Experience the Northern Lights with Hurtigruten Cruises

Check something off your Bucket List, now not later, on the Hurtigruten voyage to see the Northern Lights in Norway. The Northern Lights is a common Bucket List experience, and rightfully so. Some say that putting the emotions experienced while observing the Aurora Borealis into words should be considered a travesty. The hauntingly beautiful vibrant display of neon illuminations that coat the dark sky create an inviting canvas that tends to evoke sheer silence from those witnessing the spectacle.

NASA predicts this year is on the peak of an 11-year cycle for dazzling displays of the Northern Lights. The closer you are to the Earth’s magnetic poles, the better the quality of auroras you will see. Tromsø, Norway, is situated right in the middle of the Magnetic North Pole and traveling along the celebrated ‘Hurtigruten Route’ from Bergen to Kinkiness will offer travelers the time needed for unforgettable Arctic and Northern Lights experiences. There is no better time to cross the Northern Lights off your Bucket List!

Hurtigruten is for those who appreciate unique, natural, and active experiences over luxury and extravagance. Each departure is a purposeful voyage of exploration, providing travelers an unrivaled blend of local encounters and spectacular scenery along Norway’s celebrated ‘Hurtigruten Route’. And with Hurtigruten , you get to experience the culture of Norway while visiting the villages and towns along the route.

Check out the 2014/2015 Winter Voyages:

Winter is the most special time to explore the wild and untamed Norwegian scenery. Join various miniature polar expeditions like a husky sledge adventure or a snow mobile trip into the Polar Night through a frozen landscape with beautiful views of the Arctic Wilderness.

Hurtigruten offers numerous Winter packages that are perfect for experiencing Norwegian culture. Please see below for a description of each Winter voyage.

6-Day Voyage South
7-Day Voyage North
12-Day Roundtrip Voyage
• Cross the Arctic Circle and hopefully see the Northern Lights
• Explore the gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø
• Enjoy a wide selection of excursions including Husky Adventure, Lofotr Viking Feast, dog sledging and wilderness Adventure Camp
In Search of the Northern Lights package
• See the famous Nidaros Cathedral
• Cross into the Arctic Circle
• Visit the capital of the Arctic, Tromsø
• Sail through the stunning Lofoten Islands and the local fishing villages
• See the majestic Seven Sisters mountains

Winter Voyage, Air & Hotel Packages
• Cross the Arctic Circle and Hopefully see the Northern Lights
• Explore the gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø
• Enjoy a wide selection of exciting and interesting excursions, like the Husky Adventure, Lofotr Viking Feast, dog sledging, Snow Hotel and wilderness Adventure camp

Special One-Time MS Finnmarken Voyage
• Best of the MS Fram Expedition Team on board
• Guest Lecturer Pal Brekke, Northern Lights expert
• A selection of included excursions
• Interpretive hikes with Expedition Team
• Expert presentations throughout the voyage
• Free Helly Hansen Hunting the Light fleece jacket

Astronomy Voyage
• A full tour of the Norwegian Coast and our 34 posts
• The chance to see the Northern Lights
• Lectures on board about the night sky and the Northern Lights
• A visit to the Northern Lights Planetarium at Tromsø

There are so many winter adventures offered by Hurtigruten so be sure to check out their site to learn more and experience Norway the Hurtigruten way!

About Hurtigruten

Each Hurtigruten departure is a purposeful voyage providing a transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the more than 1,000 miles of Norway’s pristine coastal waterway. This mixture of local encounters, spectacular scenery and utterly unique shore activities provides an unmatched opportunity to experience and interact with the beauty and charm of Norway and it’s people. Hurtigruten’s 11 ships depart almost every day of the year, from 34 ports along the Norwegian Coast.

This article is sponsored by Hurtigruten Cruises