Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893
- Regular departures
- 12 days
- 34 Places
- Full board
Discover the highlights of Trondheim, Norway's original capital, on this guided bus tour.
Highlights
Explore the city of Trondheim and learn more about its culture and history
Visit the beautiful Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine
Enjoy a guided tour and receive a book about the cathedral
Admire the view of the city from Utsikten viewpoint
How it works
You’ll step aboard the bus for a whistle-stop tour of Trondheim’s highlights. Founded in 997, it was Norway's original Viking capital – a city that wears a thousand years of history with remarkable grace, while earning a modern reputation as Norway's leading centre of knowledge and innovation.
Our bus tour passes the city's distinctive red bridge and the 18th-century wooden wharf buildings of Bakklandet, lining the banks of the Nid River. We’ll then stop at Utsikten viewpoint for sweeping panoramas across the city, taking in Kristiansten Fortress and the island of Munkholmen out in the fjord.
Our final stop is Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's national shrine. Built over the tomb of St. Olav in 1070, it is a Gothic masterpiece of intricate stonework and soaring architecture. After a guided tour, you'll receive a complimentary book about the cathedral to take home, before we board the bus back to rejoin the ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 294 guests
Availability
Winter, Autumn
Transport
Bus with guide
Food & drink
No food or drink included
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Good to know
Guiding will take place outside the cathedral and in the museum on Sundays and bank holidays due to the church service Photography is not permitted inside Nidaros Cathedral
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter, Autumn
Bergen – Kirkenes
The Coastal Express – North
The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway
- Regular departures
- 7 days
- 34 Places
- Full board
Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim
The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital
The original Norwegian coastal voyage, returning via Trondheim – home of Viking kings
- Regular departures
- 11 days
- 34 Places
- Full board
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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Spring, Summer, Autumn
Kayaking on the River Nid
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Year-round
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Year-round
Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum
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Spring, Summer, Autumn
Guest favourite
Trondheim City Walk
Walk historic Trondheim, visiting Nidaros Cathedral and The Portal of Happiness bridge.
Year-round