Where does Hurtigruten ship in Bergen?

In Bergen the Hurtigruten ships sail from the Hurtigruten Terminal, Nøstegaten 30, N-5010 Bergen. Taxi drivers will understand if you ask to be taken to the Hurtigruten Terminal and it is sign-posted as such locally. Our Hurtigruten voyages generally include a hotel transfer.

What does Hurtigruten mean in English?

Express Route
Hurtigruten ( lit. ‘Express Route’), formally Kystruten Bergen-Kirkenes (“coastal route Bergen-Kirkenes”), is a Norwegian public coastal route transporting passengers that travel locally, regionally and between the ports of call, and also cargo between ports north of Tromsø.

Is Hurtigruten a Norwegian company?

Today, Hurtigruten is one of Norway’s strongest brands.

Does Norway allow ships to dock 2021?

The Norwegian government has extended its restrictions for coastal cruises and Svalbard and said it will reassess the situation by May 1, 2021. Coastal cruises starting in a foreign port are also limited to a maximum of 200 people onboard, but passengers and crews are not allowed to go ashore.

What is there to do in Bergen cruise?

Many of Bergen’s key attractions are within mostly-level walking distance of the cruise dock. The Unesco-listed Bryggen wharf of colourful wooden merchants’ buildings, the Bergenhus medieval fortress, the Fish Market, the pedestrianised city centre and the lower station of the funicular are all within easy reach.

What is a polar outside cabin?

Hurtigruten’s Polar Outside cabins have either a porthole or window; some cabins have limited view. The polar outside cabins can be located on the upper, middle or lower deck. The term unspecified cabin category means that one can not pre-book a specific cabin type or number, nor the deck where the cabin is located.

How do you pronounce hurtigruten?

There’s actually more to be confused about. The company’s name actually has several pronunciations, depending on where you are in the world. TC learned that most Norwegians do not pronounce the G (Hurti-ruten), but those in the company’s hometown of Bergen, Norway, don’t pronounce the first R (Hoo-ti-gruten).

Can cruise ships visit Norway?

Currently there is no general ban on cruise ship passenger shore visits in Norway, although some politicians are asking for it. Ports take decisions individually, and several important destinations such as Flåm have said they are continuing to follow the situation.

Is Bergen worth visiting?

Why You Should and Shouldn’t Visit Bergen Bergen is an exciting city to visit, and is a great representation of the country. Unlike Oslo, Bergen doesn’t really feel like a ‘city’ in the traditional sense. It feels more like a big town surrounded by mountains and fjords.

Can I see Northern Lights in Bergen?

It is geographically possible to see the northern lights in popular destinations like Oslo and Bergen. In Bergen, a city on the shores of a fjord, the light pollution isn’t as bad as in Oslo, so you may have a good chance of seeing the northern lights if they’re strong enough.