Voyage south from Kirkenes in the Arctic Circle to Bergen along the dramatic Norway coast in winter and look out for the spellbinding Northern Lights on this 6-night cruise
Join your Hurtigruten ship in Kirkenes for a 6-night voyage along the iconic Norwegian coastline towards Bergen, in search of the magical Northern Lights.
Visit Hammerfest, the worlds most northernly town before cruising to Tromsø, Norway's Arctic capital where you can enjoy an optional excursion to the midnight concert at the Arctic cathedral.
Pass through the beautiful Vesteralen and Lofoten Islands in the winter daylight and cross the Arctic Circle as you cruise to the medieval city of Trondheim with its gothic cathedral.
Experience brief calls at the small towns of Molde and Alesund before your Northern Lights voyage comes to an end in the cultural city of Bergen.
5 nights voyage in a twin cabin in a selected grade of your choice on a full board basis
1 night hotel stay in Oslo on a bed and breakfast basis
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Itinerary
Day 1Kirkenes
Embark your ship in Kirkenes. At approximately 12:00hrs your ship sets sail, hugging the coast as it visits the remote settlements it continues to serve more than a century after the Hurtigruten was created to provide a vital link with the rest of the country, giving us the opportunity to see Norway as the Norwegians see it. (B,L,D)
Day 2Hammerfest - Tromsø
Hammerfest, the world's most northerly town is our first major stop, before continuing to Tromso for a chance to enjoy a midnight concert in the Arctic Cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 3Vesteralen - Lofoten Islands
Passing through the legendary Vesteralen and Lofoten Islands in the daylight your ship negotiates an intricate network of inlets and isles. This is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Norwegian coast and for many it is the most stunning part of the journey south. (B,L,D)
Day 4Arctic Circle - Seven Sisters
Cross the Arctic Circle and sail past the peaks of the Seven Sisters as you enter a world of legends and folklore. (B,L,D)
Day 5Trondheim
An early arrival in the medieval city of Trondheim gives you an opportunity to explore and visit the Nidaros Cathedral. The voyage then continues out of the Trondheimsfjord and past Hitra Island, making brief calls at Kristiansund and Molde before a midnight call at Ålesund. (B,L,D)
Day 6Bergen
Disembark your ship in Bergen mid afternoon. (B)
Winter Voyage South ItineraryKey: B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner