World Travel Trips

Sail on a coastal steamer from Bergen up the 1250 mile rugged coast to the Arctic Circle through narrow fjords and under sheer snow-cover crags.

Norway’s swashbuckling Vikings from the “Land of the Midnight Sun” were fearlessly sweeping the world’s waterways, while seafarers were timidly hugging the coast of the Mediterranean.

Oceans are still being plied by Norway’s modern Vikings, but for more peaceful reasons: fishing for haddock, cod, and salmon; and for sailing the Hurtigruten, the fast steamer run from Bergen up the 1250 mile rigged coast to Kirkenes in the Arctic Circle.

Reaching Norway’s coastal population of over a half-million souls in its 35 towns and villages is a full-time job for the coastal express. For eleven days each run, all year-round, the ships make their daily calls at towns, villages, and fishing settlements, delivering mail, supplies and commerce both northbound and southbound.

Why not make the trip with them! Cruise Norway’s enchanting coastline. Thread through narrow fjords, past islands and skerries, and under towering mountain crags that rise sheer from the sea.

All seasons of the year equally fascinating. Summer displays the beauty of the midnight sun. Winter offers the thrill of the snow-clad mountains and the active fishing fleet in Vestfjord. In spring, the lovely Nordic flowers are everywhere, and sea birds nest among the cliffs and shores. Autumn crops are harvested along narrow shelves of the rugged coast. Toy-like houses with splashed of red, green and yellow dot the shores and valleys.

You will see 53 minutes of ever-changing views, and hear historical backgrounds and interesting facts about the numerous cities and towns along Norway’s western coast. This is a memory package you will share again and again with friends and family. And who knows, they may take their next trip with you.