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Northern lights

Get a ringside seat to nature's own mesmerizing light show.

Svalbard

Realm of the polar bear.

King Crab

Introduced to the Barents Sea by Russian scientists, the red king crab is now an important part of...

10 fascinating Antarctic features

Antarctica is so different from anywhere else on Earth that it can feel like a foreign planet. Here...

10 tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights

On our voyages we see the Northern Lights almost every day. Follow our tips on how to capture the...

14 facts you didn't know about polar bears

The African jungle has the lion, the Arctic has the polar bear. This fierce yet cuddly-looking...

15 Interesting Facts About Antarctica

On the southern-most tip of the planet rests one of the world's most massive and mysterious...

22 fun facts about Greenland

On a Greenland cruise with Hurtigruten, voyagers will get an authentic experience with the ancient...

5 reasons to travel to the Amazon rainforest

Are you ready to plan your next big adventure? The Amazon rainforest is waiting for you. Brazil's...

9 reasons to travel to Antarctica

Never mind the bragging rights - here are nine reasons you should hop on an Antarctic cruise and...

9 reasons to visit Greenland

Greenland is an adventurer's paradise. From the rugged, polar desert in the north to glacial-carved...

Amazing Greenland: when to go and what to do on the world’s largest island

Often overshadowed by other destinations nearby, Greenland is an amazing country to visit. But when...

Antarctica

The most remote continent on Earth, in Pole position.

Antarctica three ways: One destination - three exploration ships

Whether you're an active explorer who thrives in extreme elements, or looking for an adventure with...

Autumn in Spitsbergen - Crystal clear and colourful

As we say goodbye to the midnight sun on August 23rd, autumn makes its mark on the gorgeous...

À la Carte Menu

Spoil yourself - upgrade to the à la carte menu and choose from the best products we collect along...

A quick guide to Arctic astronomy

When you take a cruise in or near the Arctic Circle, you get a front-row seat to some of the sky's...

A traveller's guide to the Falkand Islands

Dive into the fascinating history of the Falkand Islands, discover what the islands look like today...

A trip through the world’s finest pantry

A voyage along Norway’s coastline is more than just a cruise through fantastic nature. It’s also a...

A Visit to Ny-Ålesund

The Last Town Before the North Pole, and a Post Office at the Edge of Civilization

A whole new world

"I always look forward to coming back to L’Anse aux Meadows – to Vinland", says Benedicte Ingstad...

Best Places to see the Northern Lights in Norway

Norway’s coastal ports are perfect for Aurora hunting. Here we have listed our 4 favourite ports to...

Book your stay in Svalbard

Book your activities, expeditions and hotels in Svalbard!

Bryggen

Bergen's UNESCO World Heritage Site underlines the city's long cosmopolitan history.

Changing climate in Antarctica

With the beginning of the industrial revolution in the early 18th century humans began pouring CO2...

Climate change in the Arctic

Svein Tveitdal, CEO Klima 2020, former UN Director and guest lecturer on board MS Midnatsol, shares...

Crossing the Atlantic

Crossing the Drake Passage

The most voluminous current in the world. Created about 40 million years ago. A mythological place...

Eating traditional cuisine in Norway: What to expect

Norway's visitors often wonder what kind of food they should expect to find on their trip. Here's a...

Endless Arctic Summer Nights in Spitsbergen

Summer in Spitsbergen is unlike anything else. The largest island in Svalbard bathes in the surreal...

Europe

Visit historically important cities, towns and cultural sites in the homelands of many great...

Expedition teams on board MS Fram

Here are our expedition leaders, assistants and coordinators on MS Fram in Antarctica during the...

Expedition teams on board MS Midnatsol for your Antarctica voyage in 2017/18

Gain insight into the lives of our experienced Expedition leaders, Assistant Expedition leaders,...

Expedition teams on MS Midnatsol

Gain insight into the lives of our experienced Expedition leaders, Assistant Expedition leaders and...

Expedition Teams on board Norwegian Coastal Voyages

Add a new dimension to your voyage at the heart of coastal Norway. With expedition teams onboard...

FAQ: The Northern Lights

What is the best time to see the Northern Lights? How cold will it get? How do I know if the lights...

Finnkirka

A sacred point where all pause to reflect on the hereafter.

Fishermen’s cabins (Rorbu)

Classic North Sea fishermen's shelters are now popular waterside holiday cottages.

Flying the Flag for Hurtigruten

From stewardess to championing sustainability

Greenland

A green and white oasis in the middle of the rough sea, with exceptional interaction between man and...

Hestmannen

An iconic rock formation that inspired great myths.

Hosts of the coast – our Expedition Teams

Sailing with Hurtigruten, you don’t just observe the coast – you will understand and become a part...

Hurtigruten goes vegan!

What’s that cooking in the galley? It’s our all new vegan menu!

Iceland

Where the ground is so hot it ventilates through hot springs, volcano eruptions and fiery saga tales...

In Search of the Great White Bear

Up until 1973 men hunted mercilessly for polar bears in the Arctic. Today, the only hunting we do...

Jostedalsbreen glacier

Previously an icy highway for isolated fjord dwellers, Europe's biggest glacier is now a skiers...

Kjeungskjær Lighthouse

One of Norway's most distinctive lighthouses guides traffic in and out of the Trondheim Fjord...

Lecturers on board MS Fram

MS Fram brings guests closer to nature, wildlife and unforgettable experiences - enhanced by the...

Lecturers on board MS Midnatsol

Experience the vast white continent of Antarctica accompanied by passionate, expert lecturers and...

