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10 things to know about your environmental commitment in Svalbard

A voyage to Svalbard offers experiences close to nature’s most spectacular landscapes, genuine...

14 facts you didn't know about polar bears

The African jungle has the lion, the Arctic has the polar bear. This fierce yet cuddly-looking...

15 Interesting Facts About Antarctica

On the southern-most tip of the planet rests one of the world's most massive and mysterious...

22 fun facts about Greenland

On a Greenland cruise with Hurtigruten, voyagers will get an authentic experience with the ancient...

9 reasons to travel to Antarctica

What do you look forward to about vacation? Is it the sights you'll see at your destination, or the...

9 reasons to visit Greenland

Greenland is an adventurer's paradise. From the rugged, polar desert in the north to glacial-carved...

Amazing Greenland: when to go and what to do on the world’s largest island

Often overshadowed by other destinations nearby, Greenland is an amazing country to visit. But when...

Antarctic Animals: The Predators of Antarctica - and other mesmerizing animals

There isn't much life in the Antarctic. Apart from a few herbivorous Antarctic creatures, all...

Autumn Cruise in Norway

Autumn along Norway’s coast is known as the season of color. In September and October, brilliant...

Autumn in Spitsbergen - Crystal Clear and Colorful

As we say goodbye to the midnight sun on August 23rd, autumn makes its mark on the gorgeous...

À la Carte Menu

Spoil yourself - upgrade to the à la carte menu and choose from the best products we collect along...

A Norway Passage: The Most Beautiful Voyage - Now Showing on Public Television Stations Across America

This remarkable program is drawn from the award-winning, Guinness record-breaking, 134 hour live...

A quick guide to Arctic astronomy

When you take a cruise in or near the Arctic Circle, you get a front-row seat to some of the sky's...

A Traveler's Guide to the Falkand Islands

Dive into the fascinating history of the Falkand Islands, discover what the islands look like today...

A Trip Through the World’s Best Pantry

Cruising Norway’s coastline is more than just a trip through fantastic nature. It’s also a culinary...

A Visit to Ny-Ålesund

The Last Town Before the North Pole, and a Post Office at the Edge of Civilization

Behind the Lens with a Photographer: Stian Klo

One week, three storms. All endured to get perfect pictures of Lofoten.

Bryggen

Bergen´s UNESCO World Heritage Site revealsNorway´s most international city

Celebrity Foodie Andreas Viestad Gives Hurtigruten Guests a True Taste of Norway

Viestad is the host of the television series New Scandinavian Cooking - broadcast in more than 100...

Changing Climate in Antarctica

With the beginning of the industrial revolution in the early 18th century humans began pouring CO2...

Climate change in the Arctic

Svein Tveitdal, CEO Klima 2020, former UN Director and guest lecturer on board MS Midnatsol, shares...

Crossing the Drake Passage

The most voluminous current in the world, the Drake Passage was created nearly 40 million years ago....

Cruising to See the Northern Lights: Frequently Asked Questions

Traveling to see the Northern Lights in Norway? Here's a guide regarding what temperatures to expect...

Discovery Style Voyages on the MS Midnatsol

Now, exploring Antarctica isn't only for the fortunate few.

Discover Antarctica

Get inspired by all that the great white continent of Antarctica has to offer. From Antarctic...

Endless Arctic Summer Nights in Spitsbergen

Summer in Spitsbergen is unlike anything else. The largest island in Svalbard bathes in the surreal...

Europe

Visit historically-important cities, towns, and cultural sites in the homelands of many great...

FAQ: Traveling to Svalbard

Get to know Svalbard before your voyage with our overview of frequently asked questions.

Finnkirka

A sacred point where one pauses to reflect on the heavens

Fishermen’s Cabins (Rorbu)

Classic North Sea fishermen's cabins are now popular holiday cottages

Flying the Flag for Hurtigruten

From stewardess to championing sustainability

Greenland

A green and white oasis in the middle of the rough sea with exceptional interaction between man and...

