Stokmarknes, Norway

Stokmarknes is a small town on the island of Hadsel. It is home to Hurtigruten Cruises -- formerly the Norwegian Coastal Express -- as well as the Coastal Express Museum. The museum showcases the history of the Coastal Express, beginning in the late 1800s, with photographs, lifelike exhibits, paintings, model ships and historical films. Also on display is the Hurtigruten ship MS Finnmarken. Built in 1956, the vessel is now docked on land and open to the public. Stokmarknes is also home to a contemporary art museum.

Language: Norwegian     Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)