In the winter, the sun is low on the horizon and, north of the Arctic Circle, can even be below the horizon for some weeks. This natural phenomenon creates a fascinating light. You can never know when the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, will appear, but sailing with Hurtigruten will provide the best possibilities to experience the magic colour show from light green to dark purple flickering across the Arctic sky.
December
We celebrate a traditional Norwegian Christmas and New Year on board.
January to March
The sun returns in the north and the famous winter fishing in Lofoten goes on in these cold, fresh months.