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Scandinavia tour to North Cape 08/2022

Travelogue
Beilstein (Germany) ->Northeim-Campingplatz Nord Sulmer Berg (Germany)
396 km -> 5 hours driving time

Beilstein (Germany) ->Northeim-Campingplatz Nord Sulmer Berg (Germany)
396 km -> 5 hours driving time
1 night stay
The first stage took us to Northeim to the Sultmer Berg campsite, which is very suitable for transit because it is 4 km away from the motorway.
We only stopped here for 1 night and were allowed to look for a suitable place on a large meadow ourselves.
The sanitary facilities were clean and the price for an overnight stay including electricity flat rate of €27 was absolutely fine.
There is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace on the campsite, which was used by many visitors to the campsite.
Since we arrived at lunchtime, we still had free choice of seats. As the time of day increased, the space for those passing through (1 night) filled up and was completely full in the evening.
Cost of space: 1 night €27 including electricity and shower


1 night stay
The first stage took us to Northeim to the Sultmer Berg campsite, which is very suitable for transit because it is 4 km away from the motorway.
We only stopped here for 1 night and were allowed to look for a suitable place on a large meadow ourselves.
The sanitary facilities were clean and the price for an overnight stay including electricity flat rate of €27 was absolutely fine.
There is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace on the campsite, which was used by many visitors to the campsite.
Since we arrived at lunchtime, we still had free choice of seats. As the time of day increased, the space for those passing through (1 night) filled up and was completely full in the evening.
Cost of space: 1 night €27 including electricity and shower
Northeim (Germany) -> Campsite Jarplund->at the gates of Flensburg (Germany)
393 km -> 5:09 hours driving time
Northeim (Germany) -> Campsite Jarplund->at the gates of Flensburg (Germany)
393 km -> 5:09 hours driving time
2 nights
The rest of the journey went to the Jarplund campsite just outside Flensburg. The campsite is beautifully situated and easy to find. The sanitary facilities are a bit older, but very clean and are regularly cleaned thoroughly in the morning. The price for space with electricity, garbage fees, etc. is absolutely fine. The pitches are very large and there is a large playground for the children.
WiFi is free and works great. The reception is very helpful and the staff friendly. There is an Edeka market with an integrated bakery right next to the campsite, where you can buy everything you need for everyday use. The market is open every day, including Sundays.
Since we had our Mtb's with us, we were very flexible and explored various sights by bike.
Among other things, it is worthwhile to go to the city center and the port of Flensburg by bike, as it is only 10 kilometers away from the campsite.
The Glücksburg Castle is also worth a visit. Very nicely situated and surrounded by a castle lake. You can walk around it and the castle itself is also worth seeing with its beautifully landscaped park. Tickets for visiting the castle can be bought on site from the vending machine and, if desired, it can be visited with an audio guide (also available for children).
Cost of space: €27.50 per night including electricity and shower







2 nights
The rest of the journey went to the Jarplund campsite just outside Flensburg. The campsite is beautifully situated and easy to find. The sanitary facilities are a bit older, but very clean and are regularly cleaned thoroughly in the morning. The price for space with electricity, garbage fees, etc. is absolutely fine. The pitches are very large and there is a large playground for the children.
WiFi is free and works great. The reception is very helpful and the staff friendly. There is an Edeka market with an integrated bakery right next to the campsite, where you can buy everything you need for everyday use. The market is open every day, including Sundays.
Since we had our Mtb's with us, we were very flexible and explored various sights by bike.
Among other things, it is worthwhile to go to the city center and the port of Flensburg by bike, as it is only 10 kilometers away from the campsite.
The Glücksburg Castle is also worth a visit. Very nicely situated and surrounded by a castle lake. You can walk around it and the castle itself is also worth seeing with its beautifully landscaped park. Tickets for visiting the castle can be bought on site from the vending machine and, if desired, it can be visited with an audio guide (also available for children).
Cost of space: €27.50 per night including electricity and shower
Jarplund (Germany) -> Copenhagen Camping in Dragør (Denmark)
332 km -> 4:13 hours driving time

Jarplund (Germany) -> Copenhagen Camping in Dragør (Denmark)
332 km -> 4:13 hours driving time
3 nights
The next destination of our trip was Copenhagen Camping in Dragør. The site is very large with a huge playground for children, swimming pool (18° water temperature), sanitary facilities and a separate building for the kitchen, lounge and washing machine area.
The sanitary facilities were cleaned every morning, but there were only 3 showers (men and women separately). Therefore, queuing in the morning and evening to take a shower was announced. Toilets were sufficiently available.
The washing machine room was used a lot and it is advisable to use a washing machine very early in the morning.
Showers and warm water in general were also subject to a charge, as was the use of the washing machine, dryer, etc. You receive a chip card on which 50 Danish kroner are booked and you can only enter all the premises on the site with this card. All chargeable services (as already described) are debited from the chip card.
The pitches were well separated from each other by small hedges.
WLAN only worked after repeated requests and repeated complaints. After that it was reset by the front desk. Unfortunately it stopped working again the next morning.
It is recommended to explore Copenhagen by bike. The cycle paths are very wide and very well developed. Cyclists always have the right of way. Once you get used to the traffic, it's easy to go with the flow. There is no ringing of the bell when overtaking and you sometimes get angry looks and rants if you ring the bell as usual. It is overtaken very quickly and without warning. Once you get used to it, cycling in Copenhagen is a lot of fun.
It is worth driving to the old port (Refshalevej) opposite the Little Mermaid, because there the disused port area with its old containers has been simply and creatively redesigned. It was converted into a food mile with many small snack and drink stands. In the evening the bear probably dances here.
Since we also used our Mtb's here, we were able to drive through great landscapes in the vicinity of the campsite. Dragør harbor is definitely worth seeing.
Cost of space: 375 Danish kroner (50.43 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra












3 nights
The next destination of our trip was Copenhagen Camping in Dragør. The site is very large with a huge playground for children, swimming pool (18° water temperature), sanitary facilities and a separate building for the kitchen, lounge and washing machine area.
The sanitary facilities were cleaned every morning, but there were only 3 showers (men and women separately). Therefore, queuing in the morning and evening to take a shower was announced. Toilets were sufficiently available.
The washing machine room was used a lot and it is advisable to use a washing machine very early in the morning.
Showers and warm water in general were also subject to a charge, as was the use of the washing machine, dryer, etc. You receive a chip card on which 50 Danish kroner are booked and you can only enter all the premises on the site with this card. All chargeable services (as already described) are debited from the chip card.
The pitches were well separated from each other by small hedges.
WLAN only worked after repeated requests and repeated complaints. After that it was reset by the front desk. Unfortunately it stopped working again the next morning.
It is recommended to explore Copenhagen by bike. The cycle paths are very wide and very well developed. Cyclists always have the right of way. Once you get used to the traffic, it's easy to go with the flow. There is no ringing of the bell when overtaking and you sometimes get angry looks and rants if you ring the bell as usual. It is overtaken very quickly and without warning. Once you get used to it, cycling in Copenhagen is a lot of fun.
It is worth driving to the old port (Refshalevej) opposite the Little Mermaid, because there the disused port area with its old containers has been simply and creatively redesigned. It was converted into a food mile with many small snack and drink stands. In the evening the bear probably dances here.
Since we also used our Mtb's here, we were able to drive through great landscapes in the vicinity of the campsite. Dragør harbor is definitely worth seeing.
Cost of space: 375 Danish kroner (50.43 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra
Copenhagen Camping (Denmark) -> KustCamp in Gamleby (Sweden)
423 km -> 6:07 hours driving time

Copenhagen Camping (Denmark) -> KustCamp in Gamleby (Sweden)
423 km -> 6:07 hours driving time
3 nights
The drive to Gamleby via the E22 was very scenic and traffic friendly. Arrived at the campsite we were very impressed by the location of the place. The place is right on the lake with very good sanitary facilities and everything else that goes with it. (Four star place) The front desk just great. Gamleby a dreamy little place with many possibilities. eg Trollstigen, fishing, boating, and much more.
The facility is partly located in an area where burial grounds from the Viking Age are located and this is also explained in German with informative signs. The Trollstigen is easy to walk to, as there is a footpath from the campsite (approx. 1.5 km). In the Trollstigen there are 70 different troll figures in a natural forest. At the end of Trollstigen you can continue walking to viewpoints that offer fantastic views over Gamleby and the lake.
Since we had our Mtb's in use again, we take the opportunity to circumnavigate Gamlebyviken (the lake where Gamleby is located). The complete circumnavigation by bike was a total of 62 kilometers, but we had to drive the last 5 km on the E22 because there was no bike path or other bypass road available. This almost resembled a horror trip, since we had to drive on 50 cm hard shoulders and the cars raced past us at undiminished speed. Cycling doesn't seem to be that popular in Sweden because we actually hardly saw any cyclists.
On our tour around the lake we drove through fantastic landscapes and the town of Västervik was the turning point of our tour. Västervik is a great little town with a beautiful harbour, nice town centre, small cafes and restaurants and a church worth seeing.
Summary: Gamleby is definitely worth a trip.
Cost of space: 465 Swedish kroner (43.73€) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
The drive to Gamleby via the E22 was very scenic and traffic friendly. Arrived at the campsite we were very impressed by the location of the place. The place is right on the lake with very good sanitary facilities and everything else that goes with it. (Four star place) The front desk just great. Gamleby a dreamy little place with many possibilities. eg Trollstigen, fishing, boating, and much more.
The facility is partly located in an area where burial grounds from the Viking Age are located and this is also explained in German with informative signs. The Trollstigen is easy to walk to, as there is a footpath from the campsite (approx. 1.5 km). In the Trollstigen there are 70 different troll figures in a natural forest. At the end of Trollstigen you can continue walking to viewpoints that offer fantastic views over Gamleby and the lake.
Since we had our Mtb's in use again, we take the opportunity to circumnavigate Gamlebyviken (the lake where Gamleby is located). The complete circumnavigation by bike was a total of 62 kilometers, but we had to drive the last 5 km on the E22 because there was no bike path or other bypass road available. This almost resembled a horror trip, since we had to drive on 50 cm hard shoulders and the cars raced past us at undiminished speed. Cycling doesn't seem to be that popular in Sweden because we actually hardly saw any cyclists.
On our tour around the lake we drove through fantastic landscapes and the town of Västervik was the turning point of our tour. Västervik is a great little town with a beautiful harbour, nice town centre, small cafes and restaurants and a church worth seeing.
Summary: Gamleby is definitely worth a trip.
Cost of space: 465 Swedish kroner (43.73€) per night including electricity and shower
Gamleby -> Snibbens Camping in Ramvik
707 km -> 9:19 hours driving time
Gamleby -> Snibbens Camping in Ramvik
707 km -> 9:19 hours driving time
3 nights
The journey from Gamleby took us further along the coast towards northern Sweden. Our goal after 707 kilometers was the campsite Snibbens Camping in Hälledal (district of Ramvik).
Very nice and located directly on Lake Mörtsjön, we were warmly welcomed. Swedish, English and German were spoken at the reception. The camping site is not very big, almost a bit familiar and therefore very well attended. It is advisable to reserve a parking space in advance. There is a playground, miniature golf course and direct access to the beach. You can rent bikes and boards for stand up paddling.
During our stay there we visited, among other things, the car museum in Härnösand. A must, even if you're not a car enthusiast. Various vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other interesting things are exhibited there over 1.7 kilometers. The harbor of Härnösand is rather unspectacular. An old workers' settlement, consisting of different colored wooden houses, is another attraction.
From the campsite owner (she spoke perfect German) we got the tip to climb the viewpoint nearby. This was only about 1 kilometer from the campsite and the path to the viewpoint is directly opposite the entrance to the campsite.
She also recommended that we visit Arnolds Bilmuseum in Ramvik. We did not regret it. It is a private collection of cars, mopeds, bicycles and many other things.
We used our Mtb's for the tour to the Bilmuseum in Ramvik, but you should actually be aware that it goes up and down again and again. The individual places are also very rugged and for a quick shopping spree it is better to use the car.
We liked it very much at the campsite and we can definitely recommend it.
Cost of space: 350 Swedish kroner (32.92 €) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
The journey from Gamleby took us further along the coast towards northern Sweden. Our goal after 707 kilometers was the campsite Snibbens Camping in Hälledal (district of Ramvik).
Very nice and located directly on Lake Mörtsjön, we were warmly welcomed. Swedish, English and German were spoken at the reception. The camping site is not very big, almost a bit familiar and therefore very well attended. It is advisable to reserve a parking space in advance. There is a playground, miniature golf course and direct access to the beach. You can rent bikes and boards for stand up paddling.
During our stay there we visited, among other things, the car museum in Härnösand. A must, even if you're not a car enthusiast. Various vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other interesting things are exhibited there over 1.7 kilometers. The harbor of Härnösand is rather unspectacular. An old workers' settlement, consisting of different colored wooden houses, is another attraction.
From the campsite owner (she spoke perfect German) we got the tip to climb the viewpoint nearby. This was only about 1 kilometer from the campsite and the path to the viewpoint is directly opposite the entrance to the campsite.
She also recommended that we visit Arnolds Bilmuseum in Ramvik. We did not regret it. It is a private collection of cars, mopeds, bicycles and many other things.
We used our Mtb's for the tour to the Bilmuseum in Ramvik, but you should actually be aware that it goes up and down again and again. The individual places are also very rugged and for a quick shopping spree it is better to use the car.
We liked it very much at the campsite and we can definitely recommend it.
Cost of space: 350 Swedish kroner (32.92 €) per night including electricity and shower
Ramvik (Sweden) -> Camping Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) on the Swedish/Finnish border
607 km -> 8:15 hours driving time
Ramvik (Sweden) -> Camping Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) on the Swedish/Finnish border
607 km -> 8:15 hours driving time
4 nights
After a very long drive, we headed for our next milestone in Kukkolaforsen, which is very close to the Finnish border. As soon as we arrived at the campsite, we were greeted with loud, roaring water noises caused by the rapids. The rapids are a special attraction and you have to get used to these sounds (especially at night). It was very interesting to observe the fishing there, because it happened exactly at the most violent rapids and was carried out with a long landing net on daring wooden constructions as a jetty.
The campsite itself was okay, but you have to get used to the feeling of cleanliness there as well.
A playground for children is available. The WiFi network left a lot to be desired and could actually only be used without any problems in the restaurant area of the adjacent hotel.
The town of Haparanda is about 16 km from Kukkolaforsen and unfortunately we searched for sights there in vain. So we took the opportunity and drove straight across the border to Tornio in Finland. We really liked this city, although unfortunately most of them (advertised on the internet as sights to be visited) were closed. Therefore we could only visit the Provincial Museum of Tornio Valley. You can easily cross the border from Tornio (Finland) and Haparanda (Sweden) by bridge, even for cyclists and pedestrians there are separate bridges and crossings.
Another trip took us by car to Rovaniemi in Finland, 150 km away, also known for its Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle, which also runs through there.
You really have to bring enough time to be able to look at everything in peace and, above all, to browse through the many Spuvenier shops. The Arktikum is also worth a visit. The building alone fascinated us. On the other hand, you can learn a lot about the way of life of the lobes and seeds in the Arktikum. The topic of global warming also plays a major role in the exhibition and quickly brings you back down to earth.
A detour to Rovaniemi with all its fascinating attractions was definitely worth it for us and can only be recommended.
At the end of our stay in Kukkolaforsen we visited a typical Scandinavian restaurant Mustaparran Päämaja in Tornio (Finland).
The Scandinavian main courses were delicious and the dessert (also a Scandinavian speciality) was a new experience for us. All in all, we didn't regret our visit to Mustaparran Päämaja and were able to get to know new dishes.
Finally, it should be said that we saw a lot of campsites on the drive from Ramvik to Kukkolaforsen. We don't know whether these were of course also as beautifully situated on the river as ours, but you can certainly find an overnight stay on the pitches.
Even in Haparanda we discovered a campsite right on the river, but without the great rapids.
Cost of space: per night 390 swedish kroner (36.68€) incl. electricity and shower















4 nights
After a very long drive, we headed for our next milestone in Kukkolaforsen, which is very close to the Finnish border. As soon as we arrived at the campsite, we were greeted with loud, roaring water noises caused by the rapids. The rapids are a special attraction and you have to get used to these sounds (especially at night). It was very interesting to observe the fishing there, because it happened exactly at the most violent rapids and was carried out with a long landing net on daring wooden constructions as a jetty.
The campsite itself was okay, but you have to get used to the feeling of cleanliness there as well.
A playground for children is available. The WiFi network left a lot to be desired and could actually only be used without any problems in the restaurant area of the adjacent hotel.
The town of Haparanda is about 16 km from Kukkolaforsen and unfortunately we searched for sights there in vain. So we took the opportunity and drove straight across the border to Tornio in Finland. We really liked this city, although unfortunately most of them (advertised on the internet as sights to be visited) were closed. Therefore we could only visit the Provincial Museum of Tornio Valley. You can easily cross the border from Tornio (Finland) and Haparanda (Sweden) by bridge, even for cyclists and pedestrians there are separate bridges and crossings.
Another trip took us by car to Rovaniemi in Finland, 150 km away, also known for its Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle, which also runs through there.
You really have to bring enough time to be able to look at everything in peace and, above all, to browse through the many Spuvenier shops. The Arktikum is also worth a visit. The building alone fascinated us. On the other hand, you can learn a lot about the way of life of the lobes and seeds in the Arktikum. The topic of global warming also plays a major role in the exhibition and quickly brings you back down to earth.
A detour to Rovaniemi with all its fascinating attractions was definitely worth it for us and can only be recommended.
At the end of our stay in Kukkolaforsen we visited a typical Scandinavian restaurant Mustaparran Päämaja in Tornio (Finland).
The Scandinavian main courses were delicious and the dessert (also a Scandinavian speciality) was a new experience for us. All in all, we didn't regret our visit to Mustaparran Päämaja and were able to get to know new dishes.
Finally, it should be said that we saw a lot of campsites on the drive from Ramvik to Kukkolaforsen. We don't know whether these were of course also as beautifully situated on the river as ours, but you can certainly find an overnight stay on the pitches.
Even in Haparanda we discovered a campsite right on the river, but without the great rapids.
Cost of space: per night 390 swedish kroner (36.68€) incl. electricity and shower
Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) -> Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)
534 km -> 7:29 hours driving time

Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) -> Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)
534 km -> 7:29 hours driving time
3 nights
Getting closer and closer to the North Cape, we reached the River Camping in Övre Alta after an exciting and adventurous ride.
Our two cats are getting used to our tours more and more and sleep almost the entire time.
They have even put up with the last 2 long drives and are excited every time they arrive at the new camping home to get to know their new terrain. From our point of view, even with cats, a longer camping trip is not a problem. We got our two companions used to the exit with the 8 meter long leash very early on, so both of them know that it's not possible to roam around without a harness and leash.
Now for our somewhat adventurous drive to River Camping in Alta. The first approx. 150 kilometers went without any problems and spoiled by the good road conditions and the low volume of traffic, it always ran like clockwork for us. That changed abruptly when the first construction sites (as already announced in the navigation system) appeared in front of us. Milled roads with loose gravel lying on them were the order of the day several times. There were no detours as we were already in "nowhere" in Finland at that point. Driving through these not very easy passages (on average at a maximum of 20 km/h) cost a lot of additional time. As if that wasn't enough, reindeer kept appearing in front of us on the road, calmly crossing our path.
When we arrived at River Camping, it was already well attended. Pre-registration was not possible here and we were still happy to be able to choose a free place. By about 8 p.m. the place was completely full. Many use it for just an overnight stay and then continue towards the North Cape. We didn't want to put ourselves through the stress and are glad we spent 3 nights at the campsite.
The place is right on the Alta River and we found it to be very well maintained. It was clean and you can find everything you need for camping here.
Since there are only 2 washing machines and 2 dryers and many were passing through, the machines ran almost continuously. It took a bit of patience before a washing machine was available, which wouldn't really have bothered us or annoyed us now. The payment for the use of the device is based on trust, i.e. you wash and dry your clothes and only pay for the use afterwards.
There is a playground and cat cars and small bicycles for the children to use free of charge.
The WiFi worked perfectly and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
For the trip to Alta we used our Mtb`s again, which gave us the opportunity to ride an excellent trail along the Alta River to Alta. It was surprising to see that anglers had pitched their tents and caravans right on the river bank. Mushrooms are plentiful here and nobody seems to dare to collect them. After a small detour we got to Alta. Our first port of call was the Northern Lights Cathedral. A 2013 newly built and very impressive structure. A visit including the film about the Northern Lights is definitely worth it.
Afterwards we visited the rock carvings in Hjemmeluft/Jiepmaluokta in the Alta Museum. It is a World Heritage Site and definitely worth a visit.
The next day we visited the Alta Canyon by car. You have to know that the drive to the parking lot is very impassable there. From the parking lot you have to walk at least 6 km to the viewpoint and the same way back. It is very windy there and you should wear appropriate footwear and, if possible, take a backpack with provisions for the trip.
As a grand finale we went to Sami Siida, a Sami restaurant. The Sami Siida is only about 1 km from the campsite and offers typical Sami dishes. You can also buy souvenirs (made by the Sami people) and see reindeer.
Our next stage now leads us to the actual destination of our journey, the North Cape. We are very excited to see what awaits us there.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (31.47€) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
Getting closer and closer to the North Cape, we reached the River Camping in Övre Alta after an exciting and adventurous ride.
Our two cats are getting used to our tours more and more and sleep almost the entire time.
They have even put up with the last 2 long drives and are excited every time they arrive at the new camping home to get to know their new terrain. From our point of view, even with cats, a longer camping trip is not a problem. We got our two companions used to the exit with the 8 meter long leash very early on, so both of them know that it's not possible to roam around without a harness and leash.
Now for our somewhat adventurous drive to River Camping in Alta. The first approx. 150 kilometers went without any problems and spoiled by the good road conditions and the low volume of traffic, it always ran like clockwork for us. That changed abruptly when the first construction sites (as already announced in the navigation system) appeared in front of us. Milled roads with loose gravel lying on them were the order of the day several times. There were no detours as we were already in "nowhere" in Finland at that point. Driving through these not very easy passages (on average at a maximum of 20 km/h) cost a lot of additional time. As if that wasn't enough, reindeer kept appearing in front of us on the road, calmly crossing our path.
When we arrived at River Camping, it was already well attended. Pre-registration was not possible here and we were still happy to be able to choose a free place. By about 8 p.m. the place was completely full. Many use it for just an overnight stay and then continue towards the North Cape. We didn't want to put ourselves through the stress and are glad we spent 3 nights at the campsite.
The place is right on the Alta River and we found it to be very well maintained. It was clean and you can find everything you need for camping here.
Since there are only 2 washing machines and 2 dryers and many were passing through, the machines ran almost continuously. It took a bit of patience before a washing machine was available, which wouldn't really have bothered us or annoyed us now. The payment for the use of the device is based on trust, i.e. you wash and dry your clothes and only pay for the use afterwards.
There is a playground and cat cars and small bicycles for the children to use free of charge.
The WiFi worked perfectly and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
For the trip to Alta we used our Mtb`s again, which gave us the opportunity to ride an excellent trail along the Alta River to Alta. It was surprising to see that anglers had pitched their tents and caravans right on the river bank. Mushrooms are plentiful here and nobody seems to dare to collect them. After a small detour we got to Alta. Our first port of call was the Northern Lights Cathedral. A 2013 newly built and very impressive structure. A visit including the film about the Northern Lights is definitely worth it.
Afterwards we visited the rock carvings in Hjemmeluft/Jiepmaluokta in the Alta Museum. It is a World Heritage Site and definitely worth a visit.
The next day we visited the Alta Canyon by car. You have to know that the drive to the parking lot is very impassable there. From the parking lot you have to walk at least 6 km to the viewpoint and the same way back. It is very windy there and you should wear appropriate footwear and, if possible, take a backpack with provisions for the trip.
As a grand finale we went to Sami Siida, a Sami restaurant. The Sami Siida is only about 1 km from the campsite and offers typical Sami dishes. You can also buy souvenirs (made by the Sami people) and see reindeer.
Our next stage now leads us to the actual destination of our journey, the North Cape. We are very excited to see what awaits us there.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (31.47€) per night including electricity and shower
Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)-> Nordkapp Camping (Norway)
214 km -> 3:30 hours driving time
Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)-> Nordkapp Camping (Norway)
214 km -> 3:30 hours driving time
2 nights
Today's stage finally led us to Nordkapp Camping and with that we reach our final destination, the North Cape.
The drive from Alta took us on narrow roads, but with a fantastic panorama, along the coast. Despite the strenuous journey due to high concentration, we were able to enjoy the landscape. However, we unfortunately had to realize that climate change with all its negative influences is also causing nature to suffer greatly in northern Europe. We saw many trees (mainly birches) completely leafless and charred in the landscape mourning. The journey through several tunnels, some of which were a few kilometers long (6km) and went steeply uphill and downhill (10%), and were also narrow and poorly lit, was a real challenge. The road along the coast is very narrow and the curves are difficult to see, so it was slow going with our team. It is the only road that leads to the North Cape and therefore every North Cape visitor has to drive the same route back to Alta.
When we arrived at Nordkapp Camping, a fantastic panorama awaited us and we were able to choose a suitable pitch for ourselves. The campsite is about 25 km from the North Cape. Although it is located directly on the street, it is very quiet in the evening as there was almost no traffic. We were welcomed at the reception in German, which surprised us very positively. The entire facility is in very good condition and the pitches are on solid ground.
When we arrived, we had to deal with a lot of wind, which then increased during the night. We had to experience very rapid weather changes. As quickly as the wind disappeared in the afternoon (within a few minutes), it was suddenly back in full force and gave us a somewhat restless night.
Honningsvag is a small fishing village (below Arctic Camping and about 5 km from the campsite) where large cruise ships occasionally dock in the harbour. As in all places so far, there are enough souvenir shops here to get hold of a suitable souvenir.
Worth seeing in this place is the church, which was the only building that remained intact after the bombing in World War II. To gather more information about Honningsvag it is advisable to visit the North Cape Museum. Honningsvag Tourist Information is located right in the harbor.
It should also be mentioned that Honningsvag has its own small airport. It's really worth visiting. The runway is very short and the planes still have to struggle with the wind there. Really interesting, especially if you're lucky enough to see a plane take off or land.
Due to the strong wind, we did not cycle the 25 km from the campsite to the North Cape as planned, but drove by car. You have to pay the fee for the visit before entering the parking lot. But you really get to see a lot in the museum and the explanations were all in German. For the entrance fee you can park for free in the car park and also stay overnight with a mobile home or caravan for free. Admission with full access to all sights including the museum cost us 275 Norwegian kroner per person. It is really worth a trip and we were able to collect unforgettable impressions.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (39.59 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra















2 nights
Today's stage finally led us to Nordkapp Camping and with that we reach our final destination, the North Cape.
The drive from Alta took us on narrow roads, but with a fantastic panorama, along the coast. Despite the strenuous journey due to high concentration, we were able to enjoy the landscape. However, we unfortunately had to realize that climate change with all its negative influences is also causing nature to suffer greatly in northern Europe. We saw many trees (mainly birches) completely leafless and charred in the landscape mourning. The journey through several tunnels, some of which were a few kilometers long (6km) and went steeply uphill and downhill (10%), and were also narrow and poorly lit, was a real challenge. The road along the coast is very narrow and the curves are difficult to see, so it was slow going with our team. It is the only road that leads to the North Cape and therefore every North Cape visitor has to drive the same route back to Alta.
When we arrived at Nordkapp Camping, a fantastic panorama awaited us and we were able to choose a suitable pitch for ourselves. The campsite is about 25 km from the North Cape. Although it is located directly on the street, it is very quiet in the evening as there was almost no traffic. We were welcomed at the reception in German, which surprised us very positively. The entire facility is in very good condition and the pitches are on solid ground.
When we arrived, we had to deal with a lot of wind, which then increased during the night. We had to experience very rapid weather changes. As quickly as the wind disappeared in the afternoon (within a few minutes), it was suddenly back in full force and gave us a somewhat restless night.
Honningsvag is a small fishing village (below Arctic Camping and about 5 km from the campsite) where large cruise ships occasionally dock in the harbour. As in all places so far, there are enough souvenir shops here to get hold of a suitable souvenir.
Worth seeing in this place is the church, which was the only building that remained intact after the bombing in World War II. To gather more information about Honningsvag it is advisable to visit the North Cape Museum. Honningsvag Tourist Information is located right in the harbor.
It should also be mentioned that Honningsvag has its own small airport. It's really worth visiting. The runway is very short and the planes still have to struggle with the wind there. Really interesting, especially if you're lucky enough to see a plane take off or land.
Due to the strong wind, we did not cycle the 25 km from the campsite to the North Cape as planned, but drove by car. You have to pay the fee for the visit before entering the parking lot. But you really get to see a lot in the museum and the explanations were all in German. For the entrance fee you can park for free in the car park and also stay overnight with a mobile home or caravan for free. Admission with full access to all sights including the museum cost us 275 Norwegian kroner per person. It is really worth a trip and we were able to collect unforgettable impressions.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (39.59 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra
Nordkapp Camping Honningsvag (Norway) -> Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway)
130 km -> 2:11 hours driving time
Nordkapp Camping Honningsvag (Norway) -> Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway)
130 km -> 2:11 hours driving time
1 night stay
We made an unplanned stopover at Repparfjord Camping in Kvalsund as we were strongly advised to visit Hammerfest while you're in the area.
The campsite is not very big, but the pitches are paved, which was very convenient for us. The reception was very friendly and absolutely uncomplicated. The sanitary facilities are a bit old, but everything was very clean and perfectly adequate for our needs.
There is a playground and a fantastic waterfall nearby, which you can access directly from the campsite. It goes steadily uphill on a narrow path and it took us about 30 minutes for the ascent. Once at the top you can not only marvel at the 3-stage waterfall, but also have a gigantic view over the river in the valley.
We made our trip to Hammerfest, about 50 kilometers away, on the same day, because the weather was just super nice and rain was forecast for late afternoon. We were told several times that Hammerfest is definitely worth a visit and so we were already looking forward to the trip there and what this place would have to offer us. The entrance to Hammerfest was really great because you already had a fantastic view of the seaside town. When looking for a parking space, reality caught up with us very quickly, because the parking fees near the port and in the city center are really steep. So we drove to the church, which is right at the beginning of the village, because we wanted to visit it anyway and promptly found a parking lot with reasonable fees.
In front of the church we were welcomed by several reindeer, who were calmly doing their favorite pastime, eating. We had already learned in advance that the reindeer are part of normal city life and can be found everywhere. So it was really great at the beginning, but the many legacies of the reindeer on the footpaths weren't that exciting anymore.
After we had inspected the very simple church, we wanted to go to the tourist information to get more suggestions for sightseeing. However, this was not the case because it was Saturday and the tourist information and the city's museums were only open Monday to Friday. We regretted this very much, because we didn't find a single souvenir shop afterwards.
So we set off on foot 3.5 km away to the Struve Meridian Arch, which was to be found on the opposite side of the harbour. We had already read about the Struve Meridian Arch in the Alta Museum and were looking forward to being able to marvel at it in reality. We were also hoping to find a shop with postcards and some Hammerfest memorabilia, unfortunately this was absolutely non-existent.
Apart from the monument and an explanation about it, nothing was worth seeing. Strange actually, because Hurtigruten ships regularly dock in Hammerfest and what tourists can do there remained a mystery to us.
On our walk back to the car, we took a look at the beach, which is quite a bit outside of the port area, and were really shocked. An awful lot of washed up rubbish stretched over a long and wide strip and it stank terribly. We don't know if this washed-up rubbish is removed from time to time, because there were several wooden seats in this area and nobody will sit down there voluntarily.
Continuing to look for any shop that sells picture postcards, we roamed the main street on our way to our car. And indeed we found a bookshop that was still open, which also sold postcards and stamps accordingly. So we bought cards and stamps to send greetings to our family from afar in the old familiar way. The price for it then almost blew us away and also left us speechless for a short time.
The price for the postcards was okay, but what we paid for the stamps really shocked us. We knew that a ticket to Europe costs 20 crowns. In the bookstore we actually paid 28 crowns for a stamp with a value of 20 crowns. We thought it was an accident and asked the seller. The answer was then the icing on the cake. She explained to us that supposedly every shop in Norway can set its own prices for stamps. So the value remains the same on the brand, but you pay what the business thinks is right. For us it was a completely new experience.
However, our loved ones at home were worth the high cost of a holiday card, so we gnashed our teeth and paid the totally exorbitant price. (Card with stamp almost 4 €, hopefully the postcards will also arrive.)
On the way back to our campsite we reviewed our highly recommended visit to Hammerfest. For us, apart from the Struve Meridian Arch, nothing was really worth seeing. In retrospect, from our point of view, you can happily do without a visit there, especially at the weekend, since almost everything, including shops, is closed.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower















1 night stay
We made an unplanned stopover at Repparfjord Camping in Kvalsund as we were strongly advised to visit Hammerfest while you're in the area.
The campsite is not very big, but the pitches are paved, which was very convenient for us. The reception was very friendly and absolutely uncomplicated. The sanitary facilities are a bit old, but everything was very clean and perfectly adequate for our needs.
There is a playground and a fantastic waterfall nearby, which you can access directly from the campsite. It goes steadily uphill on a narrow path and it took us about 30 minutes for the ascent. Once at the top you can not only marvel at the 3-stage waterfall, but also have a gigantic view over the river in the valley.
We made our trip to Hammerfest, about 50 kilometers away, on the same day, because the weather was just super nice and rain was forecast for late afternoon. We were told several times that Hammerfest is definitely worth a visit and so we were already looking forward to the trip there and what this place would have to offer us. The entrance to Hammerfest was really great because you already had a fantastic view of the seaside town. When looking for a parking space, reality caught up with us very quickly, because the parking fees near the port and in the city center are really steep. So we drove to the church, which is right at the beginning of the village, because we wanted to visit it anyway and promptly found a parking lot with reasonable fees.
In front of the church we were welcomed by several reindeer, who were calmly doing their favorite pastime, eating. We had already learned in advance that the reindeer are part of normal city life and can be found everywhere. So it was really great at the beginning, but the many legacies of the reindeer on the footpaths weren't that exciting anymore.
After we had inspected the very simple church, we wanted to go to the tourist information to get more suggestions for sightseeing. However, this was not the case because it was Saturday and the tourist information and the city's museums were only open Monday to Friday. We regretted this very much, because we didn't find a single souvenir shop afterwards.
So we set off on foot 3.5 km away to the Struve Meridian Arch, which was to be found on the opposite side of the harbour. We had already read about the Struve Meridian Arch in the Alta Museum and were looking forward to being able to marvel at it in reality. We were also hoping to find a shop with postcards and some Hammerfest memorabilia, unfortunately this was absolutely non-existent.
Apart from the monument and an explanation about it, nothing was worth seeing. Strange actually, because Hurtigruten ships regularly dock in Hammerfest and what tourists can do there remained a mystery to us.
On our walk back to the car, we took a look at the beach, which is quite a bit outside of the port area, and were really shocked. An awful lot of washed up rubbish stretched over a long and wide strip and it stank terribly. We don't know if this washed-up rubbish is removed from time to time, because there were several wooden seats in this area and nobody will sit down there voluntarily.
Continuing to look for any shop that sells picture postcards, we roamed the main street on our way to our car. And indeed we found a bookshop that was still open, which also sold postcards and stamps accordingly. So we bought cards and stamps to send greetings to our family from afar in the old familiar way. The price for it then almost blew us away and also left us speechless for a short time.
The price for the postcards was okay, but what we paid for the stamps really shocked us. We knew that a ticket to Europe costs 20 crowns. In the bookstore we actually paid 28 crowns for a stamp with a value of 20 crowns. We thought it was an accident and asked the seller. The answer was then the icing on the cake. She explained to us that supposedly every shop in Norway can set its own prices for stamps. So the value remains the same on the brand, but you pay what the business thinks is right. For us it was a completely new experience.
However, our loved ones at home were worth the high cost of a holiday card, so we gnashed our teeth and paid the totally exorbitant price. (Card with stamp almost 4 €, hopefully the postcards will also arrive.)
On the way back to our campsite we reviewed our highly recommended visit to Hammerfest. For us, apart from the Struve Meridian Arch, nothing was really worth seeing. In retrospect, from our point of view, you can happily do without a visit there, especially at the weekend, since almost everything, including shops, is closed.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower
Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway) -> Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway)
356 km -> 5:37 hours driving time
Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway) -> Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway)
356 km -> 5:37 hours driving time
1 night stay
Our next destination further south was called Skibotn. We had chosen this campsite especially because of the many and above all current positive reviews. Sometimes we wonder how some campsites get such a positive rating.
We actually wanted to stay 3 nights at the campsite, but very quickly decided to stay only 1 night and then move on again the next day.
Luckily the campsite owner was very uncomplicated and we only had to camp there for 1 night.
Although the site is beautifully situated with lots of nature, right on the river, there are many hiking opportunities, but the pitches were not really well maintained. We saw an awful lot of permanent campers there, but they weren't there at the time.
Since the site is in a wooded area with lots of bushes and meadows with all kinds of mushrooms (also on the pitches), we had to contend with a mosquito plague for the first time on our trip.
Unfortunately, the great view of the scenery with the mountains and waterfalls cannot compensate.
The sanitary area was anything but well maintained. The pictures say it all. There was no crockery in the kitchen cupboards (we don't need crockery, but maybe people who are only traveling with a tent certainly). Even the sinks for washing dishes were uncomfortable.
What we have noticed is that the son has probably taken over the place from his father. He's definitely trying to do his best and rearranging and redesigning a few things. We also saw him cleaning all by himself until late in the evening.
We ourselves would not recommend the place at the moment.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower






