Category: The Road to the Extremes
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Virmajärvi – the Easternmost Point of Finland
It’s so far east that it surpasses both St. Petersburg and Kyiv. Yet, despite its remarkable geographical significance, it is a place that feels like a distant world […]
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Knivskjelodden – the Northernmost Point of Norway’s Proper Territory
The “fake” northernmost point, North Cape, remains visible on the right as you hike the final stretch. On this clear day, I almost feel sorry for all the tourists happily at North Cape […]
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Halti – the Highest Point in Finland
I make the mistake of walking on the wrong side of the reindeer fence, which leads me straight into a sheer vertical stone wall. With no way around, I crawl under the fence […]
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Kibergsneset – the Easternmost Point of Mainland Norway
The following morning, I wake up early. It’s either because I’m cold, or because every inch of my body hurts—probably both. […]
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Kebnekaise – the Highest Point in Sweden
I looked back at the Kebnekaise massif, now covered in clouds, knowing it would be a while before I returned—if ever. [..]
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Hornøya – the Easternmost Point of Norway’s Proper Territory
At first glance, Hornøya might not seem all that remarkable, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. But make no mistake […]
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Fornæs – the Easternmost Point of Mainland Denmark
I could only imagine how different Fornæs must be in summer — with the warmth of the sun, longer days, and the soft bustle of the high season. […]
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Gedser Odde – the Southernmost Point of Denmark’s Proper Territory
One of the main attractions at Gedser Odde is the Sydstenen, a large stone marking Denmark’s southernmost point. Weighing around 4 tons, the Sydstenen is believed to be about 1 billion years old. […]
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Møllehøj – the Highest Point in Denmark
Small snowflakes drift gently from the sky, adding a touch of winter magic to the landscape. Despite its modest height of just 171 meters above sea level, Møllehøj stands proudly as Denmark’s highest peak. […]
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Blåvandshuk – the Westernmost Point of Mainland Denmark
Blåvandshuk is a beautiful name. It’s Danish and translates to Cape of Blue Water. Located on the western coast of Denmark, it’s just a 40-minute drive from Esbjerg. […]
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Smygehuk – the Southernmost Point of Sweden
Two young guys zoom by in a Ferrari and a Porsche—definitely a sign that spring has arrived to Smygehuk. […]
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Grenen – the Northernmost Point of Mainland Denmark
Skagen, no, not the Swedish shrimp sandwich, but the town in Denmark itself […]
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Padborg – the Southernmost Point of Mainland Denmark
Padborg, when I finally arrived, wasn’t exactly a buzzing metropolis. With fewer than 4,500 residents, it’s more of a border town than a destination. […]