History

Hurtigruten has a history of more than 100 years and started in 1893. The idea with Hurtigruten was from the start to transport mail, passengers and express goods, and fresh fish in cold storage. Transportation of local people and goods is still an basic condition for Hurtigruten.

The ships

There are 11 ships running the Norwegian westcoast from Bergen to Kirkenes and back. Here you can find my own pictures from some of them.

• Finnmarken
• Kong Harald
• Midnatsol
• Nordkapp
• Nordlys
• Nordnorge
• Polarlys
• Richard With
• Trollfjord
• » More about the ships (Hurtigruten website)

The voyage

No matter what time of year you travel the natural light plays an important role, dramatising the scenery and enhancing the experience. During the winter months a quiet, atmospheric darkness prevails, penetrated by warm embers of light from navigation beacons, clusters of houses and towns along the shore.

It´s a very relaxing and pleasant experience. You don´t really have to do so much, it´s enough to be - take in all impressions that every moment provides. Spend your time as you want, out in the fresh air or in one of the many lounges.

» Slideshow summer 2007
» Slideshow april 2006
» Slideshow april 2005
» Slideshow april 2004
» Slideshow april 2003

The Arctic Circle

When you cross the Arctic Circle you are in the "Land of the Midnight Sun". The Arctic Circle marks the southernmost point at which the sun shines virtually 24 hours a day during the summer months.

The north

The northernmost part of Norway is very exciting. Here you find a special light, and a very special nature along the coast with it´s deep fjords and mountainous islands.