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)
Discover more about Norway’s salmon-farming industry at the Toft Aquaculture Center, with opportunities to feed the fish, use an underwater camera, and sample fresh salmon.
Highlights
Enjoy a short journey around the beautiful town of
.
Take an informative tour at the Norwegian Aquaculture Center.
Feed salmon and learn about their live cycle from experienced guides.
Taste a fresh morsel of local, world-famous Norwegian salmon.
How it works
Your excursion begins with a short bus tour of the charming coastal town of Brønnøysund, followed by a scenic crossing over the impressive bridge to the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre in Toft. Here, your guides will introduce you to Norway’s world-renowned salmon farming industry.
The Norwegian coast’s cold, clean waters provide ideal conditions for sustainable aquaculture. As a result, Norway is one of the world’s largest exporters of seafood, with Norwegian salmon enjoyed by an estimated 37 million people worldwide.
You’ll have the opportunity to observe salmon up close and learn how they live and grow in their marine environment. You’ll also discover the technology used to raise salmon from egg to mature fish and even try an underwater camera to view the fish in their pens. Your visit concludes with a tasting of fresh Norwegian salmon, celebrated globally for its quality and flavor.
Before you book
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 37 guests
Availability
Year-round
Transport
Bus
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: Year-round
Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express – South
The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands
- Regular departures
- 6 days
- 33 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Stockholm - Kirkenes - Bergen
Follow the Midnight Sun – Norway, Sweden, & Finland
Escorted coastal tour by train & ship, with guided city tours & husky safari
- May - July 2027
- 15 days
- 40 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.
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.
Other excursions in Brønnøysund
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Torghatten Mountain Hike
Follow in the footsteps of trolls and Vikings on this excursion to a mythical mountain with a hole through its middle.
Spring, Summer, fall
Legends of Torghatten and Brønnøysund - Summer
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Spring, Summer, fall
Brønnøysund by Bike
Cycle through historic Brønnøysund, uncovering the town’s secrets along the way, from its surprising church to a showroom filled with modern art.
Spring, Summer
Guest favorite
Hike to Torghatten Mountain
Hike to the legendary hole in Torghatten Mountain and admire views of the Helgeland coast.
Summer, fall
Sea Adventure by RIB
Explore the landscape around Brønnøysund from the water on a thrilling RIB ride.
Spring, Summer