With a suitcase full of anticipation, you fly to Bergen, Norway's unofficial former capital. Your tour guide is looking forward to meeting you at the airport after landing. Bergen is surrounded by seven fjords and seven mountains. Together with your guide, you'll explore the heart of this old Hanseatic city on foot in the afternoon. While strolling through the fish market, we recommend sampling the fresh seafood. In Bryggen, the Hanseatic wharf and UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll wander among the former trading houses and warehouses. The perfect introduction to your journey through the land of fjords and glaciers. Dinner with dishes in the Hanseatic-Bergenese style is included in the price. You can move into your room from 2 pm today. Clarion Hotel Admiral: The Clarion Hotel Admiral welcomes you to the heart of Bergen. It offers fantastic views of the harbor, the famous Bryggen wharf with its colorful wooden houses, the fish market, and the Fløyen mountain plateau. Housed in a former warehouse dating back to 1904, the hotel has been lovingly restored. The bright red brick building stands directly on the waterfront and still reflects the importance of the Hanseatic city as part of the trading empire in the 15th century. Enjoy a generous breakfast buffet with fresh produce, served on the terrace when the weather is nice.

Travel like the locals! We don't want you to miss out on this experience! In Norway, you don't just travel by bus and train, but also by coastal steamer or catamaran. The latter belongs to a fleet that connects coastal cities faster than any other mode of transport. Since the Gulf Stream keeps the Atlantic from freezing, the waterways can be used year-round. Together with your tour guide, you'll travel by catamaran from Bergen along the Norwegian coast, past numerous islands, to the king of the fjords. At 205 kilometers, the Sognefjord is the longest of all the fjords in Norway and, at 1,303 meters, also the deepest fjord in Europe. Hardly any visitor experiences it in its entirety, but on this trip, you'll actually visit the whole fjord. In Bergen, the dividing line between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean runs. The waters of the Sognefjord are therefore part of the Atlantic. The colors are fascinating, and the ebb and flow of the tides constantly change the character of the shore. You'll spend the morning aboard the catamaran, which calls at small villages frequented by locals, making brief, well-planned stops before venturing further and further into the fjord. The shores, with their hills and mountains, draw ever closer. What many visitors don't realize when they first encounter a fjord is that fjords are part of the sea and therefore lie at sea level. This makes the surrounding alpine mountains appear all the more imposing. In Leikanger, your perspective shifts. By minibus, you'll experience the ever-narrowing fjord from the shore – all the way to the narrow end of the Sognefjord. This branch of the Sognefjord, the Lustrafjord, ultimately meets the wall of the Jotunheimen alpine mountains. The view will leave you in awe. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. In the evening, you can expect a delicious 4-course fjord menu. Skjolden Hotel: The Skjolden Hotel enjoys a stunning location at the innermost point of the Sognefjord, offering spectacular views of the majestic Jotunheimen mountains and the water. In addition to an indoor pool, fitness center, and terrace, there's a garden that extends right to the water's edge. The restaurant will delight you with Norwegian flavors in traditional, homemade dishes prepared with the finest local ingredients. Be sure to sample a glass of wine from the hotel's own wine cellar. Your comfortable room is decorated with plenty of wood and light colors.

Now the bus climbs the winding roads to an altitude of over 1,400 meters in the "Alps of Norway." While the fjord may have been lush and vibrant, up here in Jotunheimen, the land of the giants, the country's highest mountains rise to almost 2,500 meters from the ice. In Norse mythology, Jotunheimen is the home of the Jotner, the giants. The Sognefjell panoramic road is a true highlight of the journey. From Lom, the route follows the picturesque, wild Otta River, with a stop at the stunning Pollfossen waterfall. In the tundra around Grotli, the route descends in switchbacks to the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Norway's most beautiful fjords. Surrounded by high cliffs and former summer pastures, the small village of Geiranger marks the end of the fjord. Look forward to the world-famous Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, offering a magnificent photo opportunity of Geiranger. At the end of the valley lies our overnight stop, Geiranger. Those who wish can take a walk on the Fosseråsa hiking trail along the roaring Storsaeterfossen waterfall with views of the Geirangerfjord. Breakfast and dinner are included. The evening buffet is legendary! Hotel Union Geiranger: The classic Hotel Union Geiranger welcomes you to a prime location overlooking the village of the same name and the world-famous Geirangerfjord. Owned by the Mjelva family for five generations, this is one of Norway's most renowned fjord hotels. Its two restaurants serve exquisite Norwegian cuisine. Guests can enjoy a garden, an indoor swimming pool, and an outdoor jacuzzi with stunning views of the fjord and mountains.