1 night stay
Our next destination further south was called Skibotn. We had chosen this campsite especially because of the many and above all current positive reviews. Sometimes we wonder how some campsites get such a positive rating.
We actually wanted to stay 3 nights at the campsite, but very quickly decided to stay only 1 night and then move on again the next day.
Luckily the campsite owner was very uncomplicated and we only had to camp there for 1 night.
Although the site is beautifully situated with lots of nature, right on the river, there are many hiking opportunities, but the pitches were not really well maintained. We saw an awful lot of permanent campers there, but they weren't there at the time.
Since the site is in a wooded area with lots of bushes and meadows with all kinds of mushrooms (also on the pitches), we had to contend with a mosquito plague for the first time on our trip.
Unfortunately, the great view of the scenery with the mountains and waterfalls cannot compensate.
The sanitary area was anything but well maintained. The pictures say it all. There was no crockery in the kitchen cupboards (we don't need crockery, but maybe people who are only traveling with a tent certainly). Even the sinks for washing dishes were uncomfortable.
What we have noticed is that the son has probably taken over the place from his father. He's definitely trying to do his best and rearranging and redesigning a few things. We also saw him cleaning all by himself until late in the evening.
We ourselves would not recommend the place at the moment.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower
Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway) -> Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden)
457 km -> 6:47 hours driving time

Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway) -> Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden)
457 km -> 6:47 hours driving time
2 nights
After leaving the campsite in Skibotn very early, the journey took us a few kilometers back over the border to Finland. In terms of landscape, it was a pleasure to drive through the land of many lakes (this has actually been confirmed). It was less fun for our team, as very early on signs announced a bad road for 65 kilometers. To be honest, bad was an understatement, because we had to deal with constant bumps and at times we were only going at 30-40 km/h. This required additional time and maximum concentration, not only from the driver.
After we had crossed the border to Sweden, the road surface got much better, but there were always construction sites. Roadworks in Sweden mean that the road surface has been removed and only loose gravel has been laid, sometimes with quite large stones. Fortunately, our entourage survived this quite well and we reached our next domicile, the Arctic Camp in Jokkmokk.
We were greeted very nicely there and were able to choose a parking space at the reception. With a total of 260 pitches, the campsite was only about 10% full. Therefore we also had a lot of space around us and a fantastic view of the lake. The campsite has 2 large playgrounds, an outdoor pool with a water slide, mini golf course, restaurant, sauna and cabins (Stuga) for overnight stays.
Our pitch price included free showers and use of the sauna. In the case of the sauna, it should be noted that in Scandinavian countries the sexes are separated and bathing suits are used.
We ate in the restaurant twice. From burgers to pizza to local dishes are offered there. The service and the dishes prepared were simply excellent. We wanted to get to know the Scandinavian cuisine and therefore ate 2 reindeer meat prepared in different variations. We can only recommend a visit there.
The sanitary facilities were clean and up to date.
We are glad we chose this campsite for our overnight stay.
Of course, we also wanted to get to know the area again and used our Mtb's.
Our first way led us to the Vattenfall hydroelectric power station, which was only about 7 km away. It was amazing to see the power of the water. Our bike route continued along the river bank and later along the lake. So we circumnavigated the lake at the campsite (bike route total 26 km). The next day we visited the Ajtte Museum in Jokkmokk, which showed a lot about the history and way of life of the Sami people. Jokkmokk Church is also worth a visit. You can have the 13-minute story explained to you in German at the touch of a button.
Unfortunately, what we didn't find out in Jokkmokk is that Jokkmokk is also located in the Arctic Circle. We found this out 3 days later on our further journey.
13 kilometers from Jokkmokk you cross the Arctic Circle. There is an information sign at this point. There is also a building with a cafe, souvenir shop and even a campsite. This is also worth a stop.
Conclusion: Jokkmokk is definitely worth a visit.
Cost of space: 300 Swedish crowns (€28.33) per night including electricity, shower and sauna use















2 nights
After leaving the campsite in Skibotn very early, the journey took us a few kilometers back over the border to Finland. In terms of landscape, it was a pleasure to drive through the land of many lakes (this has actually been confirmed). It was less fun for our team, as very early on signs announced a bad road for 65 kilometers. To be honest, bad was an understatement, because we had to deal with constant bumps and at times we were only going at 30-40 km/h. This required additional time and maximum concentration, not only from the driver.
After we had crossed the border to Sweden, the road surface got much better, but there were always construction sites. Roadworks in Sweden mean that the road surface has been removed and only loose gravel has been laid, sometimes with quite large stones. Fortunately, our entourage survived this quite well and we reached our next domicile, the Arctic Camp in Jokkmokk.
We were greeted very nicely there and were able to choose a parking space at the reception. With a total of 260 pitches, the campsite was only about 10% full. Therefore we also had a lot of space around us and a fantastic view of the lake. The campsite has 2 large playgrounds, an outdoor pool with a water slide, mini golf course, restaurant, sauna and cabins (Stuga) for overnight stays.
Our pitch price included free showers and use of the sauna. In the case of the sauna, it should be noted that in Scandinavian countries the sexes are separated and bathing suits are used.
We ate in the restaurant twice. From burgers to pizza to local dishes are offered there. The service and the dishes prepared were simply excellent. We wanted to get to know the Scandinavian cuisine and therefore ate 2 reindeer meat prepared in different variations. We can only recommend a visit there.
The sanitary facilities were clean and up to date.
We are glad we chose this campsite for our overnight stay.
Of course, we also wanted to get to know the area again and used our Mtb's.
Our first way led us to the Vattenfall hydroelectric power station, which was only about 7 km away. It was amazing to see the power of the water. Our bike route continued along the river bank and later along the lake. So we circumnavigated the lake at the campsite (bike route total 26 km). The next day we visited the Ajtte Museum in Jokkmokk, which showed a lot about the history and way of life of the Sami people. Jokkmokk Church is also worth a visit. You can have the 13-minute story explained to you in German at the touch of a button.
Unfortunately, what we didn't find out in Jokkmokk is that Jokkmokk is also located in the Arctic Circle. We found this out 3 days later on our further journey.
13 kilometers from Jokkmokk you cross the Arctic Circle. There is an information sign at this point. There is also a building with a cafe, souvenir shop and even a campsite. This is also worth a stop.
Conclusion: Jokkmokk is definitely worth a visit.
Cost of space: 300 Swedish crowns (€28.33) per night including electricity, shower and sauna use
Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden) -> Sorsele Camping (Sweden)
240 km -> 3:30 hours driving time


Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden) -> Sorsele Camping (Sweden)
240 km -> 3:30 hours driving time
2 nights
The journey from Jokkmokk to Sorsele was again marked by several construction sites. By now we had some practice juggling over these obstacles with our team, but it was always a small challenge. In the further course we also had to pay tribute for the sometimes impossible road conditions. But more on that later.
At the Sorsele Camping we were welcomed very warmly and above all in German, because the couple who run it came from the Harz Mountains and they had taken over the campsite from the previous owner last year.
The formalities were quickly completed and we were able to choose a parking space on the site. We chose a place right by the lake, not without the ulterior motive that our two cats could let off steam in the knee-high grass on the bank and look for mice.
The campsite is on a small island, which we only became aware of when we were informed by the site owner. A small adjoining forest, playground, miniature golf course, boat dock, barbecue hut and a large open space for barbecues also belong to the campsite.
You have the opportunity to fish there for free, which our pitch neighbors used.
The sanitary facilities were very clean and there was a wide range of different gift items and postcards to buy in the reception area. A supermarket is about 500 m from the campsite.
For the trip to Gimegolts Canyon in the nature reserve we used our Mtb's again. On the way there we also met reindeer, who were just as surprised by our sight as we were by them.
Since you can't cycle directly to the canyon, we had taken sneakers for the 2-kilometer walk as a precaution. You simply have to enjoy the landscape and tranquility in the nature reserve. The view of the course of the river when you arrive at the canyon is simply overwhelming. The bike route to the nature reserve and back was about 34 kilometers.
In Sorsele there is a small inland railway museum which also houses the tourist information. A visit there is worthwhile, even if the explanations are only in Swedish. The whole hodgepodge and the comfortably furnished rooms in the old style alone are worth seeing.
The campsite operator gave us the tip to visit the Bageri & Konditorei Princess in Sorsele. We did not regret it. A young Swiss couple runs this business and you actually get to buy different types of grain bread from time to time. The selection of cakes and sweets is also great and the taste is just great. We have learned that people drive up to 15 kilometers to this small shop to shop or to sit in the nicely decorated cafe. It is open daily (Monday-Friday) from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is certainly a lot more to explore in and around Sorsele, but our time there was limited and we made the most of it for ourselves.
Conclusion: The location of the campsite, the operator and everything around it was just great and we would definitely come back.
Cost of space: per night 290 Swedish kroner (27.40€)
including electricity and shower














2 nights
The journey from Jokkmokk to Sorsele was again marked by several construction sites. By now we had some practice juggling over these obstacles with our team, but it was always a small challenge. In the further course we also had to pay tribute for the sometimes impossible road conditions. But more on that later.
At the Sorsele Camping we were welcomed very warmly and above all in German, because the couple who run it came from the Harz Mountains and they had taken over the campsite from the previous owner last year.
The formalities were quickly completed and we were able to choose a parking space on the site. We chose a place right by the lake, not without the ulterior motive that our two cats could let off steam in the knee-high grass on the bank and look for mice.
The campsite is on a small island, which we only became aware of when we were informed by the site owner. A small adjoining forest, playground, miniature golf course, boat dock, barbecue hut and a large open space for barbecues also belong to the campsite.
You have the opportunity to fish there for free, which our pitch neighbors used.
The sanitary facilities were very clean and there was a wide range of different gift items and postcards to buy in the reception area. A supermarket is about 500 m from the campsite.
For the trip to Gimegolts Canyon in the nature reserve we used our Mtb's again. On the way there we also met reindeer, who were just as surprised by our sight as we were by them.
Since you can't cycle directly to the canyon, we had taken sneakers for the 2-kilometer walk as a precaution. You simply have to enjoy the landscape and tranquility in the nature reserve. The view of the course of the river when you arrive at the canyon is simply overwhelming. The bike route to the nature reserve and back was about 34 kilometers.
In Sorsele there is a small inland railway museum which also houses the tourist information. A visit there is worthwhile, even if the explanations are only in Swedish. The whole hodgepodge and the comfortably furnished rooms in the old style alone are worth seeing.
The campsite operator gave us the tip to visit the Bageri & Konditorei Princess in Sorsele. We did not regret it. A young Swiss couple runs this business and you actually get to buy different types of grain bread from time to time. The selection of cakes and sweets is also great and the taste is just great. We have learned that people drive up to 15 kilometers to this small shop to shop or to sit in the nicely decorated cafe. It is open daily (Monday-Friday) from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is certainly a lot more to explore in and around Sorsele, but our time there was limited and we made the most of it for ourselves.
Conclusion: The location of the campsite, the operator and everything around it was just great and we would definitely come back.
Cost of space: per night 290 Swedish kroner (27.40€)
including electricity and shower
Sorsele Camping (Sweden) -> Östersund Camping (Sweden)
370 km -> 5:30 hours driving time
Sorsele Camping (Sweden) -> Östersund Camping (Sweden)
370 km -> 5:30 hours driving time
3 nights
We always started very early (7 a.m. at the latest) from the campsites so that we didn't have to wait until late afternoon to reach the next stage destination.
That's what we planned to do when we left Sorsele Caming, but a flat tire on the caravan threw a spanner in the works. Luckily we had our bicycle air pump on board and so it was time for Erwin to do vigorous early-morning exercise. Since the service stations from the petrol stations weren't open that early, we had to drive carefully and hoped that there wouldn't be another construction site in the first 100 kilometers. At some point, after 2 hours of driving, we actually found an open service point and were able to fill the tires with the necessary air pressure.
It later turned out that this wasn't the only disaster. More on that in the next trip report.
When we arrived in Östersund, check-in was quick and easy. We personally found our pitch to be very small. The pitches are separated from each other by small hedges and you have direct water, antenna and electricity connections on the pitch, but you stand on the 4 star campsite like a peg. In order to have some privacy, we also set up our awning, which we didn't originally intend to do. Our pitch was right next to the sanitary building and when the campers visited it, they passed our pitch right away.
The campsite is very large (includes 234 pitches and several cabins for rent), has several pitch areas, soccer field, beach volleyball field, 2 playgrounds and, and, and. Everything was clean, but the whole place was definitely too big for us. Since we arrived on Friday, the pitches were full, which only cleared up on Sunday evening.
In the sanitary building there are 3 showers and 3 toilets (separated by gender) and from our point of view simply not enough for the large number of parking spaces.
The first excursion took us to the Technical Museum of Östersund. It's a bit out of the way and you get to see a lot there. Former Swedish military aircraft and various guns and vehicles are displayed outside. Inside you can even take a seat in the various buses. A visit there is definitely recommended.
On the way to the Jamtli Museum, we had to drive past the ski stadium and immediately took the opportunity to visit there. To our surprise, training for the finals of the Auto Drafting Championship that evening was taking place in the Swedish National Biathlon Arena. We looked at the training for quite a while and decided without further ado to come back in the evening for the final.
The planned visit to the Jamtli Museum continued. Unfortunately, the outdoor area was closed, but the interior is also great. There are games and handicrafts for children. We definitely liked the museum.
The next day we drove to the island of Förön with our Mtbs to see the lookout tower there. On the way we had already seen a lot of downhill riders in full gear and suspected that there must be a bike area near the viewpoint. Our surprise was great when we learned that a downhill race was taking place there.
The area around the lookout tower is dedicated to skiing in winter, as there are several downhill runs of various levels of difficulty going down into the valley. In summer, autumn and spring, downhillers cavort there.
From the lookout tower you have a gigantic all-round view and when you have enjoyed it enough, you can treat yourself to delicious home-baked delicacies in the cafe at the foot of the tower.
The island of Förön is definitely worth a trip, because there are other sights there.
Cost of space: 433 Swedish crowns (40.90 €) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
We always started very early (7 a.m. at the latest) from the campsites so that we didn't have to wait until late afternoon to reach the next stage destination.
That's what we planned to do when we left Sorsele Caming, but a flat tire on the caravan threw a spanner in the works. Luckily we had our bicycle air pump on board and so it was time for Erwin to do vigorous early-morning exercise. Since the service stations from the petrol stations weren't open that early, we had to drive carefully and hoped that there wouldn't be another construction site in the first 100 kilometers. At some point, after 2 hours of driving, we actually found an open service point and were able to fill the tires with the necessary air pressure.
It later turned out that this wasn't the only disaster. More on that in the next trip report.
When we arrived in Östersund, check-in was quick and easy. We personally found our pitch to be very small. The pitches are separated from each other by small hedges and you have direct water, antenna and electricity connections on the pitch, but you stand on the 4 star campsite like a peg. In order to have some privacy, we also set up our awning, which we didn't originally intend to do. Our pitch was right next to the sanitary building and when the campers visited it, they passed our pitch right away.
The campsite is very large (includes 234 pitches and several cabins for rent), has several pitch areas, soccer field, beach volleyball field, 2 playgrounds and, and, and. Everything was clean, but the whole place was definitely too big for us. Since we arrived on Friday, the pitches were full, which only cleared up on Sunday evening.
In the sanitary building there are 3 showers and 3 toilets (separated by gender) and from our point of view simply not enough for the large number of parking spaces.
The first excursion took us to the Technical Museum of Östersund. It's a bit out of the way and you get to see a lot there. Former Swedish military aircraft and various guns and vehicles are displayed outside. Inside you can even take a seat in the various buses. A visit there is definitely recommended.
On the way to the Jamtli Museum, we had to drive past the ski stadium and immediately took the opportunity to visit there. To our surprise, training for the finals of the Auto Drafting Championship that evening was taking place in the Swedish National Biathlon Arena. We looked at the training for quite a while and decided without further ado to come back in the evening for the final.
The planned visit to the Jamtli Museum continued. Unfortunately, the outdoor area was closed, but the interior is also great. There are games and handicrafts for children. We definitely liked the museum.
The next day we drove to the island of Förön with our Mtbs to see the lookout tower there. On the way we had already seen a lot of downhill riders in full gear and suspected that there must be a bike area near the viewpoint. Our surprise was great when we learned that a downhill race was taking place there.
The area around the lookout tower is dedicated to skiing in winter, as there are several downhill runs of various levels of difficulty going down into the valley. In summer, autumn and spring, downhillers cavort there.
From the lookout tower you have a gigantic all-round view and when you have enjoyed it enough, you can treat yourself to delicious home-baked delicacies in the cafe at the foot of the tower.
The island of Förön is definitely worth a trip, because there are other sights there.
Cost of space: 433 Swedish crowns (40.90 €) per night including electricity and shower
Östersund Camping (Sweden) -> Torsby (Sweden)
496 km -> 7:21 hours driving time
Östersund Camping (Sweden) -> Torsby (Sweden)
496 km -> 7:21 hours driving time
Since our departure from Östersund was again marked by a flat caravan tire and Erwin had to put in a brisk early-morning exercise with the air pump, it was clear to us that we should visit a workshop as soon as possible.
Therefore, our way did not lead us immediately to the campsite in Nötön (about 20 km from Torsby) but immediately to Torsby to a car repair shop. Fortunately, the workshop manager there spoke perfect German and after a short briefing by an employee, the search for the cause of the air loss began immediately.
The wheel was removed from the caravan and after a 30-minute search, the young and extremely dedicated employee found the culprit (a thin nail about 5 cm long) in his hand. We breathed a sigh of relief and after another 20 minutes the bike was repaired and attached to the caravan.
We then went on to the campsite and we were very impressed by the great location (again right on the lake). We were allowed to choose a pitch ourselves and were spoiled for choice because the pitch was only 30% occupied.
The place and the sanitary facilities are very well maintained, the owner is very helpful and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet there. There is a playground and you can rent rowing boats, SUPs and bicycles.
Originally we only wanted to stay 2 nights, but then extended for another 2 nights because we just loved the campsite.
Our Mtb's were used again and during our tour we happened to come across a small bike park and an overview of different Mtb routes. Unfortunately, we couldn't find any signs for this anywhere. Advertising or signs for certain attractions are probably found to be superfluous.
In any case, we actually followed a signposted route and were thrilled. 80% of the route led through the forest. With great trails and beautiful scenery we were spoiled on this tour. But be careful, you really have to be alert at all times and look out for the small signs. A carelessness brought us a detour of 20 kilometers.
We deliberately avoided visiting museums or other sights and allowed ourselves a few days of rest from the trip so far.
Cost of space: 320 Swedish crowns (€29.65) per night including electricity and shower













