

Learn more about the spectacular destinations and attractions that Hurtigruten visits on its voyages.
Everything you need to know about nature's own mesmerizing light show, the Aurora Borealis, and how...
Realm of the polar bear and crown of Arctic Norway.
Introduced to the Barents Sea by Russian scientists, the red king crab is now an important part of...
Antarctica is so different from anywhere else on Earth that it can feel like a foreign planet. Here...
A voyage to Svalbard offers experiences close to nature’s most spectacular landscapes, genuine...
The African jungle has the lion, the Arctic has the polar bear. This fierce yet cuddly-looking...
On the southern-most tip of the planet rests one of the world's most massive and mysterious...
On a Greenland cruise with Hurtigruten, voyagers will get an authentic experience with the ancient...
Never mind the bragging rights - here are nine reasons you should hop on an Antarctic cruise and...
Greenland is an adventurer's paradise. From the rugged, polar desert in the north to glacial-carved...
Often overshadowed by other destinations nearby, Greenland is an amazing country to visit. But when...
The most remote continent on Earth, in Pole position.
Whether you're an active explorer who thrives in extreme elements, or looking for an adventure with...
Autumn along Norway’s coast is known as the season of colour. In September and October, brilliant...
As we say goodbye to the midnight sun on August 23rd, autumn makes its mark on the gorgeous...
Spoil yourself - upgrade to the à la carte menu and choose from the best products we collect along...
When you take a cruise in or near the Arctic Circle, you get a front-row seat to some of the sky's...
Dive into the fascinating history of the Falkand Islands, discover what the islands look like today...
The Last Town Before the North Pole, and a Post Office at the Edge of Civilization
Bergen's UNESCO World Heritage Site underlines the city's long cosmopolitan history.
With the beginning of the industrial revolution in the early 18th century humans began pouring CO2...
Svein Tveitdal, CEO Klima 2020, former UN Director and guest lecturer on board MS Midnatsol, shares...
The most voluminous current in the world. Created about 40 million years ago. A mythological place...
Norway's visitors often wonder what kind of food they should expect to find on their trip. Here's a...
Summer in Spitsbergen is unlike anything else. The largest island in Svalbard bathes in the surreal...
Visit historically important cities, towns and cultural sites in the homelands of many great...
Gain insight into the lives of some of our experienced Expedition leaders, Assistant Expedition...
Travelling to see the Northern Lights in Norway? Here's a guide to temperatures to expect and...
Get to know Svalbard before your voyage with our overview of frequently asked questions.
A sacred point where all pause to reflect on the hereafter.
Classic North Sea fishermen's shelters are now popular waterside holiday cottages.
From stewardess to championing sustainability
Food blogger, restaurant critic and author Anders Husa is on MS Nordkapp to test Hurtigruten's menu...
Check out our guide with the most popular questions about the incredible aurora borealis.
A green and white oasis in the middle of the rough sea, with exceptional interaction between man and...
An iconic rock formation that inspired great myths.
Sailing with Hurtigruten, you don’t just observe the coast – you understand and become part of the...
What’s that cooking in the galley? It’s our all new vegan menu!
Where the ground is so hot it ventilates through hot springs, volcano eruptions and fiery saga tales...
Dr Mason has been working with Hurtigruten since 2007, and this will be his eleventh consecutive...
Up until 1973 men hunted mercilessly for polar bears in the Arctic. Today, the only hunting we do...
Previously an icy highway for isolated fjord dwellers, Europe's biggest glacier is now a skiers...
One of Norway's most distinctive lighthouses guides traffic in and out of the Trondheim Fjord...
MS Fram brings guests closer to nature, wildlife and unforgettable experiences - enhanced by the...
Experience the vast white continent of Antarctica accompanied by passionate, expert lecturers and...
Favoured by spawning cod - and tourists searching for the authentic Norway.
All voyagers sailing west past Vestfjorden eventually reach "The Wall”.
Ski-in, ski-out – right from your ship.
The dark winter settles quickly in Spitsbergen, the largest of the Svalbard islands. Experience...
Penguins are one of the first animals that come to mind when people imagine Antarctica. However, of...
