5 or 6 days
Get a taste of the Arctic on one of our short break voyages. Experience some of the many memorable highlights of Norway’s stunning coastline on our 6-day northbound Bergen–Tromsø or our 5-day southbound Tromsø–Bergen voyages.
A Taste of the Arctic
Bergen–Tromsø Tromsø–Bergen
Bergen–Tromsø (6 days) Northbound
DAY 1: Embarkation in Bergen Spend some time exploring the picturesque city of Bergen and its UNESCO-listed Bryggen waterfront before boarding your Hurtigruten ship, ready for your Arctic adventure.
DAY 2: Ålesund Relax and enjoy the pristine tranquillity of the coastal landscapes of the West Cape as you sail through the night towards Ålesund. Here, you’ll discover a charming town renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture.
DAY 3: Trondheim Your fi rst call of the day is the Royal City of Trondheim, home to the impressive Gothic style Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia’s largest medieval building. There’s lots more to see in this historical Viking city including the colourful Bakklandet district.
DAY 4: Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands Crossing the Arctic Circle is one of the major highlights of your journey. Get ready to mark the occasion with a baptism of ice on deck. From here, you’ll sail past the Svartisen glacier and on through the idyllic islets and jagged mountains of Lofoten.
DAY 5: Tromsø, disembarkation During the night, we sail through the spectacular narrow Raftsund strait towards the mouth of Trollf ord, a 2 km long, 10 m wide f ord. In the afternoon, we arrive at Tromsø, the Arctic capital and your fi nal port of call. Here, you’ll transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 6: Tromsø Take some free time to explore the lively Arctic city of Tromsø, taste the local Mack beer and Lyngen seafood, or join one of our wonderful winter excursions.
34 Experience the Arctic under the gaze of the aurora
Tromsø–Bergen (5 days) Southbound
DAY 1: Embarkation, Tromsø You’ll have the chance to spend some time in lively Tromsø, and the base for many unmissable polar excursions. The city is home to polar history museum as well as the northernmost brewery in the world. Once you board your ship, you’ll head south towards the spectacular Lofoten and Vesterålen islands through prime Arctic fi shing territory.
DAY 2: Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands For many, the f ords and scenery of Vesterålen and Lofoten represent quintessential Norway, with its stunning network of inlets and islands. You will also pass through the narrow Raftsund strait which aff ords incredible views.
DAY 3: Arctic Circle and Seven Sisters mountain range You will cross the Arctic Circle and be invited to take part in a special ritual on deck in honour of this moment. From here, enjoy the impressive scenery provided by the Seven Sisters mountains that loom majestically over the Helgeland coast, and look out for the fabled Hestmannen and Torghatten rocks of Viking saga.
DAY 4: Trondheim and Kristiansund We dock in Trondheim in the morning where you will have the chance to visit Nidaros Cathedral, renowned as the only Gothic cathedral in Norway. Or take a stroll through this historic old town and the charming Bakklandet district with its distinctive wooden houses. You’ll then sail on towards Kristiansund, the “cured cod capital” of the world.
Kristiansund Ålesund
Florø Måløy
Bergen Torvik Molde
DAY 5: Bergen, disembarkation On the fi nal stretch of your voyage, you’ll pass rugged landscapes, cascading waterfalls and the fertile plains around Nordf ord and the Jostedalsbreen glacier. You will disembark in Bergen, the City of the Seven Mountains, where you’ll have time to stroll around and visit the UNESCO- listed Bryggen wharf and the famous fi sh market.
Tromsø Risøyhamn
Stokmarknes Sortland
Svolvær Stamsund Bodø Ørnes
Sandnessjøen Nesna
Brønnøysund Rørvik
Trondheim
ARCTIC CIRCLE 66°33'N
Finnsnes Harstad
Pre- and Post-Voyage Extensions Extend your holiday in Tromsø or Bergen to explore more. See pp.48–49.
NORWAY
LOFOTEN
VESTERÅLEN
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