{"id":2113,"date":"2020-08-25T15:59:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T15:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoveringtheworld.de\/?p=2113"},"modified":"2020-11-30T16:53:12","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T15:53:12","slug":"the-south-of-norway-fascinating-landscapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtw-trip.com\/the-south-of-norway-fascinating-landscapes\/","title":{"rendered":"The south of Norway – fascinating landscapes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
We have been in Norway for two weeks now and it is time to take you with us.
Norway has one of the most fascinating landscapes we have seen on our trip so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We arrived by ferry from Denmark, the distance Hirtshals-Kristiansand did not even take three hours. Everything went absolutely unproblematic: checking in on the ferry, fastening the motorcycles (sufficient lashing straps available on board), the time on deck with the unusual view of the sea and last but not least the entry: we were simply waved through. And then we were there. In Norway. That we had waited and hoped for during our corona-related break. And wow, the landscape pulled out all the stops right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We had chosen a camping site near Lindesnes for the first night. The lighthouse there is also called the South Cape of Norway, so we want to drive the route from the South Cape to the North Cape. We avoid the big E39 and let Calimoto, our navigation app, find a nice little road. And already the small road lets us fly around the curves with open mouth: the Norwegian landscape is stunning: full of lakes, small rivers, red cottages, rocky islets, only covered with a few birches. We feel like we are in an Astrid Lindgren landscape, knowing that she comes from Sweden and not from Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we arrive at the campsite we float on cloud nine, only to be pushed into a wet and muddy corner: the site is optimized for motor homes and tents are neglected exotics. We briefly consider whether to continue, but the lighthouse is too much of an attraction for us, and after dinner we are already relaxed again and head for the southern tip of the peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We arrive at the Lindesnes parking lot around half past eight, the ticket counter is already closed (which saves us about 10 Euro per person), but the way to the lighthouse is free. And the place is stunning. The lighthouse is the oldest and southernmost tower on the Norwegian mainland. It was first built in 1656 and last renovated in 1915. What particularly impresses us is the view: from the rock on which the tower was built, you have a wide view over the sea, and it is no wonder that a dozen other people enjoy the sunset beside us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And we only have 2518 kilometers left to the North Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n