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  • Hurtigruten sailing in winter in Norway
  • Nature and light in Norway - winter in Norway
  • A spectacular Northern Lights show from Hurtigruten deck

Winter Wonderland Cruise in Norway

Winter (Nov. to Feb.) is perhaps the most beautiful time to explore Norway's coastline. Join us and discover landscapes covered in pristine white snow reflecting polar twilight. Enjoy winter´s soft pastel colors during the day and the colorful dance of the northern lights at night.

Sailing along Norway’s coastline in winter is an indescribably beautiful experience. Pure white snow covers the landscape. The air is fresh, crisp and clear. Mountaintops silhouette against a backdrop of polar twilight, and clusters of cozy homes glow on the shoreline like fires in the distance. Other highlights of winter include:

  • Witness the wondrous Aurora Borealis
  • Experience the magic of Norway's white winter wonderland
  • Ride a snowmobile or dog sled across the snowy tundra
  • See charming Christmas markets along Norway’s coast in late November and December
Travel to Norway during winter and experience true Arctic wildnerness - and the Northern Lights

The Fantastic Northern Lights

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 celestial lightshow of ghostly green, red and dark purple.

Even regular daylight in the far north is remarkable. The low position of the sun renders beautiful subtle shades of light that reflect off the Arctic’s white surroundings.

Arctic Winter Wonder

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.

Follow in the footsteps of great explorers and venture out on North Cape while peering over the edge of the world. Or discover the splendid Arctic scenery and wonders of the far north during exciting shore excursions. 

Excursions - Dashing through the Snow

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’s introductions to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. These are just a few of the excursions Hurtigruten offer during winter.  Read more about excursions.

Guide to the Northern Lights

Winter is peak Northern Lights season in Norway, which happens to be one of the best places in the world for aurora hunting. 

And if you travel with Hurtigruten, we have a promise to you: We are 100% sure the Northern Lights will make an appearance on your 12-day Hurtigruten cruise.

But if they do not appear we will give you another 6 or 7-day Cruise North or South FREE OF CHARGE, so your Hurtigruten experience will be one with zero regrets. 

Read more about our Northern Lights Promise.

Exquisite cuisine on board

As always, Hurtigruten takes full culinary advantage of sailing through one of the world’s most fantastic natural pantries.

The commitment to fresh food runs throughout the fleet - focusing on locally produced ingredients and as few transport miles as possible.

Many of the ingredients we use on board like fish and shellfish are, of course, sourced straight from the sea.

Read more about the food on board.

  • Dog sledding in Norway
  • Pink sunset in Norway winter
  • Pay a visit to the iconic North Cape plateau in northern Norway, pictured in winter
  • MS Midnatsol sailing through the Norwegian winter landscape
  • Experience the Northern Lights in a Sami lavvo (tent) in Norway
  • Photo: Traîneau à chiens, Chaîne de montagne norvégienne, Hurtigruten and

What to Bring - Packing for a Winter Cruise 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 (for sale on board).

  • Experience real winter along the coast of Norway with Hurtigruten 

Further reading

  • The Seasons in Norway
  • Summer Cruise in Norway

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