Since our departure from Östersund was again marked by a flat caravan tire and Erwin had to put in a brisk early-morning exercise with the air pump, it was clear to us that we should visit a workshop as soon as possible.
Therefore, our way did not lead us immediately to the campsite in Nötön (about 20 km from Torsby) but immediately to Torsby to a car repair shop. Fortunately, the workshop manager there spoke perfect German and after a short briefing by an employee, the search for the cause of the air loss began immediately.
The wheel was removed from the caravan and after a 30-minute search, the young and extremely dedicated employee found the culprit (a thin nail about 5 cm long) in his hand. We breathed a sigh of relief and after another 20 minutes the bike was repaired and attached to the caravan.
We then went on to the campsite and we were very impressed by the great location (again right on the lake). We were allowed to choose a pitch ourselves and were spoiled for choice because the pitch was only 30% occupied.
The place and the sanitary facilities are very well maintained, the owner is very helpful and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet there. There is a playground and you can rent rowing boats, SUPs and bicycles.
Originally we only wanted to stay 2 nights, but then extended for another 2 nights because we just loved the campsite.
Our Mtb's were used again and during our tour we happened to come across a small bike park and an overview of different Mtb routes. Unfortunately, we couldn't find any signs for this anywhere. Advertising or signs for certain attractions are probably found to be superfluous.
In any case, we actually followed a signposted route and were thrilled. 80% of the route led through the forest. With great trails and beautiful scenery we were spoiled on this tour. But be careful, you really have to be alert at all times and look out for the small signs. A carelessness brought us a detour of 20 kilometers.
We deliberately avoided visiting museums or other sights and allowed ourselves a few days of rest from the trip so far.
Cost of space: 320 Swedish crowns (€29.65) per night including electricity and shower
Nötön-Torsby (Sweden) -> Roskilde (Denmark)
705 km -> 9:54 hours driving time

Nötön-Torsby (Sweden) -> Roskilde (Denmark)
705 km -> 9:54 hours driving time
3 nights
For our stay in Roskilde we specifically chose a 4 star campsite and to be honest we wouldn't do it again.
The reception at the reception was friendly and everything was explained to us. In order to be able to use the shower and the entrance/exit from the campsite, we received a value card. Our parking space was found quickly and we were surprised that the space was still full. We later found out that most of the pitches in our area were occupied by long-term campers.
The site is on a lake, has 2 playgrounds, a restaurant/cafe (which we did not test) and several toilet blocks. The sanitary facilities were clean and the kitchen area as well. Only the disposal of the garbage caused some difficulties, since the garbage is supposed to be separated, but there were only collapsible baskets for cans and bottles, which were always full.
There is a lot to see and do in Roskilde. Since it is only about 4-5 km from the campsite, you can easily explore it on foot or by bike.
We visited the Viking Museum right in the harbor and can highly recommend it. There are also a lot of interesting things to see outside of the museum.
The town of Roskilde was shaped and decorated in the spirit of the Tour de France. On July 2nd, 2022, the 2nd stage of the TdF started in Roskilde and this can be seen everywhere.
We cycled with the Mtb's along the lake shore (the bike paths are well designed and labeled) to the other side of the lake. Surprisingly, we rode on many cycle paths, some of which are also signposted as pilgrimage paths. By chance we once again found the entrance to a great Mtb trail area and followed it for quite a while. On the way back we passed a former tuberculosis sanatorium, which is also in the middle of the nature reserve. Today this building is used for children and youth camps.
In any case, nature absolutely cast a spell over us there.
Unfortunately, leaving the campsite presented us with some difficulties. Since we wanted to start very early again, we checked out the evening before we left.
We explained to the receptionist that we needed an extra activated card for the barrier to drive through before 7 a.m. and she confirmed this to us.
The rude awakening came the next day when we stood in front of the locked barrier despite having a special card and even waiting until 7 a.m. ultimately didn't help us any further. The lady simply hadn't unlocked the card and the reception was only occupied from 9 a.m. Our frustration was understandably great, because we suspected that the delay would mean that we would end up in the morning rush hour on narrow roads with construction sites.
Fortunately, a long-term camper helped us around 7:30 a.m. with his season ticket and opened the now hated barrier for us.
Conclusion for us: We will no longer visit large campsites in the future.















3 nights
For our stay in Roskilde we specifically chose a 4 star campsite and to be honest we wouldn't do it again.
The reception at the reception was friendly and everything was explained to us. In order to be able to use the shower and the entrance/exit from the campsite, we received a value card. Our parking space was found quickly and we were surprised that the space was still full. We later found out that most of the pitches in our area were occupied by long-term campers.
The site is on a lake, has 2 playgrounds, a restaurant/cafe (which we did not test) and several toilet blocks. The sanitary facilities were clean and the kitchen area as well. Only the disposal of the garbage caused some difficulties, since the garbage is supposed to be separated, but there were only collapsible baskets for cans and bottles, which were always full.
There is a lot to see and do in Roskilde. Since it is only about 4-5 km from the campsite, you can easily explore it on foot or by bike.
We visited the Viking Museum right in the harbor and can highly recommend it. There are also a lot of interesting things to see outside of the museum.
The town of Roskilde was shaped and decorated in the spirit of the Tour de France. On July 2nd, 2022, the 2nd stage of the TdF started in Roskilde and this can be seen everywhere.
We cycled with the Mtb's along the lake shore (the bike paths are well designed and labeled) to the other side of the lake. Surprisingly, we rode on many cycle paths, some of which are also signposted as pilgrimage paths. By chance we once again found the entrance to a great Mtb trail area and followed it for quite a while. On the way back we passed a former tuberculosis sanatorium, which is also in the middle of the nature reserve. Today this building is used for children and youth camps.
In any case, nature absolutely cast a spell over us there.
Unfortunately, leaving the campsite presented us with some difficulties. Since we wanted to start very early again, we checked out the evening before we left.
We explained to the receptionist that we needed an extra activated card for the barrier to drive through before 7 a.m. and she confirmed this to us.
The rude awakening came the next day when we stood in front of the locked barrier despite having a special card and even waiting until 7 a.m. ultimately didn't help us any further. The lady simply hadn't unlocked the card and the reception was only occupied from 9 a.m. Our frustration was understandably great, because we suspected that the delay would mean that we would end up in the morning rush hour on narrow roads with construction sites.
Fortunately, a long-term camper helped us around 7:30 a.m. with his season ticket and opened the now hated barrier for us.
Conclusion for us: We will no longer visit large campsites in the future.
Roskilde (Denmark) -> Mardorf (Germany)
611 km -> 8:47 hours driving time

Roskilde (Denmark) -> Mardorf (Germany)
611 km -> 8:47 hours driving time
2 nights
The trip to Mardorf was smooth and due to the recessions to the campsite we were forewarned and didn't set our expectations too high.
The first impression confirmed the many bad reviews that we had read in advance.
At least the reception at the reception was nice and we were quickly assigned a parking space.
So we fought our way over a narrow path that was littered with many potholes to our parking space. When we got there, however, it was already occupied. After consultation with the front desk we could just look for another place. The pitches are very narrow and a little unkempt. However, this is what the entire campsite looks like.
The hedges, trees and bushes are all uncut and just thrive.
You won't find a playground, because there are only 2 plastic playground equipment for small children. There is also no common room for campers. The sanitary facilities are fairly new, but also neglected. Not to mention the overflowing dumpsters.
So we would definitely not recommend this campsite. The only downer was the location on the Steinhuder Meer.
In the short time we spent there, we visited Neustadt am Rübenberge. The road there was a disaster, from the middle of the road to the edge there were height differences of up to 30 cm. Ascent and descent was announced to Neustadt and the bike path next to it didn't look much better, unfortunately.
But Neustadt itself was a very nice place. There is a lot to discover there and a visit to the beautiful city park along the Leine River is highly recommended.
Cost of space: €28.50 per night including electricity and shower















2 nights
The trip to Mardorf was smooth and due to the recessions to the campsite we were forewarned and didn't set our expectations too high.
The first impression confirmed the many bad reviews that we had read in advance.
At least the reception at the reception was nice and we were quickly assigned a parking space.
So we fought our way over a narrow path that was littered with many potholes to our parking space. When we got there, however, it was already occupied. After consultation with the front desk we could just look for another place. The pitches are very narrow and a little unkempt. However, this is what the entire campsite looks like.
The hedges, trees and bushes are all uncut and just thrive.
You won't find a playground, because there are only 2 plastic playground equipment for small children. There is also no common room for campers. The sanitary facilities are fairly new, but also neglected. Not to mention the overflowing dumpsters.
So we would definitely not recommend this campsite. The only downer was the location on the Steinhuder Meer.
In the short time we spent there, we visited Neustadt am Rübenberge. The road there was a disaster, from the middle of the road to the edge there were height differences of up to 30 cm. Ascent and descent was announced to Neustadt and the bike path next to it didn't look much better, unfortunately.
But Neustadt itself was a very nice place. There is a lot to discover there and a visit to the beautiful city park along the Leine River is highly recommended.
Cost of space: €28.50 per night including electricity and shower
Mardorf (Germany) -> Niederhöhenbach-Bürder (Germany)
337 km -> 4:58 hours driving time
Mardorf (Germany) -> Niederhöhenbach-Bürder (Germany)
337 km -> 4:58 hours driving time
1 night stay
The trip to the campsite "Zum stillen Winkel" in Niederhöhenbach went without any problems and we were already looking forward to the campsite, which was rated so well.
Once there, we were able to take a look at the already highly praised place for ourselves and were really excited. Everything was new and very well maintained. The sanitary facilities were just great and very clean.
Three different pitch sizes are offered, with the smallest pitch being large enough. If there are problems, help is given immediately, which we could observe with campers who also came with us, and whose electricity connection did not work at the beginning. After about 10 minutes, the gentleman from the reception rushed to help and solved the dilemma.
The campsite is located directly on a river and you have the opportunity to indulge in wanderlust on signposted paths.
It is very quiet there and you have enough opportunity to set up your camping chair right on the river bank.
You have the opportunity to cycle along the Wied to Neuwied or Koblenz.
As soon as you arrive at reception you receive a handout with recommendations for excursions in the surrounding area, which we personally found to be very helpful.
The entrance and exit to the campsite is a bit narrow, almost only one-lane passable, but with a lot of peace and mutual consideration everything is possible (you are on vacation).
Conclusion : We particularly liked this campsite and we will visit it again for a longer stay. It served us as the last stopover on our return journey from the North Cape.
Cost of space: €30.60 per night including electricity and shower














1 night stay
The trip to the campsite "Zum stillen Winkel" in Niederhöhenbach went without any problems and we were already looking forward to the campsite, which was rated so well.
Once there, we were able to take a look at the already highly praised place for ourselves and were really excited. Everything was new and very well maintained. The sanitary facilities were just great and very clean.
Three different pitch sizes are offered, with the smallest pitch being large enough. If there are problems, help is given immediately, which we could observe with campers who also came with us, and whose electricity connection did not work at the beginning. After about 10 minutes, the gentleman from the reception rushed to help and solved the dilemma.
The campsite is located directly on a river and you have the opportunity to indulge in wanderlust on signposted paths.
It is very quiet there and you have enough opportunity to set up your camping chair right on the river bank.
You have the opportunity to cycle along the Wied to Neuwied or Koblenz.
As soon as you arrive at reception you receive a handout with recommendations for excursions in the surrounding area, which we personally found to be very helpful.
The entrance and exit to the campsite is a bit narrow, almost only one-lane passable, but with a lot of peace and mutual consideration everything is possible (you are on vacation).
Conclusion : We particularly liked this campsite and we will visit it again for a longer stay. It served us as the last stopover on our return journey from the North Cape.
Cost of space: €30.60 per night including electricity and shower
Niederwiesenbach-Bürder (Germany) -> Beilstein (Germany)
277 km -> 4:01 hours driving time
Summary of the trip
Total weight of the V-Class with caravan approx. 4 tons
Driving time total 160 hours,
kilometers 9213 km,
Average fuel consumption of 10.1 liters
Bridge and road tolls
€194 with Brobizz registration €317.50 without registration
1 tire defect (4cm long nail in the caravan tire) due to driving through several construction sites with some very coarse gravel stones 3-4cm grain size over 10-20km at a speed of 30. The roads are getting narrower and worse towards the north.

Niederwiesenbach-Bürder (Germany) -> Beilstein (Germany)
277 km -> 4:01 hours driving time
Summary of the trip
Total weight of the V-Class with caravan approx. 4 tons
Driving time total 160 hours,
kilometers 9213 km,
Average fuel consumption of 10.1 liters
Bridge and road tolls
€194 with Brobizz registration €317.50 without registration
1 tire defect (4cm long nail in the caravan tire) due to driving through several construction sites with some very coarse gravel stones 3-4cm grain size over 10-20km at a speed of 30. The roads are getting narrower and worse towards the north.
Route
Show newest first- 49.0446 9.3101
- 49° 2' 40.7" N 9° 18' 36.5" E
- 51.7288 9.9836
- 51° 43' 43.7" N 9° 59' 0.9" E
Northeim (Deutschland) -> Campingplatz Jarplund->vor den Toren von Flensburg(Deutschland)
393 km -> 5:09 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 54.7445 9.4376
- 54° 44' 40.1" N 9° 26' 15.3" E
- 55.594 12.6605
- 55° 35' 38.5" N 12° 39' 37.8" E
- 55.5824 12.6287
- 55° 34' 56.8" N 12° 37' 43.5" E
Copenhagen Camping (Dänemark) -> KustCamp in Gamleby (Schweden)
423 km -> 6:07 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 57.8849 16.414
- 57° 53' 5.5" N 16° 24' 50.3" E
- 62.8176 17.8619
- 62° 49' 3.2" N 17° 51' 43" E
- 62.7986 17.8698
- 62° 47' 54.9" N 17° 52' 11.2" E
- 65.9626 24.039
- 65° 57' 45.2" N 24° 2' 20.4" E
- 65.9626 24.039
- 65° 57' 45.2" N 24° 2' 20.4" E
Kukkolaforsen (Schweden) -> Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norwegen)
534 km -> 7:29 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 69.9296 23.2625
- 69° 55' 46.4" N 23° 15' 45" E
- 70.9823 25.9702
- 70° 58' 56.2" N 25° 58' 12.7" E
Nordkapp Camping Honningsvag (Norwegen) -> Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norwegen)
130 km -> 2:11 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 70.4478 24.3887
- 70° 26' 52.2" N 24° 23' 19.2" E
Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norwegen) -> Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norwegen)
356 km -> 5:37 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 69.3908 20.2673
- 69° 23' 27" N 20° 16' 2.4" E
Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norwegen) -> Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Schweden)
457 km -> 6:47 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 66.5946 19.8919
- 66° 35' 40.4" N 19° 53' 30.7" E
Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Schweden) -> Sorsele Camping (Schweden)
240 km -> 3:30 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 65.5342 17.5261
- 65° 32' 3.1" N 17° 31' 34" E
Sorsele Camping (Schweden) -> Östersund Camping (Schweden)
370 km -> 5:30 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 63.1767 14.6361
- 63° 10' 36.1" N 14° 38' 9.8" E
Östersund Camping (Schweden) -> Torsby (Schweden)
496 km -> 7:21 Stunden Fahrzeit
- 60.3055 13.0422
- 60° 18' 19.9" N 13° 2' 31.9" E
- 55.6419 12.0878
- 55° 38' 30.9" N 12° 5' 16.2" E
- 55.6749 12.0803
- 55° 40' 29.5" N 12° 4' 49.1" E
- 52.4869 9.2864
- 52° 29' 12.8" N 9° 17' 11.1" E
- 52.4905 9.3229
- 52° 29' 25.8" N 9° 19' 22.6" E
- 49.0528 9.3445
- 49° 3' 10.2" N 9° 20' 40.2" E
- 50.5158 7.4297
- 50° 30' 56.9" N 7° 25' 46.8" E
Niederbreitenbach-Bürder (Deutschland) -> Beilstein (Deutschland)
277 km -> 4:01 Stunden Fahrzeit
Fazit zur Reise
Gesamtgewicht V-Klasse mit Wohnanhänger ca. 4 Tonnen
Fahrzeit Gesamt 160 Stunden,
Kilometer 9213 Km,
Kraftstoffverbrauch im Schnitt 10,1 Liter
Gebühren für Brücken und Straßen
194€ mit Brobizz Anmeldung 317,50€ ohne Anmeldung
1 Reifendefekt (4cm langer Nagel im Wohnwagenreifen) wegen durchfahren mehrerer Baustellen mit teilweisen sehr groben Schottersteinen 3-4cm Körnung über 10-20km mit Tempo 30. Die Straßen werden Richtung Norden immer enger und schlechter.
Travelogue
Beilstein (Germany) ->Northeim-Campingplatz Nord Sulmer Berg (Germany)
396 km -> 5 hours driving time

