Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express – Roundtrip
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893
- Regular departures
- 12 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Enjoy a guided hike from the fjord to a summer grazing site at Haukås, where you learn about traditional farming and taste local specialties.
Highlights
See the beautiful village of Urke and the surrounding area.
Hike from the fjord through picturesque meadows.
Visit a shieling and learn about traditional farming.
Taste local food.
How it works
You’ll disembark by tender boat and head ashore to the starting point of the hike. From the fjord’s edge, we’ll walk through picturesque meadows to a traditional shieling. Restored during the 20th century, these small mountain farmhouses offer a charming glimpse into Norway’s rural past.
Historically, Norwegian farms were clustered in villages and were relatively small. With limited grazing land nearby, livestock needed to be moved farther into the mountains during summer to find fresh pasture. Shielings provided seasonal accommodation for the farmers and milkmaids responsible for tending and milking the animals morning and evening.
You’ll be welcomed by local hosts who will share stories about life on the farm. Explore the site, try carrying traditional milk pails, and sample local produce. If time permits, we’ll stop at the grocery store on the way back to Urke before rejoining the ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Active: Getting on and off the tender boat requires good mobility and balance.
Group size
Groups up to 80 guests
Availability
Winter, Spring, fall
Transport
Walking
Food & drink
Small snacks
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Good to know
We recommend bringing a backpack with a water bottle, extra clothing, a camera, and sunglasses. The guide will bring the necessary safety equipment. Participants should be in good general health.
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter, Spring, fall
Bergen – Kirkenes
The Coastal Express – North
The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway
- Regular departures
- 7 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim
The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital
The original Norwegian coastal voyage, returning via Trondheim – home of Viking kings
- Regular departures
- 11 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
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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