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 into Denmark’s oldest town on a guided stroll through cobbled lanes, where Viking-age trading history meets a well-preserved medieval streetscape.
Highlights
Walk Ribe’s narrow, winding streets, lined with half-timbered houses
See the Flood Column, marking key moments in the town’s history
Visit Ribe Cathedral, the town’s most prominent landmark, visible for miles
How it works
As you arrive in Ribe after a comfortable 35-minute private coach ride across the open, flat landscape, the pace shifts. This is a town that has been welcoming travellers for centuries, and you’ll feel it straight away as you walk along narrow cobbled streets framed by characterful half-timbered houses.
Ribe’s story begins around 700 AD, when a large market square drew traders from near and far, helping the town prosper into the historic centre you’ll explore today. On this guided walking tour, you’ll soak up an atmosphere shaped by generations of traders and craftspeople.
You’ll pass Skibbroen, the town’s former harbour area, and see the Flood Column, which records some of the worst catastrophes in Ribe’s history. Your walk also includes a visit to Ribe Cathedral, which began taking shape around 1150, with construction completed around a century later.
Afterwards, rejoin the coach for the return drive to Esbjerg, having wandered through a living piece of old Denmark.
Before you book
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 45 guests
Availability
Year-round
Transport
Bus
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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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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