If you treasure an awesome scenic experience, the North Sea Road is not to be missed! It can take you all the way from the southern city of Kristiansand to Stavanger and north to Haugesund. The main attraction is the everchanging panorama along the way. Read more
Christmas is soon upon us and the Lillehammer area is gearing up to greet Christmas visitors arriving from near and far. Read more
Try a Norwegian Christmas this year. It will do you good, and it is for sure something different. Celebrating Christmas on board a ship sailing along one of the most beautiful coastlines of... Read more
The proprietor of the hotel looks wistfully through the window of his office. Outside, the frozen lake sparkles in the early morning sunshine. Read more
There are 3,000 people living in Karasjok. Over half of them are Sami. We were given a warm welcome when we arrived in Karasjok to look and learn. Read more
As the shadows begin to lengthen, a stiffening breeze has me reaching for my warm woollen hat. I gather myself for the final push to the valley far below. Read more
We board the Coastal Express in Tromsø one bright-as-day July night and set course southward, towards the cod and whales of Lofoten. The world's most beautiful scenery lies ahead of us. Read more
Gorgeous, genetically blessed Norway ranks among the upper echelons of the world’s not-to-be-missed destinations. The beauty of the rugged-beyond-repair glacier-carved fjords can silence eve... Read more
Towering mountains with pointed peaks, white beaches with clear water and a sea steaming with fish. Midnight sun and friendly people. Welcome to Lofoten. Read more
Each year the Northern Light Festival are held in January in Tromsø. In cause of that Hurtigruten arranges the Northern Light cruise for the fourth time. This year it is held at MS Trollfjor... Read more
In 1891, August Kriegsman Gran, the national steamship advisor, came up with the idea of providing an express boat service between Trondheim and Hammerfest. Two steamship companies, “Det Nor... Read more
No matter what time of year you travel the natural light plays an important role, dramatising the scenery and enhancing the experience. During the winter months a quiet, atmospheric darkness... Read more
If you choose the full round voyage, you will be on board for 11 unforgettable days. The journey starts in Bergen and takes you all the way up to Kirkenes and then back again, stopping at al... Read more
If an 11-day tour is too long, you can enjoy all the features of a complete round voyage while sailing for only 6 days. Read more
If you feel that 11 days is too long a trip, and if the Lofoten Islands and the Helgeland coast are what you most want to see on a Hurtigruten voyage, then we recommend that you choose a sou... Read more
You want to get your body moving, defy the elements, perhaps push back some frontiers, Well - now´s your chance! The possibilities are endless. Mountain climbing, rafting, glacier hikes/ramb... Read more
If you treasure an awesome scenic experience, the North Sea Road is not to be missed! It can take you all the way from the southern city of Kristiansand to Stavanger and north to Haugesund. ... Read more
Stavanger, the oil capital of Norway, is actually a medieval city. Although it didn't gain city status until 1125 when construction of the beautiful medieval cathedral began, the area has be... Read more
A city with its feet in the sea, its head in the skies and its heart in the right place... full of infectious enthusiasm, and happy to share it with visitors. Welcome to Bergen, the old city... Read more
Ålesund has a beautiful setting across several islands stretching out into the sea, and is situated at the very entrance of the world famous Geirangerfjord. The town has a unique appeal to t... Read more
The main city of southern Norway, Kristiansand, is the transportation and trade centre of the region and a thoroughly charming city. Read more
The Historical Capital Read more
Vadsø, Finnmark County's capital was officially designated "town" as early as 1833. There are 5500 inhabitants in Vadsø proper, which is in one of the four municipalities constituting East F... Read more
Today's Oslo has more than 500.000 inhabitants. Maybe not much compared to other European capital cities, but paradoxically, it is one of the largest in size, covering an area of 175 square ... Read more
The reasons why Geilo stand out from other Norwegian resorts are many, but one of the main reasons is the close proximity between the skiing areas and the towncenter. You can actually walk f... Read more
The best things in life never cost a fortune. You can experience a sought-after cruise on the famous Geirangerfjord, from Hellesylt to Geiranger, for the mere price of a normal ferry ticket.... Read more
Since long before the dawn of modern tourism in the middle of the 19th century, travellers have come from afar to appreciate the scenery of the Sognefjord. Contrary to popular belief, this i... Read more
Hordaland often astounds travellers by its variety -- from fjord to glacier, from towns teeming with cultural offerings to the solitude of mountain plateaus. And some of the greatest sensual... Read more
Key chapters of Norwegian history were written in the county of Rogaland. This is where some of the first settlers came, in rawhide boats, as the ice retreated. And this is where Viking king... Read more
Ryfylke, where the fjords begin if you arrive in Norway from the south, offers the very best of Norwegian fjord experiences. Not far from airports in Stavanger and Haugesund, it's a short to... Read more
Andreas visits the county of Hedmark in Eastern Norway.
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