Cruising North Beyond the Arctic Circle: A Midsummer Adventure to Tromsø

Cruising North Beyond the Arctic Circle: A Midsummer Adventure to Tromsø

Picture this: cruising north on my motorcycle, crossing the Arctic Circle on a midsummer night when the sun never sets. The light lingers endlessly, and I sleep with a mask to block out the midnight sun. Along the way, I’m greeted by swarms of mosquitoes in the peaceful Finnish Lakeland, a true wilderness experience.

This is part of a whole series of my epic five-week motorcycle journey. Starting in the Netherlands and weaving through Germany, Poland, and the Baltic States before entering Finland. From Helsinki, I’ll cross the Lake District right into Northern Finland, pass Santa Claus’ Arctic Circle home, and [...]

26 Videos


1. Riding North Beyond the Arctic Circle
1. Riding North Beyond the Arctic Circle

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2. From Home to Potsdam: The Journey Begins
2. From Home to Potsdam: The Journey Begins

01:35

3. Riding Toward Poland: A Night of Rain
3. Riding Toward Poland: A Night of Rain

01:40

4. Navigating Storms and Roadblocks
4. Navigating Storms and Roadblocks

01:39

5. Leaving Luxury Behind: Onward to Barczewko
5. Leaving Luxury Behind: Onward to Barczewko

01:31

6. Crossing into Lithuania: Rain, Rough Roads, and Unexpected Encounters
6. Crossing into Lithuania: Rain, Rough Roads, and Unexpected ......

01:49

7. A Visit to the Hill of Crosses and Into Latvia’s Heatwave
7. A Visit to the Hill of Crosses and Into Latvia’s Heatwave

02:08

8. From Coastal Roads to Irish Pubs: A Day in Pärnu
8. From Coastal Roads to Irish Pubs: A Day in Pärnu

01:50

9. From Backyard Campsites to Tallinn’s Historic Charm
9. From Backyard Campsites to Tallinn’s Historic Charm

02:01

10. Riding and Ferry to Helsinki: Adventure Awaits
10. Riding and Ferry to Helsinki: Adventure Awaits

02:18

11. A Well-Deserved Break in Helsinki – Geocaching, Suomenlinna, and Dodging the Mosquitoes
11. A Well-Deserved Break in Helsinki – Geocaching, Suomenlinna,......

02:36

12. Waking Up with the Sun: Riding Toward Hankasalmi
12. Waking Up with the Sun: Riding Toward Hankasalmi

02:18

13. Heading North: Gravel Roads and the Battle Against Mosquitoes
13. Heading North: Gravel Roads and the Battle Against Mosquitoes

02:23

14. Storms, Santa Claus, and Heading North
14. Storms, Santa Claus, and Heading North

01:51

15. Unexpected Detours and a Quiet Santa Claus Village
15. Unexpected Detours and a Quiet Santa Claus Village

02:05

16. Exploring Rovaniemi and Encountering Reindeer
16. Exploring Rovaniemi and Encountering Reindeer

03:16

17. From Finland to Norway: The Journey to Tromsø
17. From Finland to Norway: The Journey to Tromsø

03:05

18. The Road to the Lofoten: From Front-Suspension to Scenic Fjords
18. The Road to the Lofoten: From Front-Suspension to Scenic Fjords

02:35

19. A Day of Stunning Scenery, Seagull Showdowns, and Fishy Finances
19. A Day of Stunning Scenery, Seagull Showdowns, and Fishy Finances

02:40

20. From Lofoten to Bodø: Campers, Ferries, and Guinness by the Fjord
20. From Lofoten to Bodø: Campers, Ferries, and Guinness by the Fjord

02:33

21. Ferries, Fjords, and the Arctic Farewell: A Day Along Norway’s Coastal Gems
21. Ferries, Fjords, and the Arctic Farewell: A Day Along ......

03:31

22. A Quiet Father’s Day Ride Through Coastal Norway
22. A Quiet Father’s Day Ride Through Coastal Norway

03:42

23. A Ride Through Norway’s Scenic Heartlands
23. A Ride Through Norway’s Scenic Heartlands

03:50

24. Dodging Rain, Finding Shelter: A Day of Surprises on Norway’s Roads
24. Dodging Rain, Finding Shelter: A Day of Surprises on Norway’s ......

04:12

25. A Scenic, Surprising Ride Through Norway’s Winding Passes and Dramatic Fjords
25. A Scenic, Surprising Ride Through Norway’s Winding Passes and ......

03:39

26. Serene Mountain Roads and Contrasting Moments in Norway
26. Serene Mountain Roads and Contrasting Moments in Norway

02:30

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