Hurtigruten Norway 2012 (page 25)

Spring © Odd Tore Skildheim © Jørn Henriksen Enjoy fresh shrimps straight from the sea © Tormod Amundsen Learn how to fillet a fish on board You may spot the rare Steller's eider in Varanger to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape. Visiting the North Cape Plateau in an optional excursion, you get an eerie sense of being at the end of the world. Besides it being continental Europe's northernmost point this area is also known for its birdlife and springtime is when the birds return. H-HVG6A The North Cape H-HVG6B Bird-watching Safari H-KJD6C A Taste of Lapland H-KJD6D Snowmobile Trip in Lapland weather conditions, we may invite you to experience ice bathing in the Barents Sea! day 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø Ports visited today: Mehamn, Kjøllefjord, Honningsvåg, Havøysund, Hammerfest, Øksfjord, Skjervøy, Tromsø. Enjoy an excursion and breakfast at the North Cape and discover hidden parts of Finnmark during an optional excursion. Our next stop, Hammerfest, was founded in 1789, and in its time was Norway's polar capital, acting as a base for hunting expeditions to the high Arctic. Our next stop will be Tromsø, where you can enjoy the Arctic Cathedral whilst attending a midnight concert. H-MEH8F Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night H-HVG8A Breakfast at the North Cape H-TOS8C Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral day 10 arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund, Rørvik. The Helgeland coast with its hundreds of islets, fertile farmland and steep granite walls is rich in local lore. Legends include that of the Seven Sisters - a row of mountain peaks, and of how the arrow from Hestmannen's bow formed the hole in Torghatten mountain day 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund Ports visited today: Trondheim, Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund. Leaving Trondheim in the morning, passing the islands of Munkholmen and Hitra, you stop at Kristiansund, then cross the open sea to Molde, known as the `city of roses' with its unusually rich, lush plant life due to its Gulf Stream location. H-TRD11A Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral H-TRD11B Sverresborg, Trøndelag folk museum H-KSU11C The Atlantic Road H-TRD11D Trondheim City Walk day 7 Kirkenes, the voyage turning point Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes. The last port of the northbound voyage is Kirkenes. And at longitude 30° E, you are actually further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. In spring you may still be able to participate in our winter activities and excursions. H-KKN7A The Russian Border H-KKN7C Snowmobile Safari H-KKN7D Kirkenes Snow Hotel H-KKN7E ATV/Quad-Safari to the Russian Border H-KKN7F Husky Adventure SouTHBound voyage iTinerary and availaBle exCurSionS day 7 Kirkenes, the voyage south begins Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg. As we turn south, the northbound ports previously visited at night can now be seen in daylight. In the afternoon the ship docks in Vardø, Norway's easternmost port. Depending on the day 9 vesterålen and lofoten islands Ports visited today: Tromsø, Finnsnes, Harstad, Risøyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Svolvær, Stamsund. The Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands are amongst today's highlights. To start, you pass through Risøyrenna, a channel that was specially constructed for Hurtigruten. You continue through the narrow Raftsund, the picturesque narrow channel between the Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands, where, time and weather permitting, you'll take a detour into the spectacular Trollfjord where steep cliffs hug the ship's sides. Here you can join our spectacular Sea Eagle Safari. H-HRD9A A Taste of Vesterålen H-SVJ9B Lofoten Islands H-SKN9C Sea Eagle Safari day 12 Bergen, disembarkation Ports visited today: Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Florø, Bergen. This morning, you still have a few nautical miles of fascinating scenery ahead. We sail through the Bergen archipelago before arriving in Bergen, which has given its visitors a warm welcome for more than 900 years. H-BGO12A Bergen City Sightseeing * from April 15th 23 reservations 020 8846 2666 · see your local travel agent · www.hurtigruten.co.uk