Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893
- Regular departures
- 12 days
- 34 Ports
- Full board
Step inside a full-scale reconstruction of the largest Viking Age longhouse before enjoying a traditional Viking dinner.
Highlights
Guided bus tour from Stamsund to Svolvær
Visit a reconstruction of the largest longhouse every found from the Viking Age
Take part in an authentic Viking ritual in which we toast to the Old Norse gods
Enjoy a traditional Viking meal with mead, the drink of the gods
How it works
From Stamsund, a bus takes you to the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg. Here, you can see a full reconstruction of the longest Viking longhouse ever discovered – built around 500 AD and inhabited by a chieftain and his household until around 1000 AD.
The smell of tar and bonfire greets you at the threshold. Inside, oil lamps cast a flickering light over the intricate craftsmanship and ornamentation of the chieftain's home, where your hosts invite you to witness an authentic Viking ritual – a sacrifice to the Old Norse gods, offered in prayer for health, prosperity and the return of the sun.
Afterwards, sit down to a traditional Viking meal served with mead, the drink of the gods, before exploring the longhouse at your own pace. The bus then continues to Svolvær, returning you to the ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 90 guests
Availability
Winter, Spring
Transport
Bus with guide to starting point
Food & drink
Dinner
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Good to know
The visit at Lofotr Viking Museum is approximately one hour.
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter, Spring
Bergen – Kirkenes
The Coastal Express – North
The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway
- Regular departures
- 7 days
- 34 Ports
- Full board
Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen
The Coastal Express - Northern Lights
Our classic route during aurora season, including direct flights from regional UK airports
- October 2026 - January 2027
- 12 days
- 34 Ports
- Full board
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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