Reaching the top
NORTH CAPE
3 countries, 17 days, 2400 km
Bike: Triumph Street Scrambler -18
Sweden – a nordic icon
Green forests, kind people, weird food and reindeers on the highway. Sweden is like taken from a Disney-movie.
Some motorcyclists might tell you that the Swedish east coast on the way up to North Cape is just a distance of transportation, nothing more. They are wrong – and I'll show you how you can make memories of a lifetime on this route!
Northern Sweden is among the most genuine places I've experienced, here you find the true essence of the north.
favorite towns & stops
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STOCKHOLM
The capital of Scandinavia. A green, lively and beautiful city I'm proud to call home.
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GAMMELGÅRDEN, MYCKELGENSJÖ
"The old farmyard", one of Sweden's best preserved farmhouses from over 100 years ago. With a cute café where you can enjoy a waffle with typical Swedish cloudberry jam.
03/
UMEÅ
The biggest city in northern Sweden. Perfect for an overnight stop with dinner by the river, or spend a day at the beach by Nydalasjön.
05/
GAMMELSTADS KYRKSTAD, LULEÅ
Visit the amazing UNESCO-heritage Gammelstads Kyrkstad. Travel 500 years back in Swedish history.
06/
PAJALA MARKNAD, PAJALA
So much fun! A little town that normally has around 2.000 citizens gets around 45.000 visitors during this weekend every year. Party, party!
07/
ICEHOTEL, JUKKASJÄRVI
An entire hotel and bar – completely made out of ice. Open all year around thanks to solar panels on the roof. Crazy cool and crazy cold!
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HÖGA KUSTEN
The area Höga Kusten was very affected by the ice age, the land rose with more than 300 meters which gave it a unique look that's now on UNESCO's world heritage list. Popular hiking destination.
The ROUTE
STOCKHOLM - SUNDSVALL
Take road 272 from Uppsala and then road 83 to Ånge. This road is called "Tidernas Väg".
More info: www.tidernasvag.se/en/.
SUNDSVALL - ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK
E4. The coolest bridge in Sweden; Höga Kustenbron.
ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK - MYCKELGENSJÖ
Road 348. If you want to visit "Gammelgården" in Myckelgensjö.
MYCKELGENSJÖ - UMEÅ
I took the small roads through the villages, and stopped at an amazing view point ("Utkiksplats") in Långviksmon, then road 92.
UMEÅ - HAPARANDA
E4 + E20. All the cool cities; Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå, Kalix and Haparanda.
HAPARANDA - ROVANIEMI
Road 99, 930 + E75. Visit Santa Claus at The Artic Circle, or skip this part and go straight to Kiruna through Pajala.
ROVANIEMI - KIRUNA
Pajala, Lovikka, ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi and the world's biggest iron mine in Kiruna. Roads: 79, 83, 99, 395, E45 + E10.
STOCKHOLM
ÅNGE
MYCKELGENSJÖ
UMEÅ
PITEÅ
KALIX
ROVANIEMI
KIRUNA
JUKKASJÄRVI
LAKSELV
NORTH CAPE
KIRUNA - NORTH CAPE
The best route to North Cape: E10, E45, E8 east, 93, E45, 92, 892 + E69.
HOTELS &
CAMPING SPOTS
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HENNANS CAMPING, HENNAN
Super cozy little spot by a lake. Camping and cottages for rent.
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KÄRLEKSVIKEN, UMEÅ
Safe and nice spot for wild camping in Umeå.
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FÅRÖN CAMPING, PITEÅ
Cottages, camping and a big conference house where they sometimes rent out rooms for 25€/night.
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VALHALL HOTELL, KALIX
Great hotel with everything you wish at the breakfast table.
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ICEHOTEL, JUKKASJÄRVI
Stay in one of the ice rooms in -5 degrees, or if you're not into that you can choose the warm part.
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AMAZING SECRET SPOT FOR WILD CAMPING
1h and 40 min from North Cape.
Coordinates: 70°38'60.0"N 25°20'42.1"E
Travel gallery
Click on the pictures to read more about some of the moments from the trip.
Myckelgensjö Lake
Riding on the beach in Myckelgensjö. Had a lot of fun and found out that my mc-sneakers weren't waterproofed. :)Photo: Oscar Jettman
Esso Nostalgia Station, Järvsö
Beautiful little Esso nostalgia gas station from the past. A part of "Tidernas Väg".Kärleksviken, Umeå
In the very beginning of my trip. My first breakfast after a night in my tent, what's more romantic than having breakfast by a lake with the thoughts and excitement about 6 weeks of traveling ahead..?Vittangi "Village of the year 2007"
This little town was named "Village of the year" in 2007, but I was more impressed by that blue Beetle matching the gas station.ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi
Want to sleep in -5 degrees celsius? Check in on ICEHOTEL, it's open all year round thanks to solar panels on the roof.Me & Jonna, Grundtjärn
Had the amazing opportunity to meet Jonna Jinton, a big inspiration and fighter for the Swedish countryside.Photo: Oscar Jettman
Tidernas Väg
The first gas stop! So happy and so excited about being out traveling again. :)Photo: Oscar Jettman
Hennans Camping, Hennan
Enjoying the midnight sun in Hennan. Wonderful little pearl by "Tidernas Väg". This picture is taken around 11 PM at night.Photo: Oscar Jettman