E69
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The northernmost European route, E69, is not a particularly long one, linking E6 to the northernmost point of Europe accessible by road, Nordkapp. It's the northernmost highway in the world connecting to an international road network, reaching up to 71° north (the few highways in Svalbard, Greenland and Nunavut are not connected to the rest of their respective highway networks).
This article describes the route from south to north, as its north end is a cul-de-sac.
UnderstandE69 is a picturesque highway in the Finnmark region of Norway, with an immense amount of eye-catching scenery and a wealth of cultural significance – it is easily one of the most scenic highways on the European route…
PrepareDue to the unpredictable weather, it is advisable to check the conditions prior to embarking on your journey. Keep in mind that fuel stations and accommodations may be scarce in remote areas.
Get inThe start of the 127-kilometre drive is at the small village of Olderfjord and is a turnoff from E6.
DriveThe drive starts at Olderfjord (Northern Sami: Leaibevuotna; Kven: Leipovuono) – it's the last village with decent accommodation and fuel before the good chunk of drive further, so fill your tank here.
Stay safeMany of the concerns listed on E6 through Sweden and Norway § Stay safe also apply to E69. In particular, this part of Norway has some of the coldest climates in the Northern Hemisphere.
Go nextHead back on the road on E6 through northern Norway. E75 and E8 are the next closest E-routes.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "E69" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Manu el Loco, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons