Hurtigruten Museum

The Hurtigruten Museum houses the MS Finnmarken, a complete 1956 ship hull preserved within a modern glass structure right on the Norwegian coast. Visitors can board the vessel and explore original sections including the bridge, kitchen, engine room, and passenger cabins.

The MS Finnmarken was built in 1956 and served the Norwegian coastal express route that connected remote settlements along the Scandinavian coast. The museum opened in 1993 to preserve this crucial connection to the nation's maritime past.

The museum tells the story of Norway's coastal shipping service through photographs, letters, and accounts from the sailors and travelers who spent years working and journeying on these vessels.

The museum operates daily with hours that change depending on the season, staying open longer in summer than in winter. Check current opening times before your visit, and guided tours are available in multiple languages.

The MS Finnmarken is one of the few surviving vessels from the legendary Hurtigruten line and among the oldest preserved coastal steamships of Norway. Keeping the ship in its original condition gives visitors a rare look at the technical design and shipboard life from the mid-1900s.

Location: Hadsel

Inception: 1993

Website: http://hurtigrutemuseet.no

GPS coordinates: 68.56556,14.91306

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45