Hirtshals – Larvik
Ferries to Norway
Hirtshals – Larvik
Ferries to Norway
The Hirtshals Larvik ferry route connects Denmark with Norway. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Color Line. The crossing operates up to 14 times each week with sailing durations from around 3 hours 45 minutes.
Hirtshals Larvik sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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| Hirtshals - Larvik Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Denmark | |
| Destination Country | Norway | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Color Line | |
| Average Price | $440* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 2m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 85 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port town of Hirtshals is on the coast of Skagerrak on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy, at the top of the Jutland Peninsular in northern Denmark. Known for its fishing and ferry port, the town's economy is heavily reliant on the fishing industry and on tourism, with many houses available to rent during the summer months. The ferries that use the town's port bring the tourists into the town which benefit the local shops. Particularly large numbers of Norwegians visit Hirtshals to shop all year round. One of Europe's largest aquariums, The Nordsoen Oceanarium, is located in the town and has over 70 different species in its collection.
The harbour is full of activities and the ambience is authentic. When visiting Hirtshals enjoy the natural surroundings which are ideal for many outdoor activities.
From the port, ferries can be taken to Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Langesund, Larvik, Seydisfjordur and Torshavn.
Larvik is a town and port located in Vestfold County in Norway and is a town that can trace its history back to the late 17th century when it was founded in 1671 by Ulrik Fredrik Gyldenlove, the first Count of Laurvig. The Treschow estate, which is currently owned by Mille-Marie Treschow "Norway's richest woman" is located in Larvik and was created in the 1820's when the last Count of Laurvig was declared bankrupt. Popular attractions in the town include the Hedrum Rural Museum, the Berg Stone Church, the Bronze Age Carvings at Haugen, the Larvik Art Association, the Brunla Burial Area and the Galleri Winther.
From the town's port there are daily ferry services to Hirtshals in Denmark. Check-in opens 2 hours prior to departure and all passengers must be available for check-in no later than 1 hour prior to departure.
