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Reine in the rain, and the morning Norway lost its king
Reine in the Lofoten Islands on a rainy Hurtigruten morning, and why this port is still worth waking up for.
September 3, 2026
Destination
Norway
Stories and planning notes from the Norwegian coast, from Bergen to the Lofoten Islands and north on the Hurtigruten.
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Åndalsnes and the Romsdalsgondolen, three hours on top of a mountain
Åndalsnes on a Hurtigruten port day: the Romsdalsgondolen base is a five-minute walk from the dock. Three hours on top of a mountain, no booking needed.
August 29, 2026
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First day aboard MS Midnatsol on the Hurtigruten Svalbard Line
Boarding MS Midnatsol in Bergen: check-in timing, the Arctic Superior cabin, who sails the Svalbard Line, and a first dinner at Árran.
August 29, 2026
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Walking the other way in Bergen
Beyond Bryggen: Nordnes Park, the cliffside sea pool, the Fish Market and the art district. A local-feeling day in Bergen before your cruise.
August 27, 2026
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What Bergen sounded like on my first night in Norway
Arriving in Bergen before a Hurtigruten cruise: what the first night feels like, and why flying in early is worth it before your Norway voyage.
August 22, 2026