Beilstein (Germany) ->Northeim-Campingplatz Nord Sulmer Berg (Germany)
396 km -> 5 hours driving time
1 night stay
The first stage took us to Northeim to the Sultmer Berg campsite, which is very suitable for transit because it is 4 km away from the motorway.
We only stopped here for 1 night and were allowed to look for a suitable place on a large meadow ourselves.
The sanitary facilities were clean and the price for an overnight stay including electricity flat rate of €27 was absolutely fine.
There is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace on the campsite, which was used by many visitors to the campsite.
Since we arrived at lunchtime, we still had free choice of seats. As the time of day increased, the space for those passing through (1 night) filled up and was completely full in the evening.
Cost of space: 1 night €27 including electricity and shower


1 night stay
The first stage took us to Northeim to the Sultmer Berg campsite, which is very suitable for transit because it is 4 km away from the motorway.
We only stopped here for 1 night and were allowed to look for a suitable place on a large meadow ourselves.
The sanitary facilities were clean and the price for an overnight stay including electricity flat rate of €27 was absolutely fine.
There is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace on the campsite, which was used by many visitors to the campsite.
Since we arrived at lunchtime, we still had free choice of seats. As the time of day increased, the space for those passing through (1 night) filled up and was completely full in the evening.
Cost of space: 1 night €27 including electricity and shower
Northeim (Germany) -> Campsite Jarplund->at the gates of Flensburg (Germany)
393 km -> 5:09 hours driving time
Northeim (Germany) -> Campsite Jarplund->at the gates of Flensburg (Germany)
393 km -> 5:09 hours driving time
2 nights
The rest of the journey went to the Jarplund campsite just outside Flensburg. The campsite is beautifully situated and easy to find. The sanitary facilities are a bit older, but very clean and are regularly cleaned thoroughly in the morning. The price for space with electricity, garbage fees, etc. is absolutely fine. The pitches are very large and there is a large playground for the children.
WiFi is free and works great. The reception is very helpful and the staff friendly. There is an Edeka market with an integrated bakery right next to the campsite, where you can buy everything you need for everyday use. The market is open every day, including Sundays.
Since we had our Mtb's with us, we were very flexible and explored various sights by bike.
Among other things, it is worthwhile to go to the city center and the port of Flensburg by bike, as it is only 10 kilometers away from the campsite.
The Glücksburg Castle is also worth a visit. Very nicely situated and surrounded by a castle lake. You can walk around it and the castle itself is also worth seeing with its beautifully landscaped park. Tickets for visiting the castle can be bought on site from the vending machine and, if desired, it can be visited with an audio guide (also available for children).
Cost of space: €27.50 per night including electricity and shower







2 nights
The rest of the journey went to the Jarplund campsite just outside Flensburg. The campsite is beautifully situated and easy to find. The sanitary facilities are a bit older, but very clean and are regularly cleaned thoroughly in the morning. The price for space with electricity, garbage fees, etc. is absolutely fine. The pitches are very large and there is a large playground for the children.
WiFi is free and works great. The reception is very helpful and the staff friendly. There is an Edeka market with an integrated bakery right next to the campsite, where you can buy everything you need for everyday use. The market is open every day, including Sundays.
Since we had our Mtb's with us, we were very flexible and explored various sights by bike.
Among other things, it is worthwhile to go to the city center and the port of Flensburg by bike, as it is only 10 kilometers away from the campsite.
The Glücksburg Castle is also worth a visit. Very nicely situated and surrounded by a castle lake. You can walk around it and the castle itself is also worth seeing with its beautifully landscaped park. Tickets for visiting the castle can be bought on site from the vending machine and, if desired, it can be visited with an audio guide (also available for children).
Cost of space: €27.50 per night including electricity and shower
Jarplund (Germany) -> Copenhagen Camping in Dragør (Denmark)
332 km -> 4:13 hours driving time

Jarplund (Germany) -> Copenhagen Camping in Dragør (Denmark)
332 km -> 4:13 hours driving time
3 nights
The next destination of our trip was Copenhagen Camping in Dragør. The site is very large with a huge playground for children, swimming pool (18° water temperature), sanitary facilities and a separate building for the kitchen, lounge and washing machine area.
The sanitary facilities were cleaned every morning, but there were only 3 showers (men and women separately). Therefore, queuing in the morning and evening to take a shower was announced. Toilets were sufficiently available.
The washing machine room was used a lot and it is advisable to use a washing machine very early in the morning.
Showers and warm water in general were also subject to a charge, as was the use of the washing machine, dryer, etc. You receive a chip card on which 50 Danish kroner are booked and you can only enter all the premises on the site with this card. All chargeable services (as already described) are debited from the chip card.
The pitches were well separated from each other by small hedges.
WLAN only worked after repeated requests and repeated complaints. After that it was reset by the front desk. Unfortunately it stopped working again the next morning.
It is recommended to explore Copenhagen by bike. The cycle paths are very wide and very well developed. Cyclists always have the right of way. Once you get used to the traffic, it's easy to go with the flow. There is no ringing of the bell when overtaking and you sometimes get angry looks and rants if you ring the bell as usual. It is overtaken very quickly and without warning. Once you get used to it, cycling in Copenhagen is a lot of fun.
It is worth driving to the old port (Refshalevej) opposite the Little Mermaid, because there the disused port area with its old containers has been simply and creatively redesigned. It was converted into a food mile with many small snack and drink stands. In the evening the bear probably dances here.
Since we also used our Mtb's here, we were able to drive through great landscapes in the vicinity of the campsite. Dragør harbor is definitely worth seeing.
Cost of space: 375 Danish kroner (50.43 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra












3 nights
The next destination of our trip was Copenhagen Camping in Dragør. The site is very large with a huge playground for children, swimming pool (18° water temperature), sanitary facilities and a separate building for the kitchen, lounge and washing machine area.
The sanitary facilities were cleaned every morning, but there were only 3 showers (men and women separately). Therefore, queuing in the morning and evening to take a shower was announced. Toilets were sufficiently available.
The washing machine room was used a lot and it is advisable to use a washing machine very early in the morning.
Showers and warm water in general were also subject to a charge, as was the use of the washing machine, dryer, etc. You receive a chip card on which 50 Danish kroner are booked and you can only enter all the premises on the site with this card. All chargeable services (as already described) are debited from the chip card.
The pitches were well separated from each other by small hedges.
WLAN only worked after repeated requests and repeated complaints. After that it was reset by the front desk. Unfortunately it stopped working again the next morning.
It is recommended to explore Copenhagen by bike. The cycle paths are very wide and very well developed. Cyclists always have the right of way. Once you get used to the traffic, it's easy to go with the flow. There is no ringing of the bell when overtaking and you sometimes get angry looks and rants if you ring the bell as usual. It is overtaken very quickly and without warning. Once you get used to it, cycling in Copenhagen is a lot of fun.
It is worth driving to the old port (Refshalevej) opposite the Little Mermaid, because there the disused port area with its old containers has been simply and creatively redesigned. It was converted into a food mile with many small snack and drink stands. In the evening the bear probably dances here.
Since we also used our Mtb's here, we were able to drive through great landscapes in the vicinity of the campsite. Dragør harbor is definitely worth seeing.
Cost of space: 375 Danish kroner (50.43 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra
Copenhagen Camping (Denmark) -> KustCamp in Gamleby (Sweden)
423 km -> 6:07 hours driving time

Copenhagen Camping (Denmark) -> KustCamp in Gamleby (Sweden)
423 km -> 6:07 hours driving time
3 nights
The drive to Gamleby via the E22 was very scenic and traffic friendly. Arrived at the campsite we were very impressed by the location of the place. The place is right on the lake with very good sanitary facilities and everything else that goes with it. (Four star place) The front desk just great. Gamleby a dreamy little place with many possibilities. eg Trollstigen, fishing, boating, and much more.
The facility is partly located in an area where burial grounds from the Viking Age are located and this is also explained in German with informative signs. The Trollstigen is easy to walk to, as there is a footpath from the campsite (approx. 1.5 km). In the Trollstigen there are 70 different troll figures in a natural forest. At the end of Trollstigen you can continue walking to viewpoints that offer fantastic views over Gamleby and the lake.
Since we had our Mtb's in use again, we take the opportunity to circumnavigate Gamlebyviken (the lake where Gamleby is located). The complete circumnavigation by bike was a total of 62 kilometers, but we had to drive the last 5 km on the E22 because there was no bike path or other bypass road available. This almost resembled a horror trip, since we had to drive on 50 cm hard shoulders and the cars raced past us at undiminished speed. Cycling doesn't seem to be that popular in Sweden because we actually hardly saw any cyclists.
On our tour around the lake we drove through fantastic landscapes and the town of Västervik was the turning point of our tour. Västervik is a great little town with a beautiful harbour, nice town centre, small cafes and restaurants and a church worth seeing.
Summary: Gamleby is definitely worth a trip.
Cost of space: 465 Swedish kroner (43.73€) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
The drive to Gamleby via the E22 was very scenic and traffic friendly. Arrived at the campsite we were very impressed by the location of the place. The place is right on the lake with very good sanitary facilities and everything else that goes with it. (Four star place) The front desk just great. Gamleby a dreamy little place with many possibilities. eg Trollstigen, fishing, boating, and much more.
The facility is partly located in an area where burial grounds from the Viking Age are located and this is also explained in German with informative signs. The Trollstigen is easy to walk to, as there is a footpath from the campsite (approx. 1.5 km). In the Trollstigen there are 70 different troll figures in a natural forest. At the end of Trollstigen you can continue walking to viewpoints that offer fantastic views over Gamleby and the lake.
Since we had our Mtb's in use again, we take the opportunity to circumnavigate Gamlebyviken (the lake where Gamleby is located). The complete circumnavigation by bike was a total of 62 kilometers, but we had to drive the last 5 km on the E22 because there was no bike path or other bypass road available. This almost resembled a horror trip, since we had to drive on 50 cm hard shoulders and the cars raced past us at undiminished speed. Cycling doesn't seem to be that popular in Sweden because we actually hardly saw any cyclists.
On our tour around the lake we drove through fantastic landscapes and the town of Västervik was the turning point of our tour. Västervik is a great little town with a beautiful harbour, nice town centre, small cafes and restaurants and a church worth seeing.
Summary: Gamleby is definitely worth a trip.
Cost of space: 465 Swedish kroner (43.73€) per night including electricity and shower
Gamleby -> Snibbens Camping in Ramvik
707 km -> 9:19 hours driving time
Gamleby -> Snibbens Camping in Ramvik
707 km -> 9:19 hours driving time
3 nights
The journey from Gamleby took us further along the coast towards northern Sweden. Our goal after 707 kilometers was the campsite Snibbens Camping in Hälledal (district of Ramvik).
Very nice and located directly on Lake Mörtsjön, we were warmly welcomed. Swedish, English and German were spoken at the reception. The camping site is not very big, almost a bit familiar and therefore very well attended. It is advisable to reserve a parking space in advance. There is a playground, miniature golf course and direct access to the beach. You can rent bikes and boards for stand up paddling.
During our stay there we visited, among other things, the car museum in Härnösand. A must, even if you're not a car enthusiast. Various vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other interesting things are exhibited there over 1.7 kilometers. The harbor of Härnösand is rather unspectacular. An old workers' settlement, consisting of different colored wooden houses, is another attraction.
From the campsite owner (she spoke perfect German) we got the tip to climb the viewpoint nearby. This was only about 1 kilometer from the campsite and the path to the viewpoint is directly opposite the entrance to the campsite.
She also recommended that we visit Arnolds Bilmuseum in Ramvik. We did not regret it. It is a private collection of cars, mopeds, bicycles and many other things.
We used our Mtb's for the tour to the Bilmuseum in Ramvik, but you should actually be aware that it goes up and down again and again. The individual places are also very rugged and for a quick shopping spree it is better to use the car.
We liked it very much at the campsite and we can definitely recommend it.
Cost of space: 350 Swedish kroner (32.92 €) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
The journey from Gamleby took us further along the coast towards northern Sweden. Our goal after 707 kilometers was the campsite Snibbens Camping in Hälledal (district of Ramvik).
Very nice and located directly on Lake Mörtsjön, we were warmly welcomed. Swedish, English and German were spoken at the reception. The camping site is not very big, almost a bit familiar and therefore very well attended. It is advisable to reserve a parking space in advance. There is a playground, miniature golf course and direct access to the beach. You can rent bikes and boards for stand up paddling.
During our stay there we visited, among other things, the car museum in Härnösand. A must, even if you're not a car enthusiast. Various vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other interesting things are exhibited there over 1.7 kilometers. The harbor of Härnösand is rather unspectacular. An old workers' settlement, consisting of different colored wooden houses, is another attraction.
From the campsite owner (she spoke perfect German) we got the tip to climb the viewpoint nearby. This was only about 1 kilometer from the campsite and the path to the viewpoint is directly opposite the entrance to the campsite.
She also recommended that we visit Arnolds Bilmuseum in Ramvik. We did not regret it. It is a private collection of cars, mopeds, bicycles and many other things.
We used our Mtb's for the tour to the Bilmuseum in Ramvik, but you should actually be aware that it goes up and down again and again. The individual places are also very rugged and for a quick shopping spree it is better to use the car.
We liked it very much at the campsite and we can definitely recommend it.
Cost of space: 350 Swedish kroner (32.92 €) per night including electricity and shower
Ramvik (Sweden) -> Camping Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) on the Swedish/Finnish border
607 km -> 8:15 hours driving time
Ramvik (Sweden) -> Camping Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) on the Swedish/Finnish border
607 km -> 8:15 hours driving time
4 nights
After a very long drive, we headed for our next milestone in Kukkolaforsen, which is very close to the Finnish border. As soon as we arrived at the campsite, we were greeted with loud, roaring water noises caused by the rapids. The rapids are a special attraction and you have to get used to these sounds (especially at night). It was very interesting to observe the fishing there, because it happened exactly at the most violent rapids and was carried out with a long landing net on daring wooden constructions as a jetty.
The campsite itself was okay, but you have to get used to the feeling of cleanliness there as well.
A playground for children is available. The WiFi network left a lot to be desired and could actually only be used without any problems in the restaurant area of the adjacent hotel.
The town of Haparanda is about 16 km from Kukkolaforsen and unfortunately we searched for sights there in vain. So we took the opportunity and drove straight across the border to Tornio in Finland. We really liked this city, although unfortunately most of them (advertised on the internet as sights to be visited) were closed. Therefore we could only visit the Provincial Museum of Tornio Valley. You can easily cross the border from Tornio (Finland) and Haparanda (Sweden) by bridge, even for cyclists and pedestrians there are separate bridges and crossings.
Another trip took us by car to Rovaniemi in Finland, 150 km away, also known for its Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle, which also runs through there.
You really have to bring enough time to be able to look at everything in peace and, above all, to browse through the many Spuvenier shops. The Arktikum is also worth a visit. The building alone fascinated us. On the other hand, you can learn a lot about the way of life of the lobes and seeds in the Arktikum. The topic of global warming also plays a major role in the exhibition and quickly brings you back down to earth.
A detour to Rovaniemi with all its fascinating attractions was definitely worth it for us and can only be recommended.
At the end of our stay in Kukkolaforsen we visited a typical Scandinavian restaurant Mustaparran Päämaja in Tornio (Finland).
The Scandinavian main courses were delicious and the dessert (also a Scandinavian speciality) was a new experience for us. All in all, we didn't regret our visit to Mustaparran Päämaja and were able to get to know new dishes.
Finally, it should be said that we saw a lot of campsites on the drive from Ramvik to Kukkolaforsen. We don't know whether these were of course also as beautifully situated on the river as ours, but you can certainly find an overnight stay on the pitches.
Even in Haparanda we discovered a campsite right on the river, but without the great rapids.
Cost of space: per night 390 swedish kroner (36.68€) incl. electricity and shower















4 nights
After a very long drive, we headed for our next milestone in Kukkolaforsen, which is very close to the Finnish border. As soon as we arrived at the campsite, we were greeted with loud, roaring water noises caused by the rapids. The rapids are a special attraction and you have to get used to these sounds (especially at night). It was very interesting to observe the fishing there, because it happened exactly at the most violent rapids and was carried out with a long landing net on daring wooden constructions as a jetty.
The campsite itself was okay, but you have to get used to the feeling of cleanliness there as well.
A playground for children is available. The WiFi network left a lot to be desired and could actually only be used without any problems in the restaurant area of the adjacent hotel.
The town of Haparanda is about 16 km from Kukkolaforsen and unfortunately we searched for sights there in vain. So we took the opportunity and drove straight across the border to Tornio in Finland. We really liked this city, although unfortunately most of them (advertised on the internet as sights to be visited) were closed. Therefore we could only visit the Provincial Museum of Tornio Valley. You can easily cross the border from Tornio (Finland) and Haparanda (Sweden) by bridge, even for cyclists and pedestrians there are separate bridges and crossings.
Another trip took us by car to Rovaniemi in Finland, 150 km away, also known for its Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle, which also runs through there.
You really have to bring enough time to be able to look at everything in peace and, above all, to browse through the many Spuvenier shops. The Arktikum is also worth a visit. The building alone fascinated us. On the other hand, you can learn a lot about the way of life of the lobes and seeds in the Arktikum. The topic of global warming also plays a major role in the exhibition and quickly brings you back down to earth.
A detour to Rovaniemi with all its fascinating attractions was definitely worth it for us and can only be recommended.
At the end of our stay in Kukkolaforsen we visited a typical Scandinavian restaurant Mustaparran Päämaja in Tornio (Finland).
The Scandinavian main courses were delicious and the dessert (also a Scandinavian speciality) was a new experience for us. All in all, we didn't regret our visit to Mustaparran Päämaja and were able to get to know new dishes.
Finally, it should be said that we saw a lot of campsites on the drive from Ramvik to Kukkolaforsen. We don't know whether these were of course also as beautifully situated on the river as ours, but you can certainly find an overnight stay on the pitches.
Even in Haparanda we discovered a campsite right on the river, but without the great rapids.
Cost of space: per night 390 swedish kroner (36.68€) incl. electricity and shower
Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) -> Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)
534 km -> 7:29 hours driving time

