Hurtigruten Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Norwegian freight and passenger shipping service along Norway's western and northern coast between Bergen and Kirkenes
About Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten (literally meaningThe fast route) is a ferry line along Norway's jagged coastline. During the summer season the Hurtigruten makes a detour toGeirangerfjord. In addition, the ship regularly calls atMoldeandTrondheim, both cities located on the shores of major fjords. Hurtigruten began as transportation company for passengers, goods and mail along the coast of Norway in 1893, providing a crucial link for many communities. At the time the system started, it drastically cut down the time for goods or mail to arrive between regions in Central and Northern Norway, and Oslo. The ships still carry some cargo, but today the ships more closely resemble cruise ships than the original coastal steamers. The voyage is a simple way of combining lodging, eating, and transport. Unlike many oth
Hurtigruten Travel Guide Sections
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