Norwegian coastal ports
Norwegian coastal ports
The ports along the Norwegian coast make up a colourful parade of larger and smaller coastal towns and villages, each with its own personality. They include Norway’s second- and third-largest cities – Bergen and Trondheim – and enrich your voyage with inspiring lessons in history, geography, and culture.
Ålesund – An island city with mountain adventures and Art Nouveau flair
Fairytale architecture and winding waterways enchant in this archipelago city.
Alta – city of the Northern Lights
A timeless place of aurora, ancient rock art, an ice hotel, and a rich cultural heritage. This is the place for winter adventures.
Åndalsnes – Norway’s mountaineering capital
With exceptional mountain scenery – even for Norway – Åndalsnes is all about adventure in motion and views that will make you stop in your tracks.
Båtsfjord – a wild playground at the top of Norway
A fishing village on the Varanger Peninsula where sea eagles soar, rivers tumble and Arctic traditions run deep.
Bergen – Historical heart of the western fjords
Norway’s ‘gateway to the fjords’ is also known for its UNESCO-listed wharf, big-name art museums and delectable cuisine.
Berlevåg – Arctic charm and culture on Norway’s northeastern edge
A remote village with wartime scars, wild beaches, Arctic birdlife and a famously big-hearted men’s choir.
Bodø – the perfect whirlpool of culture, countryside, and sea
The world’s strongest tidal current, the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, and an exciting cultural vibe.
Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains
A small seaport with a unique dialect, local food-focussed restaurants and a legendary mountain.
Finnsnes – the gateway to fairytale-like Senja
A close-knit town of sea, forest and sky, where nature shapes daily life and Senja is just a bridge away.
Florø – the westernmost town on the Scandinavian mainland
Fishing heritage, island views and coastal life meet in Florø, a proud herring port turned culture hub on Norway’s western edge.
Hammerfest
At 70.7° north, Hammerfest is an Arctic town full of life.
Harstad – island gateway with Viking roots
A cultural hub on Norway’s largest coastal island, with art, history and easy access to the beautiful Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos.
Havøysund – wind, wildlife and postwar resilience in Norway’s far north
A remote fishing town in Finnmark, surrounded by sea cliffs, seabirds, wind turbines and stories of survival.
Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe
This charming Arctic town, where the Midnight Sun shines and the Northern Lights dance, is best known as the jumping-off point for the North Cape.
Kirkenes – Arctic adventures on the edge of Norway
Wild landscapes, king crab safaris, wartime history and Arctic wildlife make this one of Norway’s most adventurous outposts.
Kjøllefjord – soul-stirring Arctic cliffs and Sámi heritage
A fishing village in Norway’s far north, Kjøllefjord is known for church-like rock formations, Sámi traditions and Arctic seascapes.
Kopervik – Island charm and white-sand beaches
With peaceful trails, beautiful bays, preserved wooden towns and the ancient seat of Viking kings, Kopervik is a portal to pure coastal Norway.
Kristiansand – where cosy meets cool
A sunny maritime metropolis with a koselig centre, urban beaches, street art, and first-rate seafood.
Kristiansund – home of the Bacalao
Kristiansund is founded on bacalao – dried salted cod, known locally as "klippfisk".
Longyearbyen – the northernmost town in the world
The warm welcome contrasts with the Arctic wilderness that surrounds this frontier town in the heart of the Svalbard archipelago.
Måløy – painted walls and wind-carved shores
An important fishing town in Vestland, Måløy blends vivid street art, dramatic landscapes and one of Norway’s most beautiful beaches.
Mehamn - the northernmost port on The Coastal Express
On the wild Nordkyn Peninsula, Mehamn offers a glimpse of life in Norway’s far northeast – where polar light and fishing life rule.
Molde – mountain views and jazz by the fjord
The ‘City of Roses’ serves up soft sea air, a skyline of 222 peaks and Norway’s most iconic jazz festival.
