Hurtigruten have been the ‘spirit of Norway’ since 1893, caring for the country’s coast and inviting the world to travel their home as a local. Sail their famous route, which has been connecting local communities to 34 ports for more than 130 years. The Original Coastal Express travels from the southern city of Bergen, across the Arctic Circle and up to Kirkenes – and back – all-year-round. The voyage lasts 12 days and covers 2,500 nautical miles, and features some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet.