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“Could a dead, frozen heart beat again? It felt like mine was about to under the Midnight Sun.”
- Stephenie Meyer
Nordkapp Motorcycle Tour 12 d
Ride to the Top of Europe — where the summer sun never sets and the road ends. Experience the awesome Scandinavian green summer in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Experience the most iconic motorcycle destinations in Europe, Nordkapp. Experience the original Santa Claus at Arctic Circle. Fall in love with Scandinavia.
Nordkapp Tour Overview
TOUR BEGINS and ENDS ✈️ - Helsinki
TOUR DATES
08-19.06.2026
12 days and 10 driving days
with 1 day of in Narvik
KILOMETERS
Total 3723 km
413 km/driving day
HOW HEAVY TOUR? - 3,3/5
PRICE
Front Seat, 2560€
Back seat, 1890€
Private room, 1490€
WEATHER
Average day +10 - +20
Sun / rain? In Scaninavia
rain always possible ☀️🌦️🌧️
Some Nordkapp Tours Highlights;
Midnight Sun above the Arctic Circle – ride in daylight even at midnight - Cross the Arctic Circle twice in the vast wilderness of Finnish Lapland - Ride through Finland’s lake districts and endless forests on quiet, scenic roads - Explore Arctic Norway’s dramatic landscapes – fjords, mountains, and rugged coastline - Encounter reindeer in the wild along remote northern roads - Enjoy the freedom of riding on near-empty roads far from traffic and crowds - Experience Nordic culture – saunas, lakeside stays, and relaxed evenings with fellow riders
Curious about what makes this journey truly unforgettable? Check out
9 Interesting Things You Need to Know Before Motorcycling to Nordkapp and the Arctic Circle
Nordkapp Motorcycle Tour Itinerary
Day 01
Helsinki
Finland
We wish you arrive at your first hotel until 6 pm. Before welcome dinner, you can do what to Finns do... have a Sauna! At 8 pm you will have a welcome dinner with your tour leader. During the dinner we learn to know each other a bit and talk about upcoming days!
Day 03
Kuopio - Rovaniemi
Finland ° 510km
After a very Finnish buffet breakfast this morning with specialities, we continue our motorcycle trip to the North Cape and will ride to the Finnish Lapland's capital, Rovaniemi. Most likely you will see on the roads our first reindeers today! You will ride on lots of empty roads, be careful with the wild animals.. For the night we park our bikes almost at Santa's doorsteps, here in Rovaniemi.
Day 05
Inari - Nordkapp
Finland - Norway ° 360km
Go more north! And going more north from Ivalo means also that we contine our motorcycle trip out from the forest area. The trees shrink to bushes before they totally disappear when we will arrive at Nordkapp!
But before we drive anywhere, we visit Siida museum! Siida is a Sámi Museum and Nature Center. We will learn about the Sámi people, the native people of Lapland. Later, we change country and drive to Norway. But the only real change you will notice on the road, is just a road sign saying Norge - Norway!
Day 07
Alta - Narvik
Norway ° 468km
Today we say 'go south'! It is maybe also the most spectacular driving day of the whole motorcycle tour Nordkapp. We drive Norway's Atlantic Ocean Road! Scenic Road, connecting the mainland to small islands and islets, eight bridges to ride with panoramic views. After a full motorcycling day, we stop at the vibrant city of north, Narvik!
Day 09
Narvik - Mo I Rana
Norway ° 414km
Another great driving day with huge views! We continue an other day south along the awesome Norweigian Atlantic coast!
Day 11
Umeå - Helsinki
Sweden - Finland ° 430km
Our ferry to Finland leaves at 11:15am so yes, crossing time is about 4 hours so we have time for Archipelago Buffet which is also our farewell dinner because it will be a little bit late before we are in Helsinki. From Vaasa to Helsinki we have a 430km ride and it will take about 5h. Means we arrive to Helsinki about 9pm.
Day 02
Helsinki - Kuopio
Finland ° 390km
Showtime. Our first driving day on our motorcycle tour to Nordkapp takes you to beautiful Kuopio which is along the beautiful and longest lake in Finland, Did you know that there are over 180000 lakes in Finland? We will see a few of them on this motorcycle tour through Finland, all in great landscapes to enjoy on this trip. Most of the day we avoid main roads and drive secondary roads which are much more fun for us bikers. We end our day at a lakeside hotel where you can have a swim un the lake or at the hotel pool. With the sauna naturally!
Day 04
Rovaniemi - Inari
Finland ° 330km
Every day is a good day to visit Santa Claus! And Santa is living in Finnish Lapland. He is working 364 days from 9am to 5pm a year in an amazing fantasy world named after him, the SantaPark. His home is lirerally on the Arctic Circle. It's the only place in the world where you can meet the original Santa Claus! After the visit, we continue our motorcycle trip towards Nordkapp. We ride to the north across Lapland's remote areas where reindeers are the most common inhabitants. Tonight we stay in Inari in the area of the awesome Midnight Sun!
Day 06
Nordkapp-Alta
Norway ° 260km
If we did not visit Nordkapp yesterday evening/night we do it this morning... or both!? Most likely after breakfast, we ride in the middle of magnificent views to Nordkapp. Today we have a short ride to Alta so we can take our time here! And yes, today we have only magnificent and awesome views and many many bends.
Day 08
Narvik
Norway
Holiday in holiday! It means that today is a day of. Relax, hike, visit some museums as you wish!
