Day trip on your phone
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A bicycle tour to remember in the arctic!
From the mainland, a truly spectacular road begins toward the old fishing village of Hamningberg. The start is flat, giving a sense of being on a plateau, even though you’re right by the fjord. The barren, open landscape provides a great view, and the ground is covered with moss and grass tufts. Reindeer graze here, and you might find cloudberries along the way – the gold of the mountains! The wind can be strong on these open plains. A bird-watching shelter is set up, providing good cover if it’s windy.
Gradually, the landscape changes and becomes more dominated by mountains, boulders, and moraine walls. The mountains, shaped by ice ages, give the feeling of cycling on another planet. Along the way, beautiful long beaches appear, tempting you to take a dip on nice days.
At the end of the road lies Hamningberg. The fishing village was not destroyed during the war and is one of the few places in Finnmark where old houses have been preserved. In summer, there’s a café and accommodation available here. In winter, the road closes with the first snowfall. Follow the same route back to Vardø.
Note: Vardø is located on an island, and to reach the mainland, travelers must pass through a 2.7 km long undersea tunnel. It is permitted to cycle through the tunnel, and many cyclists do so. There is a sign in the tunnel warning of sheep on the road. The sign is positioned in a way that cyclists on the sidewalk could potentially hit. Alternatively, one can take a bus or taxi through the tunnel.
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The harbour for Hurtigruten/Havila Kystruten
A bird-watching shelter, providing good cover if it’s windy.
Beautiful long beach, tempting you to take a dip in the cold sea.
Where the road ends, an old fishing village with summercafé and rooms.
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