Key facts
Seson: September-April
Duration: 10-21 days
Ideal group size: 10-30 guests (can be adapted for other groups sizes)
Accommodation: Quality hotel in the Hadeland region + comfortable cabin on board Hurtigruten (roundtrip Oslo-North Cape-Oslo)
Language: English (other languages on request)
Ideal for
International guests who want a “two-in-one” Norway experience, combining countryside culture and local flavours with Arctic coastline, Polar Circle and Northern Lights in a single curated journey.
Companies and hosts who value a ready-made programme with smooth flow: inland experiences, transfers and coastal voyage planned as one package, so they can focus fully on hosting their guests.
Tour operators seeking a signature product that links a lesser-known inland region with a world-famous coastal route and can be sold as a flexible 10–21-day package with adjustable content and pace.
Example itinerary – Hadeland + Hurtigruten
Our inland and coastal journeys are not one fixed route, but a flexible experience that can be combined and adapted. For each group we design a seamless programme that matches interests and trip length, linking art, culture, history, local food and outdoor experiences in Hadeland with either Hurtigruten’s Signature Voyages or the iconic coastal express between Bergen and Kirkenes. Travel from rolling hills and rural traditions to fjords and Arctic seas, and experience two authentic sides of Norway in one journey.
These journeys can be arranged as short breaks or longer stays, depending on how much time the group wishes to spend in Hadeland and at sea. Content and duration can be adjusted to fit different group profiles, seasons and travel needs.
Guests can also choose from a range of accommodation options, from Hadeland’s welcoming hotels and farm stays to comfortable cabins on board Hurtigruten. This allows each group to find the level of comfort and character that suits them best, whether they prefer classic hotel stays, rural charm or life at sea. Because we know both Hadeland and Hurtigruten’s products in depth, we can curate the ideal combination of hotels and cabin types to suit each group’s preferences and travel style. The sample below illustrates a ten-day itinerary with a day-by-day programme, but both content and duration can, of course, be adapted.
Hadeland – Inland Highlights
Begin your Norwegian adventure in Hadeland, where the tranquillity of open landscapes meets modern architecture, art, and craftsmanship. Just an hour from Oslo, this region offers a perfect introduction to authentic rural culture shaped by creativity, history, and nature.
Here, your group can explore award-winning architecture and outdoor art installations set in rolling countryside, meet local artisans at historic glassworks and design studios, and share conversations and meals with farmers who take pride in regional food traditions. Take a gentle hike to viewpoints overlooking the Randsfjorden valley, or linger over a farm lunch prepared with ingredients grown just outside the door.
Sample experiences
• Architecture and sculpture: Modern landmarks and art in the open landscape.
• Historic glassworks and crafts: From centuries-old techniques to innovative design.
• Local food and farm life: Tastings, cooking experiences, and lunches at working farms.
• Cultural landscapes and outdoor life: Paths leading through history, viewpoints, and heritage sites.
Hurtigruten – Coastal Wonders
From Oslo, the journey continues north, boarding a Hurtigruten Signature Voyage along Norway’s legendary coastline. As the ship glides past islands, fjords, and remote fishing villages, the scenery unfolds like a living postcard. Inside, comfort meets curiosity: panoramic lounges, locally inspired meals, and storytelling lectures bring the coast to life.
Stand at the North Cape and feel the wind of the Arctic, cross the Polar Circle and hopefully gaze at the Northern Lights dancing across the sky on a crisp autumn or winter night. Every day brings new horizons, from old trading towns and dramatic fjords to quiet coves and bustling harbours. Optional excursions include fishing in Lofoten, visit to the North Cape Plateau, king crab safari, dog sledding, hiking, and guided city walks.
Highlights along the voyage
• Iconic fjords, charming ports, and ever-changing coastal scenery.
• Polar Circle ceremony, a time-honoured maritime tradition.
• North Cape and Northern Lights, the Arctic, up close and unforgettable.
