Dovre Railway and Northern Coastal Cruise

Welcome to Oslo

Velkommen to Norway's vibrant capital! This 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 journeys. This Dovre Railway and Northern Lights cruise combo showcases snow-dusted mountain plateaus and frozen waterfalls as you wind through the heart of the country. On arrival in historic Trondheim, explore the colorful wharf buildings and perhaps enjoy a local brew before tomorrow’s Arctic voyage begins.

Arctic cruise begins

Time to trade rails for sails! Your Trondheim-Kirkenes Northern Lights cruise begins as you board your Hurtigruten or Havila ship before noon. Watch little Munkholmen fade astern as you head north and settle into your cozy outside cabin. Tonight, the ship’s panoramic lounges become your Northern Lights lookout – here’s hoping for that first glimpse of the aurora.

Bodø and Lofoten magic

Explore the dramatic Alpine peaks around charming Bodø, then sail across the mighty Vestfjord to the legendary Lofoten Islands. Join the included Viking feast – because nothing says Norway like dining with Vikings under the Arctic sky, where the Northern Lights may dance overhead.

Experience the "Northern Lights capital" of Norway

Welcome to Tromsø, where spotting the Northern Lights is practically a local pastime. With four hours to explore, ride the cable car for sweeping views, warm up with reindeer stew at a cozy restaurant, or visit the iconic Arctic Cathedral. This Norwegian winter cruise-and-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 sheer cliffs drop into the Arctic Ocean. Stand at the edge of the world (safely behind the barriers) and feel the raw power of the Arctic. Tonight is your last chance to see the 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!