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
Experience a traditional Norwegian Christmas at the beautifully decorated Skraastad Farm near Kristiansand, where a welcoming family shares festive customs that date back centuries.
Highlights
Admire scenes of forests and farmsteads on a bus 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 city center before continuing through residential neighborhoods and along the Otra River into the Torridalen Valley. Along the way, enjoy views of forested hills, traditional farms, and scenic river landscapes.
You’ll arrive at Skraastad Farm for a traditional Christmas gathering. During the holiday season, the farm is beautifully decorated in classic Norwegian Yuletide style. Established in 1773, Skraastad Farm has a long and storied history.
After a warm welcome, you’ll gather inside the cozy farmhouse to learn about Norwegian Christmas traditions. Enjoy storytelling, traditional music, and tastings of homemade seasonal foods and drinks, including pinnekjøtt (lamb ribs), salmon, and Norwegian sausage.
On the return drive to the pier, take in Kristiansand’s festive city decorations before arriving back at your 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
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.
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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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