Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey
Join Lorraine Kelly on her journey along the Norwegian coast with Hurtigruten, now streaming on Channel 4.
Travel the length of Norway with Lorraine Kelly in this three-part Channel 4 documentary, supported by Hurtigruten.
In the series, broadcasting legend Lorraine sets out on a journey she’s dreamed of since childhood. Travelling mostly aboard our ships, she traces a route from the deep fjords of the west to the icy waters of the north.
Her goal? To meet the people who call this incredible coast home, to learn about life above the Arctic Circle and to chase the Northern Lights.
Along the way, Lorraine fishes from a 100-year-old boat, shares a fireside meal with a Sámi reindeer herder, drives a dog sled (watch out for that tree...) and finally sees the Northern Lights – a moment she’s waited for since she was five years old.
Whether she’s meeting Arctic chefs or foraging for seaweed in the Arctic surf, Lorraine brings her trademark warmth and curiosity to every encounter.
Watch the trailer below, or stream the full series now on Channel 4.
Follow in Lorraine's footsteps
Explore Norway's coast just like Lorraine did. Whatever your travel style, there’s a Hurtigruten cruise for you.
Experience the Coastal Express – with flights included
Follow the same legendary journey Lorraine took – but with return regional flights included from Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle on selected departures.
London Gatwick: 8 October 2026
London Stansted: 30 October 2026, 2 December 2026 & 24 December 2026
Manchester: 19 October 2026, 10 November 2026, 13 December 2026 & 4 January 2027
Newcastle: 21 November 2026 & 15 January 2027
Episodes of Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey
Read our episode guides to see where Lorraine went, what she discovered and find out how you can follow in her footsteps.
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Episode 1: A journey into the fjords
Lorraine begins her Norwegian odyssey in the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, sailing into dramatic fjords and centuries-old stories. Along the way, she swaps legends and laughter with locals, warms up – and cools down – in a fjord-side sauna, swings above the Hjørundfjord, and discovers Norway’s foodie capital.
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Episode 2: Life in the Arctic
Lorraine crosses into the Arctic, sailing into almost impossibly narrow Trollfjord and spotting Sea Eagles in Lofoten. She also dives into northern Norway’s food culture, visiting a zero-waste Arctic farm, sharing Sámi cooking by the fire, and harvesting seaweed straight from the icy sea.
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Episode 3: Chasing the Aurora
In the final episode, Lorraine’s journey continues in the Lofoten Islands, where she fishes for cod the traditional way and tastes Arctic flavours under the Midnight Sun. Travelling on to Tromsø, she goes dog sledding, explores polar history, and finally sees the Northern Lights – a lifelong dream fulfilled.
Highlights from Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey
Across three episodes, Lorraine’s journey captured the rhythm of life on the Norwegian coast as we know it – from the everyday details to the food, legends and light.
The Norwegian way to travel
Lorraine's journey was shaped as much by who she met and how she travelled as where she went.
From spending time on the bridge with the captain to sailing between the sheer granite walls of impossibly narrow Trollfjord, travelling by ship offered a calm, connected way to experience the coast.
On shore, Lorraine embraced friluftsliv with locals in the village of Sæbø, pairing a hillside walk with a traditional sauna, before swapping “The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage” for the “world’s most beautiful swing” over Hjørundfjord.
While her precise route was unique to the series, with Hurtigruten it's easy for you to recreate the spirit of her journey: relaxed and unforced, days shaped by weather and light, and moments of adventure woven throughout.
Flavours of Norway
For Lorraine, food wasn’t just about eating – it was a way into our stories, traditions and relationships. In Trondheim, once Norway’s Viking capital and now one of its most exciting food cities, Lorraine tasted brunost (brown cheese) waffles and went behind the scenes of a restaurant that specialises in local, seasonal and foraged ingredients.
In Vesterålen, she got a memorable goat massage at Arctic chef Halvar Ellingsen’s farm, and shared a fireside meal with Sámi reindeer herder Biret – the sister of our Sámi Culinary Ambassador.
In Lofoten, Lorraine waded into Arctic waters to harvest seaweed by hand, and feasted on her catch after cod fishing aboard the century-old MS Symra.
Even further north, Lorraine’s culinary journey also took in the world’s northernmost distillery, where she tasted whisky aged under the Northern Lights.
Spectacular Norway
The landscapes and wildlife of the Norwegian coast made a lasting impression. Lorraine sailed through vast fjords and open waters, watched whales swimming near the ship, and had a close encounter with a sea eagle. She also tried dogsledding near Tromsø – a fast and exhilarating experience, even without snow.
The journey reached its emotional finale when the green ribbons of the Northern Lights finally danced across the sky overhead, fulfilling a dream Lorraine had carried since childhood.
A land of legends
Threaded through all of this were the myths and legends that give Norway’s landscapes their deeper resonance. Lorraine heard stories of trolls and Viking warriors, learned how each fjord carries its own folklore, and explored how ancient beliefs shaped life as we Norwegians know it today.
At the Polar Museum in Tromsø, Lorraine held a compass once used by the famous Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen on his 1911 South Pole expedition. It was a meaningful moment, connecting past and present.
Featured experiences from Lorraine Kelly's Norwegian Odyssey
You can experience many of the most memorable moments from Lorraine's journey on our shore excursions, voyages and tours.
Join a Northern Lights cruise
Dog sledding near Tromsø
Sea Eagle Tour in Lofoten by RIB
Kayak the River Nid in Trondheim
Cod fishing aboard the 100-year-old MS Symra
Arctic whisky tasting at the Aurora Spirit Distillery
About Lorraine's voyage with Hurtigruten
Lorraine sailed on several ships during filming, including MS Richard With, MS Polarlys, MS Nordnorge and MS Kong Harald – all part of our Coastal Express fleet.
Lorraine sailed significant sections of our Original Coastal Express route, sailing year-round between Bergen and Kirkenes. You can book a full or partial voyage that mirrors large parts of Lorraine’s journey, with many of the same experiences available year-round. Or you can opt for our flight-inclusive package, with direct flights from Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester & Newcastle.
Go to our voyage hub to find the cruise that best suits you.
The Coastal Express sails to 34 ports over 12 days, travelling through fjords, crossing the Arctic Circle and rounding North Cape – the northernmost point of mainland Europe – between Bergen, Gateway to the Fjords, and Kirkenes near the Russian border.
It stops at towns like Ålesund, Trondheim and Tromsø as well as ports in the Lofoten Islands, Vesterålen and Norway’s far north.
The full cruise between Bergen and Kirkenes takes 12 days. You can also sail the route northbound (7 days) or southbound (6 days).
Yes. Lorraine travelled with Hurtigruten in both summer and winter. Each season offers something different – Northern Lights in winter, Midnight Sun in summer, and rich colour and culture year-round.
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