# Kystruten — Norwegian coast travel app

> Real-time Norwegian coastal cruise ship tracking and travel information. (iPhone/iPad app by Arndt Schwenkschuster.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kystruten/id1565179222 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arndt Schwenkschuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493982782)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 76 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 87 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kystruten/id1565179222/reviews.md

## What is Kystruten?

This app accompanies you on a cruise trip on the Kystruten along the Norwegian coast. It always shows you the current position of the ship - so you can follow the journey in real time on the map.
 
Interesting highlights and special features are displayed along the route. There is also information about the harbours that the mail boat calls at en route. The app also provides other interesting information, e.g. deck plans of the ships, tips, links and, as a special feature, the latest weather information and northern lights forecasts for your current location.
 
This app app can be used on ships across operators - Hurtigruten or Havila Kystruten. However, we are no official app and timetable, announcements and other information shown in the app are purely informational and guessed based on the vessels position. Use times and information provided by crew and contact them if in doubt.
 
We wish you a pleasant journey and lots of fun with our app! You are also welcome to visit our homepage www.kystruten-reisen.de (German).

## Key features

- Real-time ship position tracking
- Points of interest along the route
- Harbor information
- Deck plans
- Weather forecasts
- Northern lights forecasts


## Frequently asked questions about Kystruten

### What is Kystruten?

Kystruten is a travel app designed to accompany you on a cruise trip along the Norwegian coast. It provides real-time ship tracking, highlights along the route, and information about ports of call.

### Does Kystruten show the ship's current position?

Yes, Kystruten always shows the current position of the ship, allowing you to follow your journey in real time on the map.

### What kind of information does Kystruten offer besides ship tracking?

Kystruten offers information on interesting highlights and special features along the route, details about the harbors visited, deck plans of the ships, tips, links, and the latest weather and northern lights forecasts for your current location.

### Can I use Kystruten on ships from different operators?

Yes, the app can be used on ships across operators, including Hurtigruten and Havila Kystruten.

### Is Kystruten an official app for the cruise lines?

No, this is not an official app. Timetable, announcements, and other information shown are purely informational and guessed based on the vessel's position. It is recommended to use times and information provided by the crew and contact them if in doubt.

### What is the rating of Kystruten?

Kystruten has a high rating of 4.8 stars based on 56 ratings, indicating a positive user experience.

### On which devices can I use Kystruten?

Kystruten is supported on iPhones and iPods.

### How often is Kystruten updated?

The latest version of Kystruten is 0.9.4, which was last updated on December 27, 2025. This suggests a recent update and ongoing development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.10.4 — 2026-06-24

Improved notifications and fixed time zone bugs

### 0.9.4 — 2025-12-27

Timetable for 2026 added

### 0.9.1 — 2025-05-13

Changes to the map shown in the app.

### 0.8.1 — 2025-01-23

Fixes issues that occur when starting a trip

### 0.8.0 — 2025-01-03

Added sailing schedule for 2025.

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