G-Northrun

In the last 2 weeks of work, we, 3 crazy people, have somewhat reintegrated ourselves into civilization. What a change after 4 weeks of road trip in a G-Class, where we had the...

After one last night in the Polish forests, we faced the final leg of our tour, which was over 700km long. It took us back to the beautiful Schwabenländle region, passing...

With Warsaw, we visit the fifth and final capital on this tour. The lovingly restored center is a strong contrast to the rather run-down outskirts. Characteristic of the Old...

Today we reached the final of the Baltic capitals, Vilnius in Lithuania. The well-maintained streets in the tourist part of the old town present a stark contrast to the...

On the way to our sleeping place in the Latvian forests, our G once again showed off her off-road qualities. From the wilderness, we quickly reached the capital city of...

Tallinn's Old Town, the capital of Estonia, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site with its well-preserved historical fortifications. The quiet medieval streets do not...

Tired and a bit groggy, we left St. Petersburg around noon under bright sunshine - the first rays of sun in three weeks. Although our vehicle was inspected more closely...

We reached St. Petersburg before sunrise. In the city center, countless elaborate light decorations were still shining. After a hearty breakfast, we visited the main...

UPDATE below. We are currently approaching the territory of the Russian Federation and are still assuming that we will be granted entry. However, since there is no free data...

The city is lined with numerous historical buildings and extraordinary churches. Near the harbor rises the white dome of Helsinki over the large Senate Square. At the...

The today's stage led us deeper into the Finnish No Man's Land with its dense tall forests. Along the moors, we took a hike through the surprisingly deep snow in the...

During the daytime, the Santa Claus Village was overrun by numerous tourists. In order to meet HIM, you had to take a number and wait for over an hour. After a refreshing...

After a shared brunch, the paths of the three German travel groups separated again. We gained Ben as another passenger, who hitchhiked to the North Cape. The goal of today's...

On the Nordkapp peninsula, there is virtually no vegetation left. Only the roads stand out from the snow-covered landscape, swept by icy winds. In winter, Nordkapp can...

After two weeks our expedition reaches Hammerfest, the northernmost city in the world until 1998. Shops, public buildings and even the 'Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society'...

The city of Kiruna in Swedish Lapland does not offer many attractions above ground. The historic church is one of them. The constant low temperatures create impressive ice...

The last light of dawn on the Lofoten Islands. On the mountain pass over the Scandinavian Mountains to Sweden, it was freezing -32°C. The Abisko National Park...

The landscape here is characterized by small fishing villages in front of rugged cliffs. Along the 'Kong Olav Vei' we explore the archipelago in the persistent twilight. ...

Last sunlight at noon after starting the day at -21°C Ferry ride to Moskenes in the Lofoten Islands. Our sleeping place amidst drying racks for stockfish. ...

Drone flight over snow-covered fjord. Our expedition crosses the Arctic Circle. The first auroras appear at -15°C.

Today's snowy stage took us to Trondheim and coincidentally at the right time for the Christmas service at Nidaros Cathedral. We were able to follow the scripture reading and...

After saying goodbye to Eline and her family around noon, we are now on our own. The days are noticeably shorter, so today it was only light for about five hours. Our additional...

After a restful night in a proper bed in Granvin, we wanted to explore the area and went on a hike... ...which sank deeper into the snow. Afterwards, Eline showed...

Sleeping in until late sunrise, followed by a round of Binokel with the back door open and a view of the semi-frozen lake was a perfect start to the day. After a lunchtime...

The climate was surprisingly warm, causing the snowfall to turn into rain more and more. Today, our brave G completed her 333333rd kilometer. Of course, such a special...

Today we continued our journey from Sweden to Norway and visited Oslo and Flekkefjord to see the 'Blåfjell Gruver', a cave near Sogndal. Short stop for lunch. Snowy...

With a heavy heart, we left Århus this morning and made our way to Copenhagen. We were particularly drawn to the spiral staircase around an interesting church tower in the...

After 12 hours of driving and an amusing evening of Danish hospitality, we faced the Baltic Sea for the first time this afternoon. Together with Janina, André's sister, we...

Saturday 16.12.2017: 7:00 - the adventure begins. 7:15 - we encounter communication problems regarding the meeting point 7:30 - the adventure starts at the Porsche Museum - this...

Nach 6 Wochen intensiven Schraubens und Vorbereitens ist die G endlich wintertauglich und hoffentlich bereit für unseren Trip über Dänemark, Schweden und Norwegen ans Nordkap...