Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage: Bergen to Kirkenes

Morning free in Bergen. This afternoon make your way to the port and check in for the voyage.

After the first night on board, you can start your day by waving to the Havila Voyages headquarters just off Torvik. Ålesund, is renowned for its art nouveau architecture with beautiful brick houses and warehouses. In the summer the ship continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geirangerfjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls. In the winter months opt for a small boat cruise into Geirangerfjord from Alesund.

After the first night on board, you can start your day by waving to the Havila Voyages headquarters just off Torvik. Ålesund, is renowned for its art nouveau architecture with beautiful brick houses and warehouses. In the summer the ship continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geirangerfjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls. In the winter months opt for a small boat cruise into Geirangerfjord from Alesund.

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This morning you’ll dock in the historic city of Trondheim, which was founded over a thousand years ago. Nidaros Cathedral is the landmark of the city; it is Norway’s national shrine and one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. The voyage continues out into the fjord, into an abundant archipelago and heads for northern Norway.

This morning you’ll dock in the historic city of Trondheim, which was founded over a thousand years ago. Nidaros Cathedral is the landmark of the city; it is Norway’s national shrine and one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. The voyage continues out into the fjord, into an abundant archipelago and heads for northern Norway.

In pictures

Mark crossing the Arctic Circle with a ceremony and continue onward into the Arctic regions. It means midnight sun in the summer, while winter days are merely a shade less dark than night-time and, possibly, Northern Lights in the evenings. Nature is powerful with northern Scandinavia’s largest glacier, the world’s strongest tidal current and encounters with the majestic sea eagle. In the evening, Lofoten’s fishing villages, steep mountains and Vikings await.

The voyage continues on through narrow fjords and past wild mountains to Tromsø, a city characterised by hunting and fishing, polar expeditions and courage. Now you have also reached the land of the Sami, Norway’s indigenous people.

The voyage continues on through narrow fjords and past wild mountains to Tromsø, a city characterised by hunting and fishing, polar expeditions and courage. Now you have also reached the land of the Sami, Norway’s indigenous people.

In pictures

As far north as you can get – by land and sea. For many, the visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs people cling on and reap nature’s bounty.

You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. The border with Russia is only a few kilometres away, and the road signs in Kirkenes are in Norwegian and Russian. Disembark and make your way to your hotel, or choose one of the available excursions.

You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. The border with Russia is only a few kilometres away, and the road signs in Kirkenes are in Norwegian and Russian. Disembark and make your way to your hotel, or choose one of the available excursions.

In pictures

Thon Hotel Kirkenes

The 144-room Thon Hotel Kirkenes is found in the centre of town, resting on the quay and presenting marvellous views over the fjord.

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Make your way to Kirkenes Airport in time to check in for your flight.