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Svolvær – Capital of the Lofoten Islands

December 24, 2009 by
Hurtigruten Boat at Port

A Gateway for Tourism on the Lofoten Islands: Day 9: Tromsø - Finnsnes - Harstad - Risoyhamn - Sortland - Stokmarknes - Svolvær - Stamsund. Today traditional Norwegian "Julegrot" - Christmas porridge will be served and in the bar. Find the almond in the porridge and you win a prize! Together with fellow passengers and crew you will decorate the Christmas tree. A coffee and cake buffet will also be available at the bar.Arrive Harstad at 8.00 a.m. where you have the opportunity to … [Read more...]

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Making it to the Arctic Circle!

December 19, 2009 by
Arctic Coastline

Hurtigruten Norwegian Cruise - Arctic Circle, Norway: DAY 4: Brønøysund - Sandnessjøen - Nesna - Ørnes - Bodø - Stamsund - Svolvaer. You will have passed the Arctic Circle before the whole ship is fully awake.  The ship will follow the mighty Borvasstindene Mountains before arriving into Bodo, North Norway's second largest city at 12.30 p.m.  Here you have time to go ashore and see Bodo Cathedral which dates back to 1856, with its basilica and free standing church tower. There is … [Read more...]

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