Norwegian coastal ports
![Colourful houses on the River Nid in the Norwegian port town of Trondheim](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/3ybP8AwXRwpPNUFgjvB51H/4a48fea18b27671513c2b45d0aa11cc4/Norway_Trondheim_Summer_HGR_163741_Visit_Norway.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
The ports along the Norwegian coast make up a colourful parade of larger and smaller coastal towns and villages, each with its own personality. They include Norway’s second- and third-largest cities – Bergen and Trondheim – and enrich your voyage with inspiring lessons in history, geography, and culture.
![Norway alesund Byrampen Viewpoint Summer HGR 163711 1080 Photo Getty Images](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/7gt87LQjsJIB0Rnq8xDDZb/f6d1f1dce982740bab2ac09e8e6284b1/Norway_alesund_Byrampen_Viewpoint_Summer_HGR_163711_1920_Photo_Getty_Images.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Ålesund – the Art Nouveau town
Situated at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord, Ålesund could have been taken right out of a fairy tale.
![The ruggedly charming village of Båtsfjord is a major hub of the Norwegian fishing industry](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/4kyXKqgkFAoPIg7zgSqBpp/142fc751b57005a18c4b069bb6a14545/Norway_Batsfjord_Summer_HGR_163731_Shutterstock.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Båtsfjord – welcome to the wilderness of Finnmark
This ruggedly charming village is a major hub of the Norwegian fishing industry.
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Bergen – gateway to the fjords
Bergen is an international city with a small-town atmosphere.
![Norway Berlevag Kjolnes Lighthouse Winter HGR 163764 1080 Photo Getty Images](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/YPDthAl9SIPyh2fVsp2x9/3600eafb1856881fd4b535c53b3fe2d2/Norway_Berlevag_Kjolnes_Lighthouse_Winter_HGR_163764_1080_Photo_Getty_Images.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Berlevåg – “cool and crazy”
Berlevåg offers wide horizons and unforgettable landscapes.
![Norway Bodo Summer HGR 163732 Photo Kent Evan Grundstad](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/2PnjsAbniE7j2Xm0NmJG55/da62100675dda0328a10b8c2fde08d77/Norway_Bodo_Summer_HGR_163732_Kent_Evan_Grundstad.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Bodø – the perfect whirlpool of culture, countryside, and sea
The world’s strongest tidal current, the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, and an exciting cultural vibe.
![Torghatten mountain in Brønnøysund](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/6dl3eDmDgWT6igUUvmS3PB/8fec973afab87103a2e336133eae9044/Norway_Bronnoysund_Torghatten_Summer_HGR_163753_Jacobo_Blanco.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Brønnøysund – coastal charm right in the middle of Norway
A pretty little town rich in history and maritime atmosphere.
![An aerial view of the port town of Finnsnes](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/4i6N7ttQA7X8XOQkJt4fYS/512b423daa56fc4e69fb37f6e88b4336/Finnsnes_HGR_163793_Hurtigruten_Norway.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Finnsnes – the gateway to Senja
Fisheries and agriculture add character to this small town in sheltered waters south of Tromsø.
![Norway Floro Stabben Lighthouse Winter HGR 163723 1920 Photo Paul Kristian Olaussen](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/5izW4j5zceBdxDD2FflOch/9f47f249818a2d491ddd80dfbc396e8d/Norway_Floro_Stabben_Lighthouse_Winter_HGR_163723_Paul_Kristian_Olaussen.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Florø – Norway's westernmost town
Florø is one of Norway’s most charming towns, surrounded by breathtaking archipelagos.
![Hammerfest at night](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/2676/e4b080518576b3260b4548054b6993f7/2500x1250_hammerfest_winter_by_oerjan_bertelsen.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Hammerfest – the northernmost town in the world
At 70.7° north, Hammerfest is an Arctic town full of life.
![Norway Harstad Trondenes Church Summer Photo Credit: Shutterstock](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/5oeSU7a6BZ276ocYzwrGsK/1df6fd1658dfce88ff2770e23800b113/Norway_Harstad_Trondenes_Church_Summer_HGR_163774_1920_Photo_Shutterstock.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Harstad – at the heart of Northern Norway
Outdoor adventures and cultural impulses - Harstad has it all.
![The Norwegian port of Havoysund in winter](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/5uh9CFOLG2EaGrSyIasPpo/cb31772d615fb29b6bbd72ea6a742592/Norway_Havoysund_Winter_HGR_163765_Roman_Scheibler.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Havøysund – enjoy the Arctic view
A colourful small fishing village on an Arctic archipelago in the Barents Sea.