Narvik – Pretty Nordland fjord town that was once a battleground
A key strategic port in World War II, Narvik’s spectacular location makes it an adventure hub for nature lovers.
Nesna – a haven of white-sand beaches and island hopping
A peaceful port at the tip of a peninsula surrounded by fjords and known for university life, beautiful beaches and easy-to-reach islands.
Ny-Ålesund – the northernmost settlement in the world
A pioneering community of explorers and scientists at the wild Arctic frontier of climate change research.
Øksfjord – where ice meets the sea
A village poised between fjord, peaks and a glacier that calves into the sea.
Ørnes – between the glacier and the sea
Our first port north of the Arctic Circle and our last before leaving it southbound, pocket-sized Ørnes is perfect for glacier trips, fjord kayaking and coastal history.
Oslo – our capital city of Nordic chic
Whether you prefer opera or the outdoors, you’ll feel at home in our capital, filled with iconic architecture and surrounded by nature.
Reine – Lofoten’s poster child is beauty distilled
Dramatic mountains and mirrored seas contrast with fishermen’s huts and cosy restaurants in this photographer’s paradise.
Risøyhamn - Hurtigruten’s smallest port of call
This tiny village has a big maritime history while the surrounding seas offer almost-guaranteed encounters with huge whales.
Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands
The maritime splendour of Rørvik and its surroundings is an attraction in itself
Sæbø – the quirky village with the big heart
Perched on the shores of the Hjørundfjord, Sæbø unfolds like a secret shared between the Sunnmøre Alps and the sea.
Sandnessjøen – Quiet fishing port at the feet of the Seven Sisters mountains
Situated on one of the most scenic stretches of Norway’s coast, little Sandnessjøen on Alsta island features a picturesque harbour and is considered a starting point for exploring the Helgeland Coast.
Skjervøy – a small town with a surprisingly big history
Humpback whales, herring shoals and polar legends collide in this remote harbour on Norway’s northern coast.
Sortland – ‘The Blue City’
The colourful capital of Vesterålen, where blue-painted buildings meet Arctic waters and music fills the air.
Stamsund – timeless Lofoten charm
A quiet harbour village in Lofoten, where cod hangs to dry, kayaks slip through still water and life follows the tides.
Stavanger – where Norway’s history and modernity meet
Cobbled streets adorned with edgy street art. Historic architecture housing top Nordic restaurants. Stavanger is a place of contrasts.
Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten
The picturesque island community that inspired our pioneering founder over 130 years ago.
Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands
Welcome to Svolvær, a place of outdoor adventures, Northern Lights, and glistening fresh skrei (Arctic cod).
The Geirangerfjord – one of Norway's main attractions
The Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage site with some of the very best and dramatic fjord scenery in Norway
The Hjørundfjord
Off the beaten tourist track, this fjord stands out from other popular fjords in its solitary beauty.
Torsken, Senja – a remote community on Norway’s ‘fairytale island’
With its fjord-indented coastline, varied scenery, and close-knit fishing communities, it’s no wonder Senja is known as ‘Norway in miniature’.
Torvik – quiet island life with a history of secrets
A port surrounded by sea eagles, puffins and tales of treasures and resistance.
Træna – an archipelago of distinctive peaks
Træna’s ancient past as one of Norway’s oldest fishing villages lives on as a small tight-knit community framed by unique mountains.
Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic
Snow-filled adventures, Arctic wildlife and vibrant festivals flourish beneath the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun of this buzzing Arctic city.
Trondheim – the Viking capital with a thriving restaurant scene
A city with small-town charm renowned for gourmet dining, Viking heritage and the world’s northernmost Gothic cathedral.
Vadsø – a slice of Finland in Norway
An Arctic town rich in multicultural heritage, wartime history and polar exploration landmarks.
Vardø – seabirds and witch hunts at Norway’s wild eastern edge
At the easternmost reach of Norway, Vardø is a place of witch trial history, Arctic winds and unforgettable birdwatching on nearby Hornøya island.