Headquartered in Norway – with subsidiaries in the USA, Germany, France, and England – Hurtigruten ASA employs approximately 1.900 people. Hurtigruten’s specialty is in tourism and transport operations in Norway and abroad. The company's core business is offering trips along the Norwegian coast as well as Greenland, Antarctica and Spitsbergen.Hurtigruten has a history back to 1893, when founder Richard With started regular routes along the coast of Norway. The first trip was from Trondheim to Hammerfest and then from Bergen to Kirkenes. Soon this voyage was discovered by tourists from all parts of the world. A true authentic experience , with top quality service and the most amazing scenery.Today Hurtigruten is a renowned international cruise experience and an important part of the infrastructure for a number of communities along the Norwegian coast. Hurtigruten now has 13 ships, of which 11 sail daily between Bergen and Kirkenes with 34 ports of call. Hurtigruten’s vision is: Real experiences in unique waters. An active partner with National Geographic and supporting sustainable tourism.Welcome aboard the World’s Most Beautiful Voyage!