Honningsvag to Sorstraumen to Tromso – Instead of heading back South on the same route through Sweden I decided to take the scenic route through Norway. The road follows the coast along the fjords and through the mountains. Slow going with lots of twists and turns, 60-80 kph speed limits enforced with many speed cameras mitigated by there being very little traffic and the spectacular scenery. I made an overnight stop at Sorstraumen on the way and stayed in a farmhouse on the banks of a fjord and learnt a little about the history of this area.
Honningsvag to Sorstraumen – another great ride, cold 18c and a drizzle at the end.
Sorstraumen to Tromso – Beautiful all the way.
Tromso – is 350 km North of the Arctic Circle, the municipality has a population of over 77,000 people. The climate is not as cold as it should be this far north due to the Westerly winds and the North Atlantic Drift. It has all the modern amenities, good public transport and is even more expensive than the rest of Norway. Cruise ships visit and there are direct flights from various parts of Europe. It is a good spot to see the Northern Lights at the right time of the year. I found Stolperstein here!
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Fantastic! Terribly expensive local drop, though!
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