![The port of Honningsvåg covered in snow](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/6j0lzgOe5FID9ZnEvx4mDs/e8772672246273059c4e28bce08f756a/Norway_Honningsvag_Winter_HGR_163805_Espen_Mills.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape
Excellent shopping and exciting activities at the end of the world.
![The Russian border town of Kirkenes under a blanket of snow](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/5DdebBesNt9R9UQAJTG2c5/7420502edc26bed6543a000c6ac3d855/Norway_Kirkenes_Winter_HGR_163724_Eivind_Lande.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Kirkenes – right on the border
Kirkenes is the turning point for Hurtigruten and a gateway to the Barents region.
![Sunset over Kjøllefjord in Norway](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/6rb0QVXT0LwW6QSWItqvmC/e2db9ce9278d5cb97931c8dee4648b62/Kjollefjord_Norway_HGR_149539_Getty_Images.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Kjøllefjord – beautiful wilderness where nature rules
Kjøllefjord is a small, but vibrant fishing village.
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Kristiansand – where cosy meets cool
A sunny maritime metropolis with a koselig centre, urban beaches, street art, and first-rate seafood.
![Aerial view of Kristiansund in summer](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/6hDxSNd8FPkbnJtxQjfnuI/c922863e3ba534c11202f0d3d08ab126/Norway_Kristiansund_Summer_HGR_163714_Per_Kvalvik.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Kristiansund – home of the Bacalao
Kristiansund sits on four islands and is founded on bacalao – dried salted cod, known locally as "klippfisk".
![An aerial view of Måløy port in Norway](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/7xE5SFKQkd4y7NRoPA8qR7/646ae39be4146053983d17ee37aad30d/Maloy_Norway_HGR_163796_Getty_Images.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Måløy – with its back against the sea
Sheltered at the east side of the island of Vågsøy, Måløy is a major exporter of Norway's treasured seafood.
![The port of Mehamn in Norway](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/6tlrdyIapBXY54PsIGqnI5/7615a237f8d71999d62b353b71d8b2cb/Norway_Mehamn_Winter_HGR_163767_Photo_Competition.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Mehamn – the northernmost port of Hurtigruten
Among the ports of Hurtigruten's classic route, this proud fishing village is as far north as you get.
![Sunset over the port town of Molde in Norway](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/3Fx4fW46pjdKYl3GfIS4x3/45f2429239e28303e32927d7753b1e8f/Norway_Molde_Summer_HGR_163736_Getty_Images.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Molde – the City of Roses
Protected from the harsh surrounding elements, Molde is beautifully seated in a spectacular fjord landscape.
![The port of Nesna in summer](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/1VNa4QMzzSYmkmLJVXCYNk/8c60626c25a9f7f9a68fc6e04b8c5165/Norway_Nesna_Summer_HGR_163757_Shutterstock.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Nesna – at the heart of the Helgeland Coast
Nesna is an idyllic and tranquil former trading post.
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Ny-Ålesund – the northernmost settlement in the world
A pioneering community of explorers and scientists at the wild Arctic frontier of climate change research.
![Winter in the Norwegian fishing port of Øksfjord](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/M0nqgxlpYEchONIcmTAIy/482f627e548306e1fe314f049c494937/Norway_oksfjord_Winter_HGR_163808_Shutterstock.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Øksfjord – welcome to Finnmark
Colourful houses cling to a dramatic mountain landscape in this small fishing community.
![The port town of Ørnes in Norway](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/9vmuickzPHjlxPMZnDbTb/14d6c89e613a15cf40867db26f4dc886/Norway_ornes_Summer_HGR_163738_Shutterstock.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Ørnes – deep within the majesty of Helgeland
Dramatic peaks to the east and a wonderful archipelago to the west provide Ørnes with a unique natural setting.
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Oslo – our capital city of Nordic chic
Whether you prefer opera or the outdoors, you’ll feel at home in our capital, filled with iconic architecture and surrounded by nature.
![Norway Risoyhamn Summer HGR 163759 Getty Images](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/42HeN9c1pfCf7SFfsHfkkI/bfda76338013ad5c90df54f5a5d4f278/Norway_Risoyhamn_Summer_HGR_163759_Getty_Images.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Risøyhamn – narrow strait, wide horizon
With its 203 inhabitants, this charming village is Hurtigruten's smallest port of call.
