Hurtigruten & Fjord Cruises
The Hurtigruten is not a cruise in the traditional sense, but a postal ship route that has connected the Norwegian coast since 1893. The ships sail daily from Bergen to Kirkenes (6 days northbound, 5 days southbound, 11 days round trip) and call at 34 ports — many of them only for a few minutes, enough for a stroll.
The Route
Bergen → Florø → Molde → Kristiansund → Trondheim → Bodø → Stamsund (Lofoten) → Tromsø → Hammerfest → Honningsvåg (North Cape) → Kirkenes. On the return journey, the same ports are called at, but the landscape looks completely different in different light.
Prices
| Cabin Category | Round Trip (11 days) | Partial Route (e.g., Bergen–Tromsø, 4 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Cabin | from 1,800 € | from 700 € |
| Outside Cabin | from 2,500 € | from 1,000 € |
| Suite | from 5,000 € | from 2,000 € |
Fjord Cruises
In addition to the Hurtigruten, there are shorter fjord cruises and day tours: Fjord sightseeing from Bergen, Flåm, and Geiranger, fjord safaris by RIB boat, kayak tours. The electric fjord ferries from The Fjords (from Flåm and Gudvangen) are silent and sustainable — a unique experience.
💡 Tipp
The Hurtigruten can also be booked as a partial route — e.g., Bergen–Tromsø (3–4 days) or Tromsø–Kirkenes (1.5 days). This saves time and money. In winter (October–March), prices are significantly lower, and the chance of seeing the Northern Lights from the ship is high.