Hestmannen

An iconic rock formation that inspired a great myth

Hosts of the Coast – Our Expedition Teams

Sailing with Hurtigruten, you don’t just observe the coast – you understand and become a part of the...

Hurtigruten goes vegan!

What’s that cooking in the galley? It’s our all new vegan menu!

Iceland

Where the ground is so hot it ventilates through hot springs, volcano eruptions and fiery saga tales...

Interview with Northern Lights expert Dr. John Mason

Dr. Mason has been working with Hurtigruten since 2007, and this will be his eleventh consecutive...

In Search of the Great White Bear

Up until 1973 men hunted mercilessly for polar bears in the Arctic. Today, the only hunting we do...

Jostedalsbreen Glacier

Previously an icy highway for isolated fjord dwellers, Europe’s biggest glacier is now a skier’s...

King Crab

Introduced to the Barents Sea by Russian scientists, the red king crab is now an important part of...

Kjeungskjær Lighthouse

One of Norway’s most distinctive lighthouses guides traffic in and out of the Trondheim Fjord...

Lecturers Onboard MS Fram

MS Fram brings guests closer to nature, wildlife and unforgettable experiences - enhanced by the...

Lecturers Onboard MS Midnatsol

Experience the vast white continent of Antarctica accompanied by passionate, expert lecturers and...

Lofoten and Vesterålen

Favored by tourists searching for the ‘authentic Norway’

Lofotveggen (the Lofoten Wall) and Vestfjorden

All voyagers sailing west past Vestfjorden eventually reach the Lofoten Wall

Lyngsalpene (The Lyngen Alps)

Ski-in, ski-out – right from your ship

Magical Darkness - the Northern Lights in Spitsbergen

The dark winter settles quickly in Spitsbergen, the largest of the Svalbard islands. Experience...

Meet the Penguins of Antarctica

Penguins are one of the first animals that come to mind when people imagine Antarctica. However, of...

MS Fram Superior Expedition Voyages

Superior Experiences for Adventurous Souls

Must-Read Articles

Featuring incredible destinations such as Norway, Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland & Spitsbergen.

Myths and Legends of Iceland

Iceland is a country of striking and sometimes supernatural beauty - which is matched by its rich...

Navigating the North Sea

From the flood plains, beaches, and wetlands of the south to the windswept cliffs and dramatic...

Nordfjord

A vast fjord region between Vestkapp and Europe’s largest glacier

North Cape

At 71°10′21′′, North Cape is the northernmost point of Europe

Norway

It's impossible to overstate the natural beauty of Norway.

Norwegian Fjords

The Norwegian fjords contains two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and, according to National Geographic...

Ny-Ålesund

The most northernmost settlement in the world; the last inhabited place before the North Pole

Outdoor Activity Pass

From April 2018, nine of our ships along the Norwegian Coast will have Expedition Teams on board. As...

Plan your Svalbard Adventure: Things to See and Do

If you decide to make a trip to Svalbard and Spitsbergen, keep these interesting possibilities of...

Polar Bear Spotting in the Arctic

In the northernmost part of the world, where the ice is thick and the air is cold, there lives a...

Polar packing: What to bring on your trip to Antarctica

Planning a trip to the Antarctic continent and wondering what to bring? You're not alone. That's why...

Reindeer

Essential for Sami culture and life, the reindeer provides everything from clothes to food and is...

Resident Lecturers Onboard MS Fram and MS Midnatsol

Sail in exotic and polar waters with our resident lecturers on MS Fram and MS Midnatsol, modern day...

Return of the Sun - Spring in Spitsbergen

It’s been dark for four months. Svalbard is about to emerge from a long, cold winter. A steely blue...

Risøyrenna (The Risøy Channel)

A shallow sound transformed into a major shipping lane

Sailing the Fram Strait

Every year, our ships sail in the wake of great explorers across the icy waters of the Fram Strait. ...

Sailing the Southern Ocean

Of the world’s five oceans, the Southern Ocean is probably the least well known, not least because...

