Sortland – the blue city - Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten
The Hurtigruten Museum
Excursion
Price from €129
Difficulty level
Level 1: Easy - suitable for most people
Booking code
HR-SRD9K
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
Notes
Read the practical information below
Travel by bus through beautiful scenery between Sortland and Stokmarknes
Join a guided tour around Hurtigrutemusset, housed in one of our retired ships
Travel back in time to 1912 and 1956 through different sections of the ship
Discover the history and stories that made The Coastal Express the icon it is today
Enjoy the scenery as we make our way by bus from Sortland to Stokmarknes, the birthplace of Hurtigruten. On the waterfront, you’ll find a full-sized ship encased within a large glass building. Here, our very own MS Finnmarken from 1956 has been lovingly restored and transformed into a museum in honour of The Coastal Express.
Hurtigrutemuseet preserves archives, photographs and artefacts that chronicle the birth and evolution of The Coastal Express, our pivotal contribution to coastal communities, and the transformation that had on the Norwegian coast. On a guided tour, you’ll get to explore 1956 MS Finnmarken’s bridge, galley, engine room, classic dining room, and cabins. Then, you can relax in the lounge from DS Finnmarken, a Coastal Express ship from 1912.
With knowledgeable guides and a range of interactive exhibitions, Hurtigrutemuseet promises a memorable visit, encapsulating and celebrating the legacy of the original Norwegian coastal voyage.
Practical information
Disembarking port: Sortland
Embarking port: Stokmarknes
Available: 1 Jan - 31 Dec (except Christmas Day)
Transportation: Bus
Meals: N/A
Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing