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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Hurtigruten will pay remote Norwegian villages to host passengers

The Hurtigruten sailings will stop in Træna, Bessaker, and Sæbø (pictured here) - (Michel Afflerbach, Hurtigruten)

A Norwegian cruise company has said they have found an "antidote to overtourism” by offering sailings to smaller villages as part of their packages.

Cruise giant Hurtigruten has introduced new “Open Village” experiences along Norway’s remote coastline in collaboration with local residents.

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