After reaching the North Cape, our journey changed pace. If on the way there we were surprised by the lack of snow, on the way back Norway decided to show us its wintry side. The first real snowfalls accompanied us as we left the island of the North Cape, crossing the long underwater tunnels that connect the mainland.
Descending towards Alta: between storms and unexpected encounters
Our first stop was Alta, the largest city in Northern Norway, where we needed to stock up on supplies. Here, we experienced another of the challenges of the trip: finding water. With such cold temperatures, water sources are often frozen or closed for the winter. When we were almost losing hope, a stroke of luck arrived: a local resident, seeing us in difficulty, invited us to his home and offered us water directly from his tap. A gesture of kindness that made us reflect on how much the apparent coldness of the Norwegians is actually just a first impression. They are reserved, yes, but incredibly willing to help.
Arnøya: The Island That Made Us Feel at Home
After Alta, we decided to take a break from the road and stop for a few days on Arnøya, a remote island reachable by a free ferry, surrounded by spectacular mountains. Here, the weather started to change drastically: heavy snowfall, strong winds and sudden white-outs, alternating with moments of bright sunshine.
We spent days immersed in this completely white landscape, exploring the island and letting ourselves be enveloped by the arctic silence. More than running from one place to another, we enjoyed the moment, experiencing the place in a deeper way. Traveling is not only seeing as many places as possible, but also stopping and feeling part of a place, even if only for a few days.
The Lyngen Alps: A Ski Mountaineering Paradise
Leaving Arnøya, another ferry (this time paid, but only 12 euros for the camper) took us to the Lyngen Alps, one of the most fascinating areas of Norway for those who love the mountains. Here, the peaks are higher, more imposing, wilder.
The abundant snow and the arctic environment allowed us to experience ski mountaineering in a unique context: starting directly from the camper, reaching the summit and descending to the sea. The Wingamm Oasi 610GL proved to be perfect for this type of adventure: inside, the dry heat made it easy to dry the equipment in no time, and the locker offered enough space to store everything in order.
After days in isolation on Arnøya, here we were finally able to stock up on supplies: gas, water, food, everything we will need for the next stages.
Now we are ready to go again. Norway continues to surprise us, and the journey is far from over.
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