Sail in the wake of Roald Amundsen

For 500 years, adventurers and scientists searched for the polar sea route between the Atlantic and...

Sea Eagle

Watching this majestic bird fly along while you are up on deck will make you wish you could fly...

Skrei

The Valentine's Fish has prepared its whole life to get on your plate.

Spring Cruise in Norway

After a long, dark winter, the sun reappears and infuses new life along Norway’s coastline in March...

Summer Cruise in Norway

Summer (May to August) is the most popular season to explore Norway’s coastline. Enjoy more of the...

Sunnmørsalpene (The Sunnmøre Alps)

Hiking in the mountains takes on a whole new meaning

Svalbard

Realm of the polar bear

Svartisen Glacier

A destination equally spectacular to both travelers and scientists

Svolværgeita (‘The Svolvær Goat’)

Leap from one mountaintop to another, 984 feet above the town of Svolvær

The Arctic Circle

‘Crossing the line’ to the land of the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights

The Atlantic Ocean Road

Taste the sea and enjoy the coastal life along the world’s most scenic drive

The Atlantic Puffin

A bird so special it even has its own festival.

The Fram II expedition: A sensational adventure in northern Greenland

Legendary explorer Otto Sverdrup and his crew made the Fram II expedition one of the most fruitful...

The Geirangerfjord

The Geirangerfjord encapsulates all the Norwegian fjords and offers everything from the utmost...

The Helgeland Coast

A ‘highlight reel’ of natural and cultural treasures along the north Norwegian coastline

The History of Antarctic Exploration

Discover and learn more about the incredible stories of Antarctic exploration in the 20th century...

The Hjørundfjord

Off the beaten track, but still a fjord for the royals

The Northern Lights

Everything you need to know about nature's own mesmerizing light show, the Aurora Borealis, and how...

The Northern Lights: 10 Photography Tips for Beginners

Are you traveling to see the Northern Lights, or do you just live in close proximity to them? Either...

The Northern Lights: European Mythology & Legends

Throughout history, the European continent has had many sightings of the Aurora Borealis; all of...

The Northern Lights: Frequently Asked Questions

The Northern Lights: Norse Myths & Legends

The Northern Lights have inspired some of the most dramatic tales in Norse mythology. Vikings...

The Northern Lights: North American Myths & Legends

Many of the stories surrounding the Northern Lights in North American communities arose from the...

The Seven Sisters

Climb one or climb all - or stay on deck and just admire them

The Trondheimsfjord

A historic voyage along the seaway where earls and powerful chieftains once set out to unite Norway...

The Vega Archipelago

6500 islands, islets, and skerries, and a distinctive bird with priceless feathers

Torghatten

A hole in his hat was the price a king paid for saving several maidens in trouble

Trollfjorden and Raftsundet

Experience fjords that cut inland through towering mountain ranges

Trondenes Church

A medieval stone church once protected from roving bandits by its clever design

Two Ships - Two Ways to Visit Antarctica

Now Hurtigruten has two ways to visit Antarctica: Discovery Style Voyages on MS Midnatsol or...

Vintage Era Voyages

Experience life along the coast and sail back in time to 1964 on MS Lofoten

Welcome to My Office

Meet Fiona Jobling, Expedition Team Leader for Hurtigruten

Whales

The undisputed kings of the sea.

What Causes the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights have occurred since the dawn of our planet. Dinosaurs walked under them, just as...

Wildlife in Svalbard

Demanding, resistant and in an abundance. The opportunity to experience the Arctic wilderness on the...

Winter Expeditions in Spitsbergen

Go on a winter adventure and experience Spitsbergen, the largest island on the Svalbard archipelago ...

Winter Wonderland Cruise in Norway

Winter (Nov. to Feb.) is perhaps the most beautiful time to explore Norway's coastline. Join us and...

Young Explorers Program

Young Explorer is a complimentary, year-round program on selected Hurtigruten ships for curious and...