Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo
The North Cape Line
All-inclusive winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights
- September 2026 - December 2027
- 15 days
- 13 Ports
- All-inclusive
Experience a traditional Norwegian Christmas at the beautifully decorated Skraastad Farm near Kristiansand, where a welcoming family shares festive customs that stretch back centuries.
Highlights
Admire scenes of forests and farmsteads on a coach ride
Experience Norwegian Christmas traditions with the locals
Taste authentic traditional Norwegian Christmas dishes
How it works
Leaving the pier, you’ll board a coach for a short sightseeing tour of Kristiansand’s city centre. You’ll continue on through popular residential areas and along the river Otra, making your way up Torridalen valley. Take in the sights of inland woods, farmsteads, and scenic river dwellings as you go.
You’ll soon arrive at the Skraastad Farm for a traditional Christmas get-together. At this time of year, the farm will be decorated in traditional Yuletide fashion. Established in 1773, Skraastad Farm has many stories embedded in its walls.
After a warm welcome, you’ll gather together in the cosy farmhouse to learn about Norwegian Christmas traditions. Indulge yourself in storytelling, traditional music, and tastings of traditional, homemade Christmas food and drinks such as pinnekjøtt lamb ribs, salmon, and Norwegian sausage. On the way back to the pier, enjoy more of the Christmas spirit of Kristiansand’s decorations in the city centre before arriving back at the ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 35 guests
Availability
Winter
Transport
Bus with guide to starting point
Food & drink
Small snacks
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter
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- October 2026 - December 2027
- 9 days
- 8 Ports
- All-inclusive
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- March 2027
- 15 days
- 13 Ports
- All-inclusive
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.
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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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