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Norway Northbound

Spring

Sámi Culture: This is a unique opportunity to meet a family of Sami reindeer herders and experience the rich history and fascinating nature of the area. Hear the classic Sámi joik and try lassoing a reindeer! Click to explore!

ATV/Quad Safari to the Russian Border: Take a fun ride to the Russian border on an ATV. Enjoy a stop at the border where coffee, tea and snacks will be served. Discover Kirkenes, the area around it and the Russian border by quad bike. Spend two hours exploring the nature, historical sights and highlights. The guide meets you at the quay and introduces you to safety instructions before you drive in pairs to the viewpoint overlooking the Sydvaranger mines. Here, the guide will give you an insight into the history of the place. Click to explore!

Dog Sledding: The tour begins with a drive to Kvaløya Island, where you can admire the views of white-covered mountains and long fjords. Experience the thrill of a husky dog sled ride. Learn more about sledding and the adorable but hardworking dogs. Click to explore!

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen: Join us for a sightseeing tour through Bodø and a visit to the strongest tidal current in the world, three tousand year old Saltstraumen. Click to explore!

Highlights of Lofoten: Join us for an excursion that takes you through Lofoten's many fishing villages and towns, starting in Stamsund and ending in Kabelvåg. Click to explore!

Honningsvåg: Fishing Village Visit: This excursion takes you from Honningsvåg, through the fantastic scenery of the island Magerøya, to the fishing villages Kamøyvær and Skarsvåg. On the way to the fishing villages, your guide will tell you about the nature, local culture and history of the area. Click to explore!

Husky Sled Adventure: We start with a short drive to the Kirkenes Snowhotel, situated next to Gabba Reindeer Park, where you will be outfitted with warm outdoor clothing: Snow overalls, shoes, gloves, and a hat are provided for you. Then it’s time to meet the dogs! The huskies are harnessed to your sled, and eagerly waiting to transport you across the frozen landscape. There will be two passengers per sled, each with its own experienced musher, who also serves as your guide. Sit back and enjoy the ride! Click to explore!

Kaviarfactory – an Old Factory Filled with Contemporary Art: When arriving at Stamsund, you are welcome to an amazing exhibition at Kaviarfactoy, an international venue of contemporary art. The Kaviarfactoy is located at Henningsvær, in the middle of the archipelago of Lofoten. Click to explore!

Kayaking: Experience the sea in an intense and exciting way! On this excursion we head to Håkøya, an area outside Tromsø that is popular for paddling. With your experienced guide, you will paddle in the waters off the coast of Tromsø with the mountains forming a stunning backdrop. Kayaking is a great way to get close to the marine wildlife. Click to explore!

King Crab Expedition: Have a fantastic day on the water, where you will catch, prepare – and most importantly – eat the king crab, the giants of the Barents Sea. Red king crabs can be very large, weighing up to 22 pounds and with a leg span of up to almost 6 feet! Click to explore!

Kirkenes Snowhotel: Visit the coolest hotel in the world. Kirkenes Snowhotel is set in idyllic surroundings near Gabba Reindeer Park. Click to explore!

Meet the Vikings During Summer: Get a taste of the Viking age. Join us on a historical journey from Stamsund to Borg, and then to the Lofotr Viking Museum. Get closer with the Vikings! Click to explore!

Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum: Discover the awe-inspiring perfection of Norway’s national shrine. Trondheim is an ancient city, founded by the Viking King Olav Tryggvason in 997. Today we will explore two of Trondheim’s main attractions. Click to explore!

Norway in a Nutshell: Travel from Bergen to Voss, Flåm and Gudvangen to see some of the most magnificent scenery in Norway - all in one day. Click to explore!

Norwegian Classic Art in Trondheim: Your tour starts from the quay and takes you to Norway’s only Gothic style giant Cathedral. Here you can marvel at the cathedral’s incredible architectural details, and the Cathedral holds exquisite works of art. After a guided tour of the cathedral, you have some time off to explore on your own. Click to explore!

Overnight Husky Tour in Kirkenes: Explore one of Europe’s last remaining wilderness areas by dog sled. On this trip, you will travel to a wilderness camp on a husky sledge and enjoy an overnight stay at the camp, surrounded by nature. After a short drive to a husky farm, you get instructions on how to harness your own husky team. Click to explore!

Polar History Walk: Learn about Polar history in the Arctic. Tromsø is the largest town in northern Norway and brimming with polar history. Click to explore!

