Norway

Norway The Roadtrip Story

In May 2023, we set off from Greece in our Land Cruiser 250 — a rugged companion we call Dragmor — for a road trip that would take us to the northernmost point of Europe — Nordkapp.

We spent one full month driving through the entire length of Norway, exploring everything from its largest cities to the smallest, most remote villages.During our journey, we also met cheerful and kind local people whose hospitality and warmth made our experience even more special. Along the way, we met cheerful and kind-hearted locals, whose warmth added even more meaning to our journey.

The journey began in the south, through Oslo, a modern capital framed by forested hills and waters. As we moved westward, we reached Bergen — a jewel of a city with colorful wooden houses and a deep connection to the sea and the mountains around it. Bergen felt like the gateway to another world. From there, the road led us into the heart of the fjords.

We witnessed the raw power and majesty of Norway’s natural wonders. We explored the seven most iconic fjords: Geirangerfjord, with its steep cliffs and waterfalls; Sognefjord, the longest and deepest; Hardangerfjord, surrounded by orchards and glaciers; Nærøyfjord, narrow and dramatic; Lysefjord, with the famous Preikestolen; Hjørundfjord, wild and less explored; and Romsdalsfjord, framed by alpine peaks.

Climbing the famous Trollstigen pass was like entering a realm of ancient myths. The road twisted sharply up the mountainside, flanked by towering snowbanks left and right. Frozen lakes lay still under a grey sky, and the scenery was nothing short of otherworldly.

Crossing the Arctic Circle brought with it a strange and powerful shift — the light never really left the sky, and the sense of wilderness deepened. As we headed farther north, the landscapes grew wilder and more silent.

Reaching the Lofoten Islands was like stepping into a dream. The fishing villages of Reine, Å, Henningsvær, and Nusfjord were picture-perfect, with red wooden houses perched on stilts above crystal-clear waters, and fish hung to dry in the cold northern air. The beaches were unreal — white sands, turquoise water, jagged mountains in the background.

We spent our nights in wooden heaters, warm and cozy even in the northern chill. One morning, we woke up to a fresh layer of snow — completely unexpected in May — covering everything in white silence. Even the locals were surprised. The feeling of stepping out into that world was indescribable: pure, magical, serene.

After thousands of kilometers, we reached Nordkapp — the northern edge of the European continent. The moment we stood at the iconic globe monument, overlooking the endless Arctic Ocean, was deeply emotional. There was a quiet stillness in the air. A humbling sense of arrival. We had made it to the edge of the world, and in that silence, we felt both incredibly small and completely free.

This journey through Norway was more than a road trip. It was a profound encounter with nature, with solitude, and with awe. We returned changed — filled with memories of roads carved through mountains, of icy winds and midnight sun, of places so wild and beautiful they felt almost sacred.