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Venture deep inside an active marble mountain near Kristiansund on this guided journey through illuminated cave chambers and across underground lakes by raft.

Highlights

Enjoy a scenic bus tour including a trip around Molde, the ‘City of Roses’

Explore the Bergtatt marble and limestone mine alongside experienced guides

Sail with rafts on a crystal-clear lake and sample the pure spring water

Discover the underground restaurant and try a local dish in this unique setting

How it works

From Kristiansund, you'll travel to Bergtatt, where guides kit you out with the necessary gear and walk you through safety before leading you into the enchanting marble caves. Mining has taken place here since 1938 and continues in other parts of the mountain today.

You’ll head into the heart of the mountain and board rafts on the illuminated crystal-clear lake. As you glide along the calm water, you'll stop to get a taste of the pure water that springs from the rock wall.

The journey continues to the Grand Hall, where a candlelit underground dining experience awaits. You’ll feast on a warming meat and vegetable stew, made from local ingredients, while learning more about the marble mine in a fascinating film.

Emerging into the daylight, you'll board the bus for a short scenic tour of Molde before returning to the ship.

Before you book

Activity level

Moderate: Some mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 45 guests

Availability

Winter, Spring, Autumn

Transport

Bus with guide

Food & drink

Dinner

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Winter, Spring, Autumn

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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