Harstad, Finnsnes and Tromsø – Gateway to the Arctic
5
Details
Adventure Capital of the Arctic
The ship docks in Harstad just after 7 a.m. You may enjoy a peaceful early morning stroll around town.
MS Kong Harald then continues to Finnsnes, which connects the beautiful island of Senja via the impressive Gisund Bridge. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of seabirds, including puffins, as there are several colonies nearby.
Gateway to the Arctic – Tromsø
The ship then sails to the historic Arctic exploration capital of Tromsø, where you’ll have around four hours to explore the city or join an optional excursion.
Along the waterfront you’ll find Polaria, a center exhibiting environmental research in the Arctic with a small aquarium. In the city center there are many shops and restaurants, including Mack Brewery and the Ølhallen pub, a favorite local watering hole. There are also cafés offering delicious cinnamon buns where baristas create innovative coffee-foam art.
Across the fjord from where the ship docks, you can visit the iconic Arctic Cathedral, with its beautiful stained-glass mosaic.
Leaving Tromsø in the early evening, the ship heads north for the trading post of Skjervøy, founded in 1622. On the way, you’ll pass the Lyngen Alps, which rise majestically from the sea.
Port Info
Schedule
Start Time
Jan 19