RIB Safari to Saltstraumen: Saltstraumen is the world’s most powerful tidal current. Four times a day, 13 billion cubic feet of water is forced in and out through a passage that is approximately 492 feet wide and 102 feet deep. Click to explore!

Overnight tour in Røros: Spend three days in Røros and experience a living museum: a specially preserved historical town center, surrounded by three national parks. Click to explore!

Snowmobile Safari: On this excursion you will drive a snowmobile over a frozen fjord and across the beautiful landscape in the height of the Arctic winter. Two people occupy each vehicle, and we will receive thorough instructions on snowmobiling safety before the trip starts. Click to explore!

Snowmobile Trip in Lapland: Join an unforgettable snowmobile trip to one of Europe’s most extreme and exciting natural areas. We start at the old trading post and fishing village of Kjøllefjord, and go over the mountains to Mehamn. On the way, the guides will tell you about the Sámi people, the geographic and climatic conditions, what life is like on the Finnmark coast, and how the local population utilizes nature in both the summer and winter months. Click to explore!

Sognefjord in a Nutshell: The Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. This King among fjords lies in the middle of Norway’s fjords and stretches more than 200 kilometres in towards the foot of the Jotunheimen Mountain. Those who visit this dramatic landscape claim it to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. Click to explore!

Summer King Crab Rafting Safari: Enjoy an unforgettable king crab fishing tour in Kirkenes. Your guide, who is also an experienced fisherman, meets you at the small harbour. Together, you sail by rigid-hulled inflatable (RIB) boat for the best fishing area in the Barents Sea. Here, you will pull up huge fishing cages set to crab the magnificent king crabs found in the area. Click to explore!

The Arctic Capital Tromsø: Tromsø is located beside the mighty Arctic Ocean and surrounded by towering mountains. It also has a fascinating history that includes hunting in the Arctic Ocean, timber transport from Russian rivers, the pomor trade, and coal mining. Today Tromsø is a vibrant town with a rich cultural life, and a center for research and education. Click to explore!

The North Cape: Enjoy the magnificent landscape as you cross the 71st parallel on our journey toward the North Cape, the northernmost point of the European continent. In the summer, you might come across herds of grazing reindeer and a small camp belonging to Sámi reindeer herders. In the winter, the endless white plains and snow-capped mountains are highlighted by dramatic weather and that special Arctic light. Click to explore!

Summer

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral: Enjoy a guided tour through the historical capital of Norway.Trondheim is beautifully situated by the Trondheimsfjord. With the Nid River meandering through the city center, it is surrounded by water on all sides. The history of the city has played an important role in the development of the country from the Viking age and medieval times, in which many of the popular attractions bear witness. The Norwegian Viking King Olav Tryggvason established the city in 997, and the original name of Trondheim was ‘Nidaros’. Click to explore!

Birdwatching Safari: One of the biggest bird cliffs in Norway is located a bit west of the North Cape. The birds inhabit several small islands, known as ‘Stappan’, which are close to the fishing village of Gjesvær. Warm and cold ocean currents meet here, so the sea is rich in nourishment. This is also one of the most accessible bird cliffs in Norway. A short boat trip from Gjesvær will put you right in the heart of this birdwatcher’s paradise and nature reserve. Click to explore!

Cultural Walk in Honningsvåg: Join a guided tour of the historic little church in Honningsvåg which was built in 1885 - and is one of the few buildings in Finnmark that survived World War II. The church has two beautiful custom-made crystal candlesticks, which were a gift from King Olav V. Click to explore!

Cycling in Trondheim: A lot of effort has been made to make Trondheim the most bike-friendly city in Norway. The city now has more than 3 miles of bicycle lanes throughout its center. This excursion will take you from the ship along the fjord and across the new bike bridge, offering some great views of Munkholmen, Trondheim’s monastery and fortress island. Click to explore!

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen: Join us for a sightseeing tour through Bodø and a visit to the strongest tidal current in the world, three thousand year old Saltstraumen. Click to explore!

Geiranger with Trollstigen Pass: Get ready for a full day exploring the famous UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, which is surrounded by snow-covered peaks, wild waterfalls, and lush vegetation. Your trip starts with a drive up the steep Ørneveien (the Eagle Road). From the top there is a magnificent view to the fjord itself. We continue to the serene Eidsdalsvatnet Lake, where you can enjoy a picturesque ferry ride to Linge. Back on dry land, the excursion continues to the stark, wild, high-alpine areas, stopping en route for photos at the impressive Gudbrandsjuvet (the Gudbrands Gorge). Click to explore!

