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    Off to a good start 👌

    16. September 2024 ⋅ 🌙 17 °C

    After the usual last-minute packing stress, the bike was ready to go. Everything on the packing list (yes, there is a certain level of structure 😉) had been checked off. The trip from the Swedish beach house toward the harbor in Copenhagen could begin.

    Easy check-in, rolled onboard the ferry directly, got a nice cabin, enjoyed a delicious IPA from Svaneke Craft Beer, and had time for reading the highly recommended book “Det hele handler ikke om dig” and some route planning before the internet disappeared at sea.

    Dinner was in the classic buffet restaurant, but with a quiet sunset table 🌅. Very smooth sea tonight.

    All in all, off to a good start 👌. Norway tomorrow 🇳🇴    Weiterlesen

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    It’s All About the Roads

    17. September 2024 in Norwegen ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    Slowly waking up on the DFDS ferry around 6:30, I got ready for the backcountry roads of southwest Norway. It was a cloudy morning in the Oslo Fjord, and after getting off the ferry, I ended up in the classic Oslo traffic redirections in the central part of the capital, before eventually reaching the road heading southwest towards Drammen. The first almost two hours were boring—avoiding too much attention from traffic cameras 👮and following the electrified train of cars going 75 km/h south, with a few drops of rain in the otherwise grey weather—but then things really changed!

    My first stop was the “Stavkirke in Heddal,” the largest wooden church in Norway, still in active use today, more than 800 years after its construction. It’s an impressive building, made even more impressive by the fact that parts of the wooden construction date back to the Viking era in the year 900.

    Standing by the church, the sun started to shine ☀️ (no, I didn’t turn religious ;)), and the roads I came for began: small, beautiful roads with endless twists and turns. I rode for a few hours, had a coffee stop, but stayed focused since I had my mind set on reaching Lysefjorden and specifically Lysebotn before the sun disappeared.

    The roads around the mountains just kept getting better and better ⛰️🤩, and both the motorbike and I loved every second of it. I stopped for a few pictures, ending with the final road of the day—the one featured in the cover picture of this Penguin Trip. The road had twists and turns galore, taking me down to a beautiful sunny afternoon in the small village of Lysebotn, just in time for coffee and to order ferry tickets for tomorrow’s journey from here onwards.

    I camped by the water at the local campground and enjoyed a stunning sunset. Now it’s time for sleep in what is probably the smallest tent in the world. ⛺️

    Disclaimer: No pictures I add to this can do justice to the actual landscape of this part of Norway—it’s just incredibly beautiful. 🇳🇴🙏🏻    Weiterlesen

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    The Coastal Cities of the West

    18. September 2024 in Norwegen ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    The day started early with a stunning sunrise out in the fjord. Since the little city of Lysebotn is hidden deep beneath 1,000-meter-high mountains, the sun only reaches the actual city in the afternoon when it approaches from the west. It was a chilly morning, almost cold, as I waited for the ferry to take me from the bottom of the fjord to the first tiny harbor, Songesand. I had the pleasant company of another motorbike rider on the ferry, sharing war stories and praising the roads from yesterday. After an incredibly beautiful ferry ride of almost an hour, we reached Songesand and had a blast on the narrow roads leading out of the mountains. He went inland, and I turned left towards Stavanger and the coast. From there, the rest of the day was an endless passage of tunnels and bridges that combined to make a very special journey through the Norwegian archipelago on the west coast.

    The first tunnel I passed through today was the longest underwater tunnel in the world—the “Ryfylketunnelen,” 14.4 km long with a 291-meter drop from entering the tunnel to its midpoint. An impressive construction!

    I visited the harbor of Stavanger, but a large cruise ship had just arrived, and the buzz of tourists slightly ruined the otherwise sunny marina environment. :)

    From there, I went north, and after another ferry ride and countless bridges/tunnels, I reached Haugesund. Every west coast city on a sunny afternoon with no wind is a blessing, and Haugesund is no exception. You can’t avoid noticing the oil industry presence in the city (oil rigs, the Maersk training center, and a lot of helicopters :)), but it still has a lovely charm.

    After one last ferry crossing, I arrived at the last coastal city of the day, Bergen—Norway’s former capital. I decided to let the tent dry for the night and check into a small hostel with an impressive view of the city. A hot shower and a short drive down to enjoy a beer by the harbor, which was filled with people enjoying the last sunlight of the day.