![norway rorvik summer](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/3lUATbZhIdeTouHEUEF2pW/49ba50666b23ae2e165d8162aecb97a0/norway_rorvik_summer.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands
The maritime splendour of Rørvik and its surroundings is an attraction in itself
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Sandnessjøen – gateway to the Helgeland Coast
Perfectly located between mountains and islands.
![norway skjervoy sunrise summer hgr 163761 photo competition](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/6cNtPcnOgbYMDpauT260yh/ebd41a9a96b244ea583c14cb8bdfaeee/norway_skjervoy_sunrise_summer_hgr_163761_photo_competition.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Skjervøy – at the heart of Northern Troms
Alpine mountains and deep fjords provide Skjervøy with a magnificent setting
![norway sortland winter hgr 163770 shutterstock](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/1LX1frC7oBfgb4ItANk78w/fcb0c6decace5333e15c309daa50a101/norway_sortland_winter_hgr_163770_shutterstock.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Sortland – the blue city
Fascinating sea landscapes and a bold move in city design.
![norway stamsund summer hgr 163719 photo competition](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/5UVOwwofMCcZHxg6A1IhFH/e321fbcfc0f76f4920068b5a3e9adfcd/norway_stamsund_summer_hgr_163719_photo_competition.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten
Stamsund provides a genuine Lofoten experience and a unique encounter with the Viking era.
![norway stokmarknes hurtigruten museum summer hgr 163740 fabrizio bardelli hurtigrutemuseet](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/3bJxbwqzTvzMiiTr1iJwJM/11394a95b48c907bb8753fac21579d8d/norway_stokmarknes_hurtigruten_museum_summer_hgr_163740_fabrizio_bardelli_hurtigrutemuseet.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten
This idyllic village is where our founder Richard With started Hurtigruten more than 120 years ago.
![norway svolvar winter hgr 163811 getty images](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/5m5GEewsAbCxGxGhA1oKa6/cd7fd1b1d764fe07d671f77e1095d336/norway_svolvar_winter_hgr_163811_getty_images.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Svolvær – at the heart of Lofoten
Svolvær attracts nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers and artists in search of its very special light.
![norway geirangerfjord seven sister waterfall summer hgr 163754 agurtxane concellon](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/1PfrB2q5kaokQkxqS13NeE/3bdfce33a81e6fb60887087f980735e4/norway_geirangerfjord_seven_sister_waterfall_summer_hgr_163754_agurtxane_concellon.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
The Geirangerfjord – one of Norway's main attractions
The Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage site with some of the very best and dramatic fjord scenery in Norway
![norway hjorundfjord summer hgr 163755 visit norway](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/2tPx8b4zbcdRHLNDfSVsB2/509402355267d3af6d40091a02aa226d/norway_hjorundfjord_summer_hgr_163755_visit_norway.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
The Hjørundfjord
Off the beaten tourist track, this fjord stands out from other popular fjords in its solitary beauty.
![norway torvik winter hgr 163729 arno ortmanns](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/3QZY4nM2dpxFTR20o8g31o/29880de3bd4e495ccf1fbd76c9b3c3b3/norway_torvik_winter_hgr_163729_arno_ortmanns.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Torvik – scenic and relaxed
Striking natural beauty blends with rural charm to give Torvik its typical coastal atmosphere
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Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic
Set in a majestic landscape and packed with culture and history, the splendour and vitality of Tromsø surprises many visitors
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Trondheim – Norway’s capital of technology
Home to the famous Nidaros Cathedral, the university town of Trondheim is both youthful and historical.
![norway vadso winter hgr 163730 nina helland](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/2uAth6gnah0nvJDNUeY1cz/3ac296f926ef75cac7d5fe2bfca67706/norway_vadso_winter_hgr_163730_nina_helland.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Vadsø – where the sky meets the sea
A multi-cultural town with Arctic nature at its best on display.
![A Hurtigruten ship pulling into the port of Vardø](https://images.ctfassets.net/7mmwp5vb96tc/7uh0EgxYPO5EfH5t6nKa8U/5f80a0a571d4e05368b2e9abee037b90/Norway_Vardo_Summer_HGR_163802_Shutterstock.jpg?q=75&w=3840&fm=webp)
Vardø – gateway to the Northeast Passage
Vardø is the oldest town in northern Norway and the easternmost in the country.