We have taken the Norwegian Coastal Steamer (Hurtigruten) twice. The first time we sailed in the summer from Kirkenes to Bergen after flying via Iceland where we stayed for three days to Oslo and then the next day to Kirkenes. After returning to Bergen, we took the train across to Oslo including the Flam Railway ... something not to be missed. This is their Independent Tour #7. We added a day in Iceland and added the Sognefjord post-tour option leaving from Bergen versus leaving from Oslo.

Our second trip on the Steamer was over last Christmas and New Years when we flew to Oslo, took the train to Bergen and sailed the round trip Bergen/Kirkenes/Bergen. It was wonderful, and we plan to do it again.

Cynthia & Ivan Pomona, New York