The Arctic Circle in Norway– the magical frontier
The Arctic Circle runs through Helgeland and acts as the frontier for the Arctic kingdom of the midnight sun and dark months. The Arctic Circle, which crosses Helgeland, marks the border to the Arctic, just as the Antarctic Circle marks the border to Antarctica.
The Arctic Circle's Latitude
The Arctic Circle one of the who polar circles on the globe and is located at 66°33' North, and refers to where the sun doesn't set mid-summer and doesn't rise mid-winter. Internationally, the Arctic Circle passes through Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Iceland. The Antarctic Circle mainly crosses ocean areas or the outermost edge of the Antarctic continent.
Arctic Circle Norway
The Arctic Circle runs through the middle of Norway a few kilometres north of Mo i Rana in Helgeland which is the closest town to the Arctic Circle, hence the nickname "the arctic circle town". There are two places in Helgeland where you can easily cross the Arctic Circle your self, by the main road, and by the coastal road north from Mo i Rana.
Drive to the Arctic Circle Monument at Saltfjellet
You can cross the Arctic Circle at Saltfjellet in Rana municipality, by following the E6 from Mo i Rana for about 80 kilometres (50 miles). You will then come to the Arctic Circle Centre, at 650 metres (2,100 feet) above sea level, which has a souvenir shop and cafeteria. Note that the Arctic Circle Centre is closed during winter.
Trips to the Saltfjellet mountains
The Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, with its varied and unspoiled nature, provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Svartisen glacier covers about a fifth of the national park and is Norway's second biggest glacier. The park also has a unique collection of Sami cultural heritage sites.
The Arctic Circle Monument at Vikingen
The Arctic Circle Monument at Vikingen, north of Tonnes in Rodøy municipality, is a well-known navigational aid for marine traffic along the shipping lane and is very visible and well lit up. Onboard the Hurtigruten express boats, Arctic Circle crossings are usually celebrated with baptisms and a visit by King Neptune. If you take the FV17 road (Coastal Route), you will cross the Arctic Circle on board the ferry between Kilboghamn and Jektvik.
The Arctic Circle one of the who polar circles on the globe and is located at 66°33' North, and refers to where the sun doesn't set mid-summer and doesn't rise mid-winter. Internationally, the Arctic Circle passes through Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Iceland. The Antarctic Circle mainly crosses ocean areas or the outermost edge of the Antarctic continent.
Arctic Circle Norway
The Arctic Circle runs through the middle of Norway a few kilometres north of Mo i Rana in Helgeland which is the closest town to the Arctic Circle, hence the nickname "the arctic circle town". There are two places in Helgeland where you can easily cross the Arctic Circle your self, by the main road, and by the coastal road north from Mo i Rana.
Drive to the Arctic Circle Monument at Saltfjellet
You can cross the Arctic Circle at Saltfjellet in Rana municipality, by following the E6 from Mo i Rana for about 80 kilometres (50 miles). You will then come to the Arctic Circle Centre, at 650 metres (2,100 feet) above sea level, which has a souvenir shop and cafeteria. Note that the Arctic Circle Centre is closed during winter.
Trips to the Saltfjellet mountains
The Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, with its varied and unspoiled nature, provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Svartisen glacier covers about a fifth of the national park and is Norway's second biggest glacier. The park also has a unique collection of Sami cultural heritage sites.
The Arctic Circle Monument at Vikingen
The Arctic Circle Monument at Vikingen, north of Tonnes in Rodøy municipality, is a well-known navigational aid for marine traffic along the shipping lane and is very visible and well lit up. Onboard the Hurtigruten express boats, Arctic Circle crossings are usually celebrated with baptisms and a visit by King Neptune. If you take the FV17 road (Coastal Route), you will cross the Arctic Circle on board the ferry between Kilboghamn and Jektvik.
Source: Visit Helgeland
The Arctic Circle in Norway– the magical frontier