Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo
The North Cape Line – Roundtrip
All-inclusive winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights
- September 2026 - December 2027
- 15 days
- 13 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
Explore Kristiansand's compelling World War II history through its preserved fortifications, wartime sites and moving stories from the German occupation.
Highlights
Gain insight into what life and work was like at Batterie Vara during wartime.
See the world’s second-largest land-mounted cannon.
Visit the ‘House of Horror’ and find out what happened there.
How it works
Your tour begins with a short sightseeing drive through Kristiansand before continuing to the Kristiansand Cannon Museum. Originally built by German forces during World War II, Batterie Vara is home to one of the world’s largest land-based cannons.
In addition to the impressive artillery installation, the underground bunker features artifacts from the wartime period. A nearby communications bunker focuses on the human impact of the conflict, sharing stories connected to Batterie Vara during World War II.
The tour continues to the Arkivet Peace and Human Rights Center. This building once served as a regional Gestapo headquarters, with its basement used for detention and interrogation between 1942 and 1945. The reconstructed prison cells and exhibits provide a powerful and sobering account of the events that took place here. During your guided visit, you’ll learn about both prisoners and guards in what became known as “The House of Horror.”
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 90 guests
Availability
Winter, Spring, fall
Transport
Walking
Food & drink
No food or drink included
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, Spring, fall
Tromsø – Oslo
The North Cape Line - South
Premium cruise south from Arctic Norway in winter, under the glow of the aurora
- October 2026 - December 2027
- 9 days
- 8 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
Oslo - Honningsvåg - Copenhagen
The North Cape Line Special Christmas Voyage
Premium winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights
- December 2027
- 15 days
- 12 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
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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