From the Ørnesvingen (Eagle's Bend) viewpoint, you'll have a fantastic view back towards the Geirangerfjord and the roaring Seven Sisters waterfalls. Further along the route is the country's most famous serpentine road. The Trollstigen viewpoint offers magnificent views into the Istrian valley. Fjords necessitate unusual road layouts. After crossing the Moldefjord, the adventure of a truly special panoramic road begins. The Atlanterhavsvegen, the Atlantic Road, hugs the rugged coastline with curves and sweeping bridges. When the sea is high, spray hurls across the entire road. The views and the road's course have made it famous. Finally, a sea tunnel leads into the heart of the coastal city of Kristiansund. Breakfast is included in the price. Thon Hotel Kristiansund: The Thon Hotel Kristiansund enjoys an idyllic waterfront location on the island of Innlandet. From the terrace, you can look across the strait to the center of Kristiansund and the Sørsund Bridge. The hotel is certified according to the Norwegian environmental management standard Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn). The breakfast buffet features regional products. You will stay in a colorful and charmingly decorated room.

Early in the morning, you'll say goodbye to your driver and board a catamaran again for an exciting trip to Trondheim. Trondheim is a medieval city, a pilgrimage site, and a technology capital all in one. The country's third-largest city lies on the Trondheim Fjord, which forms the natural border between northern and southern Norway. Trondheim thrives on its atmosphere, a blend of history, the sea, and the university with its numerous students. Together with your guide, you'll stroll along the Nidelva River through the historic warehouse district and the Bakklandet quarter with its colorful wooden houses. This idyllic wooden settlement was originally home to workers. Built in the 17th century, it was destroyed several times under Swedish occupation and, after some restoration work, now possesses a unique, romantic atmosphere and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kristiansten Fortress, built after the great city fire of 1681, offers you a unique view of the city, the fjord, and the surrounding area. The highlight of the city tour is the imposing Nidaros Cathedral, the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world and a Gothic masterpiece. All coronation ceremonies were performed here during the Middle Ages and the 19th century. The remains of King Olav Haraldsson, the patron saint of the country, are kept in the octagon on the east side of the cathedral. Breakfast is included in the price. The journey time by catamaran is approximately 3 ½ hours. Your hotel is located near the catamaran dock (about a 10-minute walk). Clarion Hotel Trondheim: The Clarion Hotel Trondheim welcomes you to a prime location overlooking the harbor and the Trondheim Fjord. The city is easily explored on foot from here. The rooms are bright and comfortable, and thanks to large windows, offer wonderful views of Trondheim and the sea. After an eventful day, you can treat yourself to Nordic cuisine in the Living Room Restaurant. The hotel is certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.

Taiga, tundra, fjords. With the Nordland Railway, you embark on an exciting train journey through Norway's wild landscapes early in the morning. It's not just road construction that presents a challenge in Norway's geology. Railway lines, too, are rarely unspectacular due to the terrain. This is certainly true of the Nordland Railway, which connects Trondheim with the north and the city of Bodø. Forests, wild rivers, and lakes accompany you on the first part of the journey. Further along, the Nordland Railway becomes a fjord route. The 68-kilometer-long Ranfjord accompanies you to Mo i Rana. After that, the scenery becomes spectacular in a different way. The highlands, the tundra surrounding the Svartisen glacier, and the Arctic Circle lead you into the Arctic of Europe. This term may sound unfamiliar, but crossing the Arctic Circle means you are in the Arctic. The Arctic Circle, also known as the "Arctic Circle" in other languages, marks the boundary between the polar day and the polar night. While in the winter months the sun doesn't rise above the horizon for several days, in the summer months it doesn't set below the horizon for a period of time. This phenomenon intensifies with every kilometer traveled north. On the Lofoten Islands, which we'll reach tomorrow, they speak of the "Hundred Days Without Night," because the sun truly works overtime here, remaining undisturbed for many weeks. The final leg of your train journey takes you along the Skjerstadfjord to Bodø, the northern terminus of the Nordland Railway. Breakfast or a breakfast package is included in the price. The Nordland Railway will take you from Trondheim to Bodø in about 10 hours. Quality Hotel Ramsalt: The Quality Hotel Ramsalt is located directly on the coastal promenade overlooking the Norwegian Sea in the brand-new Ramsalt district of Bodø. The city lies on a peninsula in the Vestfjord, just above the Arctic Circle. The extensive breakfast buffet features regional products. In the evenings, the Brasserie X restaurant serves Nordic specialties combined with French cuisine, all while you enjoy the view of the water. End your day with a cocktail at Bar X.

