Dovre Railway and Northern Coastal Cruise

Welcome to Oslo

Velkommen to Norway's vibrant capital! This exclusive northern lights cruise with train travel kicks off in Oslo, where you'll check into your centrally located hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring Karl Johan street's buzzing cafés and shops or dive into Viking history at the museums. Rest up – tomorrow's scenic rail journey is just the beginning of your Arctic adventure.

Highlights

The Oslo travel guide

Experience the different neighborhoods of Oslo

Dovre Railway to Trondheim

Board the legendary Dovre Railway for one of Norway's most spectacular train rides. This Dovre railway northern lights cruise combination showcases snow-dusted mountain plateaus and frozen waterfalls as you wind through the heart of Norway. Arriving in historic Trondheim, you'll have time to explore the colorful wharf buildings and maybe grab a local brew before tomorrow's Arctic voyage begins.

Arctic cruise begins

Time to swap rails for sails! Your Trondheim to Kirkenes northern lights cruise adventure starts as you board your Hurtigruten or Havila ship before noon. Watch tiny Munkholmen island disappear as you sail north, settling into your cozy outside cabin. Tonight, the ship's panoramic lounges become your northern lights observation deck – fingers crossed for that first aurora sighting!

Bodø and Lofoten magic

Wake up to dramatic Alpine peaks surrounding charming Bodø. After exploring this Arctic gem, sail across the mighty Vestfjord to the legendary Lofoten Islands. Join the included Viking feast excursion – because nothing says Norway like feasting with Vikings under the Arctic sky where northern lights might dance overhead.

Experience the "Northern Lights capital" of Norway

Welcome to Tromsø, where northern lights sightings are practically a local sport! You've got four hours to explore – ride the cable car for jaw-dropping views, warm up with reindeer stew at a cozy restaurant, or visit the iconic Arctic Cathedral. This winter Norway cruise train package delivers the best of both worlds: urban Arctic charm and wilderness wonders.

Highlights

Best time to visit Tromsø

10 Reasons why you should visit Tromsø

North Cape adventure

Today's the big one – the North Cape! Your included excursion takes you to Europe's northernmost point, where massive cliffs plunge into the Arctic Ocean. Stand at the edge of the world (safely behind the barriers, of course) and feel the raw power of the Arctic. Tonight's your last chance for northern lights from the ship's deck.

From Kirkenes to Oslo

Your arctic circle crossing cruise Norway concludes in frontier town Kirkenes, just miles from the Russian border. After breakfast, fly back to Oslo for one final night in the capital. Toast your Arctic adventure with a farewell dinner – you've just completed one of Norway's most epic winter journeys!