DAY 8 SOUTHBOUND THE EXTREME
NORTH MEHAMN - TROMSØ
We now bid the region of Finnmark farewell, as we sail southbound past Fruholmen and Europe's northernmost lighthouse. On Hjelms- øy, you have a great view of Europe's largest colony of guillemots and razorbills, and in Hammerfest you can join in a mountain trek or a guided tour of the town. You can also drink in views of the beautiful Lyngen Alps, either from the comfort of the deck or on a guided hike.
Mehamn Kjølleford
Honningsvåg Havøysund 1 1 THE MAGIC POLAR NIGHT
MEHAMN: We dock at Mehamn in the middle of the night, but do not close your eyes just yet. Keep them wide open, dress warmly and get out into the polar night. We offer an unforgettable snowmobile trip through one of Europe's most extreme and fascinating natural areas. Experience the snow-clad valleys, the fresh winter air and perhaps the mesmerising Northern Lights in the clear, starry sky. [EXCURSION: SNOWMOBILE IN THE POLAR NIGHT, THE MEHAMN KJØLLEFJORD ]
Hammerfest
Øksford
Skjervøy
2 Tromsø WHAT TO SEE
Founded in 1789, Hammerfest is also home to the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column, erected in 1854 to com- memorate the first precise measurement of the globe.
EXCURSIONS
8A Breakfast at The North Cape [SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN]
8B The Northernmost Town in the World [NEARLY ALL YEAR]
8C Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral [ALL YEAR] 8F Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night [WINTER, SPRING] 8G Mountain Hike in Hammerfest [SUMMER, AUTUMN] 8H Into the Ice – Stories of a polar hero [WINTER]
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NORWEGIAN ALPS In spring, we sail into the 120-kilometre long Lyngenfjorden. At this time of the
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year, the Lyngen Alps are at their most beautiful, and skiers from all around the world come here to enjoy the beautiful and unique landscape. Sharp, snow- covered peaks form a stunning backdrop as we sail into the fjord, and on clear days you can even see the glaciers sparkling in the mountains. On deck, we serve up fresh, sustainably harvested prawns, provided by local fishermen.
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Arctic Circle 66°33’N
N o r w e g i a n S e a
B a r e n t s S e a
Trollford
Lyngen Alps Lyngenford
North Cape
71˚ N
Vesterålen
Lofoten
© Ørjan Bertelsen
© Ørjan Bertelsen
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