Arctic Circle Centre

Arctic Circle Centre

having a quick stop at the polar circle at latitude of 66 degrees north
Polar circle -

Location: 

Polarsirkelen, Norway

Duration: 

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Journey: 

The North Cape: exploring Scandinavia

Personal highlights

  1. Polar Circle: important line at a latitude of 66°33′46.8″ N
  2. Arctic Circle Centre: only one small restaurant, shop and a toilet
  3. Landscape: baren nature, mostly filled with sand and stones
  4. Road E6: a seemingly endless straight stretch of concrete
  5. Journey: along the long drive from Trondheim to the Lofoten

Image sources

  1. Endless road to the north
  2. Sticker covered road sign
  3. Piled stones at the landmark
  4. Landmark at Arctic Circle Centre
  5. Building at Arctic Circle Centre

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