White landscapes, deep snow and frozen lakes in remote forests – in winter, nature in northern Europe can be experienced in a completely new way and particularly intensively during a wide range of outdoor activities. Come on board the HANSEATIC nature and fulfil your dream of an extraordinary cruise along Norway’s coast. The Northern Lights – which, with a bit of luck, you’ll be able to marvel at from the deck in clear weather – will be a constant reminder of the beauty of nature. The impressive Lysefjord* near Stavanger sets the mood for the spectacular scenery in Norway’s Inside Passage. The ship will take you from one highlight to the next on your route along the coast.

The famous Geirangerfjord is like an amphitheatre of almost vertical rock faces and countless waterfalls. What stories are hidden behind names like “Seven Sisters” and “Suitor”?

Today will be entirely devoted to exploring, with the HANSEATIC nature cruising nimbly through the Norwegian fjords. Be captivated by the changing series of fantastic views of the wintry landscape – from the nature Walk or the many open deck areas, for instance. When thick fog slowly enshrouds the striking mountains and the days don’t really want to get light anymore, the scenery is bathed in a particularly mystical atmosphere. Perhaps it is precisely in these moments that you can guess why Norway is also called the “land of the trolls”?

The Svartisen glacier, which you can get very close to on an active hike to the tongue of ice, is also a work of art created by nature.

Wondrous skerry landscape, stockfish archipelago or expeditionary territory – there are many ways of describing the Lofoten Islands. The islands form a contrast of dramatic landscapes and idyllic fishing villages such as the administrative centre Svolvaer. While daylight only has a brief appearance during the winter season, you will be particularly enchanted by the starry nights. Will the magical Northern Lights appear in the night sky?

You will have plenty of time in Alta for extensive explorations of the region: discover the landscape of northern Norway, for example, on a dog sleigh ride* through enchanted forests or go on an active snowshoe hike*. A fat bike tour* across the snow and ice or a reindeer sleigh ride* are also on the programme. On a visit to the Sami*, you can immerse yourself more deeply in their tradition and way of life during a cosy get-together around the campfire. The only way of getting to know the culture even more intensively is by spending the night in a husky camp*. A winter fairy tale will come true when you check into the magical Igloo Hotel*. Incredibly, the bedrooms are carved entirely out of ice.

From Honningsvag, you can reach the North Cape – not only by bus, but also actively by snowmobile*.

At this time of year, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the small town of Kirkenes is a premiere for the HANSEATIC nature. The remotely located old mining town lies on the wide Pasvik river, forming the border between Norway and Russia, and it will be your starting point for further fabulous winter experiences. On a king crab safari*, you will travel by snowmobile to the fishing baskets of these impressive animals. Alternatively, experience the beautiful nature on a snowshoe hike* or from a dog sleigh*. The nearby Snowhotel 365*, by contrast, is all about impressive snow architecture, fascinating ice sculptures and atmospheric lighting. And time and again, the many open deck areas of your expedition ship become observation platforms at night when the Northern Lights dance across the sky.

Take the opportunity to explore Tromso, the “gateway to the Arctic Ocean”, and its surroundings intensively with various winter activities in our versatile post-cruise programmes. Look forward to an unforgettable winter cruise with impressions that will stay in with you for a long time to come.