B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Please note program is subject to changes
Day 1 Arrival Oslo 27 Sep 2025
Arrival Oslo, Norway from your home destination, by own arrangement. Check in at your hotel in downtown Oslo - Clarion The Hub.
Day 2 Oslo City Tour (B, L)
Welcome to a full day city tour of Oslo where you will visit all the major attractions - Vigelands' Park, the Opera House and Bygdøy with the stave church. Lunch is included at legendary Frognerseteren from where it is a fabulous view of the Norwegian capital and the beautiful Oslofjord. Enjoy a free evening to explore Oslo on your own.
Day 3 Oslo - Bergen (B, L, D)
A relaxing day travelling by train from Oslo to Bergen, a scenic train ride over the mountain range between east and west Norway. The train is comfortable and a lunch box will be provided. There is also a café onboard the train for coffee and snacks. The trip takes about seven hours. In Bergen we will check into our lovely Havnekontoret Hotel located in Bryggen area. Dinner in the charming Bryggeloftet restaurant nearby is included.
Day 4 Bergen (B, L, D)
After a lovely breakfast in Havnekontoret Hotel, it is time for check out and the full day tour of Bergen and surrounding area starts. A very interesting visit to Norway’s oldest yarn factory Hillesvåg is on the program, with an opportunity to buy their products at the factory outlet. Lunch will be at Oleana – with stunning fjord view. Oleana produces beautiful knitwear. The tour ends at Hurtigruten Terminal and embarkation starts at 16.30. Welcome drinks onboard MS Midnatsol with ARNE & CARLOS. You will receive your Mystery Knitalong Kit. Dinner will be served at the Main Restaurant, and the first evening is open seating and buffet.
Day 5 Ålesund (B, L, D)
In Ålesund the inhabitants claim this is Norway’s most beautiful town – and they could very well be right. The city is renowned for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture. The port call in Ålesund is long, with plenty of opportunities to explore, or join one of Hurtigruten’s optional excursions (additional cost). If you are in to hiking, try the walk up all the steps to the viewpoint Aksla, with stunning view over Ålesund and the surrounding fjords.
Day 6 Trondheim (B, L, D)
Trondheim was founded by Vikings in 997 AD. The most famous building here is Nidaros Cathedral built in Gothic style. Explore the city on your own or take part in one of Hurtigruten’s optional excursions (additional cost). After departure from Trondheim, join ARNE&CARLOS for an inspiring lecture in the ship’s conference room.
Day 7 Crossing the Arctic Circle - Bodø (B, L, D)
Today we cross the Arctic Circle! As we sail northwards the days get longer and it does not really get dark at night. During the call in Bodø you may want to join Hurtigruten’s excursion to Saltstraumen – the world’s most powerful maelstrom. We sail through the Lofoten archipelago towards the pretty fishing village Svolvær, for a late evening call.
Day 8 Tromsø (B, L, D)
Enjoy Norway’s beautiful coastal scenery as MS Midnatsol sails north, stopping at all together 34 ports, carrying not only passengers but mail and goods as well – this is a working ship with an interesting mix of locals and tourists. In the afternoon the ship will arrive in Tromsø, gateway to the Arctic and the largest city in Northern Norway – also called ‘Paris of the North’, because of its lively restaurant and bar scene.
Day 9 At the top of Norway – North Cape (B, L, D)
Arrival Honningsvåg - the portal to the North Cape, where a globe monument marks the top of Europe. The very popular excursion up to the dramatic promontory is included in this travel adventure!
Day 10 Kirkenes (B, L, D)
Kirkenes is the turning point for the northbound journey, the coastal express changes direction and head south. Kirkenes suffered severe damage during WWII bombings. Join the excursion and learn more about this interesting area – which is a melting pot with many different nationalities living together i harmany.
Day 11 At the top of Europe – Hammerfest (B, L, D)
Cruising southbound MS Trollfjord calls at Hammerfest which used to be the northernmost town in the world before Longyearbyen in Svalbard claimed the title. As the cruise continues south to Tromsø, you may glimpse views of the Lyngen Alps, which boast some of the highest peaks in all of Norway. In Tromsø you may attend a candlelit classical midnight concert at the Arctic Cathedral, an optional excursion arranged by Hurtigruten (additional cost).
Day 12 Lofoten Archipelago (B, L, D)
Today you will be exploring the Lofoten archipelago, a highlight of the scenic route. The birthplace of Hurtigruten Stokmarknes is a port of call where the Hurtigruten museum can be visited. The building resembles a ship in a bottle and chronicles the Hurtigruten legacy. If weather conditions permit the Captain may choose to take MS Midnatsol into the very narrow fjord, Trollfjorden. The mountain walls will look so close you will think you can reach out and touch them!
Day 13 Helgeland Coast – where the trolls live (B, L, D)
Admire the fascinating mountain range the Seven Sisters and see the hole passing straight through Torghatten mountain and learn about the myths and legends from the area. After lunch meet in the conference room for an interesting lecture by ARNE & CARLOS. How is the Mystery Knitalong going?
Day 14 Trondheim the Viking Capital - Kristiansund the Bacalao capital (B, L, D)
Two important ‘capitals’ will be visited today – and if you missed attractions in Trondheim on the northbound journey, now is your chance to catch up. Hurtigruten offers an excursion to The Atlantic Road – ranked as the world’s best road trip by The Guardian.
Day 15 Fjord country and the home stretch to Bergen (B, L, D)
As MS Midnatsol takes us south towards Bergen, enjoy the stunning coastal scenery and fjord landscape, on our last day onboard.
MS Midnatsol arrives in Bergen in the afternoon at 14.45, and it is time to say goodbye to the ship’s crew, new friends and ARNE & CARLOS after a wonderful time with lots of lovely memories!