Near Bodø lies the Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world. If the tides and the time of day allow, you can experience this natural spectacle precisely when the current is at its most impressive. In Bodø, we take the ferry to Moskenes on the Lofoten island of Moskenesøy, in the south of the Lofoten archipelago. Once there, depending on the wind and weather, you can expect various stops at particularly beautiful viewpoints. A highlight is the view of Reinebringen near Reine: the striking mountain scenery is considered one of the most photographed motifs in the Lofoten Islands. Along the way, you'll discover numerous side roads and favorite spots, such as the expansive beaches of Ramberg and Valberg. Finally, you reach Svolvær, the heart of the Lofoten Islands. Look out for Svolværgeita mountain: the two rocks shaped like goat's horns are the town's landmark. Breakfast is included in the price. Thon Hotel Svolvaer: Located directly on the waterfront in the harbor town of Svolvaer, the Thon Hotel Svolvaer offers magnificent views of the Vestfjord. All rooms are colorfully and tastefully decorated. The extensive breakfast buffet includes regional products, and the freshly baked bread comes from the hotel's own bakery. In the evenings, the restaurant serves regional specialties such as dried cod and Lofoten lamb while you enjoy the harbor view. The hotel is certified according to the Eco-Lighthouse standard (Miljøfyrtårn). A particular highlight is the rooftop garden, where lettuce, vegetables, and herbs grow year-round.

Today, the Lofoten Islands await you. These approximately 80 islands lie off the coast of northern Norway and are the epitome of monumental landscapes, pristine nature, rugged cliffs, and secluded fishing villages. You'll have time this morning to explore Svolvær on your own. In the afternoon, we'll travel to Henningsvær, a charming and picturesque fishing and artists' village perched on the sea. Along the way, you'll have ample opportunity to admire the majestic peaks of the Lofoten Islands. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Want more? How about a morning cruise on an electric catamaran, for example? During the three-hour trip, you'll glide from the port in Svolvær into the narrow Trollfjord on a hybrid vessel. Between steep cliffs, you'll experience the Lofoten Islands from the water and, with a bit of luck, keep an eye out for white-tailed eagles and other seabirds. The tour takes place with other international guests. Please book the excursion with us at least six weeks before your trip. You will stay overnight in the same accommodation as the previous night.

From Svolvær, you'll travel today to Stokmarknes, the birthplace of the Hurtigruten. There, you'll visit the Hurtigruten Museum, housed in a modern glass cube built around the historic postal ship MS Finnmarken. You'll learn how the legendary coastal route originated over 130 years ago and the difference it made for the people along the Norwegian coast. On board the original Finnmarken, you can walk through the engine room, cabins, and decks, experiencing a piece of genuine maritime history – including some surprising anecdotes about early postal routes, harsh winter storms, and the lives of the crew. Afterward, you'll continue to Harstad. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure, whether for a stroll along the harbor or exploring on your own. Breakfast is included today. Quality Hotel Harstad: Located directly on the waterfront, the Quality Hotel Harstad offers sweeping views of the Vågsfjord from many areas. The location couldn't be better: you're close to the town center, near the harbor, and the coast is practically on your doorstep. The hotel boasts a typical Scandinavian style with clean lines, light colors, plenty of wood, and large windows that flood the rooms with natural light. The rooms are simply and functionally furnished with warm materials and a tranquil, open atmosphere. The hotel also features a restaurant, a bar with fjord views, and a small fitness room.

