Ever since our HGT’22 tour of the Alps, we knew {that a} journey to Norway could be attainable but additionally fairly demanding. So, during the last two years, along with Malcolm – who had additionally participated within the 2022 version – we began planning top-of-the-line – if not the perfect – journey ever carried out in collaboration with our official BMW membership – BMW Efficiency Automobile Membership. As this occasion was deliberate in settlement with the board members of our membership, we regarded for the identify that finest represented our need. And from there we simply agreed that Arctic Circle could be the identify of the occasion and in addition our vacation spot.
The journey, protecting round 6,000 kilometers (for some slightly extra!), carry contributors from the UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium coming collectively to expertise the joys of driving our beloved BMWs by way of one of the crucial breathtaking international locations on the planet.
The thrill was excessive and it was two years of ready, however someway it handed rapidly as a result of our planning was fixed and with a single goal. To make this journey one thing epic and that everybody who participated in the identical journey can sooner or later keep in mind as one thing that can stay without end as top-of-the-line moments of their lives. Right here is my shared a part of this tour that lasted 14 days from departure to arrival.
Line Up (14 contributors together with passengers in 8 vehicles):
[NL] Joao | F20 M140i
[UK] mjn77 | E90 M3
[L] Jean | G82 M4C
[CH] Miguel | F87 M2 CS
[UK] Marek | F87 M2
[UK] Jennifer | F22 M235i
[N] Gaute | E82 1M
[N] AJ | E82 1M
Simply needed to level out that mjn77 has additionally shared his perspective on our Norway Automobile Membership journey. He adopted a barely totally different itinerary, so in the event you’re considering seeing one other tackle the journey, take a look at their thread as effectively. It is nice to see how various our experiences had been even on the identical journey! Hyperlink: https://www.e90post.com/boards/showthread.php?t=2124397
Our journey was an unforgettable odyssey, beginning within the charming flatlands of the Netherlands, traversing by way of Germanys picturesque countryside, winding by way of Denmarks scenic coastal roads, after which into the dramatic fjords of Norway. From there, we meandered throughout Swedens serene landscapes earlier than looping again by way of Denmarks quaint cities, retracing our path by way of Germany, and at last returning to the Netherlands, enriched by the varied cultures, beautiful vistas, and the sheer thrill of the open highway.
Day 0:
Departure: The Hague, Netherlands
Vacation spot: Buxtehude, Germany
Drive Distance:5h 6m | 451km
Max: 198 km/h
Max Alt: 115m
After some unexpected occasions that aren’t price mentioning, this tour began in The Hague, Holland on July twenty first at round 11am. A easy journey wherein the perfect half is at all times while you cross the border from Holland to Germany and see the perfect image any highway can provide…
Throughout this present day we journey alone. The remainder of the members are available in small teams with totally different routes than ours. The purpose is to satisfy tomorrow morning and proceed collectively. The group will solely be full in Norway.
Our lodge was very cozy and in a superb location. We stayed outdoors of Hamburg to keep away from the native visitors that may most probably be congested tomorrow after we go away for Denmark the place the primary of many ferries awaits us.
For me, parking is at all times a priority to think about. Particularly after we are in locations which can be impartial to us and now we have no data about them, however on this lodge I had a relaxed night time 
Very good lodge. Not many individuals, simply how I prefer it. A mixture of basic and trendy with all the pieces we would have liked for an evening’s keep.
We even had the best to a complete customized fancy identify for our room 
We additionally had the chance to discover a pizzeria owned by Italians comparatively near the lodge, which had glorious service.
With beer accurately!
Tomorrow would be the day to satisfy among the tour contributors and my pocket rocket cannot wait to satisfy his comrades in order that they can be baptized with the official brand of the occasion.
Final edited by joao.toscano; 08-13-2024 at 03:59 PM..
