Winter in Norway
Winter is perhaps the most beautiful time to explore Norway's coastline, and is the best season to witness the Northern Lights.
Snow-dusted mountains and markets. Crisp air that clouds from your mouth. Twinkling lights along the shoreline. And if you’re lucky, a festive display from the Northern Lights. The Norwegian coast puts on an unforgettable show for the most wonderful time of the year.
What to do in winter in Norway
Witness the wondrous aurora borealis
Join us on an exploration of polar twilight that often also includes experiencing the elusive aurora borealis at night. Sailing with Hurtigruten, at sea and far away from light pollution, provides some of the best possibilities to view this magical celestial lightshow of ghostly green, red, and dark purple.
Experience the magic of Norway’s white winter wonderland
Sailing along Norway’s coastline in winter is a beautiful experience. The air is fresh, crisp and clear. Mountaintops silhouette against a backdrop of polar twilight, and clusters of cosy homes glow on the shoreline like fires in the distance.
See charming Christmas markets along Norway’s coast
Norway lights up during Christmas. Stroll the charming lanes and browse the stalls of traditional Christmas markets in coastal towns and cities in late November and December.
What to pack for winter in Norway
It can get quite cold along the coast during winter, so we recommend you pack a thick winter jacket, hat, gloves, wool sweater, a scarf, winter boots with good grip, and pull-on spikes.
The best winter activities in Norway
Imagine crossing the snowy tundra on a snowmobile or sitting in a dog sled behind a team of barking huskies. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, there are also introductions to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. These are just a few of the excursions Hurtigruten offer during winter.
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Dog Sledding (Tromsø)
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Cross-Country Skiing
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Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic
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Snowshoeing In Tromsø
Explore Norway in winter with Hurtigruten
- 14 days • 14 Places
The North Cape Line – Winter
Full voyage from Oslo
Oslo – Honningsvåg – Bergen (Roundtrip)
December 2024 - May 2025
€2,879
MSTrollfjord
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The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital
Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim (Roundtrip)
Regular departures
€3,307
Multiple
- 14 days • 14 Places
The North Cape Line – Winter
Full voyage from Bergen
Bergen – Honningsvåg – Oslo (Roundtrip)
December 2024 - April 2025
€2,789
MSTrollfjord