Although you've already experienced some of the well-known highlights of a trip to Norway, the pearl of Northern Norway is only on the itinerary today. We're embarking on a route with a strong maritime focus. We'll take a fjord ferry to Rollsnes and then follow an island-hopping route to Finnsnes, the gateway to the island of Senja. We'll drive the last stretch across this enchanting island before you reach your overnight stop in Hamn. It's surprising to see Rollsnes from Senja, only about 40 kilometers away as the crow flies. However, you would have to drive 160 kilometers to circumnavigate its rugged coastline. This fjord landscape near Stongland is home to numerous white-tailed eagles, as well as a variety of other seabirds such as eider ducks, cormorants, puffins, and Canada geese. In summer, all the seabirds are in full swing. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Hamn i Senja: Hamn i Senja enjoys a stunning location on the west coast of Senja Island. Since 1994, the historic fishing village of Hamn has established itself as a popular holiday destination in Norway. The name "Hamn" means harbor, and for centuries this place served as a safe haven for fishermen and women. The resort combines a traditional fishing harbor with modern, bright, and welcoming accommodations. Hamn is a place you simply must see. It's hard to describe in words. Each suite apartment features two small, simple bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Three or four guests stay in each suite. From the shared, spacious living room with its panoramic windows, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the bay.

Today you'll experience an island tour. Senja is a true gem among Norwegian landscapes. Norway's second-largest island lies some 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Like a hand with its fingers, the island stretches out into the sea, and each bay offers a distinct character. The bays are connected by tunnels. After each tunnel, you'll find yourself in a different landscape. This includes dunes, turquoise waters, rugged alpine mountain profiles, pointed peaks, and imposing cliffs. The highlight of Senja is the panoramic road on the north side with the viewpoints Bergsbotn and Senjahopen. Before crossing to the neighboring island, a stop on Husøy is a must. Every square meter of this small island seems to be covered with houses. Like a ship full of wooden houses, the fishing village sits in the bay. Husøy means "House Island" for good reason. In the afternoon, a leisurely two-hour hike will immerse you in nature. Those who wish can explore the area on their own or relax at the hotel. From the viewpoint behind your accommodation, you have a magnificent view. Mountain enthusiasts can embark on a hike up the local mountain, Sukkertoppen. Your tour guide will have various recommendations for you. Breakfast and dinner are included. You will stay in the same accommodation as the previous day.

From Senja, the journey continues via Botnhamn by ferry to Kvaløya, which translates to "Whale Island." This Atlantic island presents a somewhat different face. Together with your tour guide, you'll take a short walk on the island of Sommarøy, passing small bays with beaches. Afterwards, we'll relax on Sommarøy's sandy beach, enjoying the view of the turquoise sea. Those who wish can dip their toes in the water. Traveling from the west, you'll reach the Arctic metropolis of Tromsø in the afternoon. Tromsø is a vibrant university city on the Arctic Ocean and is one of the must-see cities on the North Scandinavian Peninsula. Legendary expeditions into the eternal ice set off from here during the coldest winters. The Polar Museum and the Tromsø University Museum tell the story of this era. The historic city center, with Tromsø Cathedral, is located on the island of the same name in the middle of the strait. The Sami, by the way, settled the coasts as fishermen and the inland areas as reindeer herders long before Scandinavian peoples discovered the north. Feel free to ask your tour guide lots of questions during your walk through the city. Breakfast and dinner are included. For the farewell dinner, you will dine at a fish restaurant where you will be served delicacies of northern Norwegian cuisine. Quality Hotel Saga: Located on the main island of Tromsøya, the Quality Hotel Saga is close to the water and the Tromsø Bridge, which connects to the mainland and the famous Arctic Cathedral. Attractions such as the cathedral and the Polar Museum are just a short walk away. The delicious breakfast with its wide selection of regional products leaves nothing to be desired.

After breakfast, you'll have some time for your own explorations. Then you'll be transferred to Tromsø Airport. With a suitcase full of memories of your diverse journey, you'll fly back home. Breakfast is included in the price.