Leaving Bugøynes behind, our journey continued further and further north along icy roads and windswept fjords. The destination was clear: North Cape, the northernmost point in Europe reachable by motorhome.
Toward the North Cape amid ice and wind
After a stop in Varangerbotn, we decided not to follow the beaten path, but to cross a snowy plateau, a surreal landscape where white was lost on the horizon. Here, the wind was very strong and lifted snow and ice on the asphalt, creating treacherous slabs. Without studded tires, it would have been impossible to advance.
Despite the gusts of wind, the Wingamm Oasis 610GL once again proved to be a reliable travel companion, maintaining perfect stability even on the most challenging stretches. We took advantage of a clear night to stop and admire one of the Great North's most incredible sights: an intense Northern Lights, which danced above us as the RV became our perfect refuge in the heart of the Arctic.
The arrival at the North Cape
Finally, after days of travel, we arrived at the North Cape. The navigator took us to the famous Iron Sphere, the most iconic and photographed spot, but we wanted something more. So we decided to go even further, to the "real" North Cape, an even more remote and wild promontory that can only be reached by a challenging trek on foot.
We left the camper and set off. Three hours outward, three hours back, crossing an incredible landscape of snow, wind and absolute silence. Here, in total solitude, we spent the night in a tent, a unique experience that is almost impossible to do in winter because of the prohibitive weather. But we found the perfect window: little wind and enough packed snow to move safely.
And then, the most amazing moment: orcas and whales offshore under a clear Arctic sky. An image that will be forever etched in our memory.
Among fishermen and stormy seas
After the North Cape, the trip headed south again, stopping in Honningsvåg, one of the largest towns in the area. Here we met a local fisherman who invited us to board his boat for an offshore trip.
If the wind was strong on land, it was even more extreme at sea. High waves, a boat swaying relentlessly, and the realization of how hard life is for those who work on these waters every day. It was an intense, difficult, but absolutely authentic experience.
After hours of sailing, we caught some cod, but the greatest gift came at the end of the day: a huge King Crab, the famous Norwegian king crab, that our fisherman friend gave us. A delicacy that has a very high value here, but it had an even more special meaning for us.
The journey continues
We are now on our way to Alta, ready for the next adventure. The road is still long, the weather conditions are always unpredictable, but the Great North continues to give us unique emotions.
⏩️ Keep following us in the next chapter of our logbook!
