The fishing village of Rørvik

Explore the history of this charming coastal town on a guided walking tour, revealing a community shaped by generations of life at sea.

Highlights

Take a guided tour into the history and heritage of Rørvik

Visit three unique museums: Kystmusset Norveg, Berggården, and Telemuseet

Gain a new perspective of aquaculture through an interactive exhibition on salmon farming

See archaeological artefacts and learn about the fascinating history of local shipwrecks

How it works

Your immersive town walk and museum tour begins at Rørvik’s pier, where you’ll meet your guide. The town's history starts after the ice has melted from the Ice Age, when small settlements were established in the area. Today, you’ll visit the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Viking Age, Middle Ages, and more recent times. Each era has its own character, but all are united by an enduring maritime heritage.

Your first stop is the Norveg Coastal Museum – an architecturally striking building whose wave-inspired design echoes the famous Sydney Opera House. Inside, a new aquaculture exhibition traces the remarkable story of Norwegian salmon farming, from its origins to a glimpse of its future. You'll also hear the story of St. Svitun, a Hurtigruten vessel wrecked on Folla, the open stretch of sea right outside Rørvik.

From there, you'll visit Berggården where a preserved shop display from 1888 and historic living rooms from 1878 offer a vivid window into daily life of the past. The tour finishes at Telemuseet, which traces the history of telecommunications and the vital role of Rørvik Coast Radio Station in the life of the local community.

Before you book

Activity level

Moderate: Some mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 60 guests

Availability

Winter, Spring, Autumn

Transport

Walking

Food & drink

No food or drink included

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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