The Hidden North
North European travel guide
self-guided road-trips
Swedish Border to Lofoten on the E10
Drive from the Abisko National Park all the way down to the fjords and traditional VesterÃ¥len and Lofoten regions.Â
What You Get
- Free interactive Google Map (with every place mentioned in the guide marked with an address) that can be loaded into your GPS, making finding that stave church or petrol station much easier.
- Detailed overviews of all the major points of interest on the road.
- Practical information (cafes, dining, museums, toilets, petrol, road-side rest areas, detours, alternate routes)
- Historic, modern and practical information for every city, town, village, and farm you pass through
- Modern and historic images of all the major points of interests
- Distance between points (in kilometres and miles)
- QR code & interactive links to museum websites, relevant pages on our website, ferry timetables, and more!
This guide is 8 pages and comes in a PDF format.Â
Why drive on this highway?
The E10 highway stretches across Norway and Sweden, and this part from the Swedish border down to Gullefjord in Vesterålen is probably the most scenic. The Swedish border is located high above the treeline, and within the first 20 minutes of the drive you descend down to sea level, passing spectacular mountains. This place also saw heavy fighting during World War II as the Battle of Narvik raged on the Ofotfjord.
Trip Highlights
- See the stunning Abisko National Park
- Stop at the Swedish/Norwegian border
- Learn about the Battle of Narvik and World War II
- See the stunning Vesterålen region
- Take the only ferry ride left on the E6 highway
Distance
169km / 105 miles
Start Location
Riksgransen (Swedish border)
End Location
Gullefjord (near Lofoten)
This drive can easily be done in either direction.
Example of what the guide looks like.Â
This guide will:
- Answer the question “How do people live here?”
- Provide you with historic images and stories relevant to where you are
- Give you practical tips such as – where’s the nearest toilet? When can I get a hot dog? You know, the important stuff.
- Show you interesting points where you can stop to stretch your legs or get beautiful photos of Norway
- Give you information about museums (including opening hours), attractions, and major points of interests that you can visit
This guide won’t:
- Drive for you (Sorry, we aren’t that advanced yet)
- Give you accommodation tips (this guide assumes you know where you are staying already). If you want accommodation tips, visit our (free) online travel guide https://thehiddennorth.com/norway
Route
An interactive version of this map is available after purchase.Â
Resources for the E10 from Sweden to Lofoten
Watch the drive on Youtube
I drove from Mo i Rana to Trondheim back in 2021. Enjoy the drive!