Day 10
Mo I Rana - Umeå
Norway ° 424km
Today we say 'see you next time' to Norway and drive to Sweden. The North of Sweden, a very sparsely populated area like the Northern Finland. In the evening we arrive at the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia and a small town whose name is Umeå. It is the largest city in Northern Sweden, nice and small, as they are many in Sweden and Scandinavia.
Day 12
Helsinki
Finland >
The tour ends and time to go home. But before that we return the bikes which need to be returned. So if you have a rental bike, don't book your return flight before noon! And, if you have a spare day or two, it is not a bad idea at all to enjoy our big small capital, Helsinki!
Bikes on Tour
Renting motorbikes in Finland is not a business, so no one has a fleet of 10 this or that. But here are bikes... they vary from summer to summer but you can have a rental bike.
Here are some examples:
Suzuki 800 Intruder (2006) ° 800€ (sissybar, no bags)
Kawasaki VN900 (2011) ° 900€ (sissybar, no bags)
Honda VFR 1200 (2010) ° 1300€ (3 bags)
Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2021) ° 1550€ (2 bags)
Honda Africa Twin 1100 (2022) ° 2100€ (2 bags)
Yamaha FJR 1300 (2014) ° 2160€ (3 bags)
BMW R1300GS (2024) ° 2900€ (3 bags)
Other bikes also available... ASK !
Including & Excluding the Price
INCLUDING the PRICE
° A Finnish and a French tourleader! Peter & Martine. We speak Finnish, Swedish, English, French... and a bit Spanish also!
° Accommodation in good midrange places in 2 person rooms
° Entrance fee to Nordkapp
° Good breakfast on days 2-12
(Sea breakfast on Vasa-Umeå ferry)
° Welcome & Farewell dinner on day 1 and 11
° Fuel
° Parking fees
° Sauna when available at the accomondation
° Tourshirt
° All tourleaders pictures
EXCLUDING the PRICE
° Lunches
° Dinners on days 2-10
° Entry fees to museums
° What is not mentioned in 'Including the Price'
What makes this tour special?
This is a true bucket-list motorcycle journey to the northernmost point of mainland Europe, Nordkapp. And because of the Midnight Sun, it is a very special experience even for people from south parts of Scandinavia. It is a pure freedom feeling riding on empty roads in extreme northern landscapes.
Is this a guided motorcycle tour?
Yes, this is a fully guided tour, with a native Finnish and a native French tour leader. Both tour leaders speak naturally fluent English. And Martine, the French guide speaks also Spanish.
How are the road conditions we ride towards Nordkapp?
You will ride on 100% paved roads, they are generally in good condition. But in Scandinavia winters can be hard for the roads, some remote roads might have cracks and even potholes. But your tour leader will slow down on these parts. So you ride in Finland and Sweden on quiet secondary roads. In Norway on scenic coastal roads.
Can I join with a passenger?
Yes, passengers are very much welcome on this tour.
Can I join with my own motorcycle?
Yes, you can. Just be in Helsinki on the tour's day one. There are many ferry options from Europe. Here are the 3 main routes to Finland with a ferry.
1) From Germany. Trawemunde - Helsinki with Finnlines
2) From Sweden. Stockholm - Helsinki or Stockholm - Turku with Silja Lina and Viking Line
3) From Estonia. Tallinn - Helsinki with Silja Line, Viking Line or Eckerö Line
What is the best time to ride to Nordkapp?
Summer absolutely. And in Scandinavia, especially in the Arctic region, the weather is highly variable. At Nordkapp it can be +3°C to +30°C. Most likely +5 -+15C. The average weather temperature in Northern Scandinavia for June is during the day +15 - +20C. The morning and evenings +5 - +15C. It is recommended to take warm clothing and rain gear. With good luck, every day will be a sunny day. And with bad luck, it might rain every day! Always remember, weather conditions can change quickly.
What is the Midnight Sun?
The sun never sets above the Arctic Circle for two months. The month before the summer solstice and the month after the summer solstice. It is one of the most unique natural experience in the world. You can only see it in the far north.
Who is this tour suitable for and how difficult is the Nordkapp motorcycle tour?
The Nordkapp motorcycle tour is moderately challenging, and this tour is best suited for riders with some long-distance touring experience. You should be comfortable riding several hours per day over multiple consecutive days. The roads are 100% paved and generally easy, but daily distances, changing weather, and long riding days require focus and endurance.
The riding pace varies by country. In Finland and Sweden, roads are quiet and allow smooth riding with steady progress, while Norway is more scenic and slower due to fjords, tunnels, and coastal roads. It is ideal for adventure riders looking for a rewarding Arctic journey rather than a technical riding challenge.
Is there a support vehicle?
No. there is no support vehicle, so you’ll carry your own luggage on your motorcycle. Packing light as possible is recommended.
Is riding in this region safe?
Yes, roads are generally very safe and traffic is low. Scandinavians love to follow the rules. However, remain attentive and watch out for reindeer and wildlife, especially in Lapland. You will see many reindeers. Normally they don’t do any fast movements.
Can I book this tour privately?
Yes, you can organize this tour for your own group during months 6-9. Dates and details can be customized. Ideal for friends, clubs, or company trips.
What makes this Nordkapp tour special?
This is one of Europe's ultimate motorcycle adventures. It is about endurance riding, natural beauty, and Arctic exploration.
