Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg
The North Cape Line from Hamburg – Winter
All-inclusive German-speaking cruise to Norway’s far north in aurora season
- September 2026 - April 2028
- 15 days
- 12 Places
- All-inclusive
Step aboard for a relaxed bus tour of Esbjerg's highlights, finishing with a visit to the Fisheries and Maritime Museum.
Highlights
Stand at the feet of the ‘Men at Sea’ – four 9-metre-tall figures gazing out over the North Sea
Explore Denmark’s fascinating maritime history at the Fisheries and Maritime Museum
Watch Wadden Seals frolic as they’re fed in museum’s sealarium
How it works
As you drive through town, you’ll pass one of Esbjerg’s key cultural landmarks: the Esbjerg Performing Arts Centre, created by Jan Utzon with his father, Jørn Utzon (the architect best known for the Sydney Opera House). The building’s crisp, white ceramic tiles catch the light – a detail that nods to the Utzons’ wider work.
Next, you’ll stop for photos at Esbjerg’s most iconic seaside landmark: ‘Men at Sea’ (also known as ‘Man Meets the Sea') by Danish artist Svend Wiig Hansen. The four monumental white figures sit beside Sædding Beach, keeping watch over the shipping lanes.
The tour finishes at the Fisheries and Maritime Museum – a great place to get a feel for the city, Denmark’s maritime past and the wildlife of the Wadden Sea. There’s an aquarium, changing exhibitions and open-air displays with historic ships, workshops, a Second World War bunker and a fully equipped lifesaving station. If timings allow, don’t miss the seal feeding before you board the bus back to your ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 45 guests
Availability
Year-round
Transport
Bus with guide
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: Year-round
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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