Kukkolaforsen (Sweden) -> Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)
534 km -> 7:29 hours driving time
3 nights
Getting closer and closer to the North Cape, we reached the River Camping in Övre Alta after an exciting and adventurous ride.
Our two cats are getting used to our tours more and more and sleep almost the entire time.
They have even put up with the last 2 long drives and are excited every time they arrive at the new camping home to get to know their new terrain. From our point of view, even with cats, a longer camping trip is not a problem. We got our two companions used to the exit with the 8 meter long leash very early on, so both of them know that it's not possible to roam around without a harness and leash.
Now for our somewhat adventurous drive to River Camping in Alta. The first approx. 150 kilometers went without any problems and spoiled by the good road conditions and the low volume of traffic, it always ran like clockwork for us. That changed abruptly when the first construction sites (as already announced in the navigation system) appeared in front of us. Milled roads with loose gravel lying on them were the order of the day several times. There were no detours as we were already in "nowhere" in Finland at that point. Driving through these not very easy passages (on average at a maximum of 20 km/h) cost a lot of additional time. As if that wasn't enough, reindeer kept appearing in front of us on the road, calmly crossing our path.
When we arrived at River Camping, it was already well attended. Pre-registration was not possible here and we were still happy to be able to choose a free place. By about 8 p.m. the place was completely full. Many use it for just an overnight stay and then continue towards the North Cape. We didn't want to put ourselves through the stress and are glad we spent 3 nights at the campsite.
The place is right on the Alta River and we found it to be very well maintained. It was clean and you can find everything you need for camping here.
Since there are only 2 washing machines and 2 dryers and many were passing through, the machines ran almost continuously. It took a bit of patience before a washing machine was available, which wouldn't really have bothered us or annoyed us now. The payment for the use of the device is based on trust, i.e. you wash and dry your clothes and only pay for the use afterwards.
There is a playground and cat cars and small bicycles for the children to use free of charge.
The WiFi worked perfectly and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
For the trip to Alta we used our Mtb`s again, which gave us the opportunity to ride an excellent trail along the Alta River to Alta. It was surprising to see that anglers had pitched their tents and caravans right on the river bank. Mushrooms are plentiful here and nobody seems to dare to collect them. After a small detour we got to Alta. Our first port of call was the Northern Lights Cathedral. A 2013 newly built and very impressive structure. A visit including the film about the Northern Lights is definitely worth it.
Afterwards we visited the rock carvings in Hjemmeluft/Jiepmaluokta in the Alta Museum. It is a World Heritage Site and definitely worth a visit.
The next day we visited the Alta Canyon by car. You have to know that the drive to the parking lot is very impassable there. From the parking lot you have to walk at least 6 km to the viewpoint and the same way back. It is very windy there and you should wear appropriate footwear and, if possible, take a backpack with provisions for the trip.
As a grand finale we went to Sami Siida, a Sami restaurant. The Sami Siida is only about 1 km from the campsite and offers typical Sami dishes. You can also buy souvenirs (made by the Sami people) and see reindeer.
Our next stage now leads us to the actual destination of our journey, the North Cape. We are very excited to see what awaits us there.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (31.47€) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
Getting closer and closer to the North Cape, we reached the River Camping in Övre Alta after an exciting and adventurous ride.
Our two cats are getting used to our tours more and more and sleep almost the entire time.
They have even put up with the last 2 long drives and are excited every time they arrive at the new camping home to get to know their new terrain. From our point of view, even with cats, a longer camping trip is not a problem. We got our two companions used to the exit with the 8 meter long leash very early on, so both of them know that it's not possible to roam around without a harness and leash.
Now for our somewhat adventurous drive to River Camping in Alta. The first approx. 150 kilometers went without any problems and spoiled by the good road conditions and the low volume of traffic, it always ran like clockwork for us. That changed abruptly when the first construction sites (as already announced in the navigation system) appeared in front of us. Milled roads with loose gravel lying on them were the order of the day several times. There were no detours as we were already in "nowhere" in Finland at that point. Driving through these not very easy passages (on average at a maximum of 20 km/h) cost a lot of additional time. As if that wasn't enough, reindeer kept appearing in front of us on the road, calmly crossing our path.
When we arrived at River Camping, it was already well attended. Pre-registration was not possible here and we were still happy to be able to choose a free place. By about 8 p.m. the place was completely full. Many use it for just an overnight stay and then continue towards the North Cape. We didn't want to put ourselves through the stress and are glad we spent 3 nights at the campsite.
The place is right on the Alta River and we found it to be very well maintained. It was clean and you can find everything you need for camping here.
Since there are only 2 washing machines and 2 dryers and many were passing through, the machines ran almost continuously. It took a bit of patience before a washing machine was available, which wouldn't really have bothered us or annoyed us now. The payment for the use of the device is based on trust, i.e. you wash and dry your clothes and only pay for the use afterwards.
There is a playground and cat cars and small bicycles for the children to use free of charge.
The WiFi worked perfectly and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
For the trip to Alta we used our Mtb`s again, which gave us the opportunity to ride an excellent trail along the Alta River to Alta. It was surprising to see that anglers had pitched their tents and caravans right on the river bank. Mushrooms are plentiful here and nobody seems to dare to collect them. After a small detour we got to Alta. Our first port of call was the Northern Lights Cathedral. A 2013 newly built and very impressive structure. A visit including the film about the Northern Lights is definitely worth it.
Afterwards we visited the rock carvings in Hjemmeluft/Jiepmaluokta in the Alta Museum. It is a World Heritage Site and definitely worth a visit.
The next day we visited the Alta Canyon by car. You have to know that the drive to the parking lot is very impassable there. From the parking lot you have to walk at least 6 km to the viewpoint and the same way back. It is very windy there and you should wear appropriate footwear and, if possible, take a backpack with provisions for the trip.
As a grand finale we went to Sami Siida, a Sami restaurant. The Sami Siida is only about 1 km from the campsite and offers typical Sami dishes. You can also buy souvenirs (made by the Sami people) and see reindeer.
Our next stage now leads us to the actual destination of our journey, the North Cape. We are very excited to see what awaits us there.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (31.47€) per night including electricity and shower
Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)-> Nordkapp Camping (Norway)
214 km -> 3:30 hours driving time
Alta River Camping,Steinfossveien 5 (Norway)-> Nordkapp Camping (Norway)
214 km -> 3:30 hours driving time
2 nights
Today's stage finally led us to Nordkapp Camping and with that we reach our final destination, the North Cape.
The drive from Alta took us on narrow roads, but with a fantastic panorama, along the coast. Despite the strenuous journey due to high concentration, we were able to enjoy the landscape. However, we unfortunately had to realize that climate change with all its negative influences is also causing nature to suffer greatly in northern Europe. We saw many trees (mainly birches) completely leafless and charred in the landscape mourning. The journey through several tunnels, some of which were a few kilometers long (6km) and went steeply uphill and downhill (10%), and were also narrow and poorly lit, was a real challenge. The road along the coast is very narrow and the curves are difficult to see, so it was slow going with our team. It is the only road that leads to the North Cape and therefore every North Cape visitor has to drive the same route back to Alta.
When we arrived at Nordkapp Camping, a fantastic panorama awaited us and we were able to choose a suitable pitch for ourselves. The campsite is about 25 km from the North Cape. Although it is located directly on the street, it is very quiet in the evening as there was almost no traffic. We were welcomed at the reception in German, which surprised us very positively. The entire facility is in very good condition and the pitches are on solid ground.
When we arrived, we had to deal with a lot of wind, which then increased during the night. We had to experience very rapid weather changes. As quickly as the wind disappeared in the afternoon (within a few minutes), it was suddenly back in full force and gave us a somewhat restless night.
Honningsvag is a small fishing village (below Arctic Camping and about 5 km from the campsite) where large cruise ships occasionally dock in the harbour. As in all places so far, there are enough souvenir shops here to get hold of a suitable souvenir.
Worth seeing in this place is the church, which was the only building that remained intact after the bombing in World War II. To gather more information about Honningsvag it is advisable to visit the North Cape Museum. Honningsvag Tourist Information is located right in the harbor.
It should also be mentioned that Honningsvag has its own small airport. It's really worth visiting. The runway is very short and the planes still have to struggle with the wind there. Really interesting, especially if you're lucky enough to see a plane take off or land.
Due to the strong wind, we did not cycle the 25 km from the campsite to the North Cape as planned, but drove by car. You have to pay the fee for the visit before entering the parking lot. But you really get to see a lot in the museum and the explanations were all in German. For the entrance fee you can park for free in the car park and also stay overnight with a mobile home or caravan for free. Admission with full access to all sights including the museum cost us 275 Norwegian kroner per person. It is really worth a trip and we were able to collect unforgettable impressions.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (39.59 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra















2 nights
Today's stage finally led us to Nordkapp Camping and with that we reach our final destination, the North Cape.
The drive from Alta took us on narrow roads, but with a fantastic panorama, along the coast. Despite the strenuous journey due to high concentration, we were able to enjoy the landscape. However, we unfortunately had to realize that climate change with all its negative influences is also causing nature to suffer greatly in northern Europe. We saw many trees (mainly birches) completely leafless and charred in the landscape mourning. The journey through several tunnels, some of which were a few kilometers long (6km) and went steeply uphill and downhill (10%), and were also narrow and poorly lit, was a real challenge. The road along the coast is very narrow and the curves are difficult to see, so it was slow going with our team. It is the only road that leads to the North Cape and therefore every North Cape visitor has to drive the same route back to Alta.
When we arrived at Nordkapp Camping, a fantastic panorama awaited us and we were able to choose a suitable pitch for ourselves. The campsite is about 25 km from the North Cape. Although it is located directly on the street, it is very quiet in the evening as there was almost no traffic. We were welcomed at the reception in German, which surprised us very positively. The entire facility is in very good condition and the pitches are on solid ground.
When we arrived, we had to deal with a lot of wind, which then increased during the night. We had to experience very rapid weather changes. As quickly as the wind disappeared in the afternoon (within a few minutes), it was suddenly back in full force and gave us a somewhat restless night.
Honningsvag is a small fishing village (below Arctic Camping and about 5 km from the campsite) where large cruise ships occasionally dock in the harbour. As in all places so far, there are enough souvenir shops here to get hold of a suitable souvenir.
Worth seeing in this place is the church, which was the only building that remained intact after the bombing in World War II. To gather more information about Honningsvag it is advisable to visit the North Cape Museum. Honningsvag Tourist Information is located right in the harbor.
It should also be mentioned that Honningsvag has its own small airport. It's really worth visiting. The runway is very short and the planes still have to struggle with the wind there. Really interesting, especially if you're lucky enough to see a plane take off or land.
Due to the strong wind, we did not cycle the 25 km from the campsite to the North Cape as planned, but drove by car. You have to pay the fee for the visit before entering the parking lot. But you really get to see a lot in the museum and the explanations were all in German. For the entrance fee you can park for free in the car park and also stay overnight with a mobile home or caravan for free. Admission with full access to all sights including the museum cost us 275 Norwegian kroner per person. It is really worth a trip and we were able to collect unforgettable impressions.
Cost of space: 310 Norwegian kroner (39.59 €) per night including electricity, shower costs extra
Nordkapp Camping Honningsvag (Norway) -> Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway)
130 km -> 2:11 hours driving time
Nordkapp Camping Honningsvag (Norway) -> Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway)
130 km -> 2:11 hours driving time
1 night stay
We made an unplanned stopover at Repparfjord Camping in Kvalsund as we were strongly advised to visit Hammerfest while you're in the area.
The campsite is not very big, but the pitches are paved, which was very convenient for us. The reception was very friendly and absolutely uncomplicated. The sanitary facilities are a bit old, but everything was very clean and perfectly adequate for our needs.
There is a playground and a fantastic waterfall nearby, which you can access directly from the campsite. It goes steadily uphill on a narrow path and it took us about 30 minutes for the ascent. Once at the top you can not only marvel at the 3-stage waterfall, but also have a gigantic view over the river in the valley.
We made our trip to Hammerfest, about 50 kilometers away, on the same day, because the weather was just super nice and rain was forecast for late afternoon. We were told several times that Hammerfest is definitely worth a visit and so we were already looking forward to the trip there and what this place would have to offer us. The entrance to Hammerfest was really great because you already had a fantastic view of the seaside town. When looking for a parking space, reality caught up with us very quickly, because the parking fees near the port and in the city center are really steep. So we drove to the church, which is right at the beginning of the village, because we wanted to visit it anyway and promptly found a parking lot with reasonable fees.
In front of the church we were welcomed by several reindeer, who were calmly doing their favorite pastime, eating. We had already learned in advance that the reindeer are part of normal city life and can be found everywhere. So it was really great at the beginning, but the many legacies of the reindeer on the footpaths weren't that exciting anymore.
After we had inspected the very simple church, we wanted to go to the tourist information to get more suggestions for sightseeing. However, this was not the case because it was Saturday and the tourist information and the city's museums were only open Monday to Friday. We regretted this very much, because we didn't find a single souvenir shop afterwards.
So we set off on foot 3.5 km away to the Struve Meridian Arch, which was to be found on the opposite side of the harbour. We had already read about the Struve Meridian Arch in the Alta Museum and were looking forward to being able to marvel at it in reality. We were also hoping to find a shop with postcards and some Hammerfest memorabilia, unfortunately this was absolutely non-existent.
Apart from the monument and an explanation about it, nothing was worth seeing. Strange actually, because Hurtigruten ships regularly dock in Hammerfest and what tourists can do there remained a mystery to us.
On our walk back to the car, we took a look at the beach, which is quite a bit outside of the port area, and were really shocked. An awful lot of washed up rubbish stretched over a long and wide strip and it stank terribly. We don't know if this washed-up rubbish is removed from time to time, because there were several wooden seats in this area and nobody will sit down there voluntarily.
Continuing to look for any shop that sells picture postcards, we roamed the main street on our way to our car. And indeed we found a bookshop that was still open, which also sold postcards and stamps accordingly. So we bought cards and stamps to send greetings to our family from afar in the old familiar way. The price for it then almost blew us away and also left us speechless for a short time.
The price for the postcards was okay, but what we paid for the stamps really shocked us. We knew that a ticket to Europe costs 20 crowns. In the bookstore we actually paid 28 crowns for a stamp with a value of 20 crowns. We thought it was an accident and asked the seller. The answer was then the icing on the cake. She explained to us that supposedly every shop in Norway can set its own prices for stamps. So the value remains the same on the brand, but you pay what the business thinks is right. For us it was a completely new experience.
However, our loved ones at home were worth the high cost of a holiday card, so we gnashed our teeth and paid the totally exorbitant price. (Card with stamp almost 4 €, hopefully the postcards will also arrive.)
On the way back to our campsite we reviewed our highly recommended visit to Hammerfest. For us, apart from the Struve Meridian Arch, nothing was really worth seeing. In retrospect, from our point of view, you can happily do without a visit there, especially at the weekend, since almost everything, including shops, is closed.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower















1 night stay
We made an unplanned stopover at Repparfjord Camping in Kvalsund as we were strongly advised to visit Hammerfest while you're in the area.
The campsite is not very big, but the pitches are paved, which was very convenient for us. The reception was very friendly and absolutely uncomplicated. The sanitary facilities are a bit old, but everything was very clean and perfectly adequate for our needs.
There is a playground and a fantastic waterfall nearby, which you can access directly from the campsite. It goes steadily uphill on a narrow path and it took us about 30 minutes for the ascent. Once at the top you can not only marvel at the 3-stage waterfall, but also have a gigantic view over the river in the valley.
We made our trip to Hammerfest, about 50 kilometers away, on the same day, because the weather was just super nice and rain was forecast for late afternoon. We were told several times that Hammerfest is definitely worth a visit and so we were already looking forward to the trip there and what this place would have to offer us. The entrance to Hammerfest was really great because you already had a fantastic view of the seaside town. When looking for a parking space, reality caught up with us very quickly, because the parking fees near the port and in the city center are really steep. So we drove to the church, which is right at the beginning of the village, because we wanted to visit it anyway and promptly found a parking lot with reasonable fees.
In front of the church we were welcomed by several reindeer, who were calmly doing their favorite pastime, eating. We had already learned in advance that the reindeer are part of normal city life and can be found everywhere. So it was really great at the beginning, but the many legacies of the reindeer on the footpaths weren't that exciting anymore.
After we had inspected the very simple church, we wanted to go to the tourist information to get more suggestions for sightseeing. However, this was not the case because it was Saturday and the tourist information and the city's museums were only open Monday to Friday. We regretted this very much, because we didn't find a single souvenir shop afterwards.
So we set off on foot 3.5 km away to the Struve Meridian Arch, which was to be found on the opposite side of the harbour. We had already read about the Struve Meridian Arch in the Alta Museum and were looking forward to being able to marvel at it in reality. We were also hoping to find a shop with postcards and some Hammerfest memorabilia, unfortunately this was absolutely non-existent.
Apart from the monument and an explanation about it, nothing was worth seeing. Strange actually, because Hurtigruten ships regularly dock in Hammerfest and what tourists can do there remained a mystery to us.
On our walk back to the car, we took a look at the beach, which is quite a bit outside of the port area, and were really shocked. An awful lot of washed up rubbish stretched over a long and wide strip and it stank terribly. We don't know if this washed-up rubbish is removed from time to time, because there were several wooden seats in this area and nobody will sit down there voluntarily.
Continuing to look for any shop that sells picture postcards, we roamed the main street on our way to our car. And indeed we found a bookshop that was still open, which also sold postcards and stamps accordingly. So we bought cards and stamps to send greetings to our family from afar in the old familiar way. The price for it then almost blew us away and also left us speechless for a short time.
The price for the postcards was okay, but what we paid for the stamps really shocked us. We knew that a ticket to Europe costs 20 crowns. In the bookstore we actually paid 28 crowns for a stamp with a value of 20 crowns. We thought it was an accident and asked the seller. The answer was then the icing on the cake. She explained to us that supposedly every shop in Norway can set its own prices for stamps. So the value remains the same on the brand, but you pay what the business thinks is right. For us it was a completely new experience.
However, our loved ones at home were worth the high cost of a holiday card, so we gnashed our teeth and paid the totally exorbitant price. (Card with stamp almost 4 €, hopefully the postcards will also arrive.)
On the way back to our campsite we reviewed our highly recommended visit to Hammerfest. For us, apart from the Struve Meridian Arch, nothing was really worth seeing. In retrospect, from our point of view, you can happily do without a visit there, especially at the weekend, since almost everything, including shops, is closed.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower
Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway) -> Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway)
356 km -> 5:37 hours driving time
Repparfjord Camping Kvalsund (Norway) -> Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway)
356 km -> 5:37 hours driving time
1 night stay
Our next destination further south was called Skibotn. We had chosen this campsite especially because of the many and above all current positive reviews. Sometimes we wonder how some campsites get such a positive rating.
We actually wanted to stay 3 nights at the campsite, but very quickly decided to stay only 1 night and then move on again the next day.
Luckily the campsite owner was very uncomplicated and we only had to camp there for 1 night.
Although the site is beautifully situated with lots of nature, right on the river, there are many hiking opportunities, but the pitches were not really well maintained. We saw an awful lot of permanent campers there, but they weren't there at the time.
Since the site is in a wooded area with lots of bushes and meadows with all kinds of mushrooms (also on the pitches), we had to contend with a mosquito plague for the first time on our trip.
Unfortunately, the great view of the scenery with the mountains and waterfalls cannot compensate.
The sanitary area was anything but well maintained. The pictures say it all. There was no crockery in the kitchen cupboards (we don't need crockery, but maybe people who are only traveling with a tent certainly). Even the sinks for washing dishes were uncomfortable.
What we have noticed is that the son has probably taken over the place from his father. He's definitely trying to do his best and rearranging and redesigning a few things. We also saw him cleaning all by himself until late in the evening.
We ourselves would not recommend the place at the moment.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower






1 night stay
Our next destination further south was called Skibotn. We had chosen this campsite especially because of the many and above all current positive reviews. Sometimes we wonder how some campsites get such a positive rating.
We actually wanted to stay 3 nights at the campsite, but very quickly decided to stay only 1 night and then move on again the next day.
Luckily the campsite owner was very uncomplicated and we only had to camp there for 1 night.
Although the site is beautifully situated with lots of nature, right on the river, there are many hiking opportunities, but the pitches were not really well maintained. We saw an awful lot of permanent campers there, but they weren't there at the time.
Since the site is in a wooded area with lots of bushes and meadows with all kinds of mushrooms (also on the pitches), we had to contend with a mosquito plague for the first time on our trip.
Unfortunately, the great view of the scenery with the mountains and waterfalls cannot compensate.
The sanitary area was anything but well maintained. The pictures say it all. There was no crockery in the kitchen cupboards (we don't need crockery, but maybe people who are only traveling with a tent certainly). Even the sinks for washing dishes were uncomfortable.
What we have noticed is that the son has probably taken over the place from his father. He's definitely trying to do his best and rearranging and redesigning a few things. We also saw him cleaning all by himself until late in the evening.
We ourselves would not recommend the place at the moment.
Cost of space: 300 Norwegian kroner (30.45 €) per night including electricity and shower
Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway) -> Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden)
457 km -> 6:47 hours driving time

Brennfjell Camping Skibotn (Norway) -> Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden)
457 km -> 6:47 hours driving time
2 nights
After leaving the campsite in Skibotn very early, the journey took us a few kilometers back over the border to Finland. In terms of landscape, it was a pleasure to drive through the land of many lakes (this has actually been confirmed). It was less fun for our team, as very early on signs announced a bad road for 65 kilometers. To be honest, bad was an understatement, because we had to deal with constant bumps and at times we were only going at 30-40 km/h. This required additional time and maximum concentration, not only from the driver.
After we had crossed the border to Sweden, the road surface got much better, but there were always construction sites. Roadworks in Sweden mean that the road surface has been removed and only loose gravel has been laid, sometimes with quite large stones. Fortunately, our entourage survived this quite well and we reached our next domicile, the Arctic Camp in Jokkmokk.
We were greeted very nicely there and were able to choose a parking space at the reception. With a total of 260 pitches, the campsite was only about 10% full. Therefore we also had a lot of space around us and a fantastic view of the lake. The campsite has 2 large playgrounds, an outdoor pool with a water slide, mini golf course, restaurant, sauna and cabins (Stuga) for overnight stays.
Our pitch price included free showers and use of the sauna. In the case of the sauna, it should be noted that in Scandinavian countries the sexes are separated and bathing suits are used.
We ate in the restaurant twice. From burgers to pizza to local dishes are offered there. The service and the dishes prepared were simply excellent. We wanted to get to know the Scandinavian cuisine and therefore ate 2 reindeer meat prepared in different variations. We can only recommend a visit there.
The sanitary facilities were clean and up to date.
We are glad we chose this campsite for our overnight stay.
Of course, we also wanted to get to know the area again and used our Mtb's.
Our first way led us to the Vattenfall hydroelectric power station, which was only about 7 km away. It was amazing to see the power of the water. Our bike route continued along the river bank and later along the lake. So we circumnavigated the lake at the campsite (bike route total 26 km). The next day we visited the Ajtte Museum in Jokkmokk, which showed a lot about the history and way of life of the Sami people. Jokkmokk Church is also worth a visit. You can have the 13-minute story explained to you in German at the touch of a button.
Unfortunately, what we didn't find out in Jokkmokk is that Jokkmokk is also located in the Arctic Circle. We found this out 3 days later on our further journey.
13 kilometers from Jokkmokk you cross the Arctic Circle. There is an information sign at this point. There is also a building with a cafe, souvenir shop and even a campsite. This is also worth a stop.
Conclusion: Jokkmokk is definitely worth a visit.
Cost of space: 300 Swedish crowns (€28.33) per night including electricity, shower and sauna use















2 nights
After leaving the campsite in Skibotn very early, the journey took us a few kilometers back over the border to Finland. In terms of landscape, it was a pleasure to drive through the land of many lakes (this has actually been confirmed). It was less fun for our team, as very early on signs announced a bad road for 65 kilometers. To be honest, bad was an understatement, because we had to deal with constant bumps and at times we were only going at 30-40 km/h. This required additional time and maximum concentration, not only from the driver.
After we had crossed the border to Sweden, the road surface got much better, but there were always construction sites. Roadworks in Sweden mean that the road surface has been removed and only loose gravel has been laid, sometimes with quite large stones. Fortunately, our entourage survived this quite well and we reached our next domicile, the Arctic Camp in Jokkmokk.
We were greeted very nicely there and were able to choose a parking space at the reception. With a total of 260 pitches, the campsite was only about 10% full. Therefore we also had a lot of space around us and a fantastic view of the lake. The campsite has 2 large playgrounds, an outdoor pool with a water slide, mini golf course, restaurant, sauna and cabins (Stuga) for overnight stays.
Our pitch price included free showers and use of the sauna. In the case of the sauna, it should be noted that in Scandinavian countries the sexes are separated and bathing suits are used.
We ate in the restaurant twice. From burgers to pizza to local dishes are offered there. The service and the dishes prepared were simply excellent. We wanted to get to know the Scandinavian cuisine and therefore ate 2 reindeer meat prepared in different variations. We can only recommend a visit there.
The sanitary facilities were clean and up to date.
We are glad we chose this campsite for our overnight stay.
Of course, we also wanted to get to know the area again and used our Mtb's.
Our first way led us to the Vattenfall hydroelectric power station, which was only about 7 km away. It was amazing to see the power of the water. Our bike route continued along the river bank and later along the lake. So we circumnavigated the lake at the campsite (bike route total 26 km). The next day we visited the Ajtte Museum in Jokkmokk, which showed a lot about the history and way of life of the Sami people. Jokkmokk Church is also worth a visit. You can have the 13-minute story explained to you in German at the touch of a button.
Unfortunately, what we didn't find out in Jokkmokk is that Jokkmokk is also located in the Arctic Circle. We found this out 3 days later on our further journey.
13 kilometers from Jokkmokk you cross the Arctic Circle. There is an information sign at this point. There is also a building with a cafe, souvenir shop and even a campsite. This is also worth a stop.
Conclusion: Jokkmokk is definitely worth a visit.
Cost of space: 300 Swedish crowns (€28.33) per night including electricity, shower and sauna use
Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden) -> Sorsele Camping (Sweden)
240 km -> 3:30 hours driving time


Arctic Camp Jokkmokk (Sweden) -> Sorsele Camping (Sweden)
240 km -> 3:30 hours driving time
2 nights
The journey from Jokkmokk to Sorsele was again marked by several construction sites. By now we had some practice juggling over these obstacles with our team, but it was always a small challenge. In the further course we also had to pay tribute for the sometimes impossible road conditions. But more on that later.
At the Sorsele Camping we were welcomed very warmly and above all in German, because the couple who run it came from the Harz Mountains and they had taken over the campsite from the previous owner last year.
The formalities were quickly completed and we were able to choose a parking space on the site. We chose a place right by the lake, not without the ulterior motive that our two cats could let off steam in the knee-high grass on the bank and look for mice.
The campsite is on a small island, which we only became aware of when we were informed by the site owner. A small adjoining forest, playground, miniature golf course, boat dock, barbecue hut and a large open space for barbecues also belong to the campsite.
You have the opportunity to fish there for free, which our pitch neighbors used.
The sanitary facilities were very clean and there was a wide range of different gift items and postcards to buy in the reception area. A supermarket is about 500 m from the campsite.
For the trip to Gimegolts Canyon in the nature reserve we used our Mtb's again. On the way there we also met reindeer, who were just as surprised by our sight as we were by them.
Since you can't cycle directly to the canyon, we had taken sneakers for the 2-kilometer walk as a precaution. You simply have to enjoy the landscape and tranquility in the nature reserve. The view of the course of the river when you arrive at the canyon is simply overwhelming. The bike route to the nature reserve and back was about 34 kilometers.
In Sorsele there is a small inland railway museum which also houses the tourist information. A visit there is worthwhile, even if the explanations are only in Swedish. The whole hodgepodge and the comfortably furnished rooms in the old style alone are worth seeing.
The campsite operator gave us the tip to visit the Bageri & Konditorei Princess in Sorsele. We did not regret it. A young Swiss couple runs this business and you actually get to buy different types of grain bread from time to time. The selection of cakes and sweets is also great and the taste is just great. We have learned that people drive up to 15 kilometers to this small shop to shop or to sit in the nicely decorated cafe. It is open daily (Monday-Friday) from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is certainly a lot more to explore in and around Sorsele, but our time there was limited and we made the most of it for ourselves.
Conclusion: The location of the campsite, the operator and everything around it was just great and we would definitely come back.
Cost of space: per night 290 Swedish kroner (27.40€)
including electricity and shower














2 nights
The journey from Jokkmokk to Sorsele was again marked by several construction sites. By now we had some practice juggling over these obstacles with our team, but it was always a small challenge. In the further course we also had to pay tribute for the sometimes impossible road conditions. But more on that later.
At the Sorsele Camping we were welcomed very warmly and above all in German, because the couple who run it came from the Harz Mountains and they had taken over the campsite from the previous owner last year.
The formalities were quickly completed and we were able to choose a parking space on the site. We chose a place right by the lake, not without the ulterior motive that our two cats could let off steam in the knee-high grass on the bank and look for mice.
The campsite is on a small island, which we only became aware of when we were informed by the site owner. A small adjoining forest, playground, miniature golf course, boat dock, barbecue hut and a large open space for barbecues also belong to the campsite.
You have the opportunity to fish there for free, which our pitch neighbors used.
The sanitary facilities were very clean and there was a wide range of different gift items and postcards to buy in the reception area. A supermarket is about 500 m from the campsite.
For the trip to Gimegolts Canyon in the nature reserve we used our Mtb's again. On the way there we also met reindeer, who were just as surprised by our sight as we were by them.
Since you can't cycle directly to the canyon, we had taken sneakers for the 2-kilometer walk as a precaution. You simply have to enjoy the landscape and tranquility in the nature reserve. The view of the course of the river when you arrive at the canyon is simply overwhelming. The bike route to the nature reserve and back was about 34 kilometers.
In Sorsele there is a small inland railway museum which also houses the tourist information. A visit there is worthwhile, even if the explanations are only in Swedish. The whole hodgepodge and the comfortably furnished rooms in the old style alone are worth seeing.
The campsite operator gave us the tip to visit the Bageri & Konditorei Princess in Sorsele. We did not regret it. A young Swiss couple runs this business and you actually get to buy different types of grain bread from time to time. The selection of cakes and sweets is also great and the taste is just great. We have learned that people drive up to 15 kilometers to this small shop to shop or to sit in the nicely decorated cafe. It is open daily (Monday-Friday) from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is certainly a lot more to explore in and around Sorsele, but our time there was limited and we made the most of it for ourselves.
Conclusion: The location of the campsite, the operator and everything around it was just great and we would definitely come back.
Cost of space: per night 290 Swedish kroner (27.40€)
including electricity and shower
Sorsele Camping (Sweden) -> Östersund Camping (Sweden)
370 km -> 5:30 hours driving time
Sorsele Camping (Sweden) -> Östersund Camping (Sweden)
370 km -> 5:30 hours driving time
3 nights
We always started very early (7 a.m. at the latest) from the campsites so that we didn't have to wait until late afternoon to reach the next stage destination.
That's what we planned to do when we left Sorsele Caming, but a flat tire on the caravan threw a spanner in the works. Luckily we had our bicycle air pump on board and so it was time for Erwin to do vigorous early-morning exercise. Since the service stations from the petrol stations weren't open that early, we had to drive carefully and hoped that there wouldn't be another construction site in the first 100 kilometers. At some point, after 2 hours of driving, we actually found an open service point and were able to fill the tires with the necessary air pressure.
It later turned out that this wasn't the only disaster. More on that in the next trip report.
When we arrived in Östersund, check-in was quick and easy. We personally found our pitch to be very small. The pitches are separated from each other by small hedges and you have direct water, antenna and electricity connections on the pitch, but you stand on the 4 star campsite like a peg. In order to have some privacy, we also set up our awning, which we didn't originally intend to do. Our pitch was right next to the sanitary building and when the campers visited it, they passed our pitch right away.
The campsite is very large (includes 234 pitches and several cabins for rent), has several pitch areas, soccer field, beach volleyball field, 2 playgrounds and, and, and. Everything was clean, but the whole place was definitely too big for us. Since we arrived on Friday, the pitches were full, which only cleared up on Sunday evening.
In the sanitary building there are 3 showers and 3 toilets (separated by gender) and from our point of view simply not enough for the large number of parking spaces.
The first excursion took us to the Technical Museum of Östersund. It's a bit out of the way and you get to see a lot there. Former Swedish military aircraft and various guns and vehicles are displayed outside. Inside you can even take a seat in the various buses. A visit there is definitely recommended.
On the way to the Jamtli Museum, we had to drive past the ski stadium and immediately took the opportunity to visit there. To our surprise, training for the finals of the Auto Drafting Championship that evening was taking place in the Swedish National Biathlon Arena. We looked at the training for quite a while and decided without further ado to come back in the evening for the final.
The planned visit to the Jamtli Museum continued. Unfortunately, the outdoor area was closed, but the interior is also great. There are games and handicrafts for children. We definitely liked the museum.
The next day we drove to the island of Förön with our Mtbs to see the lookout tower there. On the way we had already seen a lot of downhill riders in full gear and suspected that there must be a bike area near the viewpoint. Our surprise was great when we learned that a downhill race was taking place there.
The area around the lookout tower is dedicated to skiing in winter, as there are several downhill runs of various levels of difficulty going down into the valley. In summer, autumn and spring, downhillers cavort there.
From the lookout tower you have a gigantic all-round view and when you have enjoyed it enough, you can treat yourself to delicious home-baked delicacies in the cafe at the foot of the tower.
The island of Förön is definitely worth a trip, because there are other sights there.
Cost of space: 433 Swedish crowns (40.90 €) per night including electricity and shower