If you do not stop staring at the sun, the sun won't stop staring back at you.
Iceland is a country of striking and sometimes supernatural beauty - which is matched by its rich...
From the flood plains, beaches, and wetlands of the south to the windswept cliffs and dramatic...
A vast fjord region between Vestkapp and Europe’s largest glacier.
At 71°10′21′′, North Cape is the northernmost point on the European mainland.
It is difficult to overstate the natural beauty of Norway.
A voyage along Norway’s coastline is more than just a cruise through fantastic nature. It’s also a...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, named among the “Best unspoiled travel destinations in the World” and...
From April 2018, nine of our ships along the Norwegian Coast will have Expedition teams on board. As...
If you decide to make a trip to Svalbard and Spitsbergen part of your Norway trip, keep these...
In the northernmost part of the world, where the ice is thick and the air is cold, there lives a...
Planning a trip to the Antarctic continent and wondering what to bring? You're not alone. That's why...
Essential for Sami culture and life, the reindeer provides everything from clothes to food and is...
Sail in exotic and polar waters with our resident lecturers on MS Fram and MS Midnatsol, modern day...
It’s been dark for four months. Svalbard is about to emerge from a long, cold winter. A steely blue...
A shallow sound transformed into a major shipping lane.
Every year, our ships sail in the wake of great explorers across the icy waters of the Fram Strait.
Of the world’s five oceans, the Southern Ocean is probably the least well known, not least because...
For 500 years, adventurers and scientists searched for the polar sea route between the Atlantic and...
Watching this majestic bird fly along while you are up on deck will make you wish you could fly...
The Valentine's Fish has prepared its whole life to get on your plate.
After a long, dark winter, the sun reappears and infuses new life along Norway’s coastline in March...
Summer (May to August) is the most popular season to explore Norway’s coastline. Enjoy more of the...
Hiking in the mountains takes on a whole new meaning.
A destination equally spectacular to both travellers and scientists.
Leap from one mountaintop to another, 300 meters above the town of Svolvær.
Crossing the line to the land of the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights.
Taste the sea and enjoy the coastal life along the world’s most scenic drive.
A bird so special it even has its own festival.
Legendary explorer Otto Sverdrup and his crew made the Fram II expedition one of the most fruitful...
An iconic attraction featuring many of the characteristic natural and cultural charms of the...
A highlight reel of natural and cultural treasures along the north Norwegian coastline.
Discover and learn more about the incredible stories of Antarctic exploration in the 20th century...
Off the beaten track, discover a fjord treasured by royalty.
Are you travelling to see the Northern Lights, or do you just live in close proximity to them?...
The many sightings of the aurora borealis in Europe through time has given us a rich trove of myths...
The Northern Lights have inspired some of the most dramatic tales in Norse mythology. The Vikings...
Many of the stories surrounding the Northern Lights in North American communities arose from the...
There isn't much life in the Antarctic. Apart from a few herbivorous Antarctic creatures, all...
One week, three storms. Photographer Stian Klo braves the elements to get perfect pictures of...
Climb one, climb them all - or stay on deck and just admire.
An historic voyage along the seaway where earls and powerful chieftains once set out to unite Norway...
6500 islands, islets and skerries and a distinctive bird with priceless feathers.
You will always remember the first time you saw the Northern Lights. If you haven't yet, Northern...
A hole in his hat was the price the King paid for saving several maidens in trouble.
Fjords that cut inland through towering mountain ranges.
A medieval stone church once protected from roving bandits by its clever visual design.
Meet Fiona Jobling, Expedition Team Leader for Hurtigruten
The undisputed kings of the sea.
The lights in the sky have occurred since the dawn of our planet. Dinosaurs walked under them, just...
Demanding, resistant and in an abundance. The opportunity to experience the Arctic wilderness on the...
Winter (Nov. to Feb.) is perhaps the most beautiful time to explore Norway´s coastline. Join us and...
Go on a winter adventure and experience Spitsbergen, the largest island on the Svalbard archipelago ...
Young Explorer is a complimentary, year-round programme on selected Hurtigruten ships for curious...
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