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Children on board: a boat trip in Tromsø with kids
A boat from 1917 does not make a fuss. Hermes II is slow, sits heavily in the water and takes her time getting anywhere. For
Midnight sun in Tromsø: summer on the fjord when the sun never sets
In summer something magical happens in Tromsø: the sun never sets. For weeks it hangs above the horizon around the clock, bathing the mountains and
Tromsø in winter: northern lights, polar night and still fjords from the sea
Winter in Tromsø is Arctic nature at its most dramatic: the polar night, northern lights over snow-capped mountains, and fjords lying still in the blue
Fishing trip in Tromsø: fishing and fjord cruise on a historic wooden boat
Fishing the seas off Tromsø is an experience in itself – but do it from the deck of a 1917 wooden boat, with the mountains
When love arrived by sea: two weddings aboard Hermes II
Last Friday was a day to remember aboard Hermes II. On the same day, but entirely separate from one another, two couples celebrated their big
Fjord Cruise in Tromsø on a 1917 Wooden Boat: A Different Way to Experience the Fjords
The fjords around Tromsø are among the most beautiful in Northern Norway — snow-capped mountains plunging straight into the sea, sea eagles above the masthead,
Northern Lights by Boat in Tromsø: Best Time, Tips and What to Expect
Tromsø sits in the heart of the aurora belt, and few places on earth offer better odds of seeing the northern lights dance across the
Join us this summer!
After a sucsessfull winter season we are now ready for the summer of 24! The crew is ready. The boat is ready. Tromsø’s beautiful surroundings are ready! And we are ready to welcome you on board!
Norwegian pop-star – live!
In 2017, Sondre Justad came on board with his band, both to enjoy the trip with the old cutter and to record a live video.
Hermes II – The Shop
The best way to preserve old things is to use them. This is also the mantra for the Hermes II boat conservation project, when the 72-foot Skandfer cutter is to be used, maintained and preserved for future generations.
Tromsø’s quays – historical bustle and urban pulse
In Tromsø, you can stroll along the shoreline and the quays, from Sydspissen in the south, past Tromsø bridge in the north. Just outside the town centre you will find scenic walks and residential areas with their own quays and fascinating architecture.
Clothing
Tromsø lies approximately on the edge of the Arctic ice. It is cold here, but it is even colder out at sea. We therefore recommend that you keep abreast of the weather forecast before your trip and dress accordingly. Here is our simple recommendation. The individual guest must naturally assess his or her own comfort