Lofoten and Vesterålen

Favoured by spawning cod - and tourists searching for the authentic Norway.

Lofotveggen (the Lofoten wall) and Vestfjorden

All voyagers sailing west past Vestfjorden eventually reach "The Wall”.

Lyngsalpene (The Lyngen Alps)

Ski-in, ski-out – right from your ship.

Magical Darkness - the Northern Lights in Spitsbergen

The dark winter settles quickly in Spitsbergen, the largest of the Svalbard islands. Experience...

Meet the Penguins of Antarctica

Penguins are one of the first animals that come to mind when people imagine Antarctica. However, of...

Midnight sun

If you do not stop staring at the sun, the sun won't stop staring back at you.

Myths and Legends of Iceland

Iceland is a country of striking and sometimes supernatural beauty - which is matched by its rich...

Navigating the North Sea

From the flood plains, beaches, and wetlands of the south to the windswept cliffs and dramatic...

Nordfjord

A vast fjord region between Vestkapp and Europe’s largest glacier.

Nordkapp - Evigheten og en dag

North America

North Cape

At 71°10′21′′, North Cape is the northernmost point on the European mainland.

Norway

It is difficult to overstate the natural beauty of Norway.

Norwegian Fjords

UNESCO World Heritage Sites, named among the “Best unspoiled travel destinations in the World” and...

Plan your Svalbard holiday: things to see and do

If you decide to make a trip to Svalbard and Spitsbergen part of your Norway trip, keep these...

Polar bear spotting in the Arctic

In the northernmost part of the world, where the ice is thick and the air is cold, there lives a...

Polar packing: What to bring on your trip to Antarctica

Planning a trip to the Antarctic continent and wondering what to bring? You're not alone. That's why...

Reindeer

Essential for Sami culture and life, the reindeer provides everything from clothes to food and is...

Resident lecturers on board MS Fram and MS Midnatsol

Sail in exotic and polar waters with our resident lecturers on MS Fram and MS Midnatsol, modern day...

Return of the Sun - Spring in Spitsbergen

It’s been dark for four months. Svalbard is about to emerge from a long, cold winter. A steely blue...

Risøyrenna (The Risøy channel)

A shallow sound transformed into a major shipping lane.

Sailing the Fram Strait

Every year, our ships sail in the wake of great explorers across the icy waters of the Fram Strait. ...

Sailing the Southern Ocean

Of the world’s five oceans, the Southern Ocean is probably the least well known, not least because...

Sail in the wake of Roald Amundsen

For 500 years, adventurers and scientists searched for the polar sea route between the Atlantic and...

Sea eagle

Watching this majestic bird fly along while you are up on deck will make you wish you could fly...

SE Greenland and Iceland

Skrei

The Valentine's Fish has prepared its whole life to get on your plate.

Sunnmørsalpene (The Sunnmøre Alps)

Hiking in the mountains takes on a whole new meaning.

Svalbard activities

Choose between our wide range of daytime excursions that will make trip to Svalbard unforgettable !

Svalbard activities - Svalbard on land

Choose between our wide range of daytime excursions that will make trip to Svalbard unforgettable !

Svalbard expeditions

Your inner explorer will surely want to get out and join one of our 3 to 12 days expeditions, to...

Svartisen Glacier

A destination equally spectacular to both travellers and scientists.

Svolværgeita («The Svolvær Goat»)

Leap from one mountaintop to another, 300 meters above the town of Svolvær.

The Arctic Circle

Crossing the line to the land of the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights.

The Atlantic Ocean Road

Taste the sea and enjoy the coastal life along the world’s most scenic drive.

The Atlantic Puffin

A bird so special it even has its own festival.

The Fram II expedition: A sensational adventure in northern Greenland

Legendary explorer Otto Sverdrup and his crew made the Fram II expedition one of the most fruitful...

The Geirangerfjord

An iconic attraction featuring many of the characteristic natural and cultural charms of the...

The Helgeland Coast

A highlight reel of natural and cultural treasures along the north Norwegian coastline.

The History of Antarctic Exploration

Discover and learn more about the incredible stories of Antarctic exploration in the 20th century...

The Hjørundfjord

Off the beaten track, discover a fjord treasured by royalty.

The predators of Antarctica - and other mesmerizing animals

There isn't much life in the Antarctic. Apart from a few herbivorous Antarctic creatures, all...

The Paris Climate Change Agreement

A major threat and opportunity for the Business Sector

The Perfect Storm: behind the lens with Stian Klo

One week, three storms. Photographer Stian Klo braves the elements to get perfect pictures of...

The Seven Sisters

Climb one, climb them all - or stay on deck and just admire.

The Trondheimsfjord

An historic voyage along the seaway where earls and powerful chieftains once set out to unite Norway...

The Vega Archipelago

6500 islands, islets and skerries and a distinctive bird with priceless feathers.

Top Five ways to see the Northern Lights with Hurtigruten

You will always remember the first time you saw the Lights

Torghatten

A hole in his hat was the price the King paid for saving several maidens in trouble.

Trollfjorden and Raftsundet

Fjords that cut inland through towering mountain ranges.

Trondenes Church

A medieval stone church once protected from roving bandits by its clever visual design.

Welcome to my office

Meet Fiona Jobling, Expedition Team Leader for Hurtigruten

Whales

The undisputed kings of the sea.

Wildlife in Svalbard

Demanding, resistant and in an abundance. The opportunity to experience the Arctic wilderness on the...

Winter Expeditions in Spitsbergen

Go on a winter adventure and experience Spitsbergen, the largest island on the Svalbard archipelago ...