Europe

– Wander among historical cities
  • Exploring hidden treasures
    Sailing to smaller ports and secluded natural wonders, Hurtigruten shows you the hidden delights of less-visited parts of Europe.
  • Fascinating history
    Visit unforgettable UNESCO sites and historic ports. Get close to local culture on a truly unique voyage of discovery.
  • See, stroll, hike, dine
    Go ashore in a variety of magnificent cities. Go on scenic hikes and enjoy authentic culinary experiences.
  • Excursions and learning
    Join fascinating lectures on board and exciting adventures off the ship to reveal all the beautiful secrets of Europe.

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Experience Europe

Explore vibrant and exciting cities like Lisbon

Visit historically-important cities, towns, and cultural sites in the homelands of many great explorers. Nansen, Amundsen, Shackleton, Scott, Nordenskiöld, and Cagni. Several of the great polar explorers came from Europe, where the coastline offers great diversity in climate, culture, and people.

Explore vibrant and exciting cities like Lisbon

South to north

Hurtigruten's southernmost port is Cadiz, Spain, and the northernmost disembarkation for European sailing (which is distinct from Hurtigruten Coastal Norway sailing) is Tromsø, the Gateway to the Arctic. Here you will find the richest historic settings in the Northern Hemisphere and the hidden pearls of the Norwegian coastline.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

In the south, you will see UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including old Spanish and Portuguese ports. Ancient churches and castles give evidence of the strong feudal traditions that governed European life until the birth of the nation-states during the late medieval period.

French and British culture merge in the English Channel, while the ports of Germany, the BeNeLux countries, and the Baltics offers a mix of urban communities and rural settlements.

See rare Gothic paintings inside Mondoñedo Cathedral.
Learn the secrets of small-scale cheese production - and taste it!

Cultural and natural diversity 

Our Atlantic coast sailing invites you to participate in many unique cultural experiences. Take in the feel of historic capitals such as Lisbon, the distinctive traditional Spanish ports, the jet-set life of the English Channel Islands, and the urbanity of Amsterdam. Continuing north on an Explorer Voyage takes you to Norwegian coastal communities otherwise ignored by the major cruise lines. Here you get to know the locals, taste their food, and listen to their stories. You can experience small islands and rich animal life from a kayak or on a fisherman's boat.