A winter road trip from Travemuende through Sweden to Norway

Interactive route overview

About four hours to load the campervan. Fitting a lot of luggage into too little space always means compromises, and it left hardly any time for photos.

The drive to Travemuende, the first hours at the harbour, and the ferry crossing to Malmoe

Arrival in Fotoe, with the first gentle hint of spring

Heading north into winter. No stop in Lillehammer this time, but at least close enough to look across.

A short stop in Trondheim. Because of rather outrageous prices during the Nordic World Ski Championships, the journey continued towards the Arctic Circle.

After an overnight stop: crossing the Arctic Circle and arriving at Saltstraumen

From Saltstraumen to Lodingen, finally arriving on the Lofoten, 12 March 2025
From here on, things get colourful.

From Lodingen to Skagsanden Beach, 13 March 2025

After a cold and stormy night, Ozzy and I first headed down to the beach. And no, that white stuff is not sand…
14 March 2025

Once the worst of the wind had eased, the journey across the Lofoten continued, including a visit to one of the places with one of the shortest names. Have a look and enjoy it, stockfish included… 15 March 2025

In fairly typical Lofoten weather, the route continued to Uttakleiv Beach and the well-known Dragon Eye.
The actual Dragon Eye was hidden by the storm, but similar formations were visible.

Onwards towards Andenes, once again by ferry, in icy wind and snowfall.