ETR // Stage 1 // Nordkapp - Alta

71°10'16.7"N 25°46'56.9"E
71.1713021,25.7824696
Nordkapp - Alta
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Distance

Alta - Nordkapp - Alta
Radius 100 km
414 km round trip
207 km each way

Highlights

Nordkapp Globe
Nordkapphallen
Honningsvåg
Alta Centrum
Alta River
Alta Museum
Northern Lights Cathedral, Alta

ETR // ALTA - NORDKAPP - ALTA

Nordkapp is both the end of the continent, the end of your ride north, and the beginning of a great new adventure!

In our case, the ETR // Nordkapp Ride was the culmination of 60 hard days riding along country, coastal and mountain roads from Cádiz in Spain to North Cape at the top of Europe. The goal and aim of this 'great quest' was mapping all the routes, locations, points, partners, destinations, attractions, hotels and experiences, and shooting photos and videos that would later manifest into European Touring Route.

The final stage from Alta to Nordkapp was a celebration ride - we're connecting southern Europe to the Arctic North, connecting the travel-hub cities of Cadíz and Alta, connecting the peoples and regions of Andalucía and Finnmark, uniting the tribes along one great touring route through Europe! So that called for a great celebration in the cosy warmth of Nordkapphallen, and some cold and sparkling champagne to fight off the harsh weather.

What people forget to tell you though, is once you have ridden all the way up here, you still have to ride all the way back home again! But that can be just as much fun!

NORDKAPP IS MECCA FOR MOTORCYCLISTS

On the long and gruelling journey to the top of Europe, Nordkapp has always been THE final destination. Adventurers, royalty and expeditions have set the mountain plateau as their goal. Today, motorcycles, camper vans, cars, bicycles, boats, planes and buses make this legendary place a popular destination. You'll meet a lot of other riders on your way here, and even more on your way back again.

The spectacular plateau rises 307 meters above the Arctic Ocean, and marks the end point of the European mainland, and the start/end of the European Touring Route - it's all downhill, from here...

"Here I stand at Nordkapp, the extreme of Finnmark, at the very end of the world,"

- Franscesco Negri, Winter 1664

Over 300 years later, Nordkapp has developed into a major travel destination, and the ultimate experience of nature. The jagged coastline with sheer cliffs that plunge down into the endless sea. The otherworldly, treeless plains and picturesque fishing villages. The frozen shores and snow-capped mountains in winter, along a coastline rich in wildlife and history. Endless daylight and haunting landscapes in summer.

The journey to Nordkapp is unforgettable, and the scenery is breathtaking. A unique and full-on sensory experience of raw nature. The magical light Enjoy the soft veil of polar twilight in winter. Become captivated by northern lights shimmering across the sky. Experience the magic of winter at Nordkapp, and explore a fascinating Arctic summer with the soft glow of the midnight sun at the extreme north of Europe. This is the realm of contrasts, and it is impossible to forget the beauty of this journey.

NORDKAPPHALLEN - THE NORTH CAPE HALL

Blasted into the mountain cliff of Nordkapp, Nordkapphallen provides you with a rich variety of views. This spectacular panoramic building takes you on a journey through four seasons in a landscape full of contrasts, light and breathtaking scenery. At the top level of the building you will find a restaurant with stunning views of mountain plateau and endless ocean, a coffee shop and Aurora Borealis Bar.

Nordkapphallen is a true center of adventure with historical exhibitions, a museum, a chapel, a post office and a restaurant. Here, you can sample exquisite foods from the Arctic kitchen and reach the famous globe at the very edge of continental Europe. Nordkapphallen is a magnetic attraction in itself, that shouldn't be missed!

The Riders

Dave O'Byrne
Hallgeir Strifeldt
Ellinor Strifeldt
Aurora Strifeldt
Jens Konrad Annfinsen
Juan Carlos Barceló Palacian
Erling Kristensen
Raimond Jakobsen
Asle Myrheim
Edel Riise

Photos

Dave O'Byrne
Hallgeir Strifeldt
Ellinor Strifeldt
Juan Carlos Barceló Palacian
European Touring Route AS
Visit Norway (Globe Photo)

Partners

ONE-DAY ROUND TRIP - ALTA - NORDKAPP - ALTA

The route section between Alta and Nordkapp is perfect for a one-day round trip of 414 km, or 207 km each way. Just the right distance to make it feel like an adventure.

From your base at Canyon Hotell in Alta, you can time it so the weather conditions are optimal for your ride to Nordkapp and back, meaning you can spend more time at Nordkapp, take just the right photos of yourself and your motorcycle at the globe, relax and get some lunch, talk to some other riders about their experiences, have a look at the exhibitions, grab a gouple of souviners before the ride back, and still make it back to Alta for a nice dinner at Alattio or Stakeriet in central Alta, followed by some drinks at Gabo Bar, just a few meters away.

While in Alta, you should enjoy some of the many great outdoor experiences in the Alta and Finnmark region provided by Æventyr - "Memories that last forever".