magic, narrow 2 km long fjord, with mountain peaks and steep mountain sides.
The amazing Trollfjord is located just north of the Lofoten Islands, by the amazing Vesteralen archipelago.
The entrance or mouth of the fjord is nearly invisible from a distance, as it is only 100 m wide. It is a wonder that a big ship is able to enter this fjord, and above all, turn around to get out again!
Sea eagles circling around the mountain peaks is a normal sight in the Trollfjord.

The ships make a spectacular detour to this fjord in the summer season, weather permitting.

Visit the Trollfjord on this cruise:
• Cruise package Oslo-Kirkenes-Bergen

Arctic Tromso

Is surrounded by magic Arctic scenery, mountain peaks, islands and fjords. Tromso is a beautiful destination for the Midnight sun during the summer months.
Tromso is ideally located in the middle of the Northern Lights zone – hence it is also the perfect Northern Lights destination.

Visit Tromso on this cruise:
• Arctic Coast, North Cape & Tromso

The North Cape  - "the top of Europe"

is located on the Mageroya island, as far north as you can get in Norway. The North Cape is a steep, 307 m high cliff with a large flat plateau on top where visitors can stand and watch the views.
The North Cape is the point where the Norwegian Sea (part of the Atlantic Ocean) meets the Barents Sea (part of the Arctic Ocean). .

See the North Cape on this cruise:
• Arctic Coast, North Cape & Tromso