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Plying Norway's coast
HURTIGRUTEN/AGURTXANE CONCELLON
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ristine waterfalls spilling over jagged cliffs,
narrow fjords winding through soaring
mountains, glaciers glowing in the pale rays of
the midnight sun, tiny fishing villages clinging
to rocky islands - all these lay before you as you stand
on the deck of a small Norwegian cruise ship. Norway
regularly ranks among the planet's most beautiful
places, and cruising its coast makes the reasons clear.
On a map, Norway resembles a long, narrow finger
of land along the North Atlantic Ocean. With its
many fjords and islands included, the coast stretches
63,000 miles: one of the world's longest coastlines,
and where many of Norway's wonders are found.
the fjords and small islands and all kinds of wildlife
- Arctic foxes, puffins, polar bears and walruses.
Nature is the main attraction here, so your evening
entertainment is likely to be a presentation about the
whales spotted earlier, or just sitting back and
watching the stunning scenery go by. It's hard to tear
yourself away from it each night - you might miss
the midnight sun casting its pastel hues across the
tundra in summer or the northern lights painting
colorful arcs across a dark winter sky.
all aboard
Traveling between Bergen in the south and
Kirkenes in the north, above the Arctic Circle,
Hurtigruten passengers can choose a seven-day
northbound or a six-day southbound trip - or stay
onboard for the 12-day round trip - each calling at
34 ports, where you might further explore by sea
kayak, dog sled, snowshoe, horseback or bike.
Whether you start or end in Bergen, you'll want to
take time to explore the small, charming city tucked
in among seven mountains. Its historic, UNESCOlisted Bryggen district graces many postcards: a row
of colorful, wharf-side 14-century wooden buildings,
reflected in the sparkling harbor waters and creating
a storybook scene. Stroll the centuries-old fish
market to check out the day's catch and snack on
some just-boiled shrimp, still steaming. Board the
Floibanen funicular along with locals who live on the
Getting out on the water is the best way to explore
the coastline's marvels, and Norway's own
Hurtigruten ships do that in a unique way. Their
trips are no ordinary cruises. Since 1893,
Hurtigruten's distinctive white and blue vessels,
striped with red, have been a familiar sight in all the
small coastal villages that still depend on them to
bring mail, cargo and people. Onboard, you're as
likely to meet Norwegians as tourists. The food
served onboard is locally inspired - you might see
cured salmon, brown cheese, reindeer soup - and
Hurtigruten vessels are small, carrying about 500
passengers on average. They can travel close to the
coastline, providing the most gasp-inducing views of
up & down the coast
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