Let’s just admit it – our second time experiencing the northern lights in the autumn of 2024, was even more intense and incredible than the first. We were once again onboard the Norwegian Coastal Express (Hurtigruten), which calls at 34 ports along the Norwegian coast, from Bergen in the southwest, to Kirkenes in the northeast. […]
We saw our first northern lights shortly after passing the Arctic circle onboard the Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express. This extraordinary sight left a lasting impression on us. Seeing the northern lights was high on our travel bucket list, alongside exploring Japan or travelling along the Great Silk Road. On the morning of our third day onboard the Norwegian Coastal […]
From Bergen (60°39’N) to Kirkenes, via the North Cape (71°10’N), the itinerary of the Hurtigruten Coastal Express includes 34 ports of call stretching over 1 460 nautical miles (2 700 km) along the Norwegian coast. The name of our ship, MS Nordlys, means “northern lights” in Norwegian. Could this be a good omen? A look back […]
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