Norway Coastal Route: Norwegian Pronunciation Guide to All 34 Ports

Like many others, I love the Norwegian coastal route. The full 11-night roundtrip voyage calls at 34 ports up and down the Norwegian coastline, ranging from big cities to tiny villages, allowing guests to enjoy the very best activities and experiences Norway has to offer.

However, many international visitors struggle to pronounce many of the ports along the route. On my recent voyage on board the brand new Havila Polaris, I met someone who I thought would be perfect to teach us to say all 34 ports properly.

Watch and listen to Sverre Andreassen, Navigation Officer on the Havila Voyages ship Havila Polaris, as he explains how to say all the ports on Kystruten, the Norwegian coastal route.

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[alandyer]

A wonderful personal tour of locations he loves. Thank you! 🙏

[kariwilson]

So glad you were aboard with us, making sure of our pronunciation. Thank you again for your hospitality to a couple of sisters. You made our trip unforgettable. 😊

[laurahayes]

Loved this! Ty 🥰 He is a gentile, kind soul who loves to share, teach, uplift and share his magical country!

[carolyneg]

This is brilliant and so informative! thank you both to you and the Captain for putting this together. One day will be on board ❤

[CeliaSchaefer]

Tusen Takk! I'll be on the Polaris in late September and am excited to (try to!) pronounce the route and port names correctly 🤣 Great video! Takk, Navigator Andreassen!!

[leelastarsky]

Thanks so much for this awesome, helpful, and educational video!! I'll be sailing this journey in Nov/Dec24 and can't wait!!

[Oakridger]

Tussen Tak!! I'm trying very hard to at least not totally mispronounce the cities and people's names! I'll be on Havila Castor in June and I'm so excited!

[spindifferent]

Thanks David! We are booked on the Polaris next week sailing the short round trip Tromsø → Kirkenes → Tromsø. Were you able to see the aurora at all given the weather?

[EmmaCruises]

People struggle to pronounce the names?! Who? (Me) 🤣❤️

[gab]

norwegian ports have the weirdest ships lol

[alanna]

What I'd give to be able to afford to go there!
So beautiful.