Highlights of Lofoten: Join us for an excursion that takes you through Lofoten's many fishing villages and towns, starting in Stamsund and ending in Kabelvåg. Click to explore!

Kayaking on the River Nid: Join this urban kayaking tour on the river Nid, which surrounds Trondheim. We paddle into to the city’s smaller channels, and get to see some of the main sights: the colorful wooden buildings by the harbor, Nidaros Cathedral, Kristiansten Fortress, and the popular Marinen Park are just some of the places you can see from the water. Click to explore!

Meet the Vikings During Summer: On the way to the Lofotr Viking Museum the guide will tell you about the life of the Vikings who lived here. Upon arrival, you are invited in to experience the chieftain’s house, which has been re-created in full size and features exhibits of finds dating back to the Viking age. Click to explore!

Mountain Hike in Tromsø: This mountain hike starts with trip in a cable car that takes you over 1,300 feet above the city. The ride takes only four minutes, and from here there is a panoramic view over Tromsø, Kvaløya, and the surrounding islands. Here you also find the Fjellstua Café, which serves snacks, lunch, and dinner. Click to explore!

Mountain Hike with Husky: Join us on a mountain hike with your own husky! At Gabba Husky Kennel, eager huskies are looking forward to taking you on a hike. After a short meet and greet, the hike up to the mountain plateau starts. The first half mile you walk in lush Arctic vegetation. Then the terrain rises by 328 feet and changes to barren mountain rocks as you reach Ravnefjellet Mountain. Click to explore!

Norway in a Nutshell: Travel from Bergen to Voss, Flåm and Gudvangen to see some of the most magnificent scenery in Norway - all in one day. Click to explore!

Riverboat to the Russian Border: By the time you reach the jetty, the riverboats are ready to take you up the Pasvikelva, a river with a cultural history dating back thousands of years. While sailing up the river, your guide will enthusiastically tell you about the history of the Sámi people, the sacred princes Boris and Gleb, and St. Trifon of the Pechenga Monastery. Click to explore!

Overnight tour in Røros: Spend three days in Røros and experience a living museum: a specially preserved historical town center, surrounded by three national parks. Click to explore!

Scenery and Huskies: Tromsø Wilderness Centre on Kvaløya Island is situated in a scenic area with views of the ocean and mountains. Here you will meet more than 250 huskies and puppies, be introduced to dog-sled driving, and learn about the world’s longest dog-sled race, the Iditarod, presented through pictures and film footage. Then join the Wilderness Centre’s guide in exploring the plant and birdlife around the center, before meeting back in the traditional Sámi lavvo (tent) for a hot drink and a slice of cake. Click to explore!

Svartisen Glacier: Svartisen is Norway’s second largest glacier, and the lowest glacier in mainland Europe. This makes it easy accessible for hikes. The ship will make a stop to allow you to transfer to a smaller boat. Enjoy sailing between islets and skerries while the guide tells you all about the area and the scenery, an impressive view best enjoyed out on deck. Don’t forget your camera, you are now in the realm of the sea eagle! Click to explore!

The Russian Border: The only town in Norway where East meets West, Kirkenes is the turning point of your Hurtigruten voyage. You can see the Russian influence characterized by street signs in both languages, and you can often hear Russian being spoken. Our first stop is Andersgrotta, the town’s bomb shelter during World War II. Here, we are also shown a film about town's civilians and their experiences during the war. Click to explore!

Autumn

A Taste of Norway: Get a taste of Hjørundfjord, perhaps Norway’s most beautiful fjord. Arrive in Hjørundfjord by sea and a tender boat takes you to the tiny village of Urke, which is surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps. Click to explore!

Cycling in Trondheim: lot of effort has been made to make Trondheim the most bike-friendly city in Norway. The city now has more than 3 miles of bicycle lanes throughout its center. This excursion will take you from the ship along the fjord and across the new bike bridge, offering some great views of Munkholmen, Trondheim’s monastery and fortress island. Click to explore!

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen: Join us for a sightseeing tour through Bodø and a visit to the strongest tidal current in the world, three thousand year old Saltstraumen. Saltstraumen has existed for about three thousand years. The height difference between the sea level and the fjord inside can be up to 1 meter. When the current turns, there is a period when the strait is navigable. Click to explore!

Hike with a Visit to a Shieling: Enjoy a pleasant hike in beautiful surroundings. Once we reach the Haukås shieling, the welcoming hosts will tell us about life on the farm. In the old days the farms in the village were very small, so it was important to utilize the outlying areas for summer grazing. Click to explore!