    Back at the hostel, I caught up with both Camilla and the Seattle family just in time to enjoy the sunset over the mountains (the last picture). As a ferry man told me earlier today, this was probably the best weather day of 2024—weather karma. ;)    Weiterlesen

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    In the pursuit of 007 😎

    19. September 2024 in Norwegen ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    The game plan for Thursday was to reach the Atlantic Highway, famous for being featured in the Bond movie No Time to Die—a beautiful series of bridges stretching across small rocky islands towards the Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Molde.

    The day started early, as it’s nearly a 9-hour drive to get there, and I planned to stop by Ålesund along the way. After checking out of the highly recommended hostel, I left the parking lot at 7:30 sharp, heading straight into the morning rush hour in cold, foggy weather. However, the autumn sun was clearly lurking behind the clouds. ⛅️

    The first couple of hours after leaving Bergen took me along amazing roads through what feels like a cold rainforest (which makes sense, since Bergen is in the region with the highest yearly rainfall in Norway). But the scenery quickly shifted: soon there was snow on the mountaintops, the vegetation changed, and the first signs of autumn colors began to appear. 🍂🍁

    Once again, I found myself on stunning roads full of endless turns, passing through charming villages. There were ferries and tunnels, which can feel a bit monotonous, but they clearly save locals a lot of time. After just a refueling and coffee stop, I reached Ålesund in the late afternoon. It turns out Ålesund is Norway’s biggest fishing harbor—something I didn’t know before today. The city center is charming, with canals that give it a bit of a Venice vibe. :)

    Then, it was off to the main goal of the day: the Atlantic Highway! It’s impressive and definitely worth a visit, though I have to admit it looks even more spectacular in the movie ;) I drove back and forth a few times, enjoying the reminder of the wind. Even though it had been almost windless inland, once I reached the gateway to the Atlantic, the wind returned in full force.

    Disclaimer: Yes, I stopped again today to take even more pictures of the landscape. No, I don’t expect you as a viewer to understand why I keep snapping similar-looking photos, but I just can’t help myself! The scenery here is jaw-droppingly beautiful, and around almost every turn, a new stunning view awaits.

    After riding 658 km (10 hours) and taking 4 ferry crossings, I finally arrived at this little camping hut, where I’ll rest up for the less exciting return ride to Oslo tomorrow. More on that tomorrow! 🥱    Weiterlesen

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    Homebound 🙏🏻

    20. September 2024 in Norwegen ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    There’s a saying: “Above the clouds, the sun always shines,” and that felt especially true on this drive back to Oslo :)

    I rolled out of Trollstigens Resort at 08:00 and headed straight south through the morning fog. For 10-15 minutes, I had cold but clear weather between the mountains, and then everything turned into thick, heavy fog with light rain. I relied on the GPS on my bike as my main guide, since visibility was down to 15-20 meters. To top it off, the temperature dropped to between 4-6°C—not exactly warm, even for a Nordic motorcyclist 🥶

    A short stop at the beautiful Settafossen waterfall before the fog caught up with me👌

    When I reached Dombås, I had the option to go inland and uphill. Although it would take more time, I desperately wanted to get out of the fog and clouds. And, true to the saying, yes—the sun was shining above the clouds :-)

    With sunshine, +10°C, and open roads, my mood lifted again ;) 🤩☀️😎

    I made a few stops along the way, one of them at a small church by the side of the road, located right on the Pilgrim walking route. This route runs from Oslo to Trondheim and passes this little church, which offers a stunning view! 🤩

    I rode through Rondane National Park, which has a truly impressive landscape and is home to 10 peaks rising over 2,000 meters above sea level. I enjoyed every minute of sunshine before plunging back into the clouds and the "back to reality" motorways, which didn’t offer the same thrills as the past few days. But, I stopped for some food and coffee on the way to Oslo and, by pure chance, ended up at the most bizarre gas station I’ve ever experienced. The place was famous for its buns with various flavors, was selling merchandise, and even had local specialties—it was crazy and fun!

    Now, back in Oslo, I’m reflecting on the route, the stops, the nearly 1,800 km of driving in 4 days, endless turns, thousands of bridges, and over 20 ferry crossings—not to mention the kind people I met along the way. I’m just feeling grateful: for the weather, for my amazing motorcycle (almost 10 years old now), for having the time to do this journey, and, finally, for all that I have to look forward to as I head home again 🥰

    Last comment: We should have kept Norway... what an amazing place! Love it ;) 🇳🇴❤️    Weiterlesen

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