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The Northern Lights

Everything you need to know about nature's own mesmerizing light show, the Aurora Borealis, and how...

Svalbard

Realm of the polar bear and crown of Arctic Norway.

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 things to know about your environmental commitment in Svalbard

A voyage to Svalbard offers experiences close to nature’s most spectacular landscapes, genuine...

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 interesting facts about the Climate of Greenland

Greenland’s northernmost point is just 708 km away from the North Pole and forms part of the Arctic...

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...

Activities and lectures on your cruise to the Northwest Passage

Learn more about the onboard experience on a cruise to the Northwest Passage with Hurtigruten.

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 Travel Guide

The most remote continent on Earth is unlike anything you've ever experienced. Here's all you need...

Antarctica: Fact vs Fiction - 5 myths about the frozen continent

Antarctica's remote nature and sheer isolation means that there are a lot of misconceptions about...

Antarctica: Frequently Asked Questions

Read up on the details of going on an expedition cruise to Antarctica.

Antarctica: One destination - four expedition ships

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

Attractions along the Norwegian Coast

Get to know the coastal highlights before your trip to Norway.

Authentic experiences

Embrace the true spirit of exploration. Join us to discover, learn new things and come even closer...

Autumn Cruise in Norway

Autumn along Norway’s coast is known as the season of colour. In September and October, brilliant...

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 Visit to Ny-Ålesund

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

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...

Costa Rica Highlights Not to be Missed

When it comes to paradise-like locations, Costa Rica is one of our top picks. From beach breaks to...

Crossing the Drake Passage

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

Cultures of Norway: The Kven people

Norway is a country with many cultures, from the Viking ancestry you likely think of to recent...

Dive in and Learn All About the Greenland Sea

How much do most people know about the Greenland Sea? Perhaps it’s obvious that because a lot of it...

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...

Europe

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

Expedition Team in Alaska and Canada

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in Antarctica

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in Greenland

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in Iceland

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in North America

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in Norway

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in South America

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in Svalbard

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in the Caribbean and Central America

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Expedition Team in the Northwest Passage

Our experts are here to safeguard both explorers and the pristine environment. They serve as your...

Explore Itilleq, Greenland’s tiny settlement with a big heart

FAQ: My journey to see the Northern Lights, temperatures and clothing

Travelling to see the Northern Lights in Norway? Here's a guide to temperatures to expect and...

FAQ: Travelling to Svalbard

Get to know Svalbard before your voyage with our overview of frequently asked questions.

Finnkirka

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

Fishermen’s cabins (Rorbu) in Norway

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

Flying the Flag for Hurtigruten

From stewardess to championing sustainability

Food blogger Anders Husa reviews the food on board Hurtigruten

Food blogger, restaurant critic and author Anders Husa is on MS Nordkapp to test Hurtigruten's menu...

Frequently Asked Questions: the Northern Lights

Check out our guide with the most popular questions about the incredible aurora borealis.

Greenland: Inspiration

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 understand and become part of the...

How to shoot the Northern Lights

Are you travelling to see the Northern Lights, or do you just live in close proximity to them?...

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...

Interview with Northern Lights expert Dr John Mason

Dr Mason has been working with Hurtigruten since 2007, and this will be his eleventh consecutive...

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...

Join Dr John Haywood on a ‘Voyage of the Vikings’

We are delighted that Dr Haywood will be leading our first ‘Voyage of the Vikings’ escorted tour to...

Jostedalsbreen glacier

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

King of the Ice – the Svalbard Polar Bear

The Arctic Circle is the only place in the world where you can see this magnificent creature in its...

Kjeungskjær Lighthouse

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

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.

Meet the Penguins of Antarctica

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

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 Cape

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

Norway: Travel Guide

The essence of Norway’s appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on...

Norway's Coastal Kitchen: 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...

Norway's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Norway is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Outdoor Activity Pass

Nine of our ships along the Norwegian Coast have Expedition teams on board. As a guest, you can go...

Pioneering Spirit – Modern Cuisine

Each of our three onboard restaurants is inspired by the early polar pioneers and their spirit of...

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...

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...

Setting the Standard in Sustainable Technology

With the launch of the first hybrid expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen, Hurtigruten is leading the...

Skrei - Arctic codfish

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

Spring Cruise in Norway

After a long, dark winter, the sun reappears and infuses new life along Norway’s coastline in March...

Summer Cruise in Norway

Summer (May to August) is the most popular season to explore Norway’s coastline. Enjoy more of the...

Sunnmørsalpene (The Sunnmøre Alps)

Hiking in the mountains takes on a whole new meaning.

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 national treasure far from the rush of mass tourism.

The Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands

Jagged mountains, small fishing towns and sandy beaches - Lofoten and Vesterålen are must-visits...

The Midnight Sun

What is this phenomena, and when can you see it?

The Northern Lights: European Mythology and Legends

The many sightings of the aurora borealis in Europe through time has given us a rich trove of myths...

The Northern Lights: Norse myths and legends

The Northern Lights have inspired some of the most dramatic tales in Norse mythology. The Vikings...

The Northern Lights: North American myths and legends

Many of the stories surrounding the Northern Lights in North American communities arose from the...

The Norwegian Fjords

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

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 Perfect Storm: behind the lens with Stian Klo

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

The Seasons in Norway

The four seasons in Norway are very distinct, and each have their own unique personality

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.

Things to do in Puerto Limón, Costa Rica

As Costa Rica’s largest port, Puerto Limón simmers with amazing sights, sounds, and food.

Torghatten

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

Travel guide to the Northwest Passage

History is full of attempts to sail the Northwest Passage. Here are a few things you should know...

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.

Weddell Sea Wildlife in Antarctica's Icy Waters

Whales

The undisputed kings of the sea.

What causes the Northern Lights?

The lights in the sky have occurred since the dawn of our planet. Dinosaurs walked under them, just...

What to pack for your cruise to the Northwest Passage

In addition to your ordinary packing list, we recommend a few items for your expedition to the high...

Wildlife in Svalbard

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

Wildlife on the Norwegian Coast

As a result of varied geography and climate, Norway is home to a wide range of animals - from the...

Winter Cruise in Norway

Winter (Nov. to Feb.) is perhaps the most beautiful time to explore Norway´s coastline. Join us and...

Young Explorers’ Programme: Bring your kids on board

Young Explorer is a complimentary, year-round programme on selected Hurtigruten ships for curious...