Meet the Vikings During Winter: At the Lofotr Viking Museum, the largest Viking building ever found has been re-created. The original chieftain’s house was established in about 500 A.D. and was inhabited until about 900 A.D. This rebuilt version exhibits an array of finds from this era. Click to explore!

Mountain Hike in the Hjørundfjord: Join a mountain hike in the Hjørundfjord. Enjoy a walk through the magnificent landscape with amazing views of the fjord. The tour starts on a farm road and continues on a tractor path. It's a steep climb towards the top, and the last 1,640 feet are scree. A stunning view awaits you at the top. We proceed through the valley, with views to the Sæbo settlement on the other side of the fjord. Click to explore!

Munkholmen: Visit the ancient fortress of Munkholmen and enjoy a boat trip on the wide and welcoming Trondheimsfjord. Originally an ancient place of execution, the order of the Benedictines started building a monastery at Munkholmen just after the year 1000. Click to explore!

Norway in a Nutshell: Travel from Bergen to Voss, Flåm and Gudvangen to see some of the most magnificent scenery in Norway - all in one day. Click to explore!

Polar History Walk: Tromsø is the largest town in northern Norway and brimming with polar history. Enjoy a walk in the fresh air, and learn of polar heroes of the past. Experience the oldest pub in Tromsø. Click to explore!

Overnight tour in Røros: Spend three days in Røros and experience a living museum: a specially preserved historical town center, surrounded by three national parks.Take a little detour from Trondheim to Oslo and enjoy two nights in a traditional hotel at the Røros World Heritage Site. This charming, colorful town is a living museum. The entire historical Røros town centre, with its authentic wooden buildings, is specially protected as a landmarked site. Click to explore!

Sleep in the Gamme Cabins Outside Kirkenes: Year around you´ll have the chance to stay in one of the new beautifully designed wooden cabins. These cabins are manufactured from the traditional hunting and fishing hut “gamme” that are commonly built in the wilderness of the Sami areas of the Arctic. Click to explore!

Sámi Autumn: The Sámi, the indigenous people of Europe’s northernmost region, call their homeland 'Sápmi'. They are renowned for herding reindeer, their distinctive handicrafts (duodji), and for their affinity with nature. You often hear the Sámi say "Nature is our culture.” When you discover the knowledge that the Sámi have regarding nature and its potential, you will fully understand this statement. Traditional foods such as reindeer meat, fish, and berries are still an important part of the Sámi diet today. Click to explore!

Winter

Art Nouveau Walk: Learn about the intriguing story behind the Art Nouveau architecture in Ålesund, on this guided walk through the city. We will walk pass the picturesque fishing port and the charming Apotekertorget square, and visit the Centre of Art Nouveau. Click to explore!

Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla: Atlanterhavsparken is one of northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquariums, an architectural gem integrated into the shoreline. You will enjoy close encounters with some of the rich marine life found in and around the coastal waters of Norway. The visit includes a spectacular diving show in Norway’s largest aquarium tank, where the fish can be seen being hand-fed by the divers, and a visit to the open-air pool to see the resident penguins. Click to explore!

Dog Sledding: We change clothes and footwear before hopping aboard the sleds and letting the huskies pull us over the frozen landscape. Experience the stunning views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. The only sounds you’ll hear are the dogs’ paws on the pure-white snow. During the polar night, with its clear skies, the only light will come from the stars, the moon, and sometimes, the magical northern lights. In the winter, the sled ride is done with headlamps, In spring, when the sun is back, the climate is milder and the days are longer. Click to explore!

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen: Join us for a sightseeing tour through Bodø and a visit to the strongest tidal current in the world, three thousand year old Saltstraumen. We start the tour with a sightseeing through the town of Bodø, the second largest town in the northern part of Norway. Bodø has 50.000 inhabitants and lies just north of the Arctic Circle. Click to explore!

Kirkenes Snowhotel: Your ice adventure starts with a stroll up to the hotel, where you find Norway’s largest ice bar, where upon arrival we are served an ice cold crowberry shot. More than 15 metric tons of ice are used to construct the bar and sculptures. All the ice comes from a frozen lake close to the snow hotel. Artists cut the ice with chain saws and pull it with snowmobiles into the hotel. In the middle of winter, this ice is almost 28 inches thick. The ice bar and sculptures are designed differently every year. Click to explore!

Norway in a Nutshell: This unique tour takes you through some of the most magnificent scenery in Norway, traversing a landscape of breathtaking fjords and riding the spectacular Flåm Railway through the mountains, a masterpiece of engineering. Enjoy the Aurlandsfjord as well as the narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord and drive on one of the steepest stretches of road in northern Europe – the Stalheimskleiva road. Click to explore!

