The Hidden North
North European travel guide
self-guided road-trips
The Journey to North Cape
Take the road to the end of the world on this rugged, harsh but beautiful drive.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 6 pages and comes in a PDF format.Â
Why drive on this highway?
The journey to the end of the world! The E69 begins on the E6 highway (the main highway in Norway) and makes its way north to North Cape, the northernmost point in mainland Europe. Along the way you pass by tiny fishing villages and ancient Sami sites. The road was built after World War II, though there are currently ongoing projects to modernise the road. It can close in winter due to bad weather, so check the conditions before driving. If the road closes, Honningsvåg is cut off from the rest of Norway by road.
Trip Highlights
- Pass by ancient Sami sites
- Follow the rugged coast of the Porsangerfjord
- Take the subsea North Cape Tunnel
- Reach the northernmost point in mainland Europe
Distance
127km / 79 miles
Start Location
Olderfjord
End Location
North Cape
This drive can easily be done in either direction.
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
Example of what the guide looks like.Â
The Route
An interactive version of this map is available after purchase.Â