Explore Norway with Lorraine Kelly and Hurtigruten
Broadcasting legend Lorraine Kelly goes on an unforgettable journey through Norway in search of fjords, fishing villages and the Northern Lights. Join her adventure, coming soon to Channel 4.
Discover Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey
This brand-new television series, Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey, brought to you by Channel 4 and Hurtigruten, follows Lorraine as she explores Norway’s legendary coast – a place where towering mountains plunge into deep fjords and fishing villages glow under the shimmer of the Northern Lights.
Travelling for much of her journey aboard our ships, Lorraine gets to know the people, places and traditions that make this coast so special, from cod fishing and dog sledding to sea eagles and Arctic-farm life.
The Channel 4 documentary is a celebration of slow travel, local connection and nature at its most awe-inspiring. Whether you're a fan of Lorraine Kelly, fascinated by Norway, or just craving something different, you're in for a treat.
Highlights from Lorraine’s Norwegian Odyssey
In this three-part series, Lorraine travels north along the Norwegian coast from the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund to Tromsø, the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’. Each episode offers a new perspective on life by the sea, and a glimpse into the heart of the places that Hurtigruten has served since 1893.
Throughout her travels, she meets the people who call the coast home, with their stories revealing the Norway we know and love – one rooted in beautiful landscapes, welcoming communities and an unbreakable connection to nature.
Here are just a few of the moments to look forward to:
Sailing deep into the fjords on board MS Richard With
Kayaking and fine dining in Trondheim, Norway’s foodie capital
Harvesting seaweed in Lofoten with pioneering female founders
Sharing Sámi food and stories by the fire in Vesterålen
Chasing the Northern Lights on board MS Kong Harald
Tasting Arctic whisky at the northernmost distillery in the world
Norway is a place where the landscape is in charge, where myths come alive, and where people and nature are as one.
When will Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey be on?
The three-part documentary starts on Thursday 15th January at 8pm. Each hour-long episode will also be available to stream on Channel 4.
Where can I watch it?
Watch or stream all three episodes on Channel 4. Keep an eye on this page for links and episode guides as each episode airs.
Meet Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine is one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters, known for her warmth, wit and curiosity. Born in Glasgow, she’s been a fixture on British television for over 40 years – whether she’s presenting breakfast shows, interviewing members of the Royal Family or voicing children’s TV show Raa Raa the Noisy Lion. She’s been awarded both an OBE and CBE for services to broadcasting and charity.
Lorraine has long felt a pull toward Norway. “I’ve been dreaming of this adventure ever since I was a little girl,” she says, “fascinated by tales of Viking maidens, mighty longboats and lawless warriors.” In Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey, she finally makes the journey – by ship, like the Vikings that so captured her young imagination – to explore the coast, culture and communities of her neighbours across the sea.
Why Hurtigruten?
For more than 130 years, Hurtigruten has connected the communities of Norway’s coast, carrying locals, goods, and visitors between Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the far north. Today, the voyage remains one of the most authentic ways to experience Norway.
In addition, our Signature voyages travel at a slower pace, allowing you to truly relax and disconnect as you savour some of our handpicked destinations.
By joining us on board, Lorraine experiences the country in the same way Norwegians have for generations – slowly, closely, and respectfully. The Original Coastal Express route calls at 34 ports, sailing year-round through fjords and archipelagos that are inaccessible by larger vessels. The result is a front-row view of Norway’s ever-changing landscapes, its stories and its people.
Experience Norway for yourself
Inspired by Lorraine’s adventure? Embark on your own Norwegian odyssey with Hurtigruten:
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