Overnight Husky Tour in Kirkenes: On this trip, you will travel to a wilderness camp on a husky sledge and enjoy an overnight stay at the camp, surrounded by nature. After a short drive to a husky farm, you get instructions on how to harness your own husky team. You then set off to explore one of Europe’s last wildernesses during a 30-kilometre long dog-sledging trip. You'll follow roughly the same trail that the famous Finnmark dog race runs in. On the way, there will be a stop to feed the dogs. During the break, you'll also have time to take in the views, get a bite to eat and listen to a talk from your guide about the surrounding areas. Click to explore!

Overnight in a Sámi Lavvo and Reindeer Sledding: Go reindeer sledging and look out for the Northern Lights, before spending the night in a Sámi lavvo outside of Tromsø. This is something for you who are curious about the historical and exciting culture of the Sámi, and wants an experience out of the ordinary! As soon as you come to the camp, you meet your guide, who is from a Sámi reindeer herder family. Then you go out for a fantastic winter adventure in the snow, on a reindeer sledge – the oldest means of transportation in the north on the island of Kvaløya. Click to explore!

Overnight Snowmobile Tour in Kirkenes: Join a snowmobile safari from the Kirkenes Snowhotel to a cabin in the wilderness! The Snowmobiles are of high quality, and regardless of your driving skills, you will have a real winter adventure. Click to explore!

Polar History Walk: Learn about Polar history in the Arctic. Enjoy a walk in the fresh air, and learn about the polar heroes of the past. Experience the oldest pub in Tromso! Click to explore!

Overnight tour in Røros: Spend three days in Røros and experience a living museum: a specially preserved historical town center, surrounded by three national parks. Take a little detour from Trondheim to Oslo and enjoy two nights in a traditional hotel at the Røros World Heritage Site. This charming, colorful town is a living museum. The entire historical Røros town centre, with its authentic wooden buildings, is specially protected as a landmarked site. Click to explore!

The Kirkenes Snowhotel: Stay overnight the coolest hotel in the world! Join a guided tour of the beautifully decorated snow suites, and grab a drink at Norway’s largest ice bar. If you're lucky you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights! Click to explore!

Sleep in the Gamme Cabins Outside Kirkenes: Enjoy a stay under Finnmark´s legendary skies with a night in the Snowhotel's cozy Gamme Cabins. Year around you´ll have the chance to stay in one of the new beautifully designed wooden cabins. These cabins are manufactured from the traditional hunting and fishing hut “gamme” that are commonly built in the wilderness of the Sami areas of the Arctic. Each cabin has air conditioning, floor heating, natural tiles, a bathroom with a separate aurora wall and a toilet. In winter, the Gamme cabins are covered in snow, giving them the appearance of igloos from the outside. Click to explore!

The North Cape: Explore the wild scenery at the North Cape – at the very end of the world. Enjoy the magnificent landscape as you cross the 71st parallel on our journey toward the North Cape, the northernmost point of the European continent. In the summer, you might come across herds of grazing reindeer and a small camp belonging to Sámi reindeer herders. In the winter, the endless white plains and snow-capped mountains are highlighted by dramatic weather and that special Arctic light. The bus has to follow the snowplow the last few miles before reaching the cape. The North Cape plateau itself rises over 1,007 feet above the Arctic Ocean. The ‘globe’ sculpture has become the symbol of the North Cape, and is always a popular place to get that all-important picture. At the North Cape Hall you can see an impressive 180° panoramic film about Finnmark and the North Cape. Inside the cliff you also find a souvenir shop, a viewpoint, a small chapel, and a Thai museum. Click to explore!

Winter Hike in Bodø: Join us on a winter hike through the beautiful woodlands of Bodøsjøen! The area sits just outside the city center of Bodø and is surrounded by sea on three sides. From here, you get a magnificent view of the Børvasstindan Mountains with 13 impressive snow-covered peaks toward the south. Click to explore!

Winter King Crab Safari: The king crab safari is your chance to catch, learn how to cook - and most importantly, eat - this huge creature, which can span two metres and weigh up to 15 kilos. This unique winter experience starts with a snowmobile-drawn sleigh ride from a traditional fisherman’s home to a frozen fjord. Click to explore!

Cycling in Trondheim: Get on wheels in Norway’s most bike-friendly city. A lot of effort has been made to make Trondheim the most bike-friendly city in Norway. The city now has more than 3 miles of bicycle lanes throughout its center. Click to explore!