Snowmobiling on Hurtigruten Voyages
Experience the Arctic winter on a snowmobile excursion through the Polar Night during a Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal voyage.
One of the seasonal excursions offered by Hurtigruten is a Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night, giving adventurous travellers the chance to experience the winter landscapes of northern Norway from a completely different perspective.
As you travel along the Norwegian coast in winter, the landscape is transformed by snow, darkness and the distinctive blue light of the Polar Night. A snowmobile excursion takes you away from the ship and into the Arctic landscape, with the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights overhead.
The Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night is one of more than 70 seasonal optional excursions available on the Norwegian Coastal Voyages. Hurtigruten's excursion programme includes a range of outdoor, cultural and wildlife experiences, with activities varying according to the season and voyage.
Snowmobiling through the Polar Night
Northern Norway's winter landscape is particularly atmospheric after dark. The Polar Night occurs in the far north during winter, when the sun remains below the horizon for an extended period. Rather than complete darkness throughout the day, the landscape is often illuminated by beautiful shades of blue and pink around midday.
Travelling by snowmobile allows you to experience this Arctic environment away from the ship. Your guides will introduce you to the landscape and explain more about life in northern Norway, while you travel through the snowy winter scenery.
The conditions can be exhilarating, but this is also a chance to experience the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv – enjoying life outdoors in nature, whatever the season.
Snowmobiling and the Northern Lights
A winter snowmobile excursion is particularly appealing to travellers hoping to see the Northern Lights.
There is never a guarantee that the aurora will appear, but northern Norway is one of the world's prime regions for viewing this natural phenomenon. The combination of snow-covered Arctic landscapes, clear winter skies and the possibility of the Northern Lights makes an evening outdoors particularly memorable.
If you're travelling on a qualifying longer Hurtigruten voyage during the Northern Lights season, you may also benefit from Hurtigruten's Northern Lights Promise.
Booking your snowmobile excursion
Hurtigruten's excursions are seasonal and can change, so the availability of the Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night depends on your specific voyage and departure date. Some excursions have limited availability and should be booked in advance.
Check Hurtigruten's current excursion programme for the latest information, availability and pricing.
The Norwegian coast is particularly spectacular in winter, and a snowmobile excursion offers an opportunity to experience the landscape beyond the ship.
If you'd like to combine your coastal voyage with time on land, explore our Norwegian Coastal Voyages combined with land packages. We can help you add time in northern Norway before or after your voyage, including stays and experiences designed around the Northern Lights.
For more inspiration, read our Norwegian Coastal Voyages articles, or talk to our Destination Specialists about planning your winter journey.
Image Credit: Arctic Coast AS Foto Ørjan Bertelsen