• Life on board, engaging lectures, activities, and time to simply watch the world drift by.
Sample 10-day journey
Days 1–2: Hadeland; Arrival and exploration of art, architecture, farms, and food.
Day 3: Oslo; Scenic transfer and city highlights before embarkation.
Days 4–9: Signature voyage with Hurtigruten; Fjords, ports, excursions, and Arctic wonders.
Day 10: Return to Oslo and departure (optional extra stay on request).
Longer itineraries (up to 21 days) allow for deeper exploration of both inland and coastal highlights, a journey that blends culture, nature, and the timeless rhythm of Norway’s land and sea.
Suggested programmes
Group size 15 to 80
Artful Hadeland Architecture, Design & Craft
Explore cutting-edge architecture and hands-on craft experiences. Wander through Kistefos Sculpture Park and its award-winning gallery-bridge The Twist. Here, contemporary art, industrial history and river views merge into one memorable experience. At Hadeland Glassverk you step into a historic riverside village of glass, galleries, design shops and cosy cafés, all built around one of Norway’s oldest glassworks. At Grinakervev you see how fine damask and traditional Norwegian garments are created on the looms. Explore circular fashion at Recouture where old textiles are transformed into new favourites. Then enjoy contemporary art exhibitions in the converted barn at Glasslåven Art Centre at Granavollen.
Group size 10 to 50
Hadeland HighlightsCreate Your Own Journey
Imagine a journey where art, food, history and outdoor life come together, and you mix and match the highlights to suit your group. There are plenty of experiences to choose from. Combine award-winning art and architecture, historic glassworks and contemporary design, traditional weaving and open-air cultural landmarks, and add in visits to local farms, cheese and honey tastings, and hands-on cooking sessions that turn local ingredients into shared meals. Weaving through it all is Hadeland’s rich history and your choice of outdoor activities, from gentle walks and scenic viewpoints to more active adventures in the surrounding forests, hills and lakes.
Group size 10 to 50
Historic HadelandVikings, Churches & Everyday Lives
Hadeland is where history feels close, from Viking power and early Christian stories to everyday lives in farms and villages. See the Dynna rune stone, visit the grave of a Viking king and explore old farm buildings at the open-air Hadeland Folk Museum. Go even further back among burial mounds and a reconstructed longhouse at Veien Cultural Heritage Park. Walk between medieval stone churches and historic buildings at Granavollen, with the Sister Churches, Steinhuset and Telthuset as highlights. Explore stone circles at Bilden, then add glass, design and more recent stories at Hadeland Glassverk or over dinner in former prison walls at Brasserie Fengselet.
Group size 10 to 60
Outdoor HadelandForests, Lakes & ancient Volcanoes
Hadeland is made for Norwegian friluftsliv, being outdoors in all seasons. Move through nature at your own pace, before returning to good food and comfortable surroundings. Activities range from gentle walks and long forest hikes to cycling, paddling and skiing, depending on the season. Within a compact area you find rolling hills, deep woods, rich farmland and cultural landscapes. Along the way you find small peaks, some of them ancient volcanoes. A mosaic of lakes and an inland fjord invite you to stop, swim or just enjoy the view. Programmes are fully tailored to group size and activity level, with options for an extra regenerative layer.
Group size 10 to 30
Taste of Hadeland Food, Farms & Flavours
Meet passionate farmers, food producers and artisans on a tasteful journey through inland Norway. Visit working farms, taste local cheeses and honey, and join seasonal cooking workshops in a countryside kitchen. Here, cheesemaking, fermenting, baking and sausage-making turn local ingredients into memorable shared meals. Optional regenerative experiences invite you to pick fruit and berries in gardens or nature that would otherwise go unused and help turn the extra harvest into juices, jams and other treats. These become memorable edible souvenirs that guests can bring home, while at the same time strengthening local food traditions and supporting community initiatives.