3 nights
We always started very early (7 a.m. at the latest) from the campsites so that we didn't have to wait until late afternoon to reach the next stage destination.
That's what we planned to do when we left Sorsele Caming, but a flat tire on the caravan threw a spanner in the works. Luckily we had our bicycle air pump on board and so it was time for Erwin to do vigorous early-morning exercise. Since the service stations from the petrol stations weren't open that early, we had to drive carefully and hoped that there wouldn't be another construction site in the first 100 kilometers. At some point, after 2 hours of driving, we actually found an open service point and were able to fill the tires with the necessary air pressure.
It later turned out that this wasn't the only disaster. More on that in the next trip report.
When we arrived in Östersund, check-in was quick and easy. We personally found our pitch to be very small. The pitches are separated from each other by small hedges and you have direct water, antenna and electricity connections on the pitch, but you stand on the 4 star campsite like a peg. In order to have some privacy, we also set up our awning, which we didn't originally intend to do. Our pitch was right next to the sanitary building and when the campers visited it, they passed our pitch right away.
The campsite is very large (includes 234 pitches and several cabins for rent), has several pitch areas, soccer field, beach volleyball field, 2 playgrounds and, and, and. Everything was clean, but the whole place was definitely too big for us. Since we arrived on Friday, the pitches were full, which only cleared up on Sunday evening.
In the sanitary building there are 3 showers and 3 toilets (separated by gender) and from our point of view simply not enough for the large number of parking spaces.
The first excursion took us to the Technical Museum of Östersund. It's a bit out of the way and you get to see a lot there. Former Swedish military aircraft and various guns and vehicles are displayed outside. Inside you can even take a seat in the various buses. A visit there is definitely recommended.
On the way to the Jamtli Museum, we had to drive past the ski stadium and immediately took the opportunity to visit there. To our surprise, training for the finals of the Auto Drafting Championship that evening was taking place in the Swedish National Biathlon Arena. We looked at the training for quite a while and decided without further ado to come back in the evening for the final.
The planned visit to the Jamtli Museum continued. Unfortunately, the outdoor area was closed, but the interior is also great. There are games and handicrafts for children. We definitely liked the museum.
The next day we drove to the island of Förön with our Mtbs to see the lookout tower there. On the way we had already seen a lot of downhill riders in full gear and suspected that there must be a bike area near the viewpoint. Our surprise was great when we learned that a downhill race was taking place there.
The area around the lookout tower is dedicated to skiing in winter, as there are several downhill runs of various levels of difficulty going down into the valley. In summer, autumn and spring, downhillers cavort there.
From the lookout tower you have a gigantic all-round view and when you have enjoyed it enough, you can treat yourself to delicious home-baked delicacies in the cafe at the foot of the tower.
The island of Förön is definitely worth a trip, because there are other sights there.
Cost of space: 433 Swedish crowns (40.90 €) per night including electricity and shower
Östersund Camping (Sweden) -> Torsby (Sweden)
496 km -> 7:21 hours driving time
Östersund Camping (Sweden) -> Torsby (Sweden)
496 km -> 7:21 hours driving time
Since our departure from Östersund was again marked by a flat caravan tire and Erwin had to put in a brisk early-morning exercise with the air pump, it was clear to us that we should visit a workshop as soon as possible.
Therefore, our way did not lead us immediately to the campsite in Nötön (about 20 km from Torsby) but immediately to Torsby to a car repair shop. Fortunately, the workshop manager there spoke perfect German and after a short briefing by an employee, the search for the cause of the air loss began immediately.
The wheel was removed from the caravan and after a 30-minute search, the young and extremely dedicated employee found the culprit (a thin nail about 5 cm long) in his hand. We breathed a sigh of relief and after another 20 minutes the bike was repaired and attached to the caravan.
We then went on to the campsite and we were very impressed by the great location (again right on the lake). We were allowed to choose a pitch ourselves and were spoiled for choice because the pitch was only 30% occupied.
The place and the sanitary facilities are very well maintained, the owner is very helpful and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet there. There is a playground and you can rent rowing boats, SUPs and bicycles.
Originally we only wanted to stay 2 nights, but then extended for another 2 nights because we just loved the campsite.
Our Mtb's were used again and during our tour we happened to come across a small bike park and an overview of different Mtb routes. Unfortunately, we couldn't find any signs for this anywhere. Advertising or signs for certain attractions are probably found to be superfluous.
In any case, we actually followed a signposted route and were thrilled. 80% of the route led through the forest. With great trails and beautiful scenery we were spoiled on this tour. But be careful, you really have to be alert at all times and look out for the small signs. A carelessness brought us a detour of 20 kilometers.
We deliberately avoided visiting museums or other sights and allowed ourselves a few days of rest from the trip so far.
Cost of space: 320 Swedish crowns (€29.65) per night including electricity and shower













Since our departure from Östersund was again marked by a flat caravan tire and Erwin had to put in a brisk early-morning exercise with the air pump, it was clear to us that we should visit a workshop as soon as possible.
Therefore, our way did not lead us immediately to the campsite in Nötön (about 20 km from Torsby) but immediately to Torsby to a car repair shop. Fortunately, the workshop manager there spoke perfect German and after a short briefing by an employee, the search for the cause of the air loss began immediately.
The wheel was removed from the caravan and after a 30-minute search, the young and extremely dedicated employee found the culprit (a thin nail about 5 cm long) in his hand. We breathed a sigh of relief and after another 20 minutes the bike was repaired and attached to the caravan.
We then went on to the campsite and we were very impressed by the great location (again right on the lake). We were allowed to choose a pitch ourselves and were spoiled for choice because the pitch was only 30% occupied.
The place and the sanitary facilities are very well maintained, the owner is very helpful and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet there. There is a playground and you can rent rowing boats, SUPs and bicycles.
Originally we only wanted to stay 2 nights, but then extended for another 2 nights because we just loved the campsite.
Our Mtb's were used again and during our tour we happened to come across a small bike park and an overview of different Mtb routes. Unfortunately, we couldn't find any signs for this anywhere. Advertising or signs for certain attractions are probably found to be superfluous.
In any case, we actually followed a signposted route and were thrilled. 80% of the route led through the forest. With great trails and beautiful scenery we were spoiled on this tour. But be careful, you really have to be alert at all times and look out for the small signs. A carelessness brought us a detour of 20 kilometers.
We deliberately avoided visiting museums or other sights and allowed ourselves a few days of rest from the trip so far.
Cost of space: 320 Swedish crowns (€29.65) per night including electricity and shower
Nötön-Torsby (Sweden) -> Roskilde (Denmark)
705 km -> 9:54 hours driving time

Nötön-Torsby (Sweden) -> Roskilde (Denmark)
705 km -> 9:54 hours driving time
3 nights
For our stay in Roskilde we specifically chose a 4 star campsite and to be honest we wouldn't do it again.
The reception at the reception was friendly and everything was explained to us. In order to be able to use the shower and the entrance/exit from the campsite, we received a value card. Our parking space was found quickly and we were surprised that the space was still full. We later found out that most of the pitches in our area were occupied by long-term campers.
The site is on a lake, has 2 playgrounds, a restaurant/cafe (which we did not test) and several toilet blocks. The sanitary facilities were clean and the kitchen area as well. Only the disposal of the garbage caused some difficulties, since the garbage is supposed to be separated, but there were only collapsible baskets for cans and bottles, which were always full.
There is a lot to see and do in Roskilde. Since it is only about 4-5 km from the campsite, you can easily explore it on foot or by bike.
We visited the Viking Museum right in the harbor and can highly recommend it. There are also a lot of interesting things to see outside of the museum.
The town of Roskilde was shaped and decorated in the spirit of the Tour de France. On July 2nd, 2022, the 2nd stage of the TdF started in Roskilde and this can be seen everywhere.
We cycled with the Mtb's along the lake shore (the bike paths are well designed and labeled) to the other side of the lake. Surprisingly, we rode on many cycle paths, some of which are also signposted as pilgrimage paths. By chance we once again found the entrance to a great Mtb trail area and followed it for quite a while. On the way back we passed a former tuberculosis sanatorium, which is also in the middle of the nature reserve. Today this building is used for children and youth camps.
In any case, nature absolutely cast a spell over us there.
Unfortunately, leaving the campsite presented us with some difficulties. Since we wanted to start very early again, we checked out the evening before we left.
We explained to the receptionist that we needed an extra activated card for the barrier to drive through before 7 a.m. and she confirmed this to us.
The rude awakening came the next day when we stood in front of the locked barrier despite having a special card and even waiting until 7 a.m. ultimately didn't help us any further. The lady simply hadn't unlocked the card and the reception was only occupied from 9 a.m. Our frustration was understandably great, because we suspected that the delay would mean that we would end up in the morning rush hour on narrow roads with construction sites.
Fortunately, a long-term camper helped us around 7:30 a.m. with his season ticket and opened the now hated barrier for us.
Conclusion for us: We will no longer visit large campsites in the future.















3 nights
For our stay in Roskilde we specifically chose a 4 star campsite and to be honest we wouldn't do it again.
The reception at the reception was friendly and everything was explained to us. In order to be able to use the shower and the entrance/exit from the campsite, we received a value card. Our parking space was found quickly and we were surprised that the space was still full. We later found out that most of the pitches in our area were occupied by long-term campers.
The site is on a lake, has 2 playgrounds, a restaurant/cafe (which we did not test) and several toilet blocks. The sanitary facilities were clean and the kitchen area as well. Only the disposal of the garbage caused some difficulties, since the garbage is supposed to be separated, but there were only collapsible baskets for cans and bottles, which were always full.
There is a lot to see and do in Roskilde. Since it is only about 4-5 km from the campsite, you can easily explore it on foot or by bike.
We visited the Viking Museum right in the harbor and can highly recommend it. There are also a lot of interesting things to see outside of the museum.
The town of Roskilde was shaped and decorated in the spirit of the Tour de France. On July 2nd, 2022, the 2nd stage of the TdF started in Roskilde and this can be seen everywhere.
We cycled with the Mtb's along the lake shore (the bike paths are well designed and labeled) to the other side of the lake. Surprisingly, we rode on many cycle paths, some of which are also signposted as pilgrimage paths. By chance we once again found the entrance to a great Mtb trail area and followed it for quite a while. On the way back we passed a former tuberculosis sanatorium, which is also in the middle of the nature reserve. Today this building is used for children and youth camps.
In any case, nature absolutely cast a spell over us there.
Unfortunately, leaving the campsite presented us with some difficulties. Since we wanted to start very early again, we checked out the evening before we left.
We explained to the receptionist that we needed an extra activated card for the barrier to drive through before 7 a.m. and she confirmed this to us.
The rude awakening came the next day when we stood in front of the locked barrier despite having a special card and even waiting until 7 a.m. ultimately didn't help us any further. The lady simply hadn't unlocked the card and the reception was only occupied from 9 a.m. Our frustration was understandably great, because we suspected that the delay would mean that we would end up in the morning rush hour on narrow roads with construction sites.
Fortunately, a long-term camper helped us around 7:30 a.m. with his season ticket and opened the now hated barrier for us.
Conclusion for us: We will no longer visit large campsites in the future.
Roskilde (Denmark) -> Mardorf (Germany)
611 km -> 8:47 hours driving time

Roskilde (Denmark) -> Mardorf (Germany)
611 km -> 8:47 hours driving time
2 nights
The trip to Mardorf was smooth and due to the recessions to the campsite we were forewarned and didn't set our expectations too high.
The first impression confirmed the many bad reviews that we had read in advance.
At least the reception at the reception was nice and we were quickly assigned a parking space.
So we fought our way over a narrow path that was littered with many potholes to our parking space. When we got there, however, it was already occupied. After consultation with the front desk we could just look for another place. The pitches are very narrow and a little unkempt. However, this is what the entire campsite looks like.
The hedges, trees and bushes are all uncut and just thrive.
You won't find a playground, because there are only 2 plastic playground equipment for small children. There is also no common room for campers. The sanitary facilities are fairly new, but also neglected. Not to mention the overflowing dumpsters.
So we would definitely not recommend this campsite. The only downer was the location on the Steinhuder Meer.
In the short time we spent there, we visited Neustadt am Rübenberge. The road there was a disaster, from the middle of the road to the edge there were height differences of up to 30 cm. Ascent and descent was announced to Neustadt and the bike path next to it didn't look much better, unfortunately.
But Neustadt itself was a very nice place. There is a lot to discover there and a visit to the beautiful city park along the Leine River is highly recommended.
Cost of space: €28.50 per night including electricity and shower















2 nights
The trip to Mardorf was smooth and due to the recessions to the campsite we were forewarned and didn't set our expectations too high.
The first impression confirmed the many bad reviews that we had read in advance.
At least the reception at the reception was nice and we were quickly assigned a parking space.
So we fought our way over a narrow path that was littered with many potholes to our parking space. When we got there, however, it was already occupied. After consultation with the front desk we could just look for another place. The pitches are very narrow and a little unkempt. However, this is what the entire campsite looks like.
The hedges, trees and bushes are all uncut and just thrive.
You won't find a playground, because there are only 2 plastic playground equipment for small children. There is also no common room for campers. The sanitary facilities are fairly new, but also neglected. Not to mention the overflowing dumpsters.
So we would definitely not recommend this campsite. The only downer was the location on the Steinhuder Meer.
In the short time we spent there, we visited Neustadt am Rübenberge. The road there was a disaster, from the middle of the road to the edge there were height differences of up to 30 cm. Ascent and descent was announced to Neustadt and the bike path next to it didn't look much better, unfortunately.
But Neustadt itself was a very nice place. There is a lot to discover there and a visit to the beautiful city park along the Leine River is highly recommended.
Cost of space: €28.50 per night including electricity and shower
Mardorf (Germany) -> Niederhöhenbach-Bürder (Germany)
337 km -> 4:58 hours driving time
Mardorf (Germany) -> Niederhöhenbach-Bürder (Germany)
337 km -> 4:58 hours driving time
1 night stay
The trip to the campsite "Zum stillen Winkel" in Niederhöhenbach went without any problems and we were already looking forward to the campsite, which was rated so well.
Once there, we were able to take a look at the already highly praised place for ourselves and were really excited. Everything was new and very well maintained. The sanitary facilities were just great and very clean.
Three different pitch sizes are offered, with the smallest pitch being large enough. If there are problems, help is given immediately, which we could observe with campers who also came with us, and whose electricity connection did not work at the beginning. After about 10 minutes, the gentleman from the reception rushed to help and solved the dilemma.
The campsite is located directly on a river and you have the opportunity to indulge in wanderlust on signposted paths.
It is very quiet there and you have enough opportunity to set up your camping chair right on the river bank.
You have the opportunity to cycle along the Wied to Neuwied or Koblenz.
As soon as you arrive at reception you receive a handout with recommendations for excursions in the surrounding area, which we personally found to be very helpful.
The entrance and exit to the campsite is a bit narrow, almost only one-lane passable, but with a lot of peace and mutual consideration everything is possible (you are on vacation).
Conclusion : We particularly liked this campsite and we will visit it again for a longer stay. It served us as the last stopover on our return journey from the North Cape.
Cost of space: €30.60 per night including electricity and shower














1 night stay
The trip to the campsite "Zum stillen Winkel" in Niederhöhenbach went without any problems and we were already looking forward to the campsite, which was rated so well.
Once there, we were able to take a look at the already highly praised place for ourselves and were really excited. Everything was new and very well maintained. The sanitary facilities were just great and very clean.
Three different pitch sizes are offered, with the smallest pitch being large enough. If there are problems, help is given immediately, which we could observe with campers who also came with us, and whose electricity connection did not work at the beginning. After about 10 minutes, the gentleman from the reception rushed to help and solved the dilemma.
The campsite is located directly on a river and you have the opportunity to indulge in wanderlust on signposted paths.
It is very quiet there and you have enough opportunity to set up your camping chair right on the river bank.
You have the opportunity to cycle along the Wied to Neuwied or Koblenz.
As soon as you arrive at reception you receive a handout with recommendations for excursions in the surrounding area, which we personally found to be very helpful.
The entrance and exit to the campsite is a bit narrow, almost only one-lane passable, but with a lot of peace and mutual consideration everything is possible (you are on vacation).
Conclusion : We particularly liked this campsite and we will visit it again for a longer stay. It served us as the last stopover on our return journey from the North Cape.
Cost of space: €30.60 per night including electricity and shower
Niederwiesenbach-Bürder (Germany) -> Beilstein (Germany)
277 km -> 4:01 hours driving time
Summary of the trip
Total weight of the V-Class with caravan approx. 4 tons
Driving time total 160 hours,
kilometers 9213 km,
Average fuel consumption of 10.1 liters
Bridge and road tolls
€194 with Brobizz registration €317.50 without registration
1 tire defect (4cm long nail in the caravan tire) due to driving through several construction sites with some very coarse gravel stones 3-4cm grain size over 10-20km at a speed of 30. The roads are getting narrower and worse towards the north.

Niederwiesenbach-Bürder (Germany) -> Beilstein (Germany)
277 km -> 4:01 hours driving time
Summary of the trip
Total weight of the V-Class with caravan approx. 4 tons
Driving time total 160 hours,
kilometers 9213 km,
Average fuel consumption of 10.1 liters
Bridge and road tolls
€194 with Brobizz registration €317.50 without registration
1 tire defect (4cm long nail in the caravan tire) due to driving through several construction sites with some very coarse gravel stones 3-4cm grain size over 10-20km at a speed of 30. The roads are getting narrower and worse towards the north.
Comments (3)
Comments from Freeontour users
Hallo,
Schöner Reisebericht. Auch wir sind mit dem Wohnwagen schon in Norwegen gewesen. Im Jahr 2024 waren wir Mitte Mai bis Mitte Juni bis zu den Lofoten gewesen. Leider hatten wir viel Pech mit dem Wetter und wollen im nächsten Jahr bis zum Nordkap hoch und auch nochmal auf die Lofoten. Hoffentlich dann ohne Dauerregen und Hagel.
Finde es toll das wir nicht die einzigen mit WW sind die Norwegen erkunden.
Weiterhin viele schöne Eindrücke.
Lg Cornelia
Einige der Beschriebenen Orte sowie auch den Campingplatz in Alta und das Samen-Restaurant haben wir im letzten Jahr auf unserer 4 wöchigen Reise von Berlin zum Nordkap mit unserem Gespann auch besucht, und können die im Bericht beschriebenen Eindrücke nur bestätigen. Die Baustellen haben wir jedoch eher auf dem Weg durch die Vesteralen kennenlernen dürfen, durch die wir auf dem Rückweg über die Lofoten gefahren sind. Uns blieben jedoch Folgen der geschilderten oder anderer Art erspart.
Dank für die guten Beschreibungen und die schönen Fotos und allzeit gute Weiterfahrt.
Vielen Dank für den netten Kommentar. Es freut uns, dass unsere Reisebeschreibung für Ihre Reise nützlich war.
Die Lofoten haben wir noch nicht besucht, wollen dies aber 2026 bei unserer dann 3 Monate dauernden Skandinavienreise nachholen.
Auch wir wünschen Ihnen allzeit gute Fahrt.
Toller Reisebericht. Wir werden nächstes Jahr, mit unserem Gespann, nach Schweden/Norwegen fahren und uns ein wenig an diesem Reisebericht orientieren.
Grüße aus Nordeitschland.