My 1991 Moto Guzzi California 3 VW accompanied me on my 2026 journey through Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Before heading north, however, the now more than 35-year-old Italian lady received a thorough…
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Norway 2026 – Back Home
On our final day, we had another 426 kilometers ahead of us, almost entirely on the motorway. With beautiful weather, it turned into an easy and relaxing ride. Sure, we ran into…
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Rain, Wind and Germany
Today we set off from the middle of Denmark and were immediately greeted by pouring rain. As a motorcyclist, you have the right gear for this kind of weather. The real problem…
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Denmark
This morning, we headed straight to Kristiansand, where we queued up for the ferry to Denmark. As on so many ferries during this trip, motorcycles were allowed to board first. Right on…
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A Swim in the North Sea…
Today we continued our journey south, following the Norwegian coastline towards Kristiansand. Once again, we were rewarded with fantastic roads. Sometimes right along the sea, sometimes winding through dense forests—exactly the kind…
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The Preikestolen.
As usual, we got an early start today. This time, however, our destination was only 28 kilometers away: the Preikestolen Base Camp. Matthias kindly carried the backpack with our drinks. Since my…
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The Perfect Day!
Today we left the Norwegian interior behind and headed southwest towards Lysebotn. The route had everything a motorcyclist could ask for: mountain plateaus, countless hairpin bends, endless twisty roads, and perfectly smooth…
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GAME OVER?
Today we continued our ride south through the Norwegian interior. We have now reached roughly the latitude of Oslo, and the weather has changed noticeably. With temperatures reaching 28°C and plenty of…
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Nightmare at the Waterfall
We set off at 8:00 a.m. in the rain. This time the weather really meant business. It rained almost continuously until around 12:30 p.m., when we arrived at the Slettafossen Waterfall. We…
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Odins Gates!
With driving rain, cutting winds, roaring rivers, and a rugged, almost untamed landscape, Odin opened the gates to his realm today. Centuries ago, the Vikings worshipped the old Norse gods, with Odin…
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Farewell to Sweden
Today we left the Baltic coast behind and headed back into the Swedish interior. Our destination for the day was the area around Östersund. Compared to the previous days, the roads were…
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Along the Baltic Coast
Today we continued north, mostly following the Baltic Sea coast. By the end of the day, we had covered just under 400 kilometers once again. Our first stop of the morning was…
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Passing Stockholm
This morning, we hit the road again at around 8 a.m.. With temperatures starting at a pleasant 16°C, it almost felt cool, and even during the afternoon the thermometer barely climbed above…
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Sweden’s Endless Forests
Today we made another significant step towards the northeast, covering more than 400 kilometers through the Swedish countryside. Every kilometer was a pleasure to ride. Our route took us through the heart…
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From Denmark into Sweden
Today we left the Lübeck area and headed straight for Puttgarden to catch the ferry to Denmark. Sometimes everything just falls perfectly into place. As soon as we arrived at the harbor,…
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Heading North…
Today was finally the day. At 6:21 a.m., we left Spöck and started the first stage of our great Scandinavian adventure. As planned, we stopped roughly once every hour to eat, drink,…
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1000 Kilometer Test Tour – Motorcycles, Equipment and Technology
Over the long weekend, we completed an extended 1000-kilometer motorcycle test tour. The goal was not only to test the motorcycles themselves, but also the complete equipment setup under real-world riding conditions.…
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BMW R nineT Scrambler
The 2017 BMW R nineT Scrambler accompanied me through the Carpathians in 2025 and performed exceptionally well throughout the trip. Despite being more of a classic roadster than a touring motorcycle, it…
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Honda XLV 700 Transalp
I traveled through Norway in 2024 with the Honda XLV 700 Transalp. The 2012 model accompanied me as a reliable and uncomplicated touring motorcycle — completely original, including the factory luggage system.…
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BMW G 650 GS
Since I had always wanted to travel to Norway on a single-cylinder motorcycle, I finally did so in 2018 with a BMW G 650 GS. The bike was a 2009 model and,…
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Triumph Speedmaster 908 ML
In 2016, a Triumph Speedmaster 908 ML accompanied me on my journey through Norway. It was a 2004 model and remained reliable and comfortable throughout the entire trip. Apart from a temporary…
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KTM 950 Superenduro
The KTM 950 Super Enduro took me all the way to the North Cape in 2014. It was a 2007 model. However, the trip started with problems right away: on the very…
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Harley Davidson Sportster XL1200c
This Harley Davidson Sportster XL1200C took me to Norway for the very first time in 2012. It was a 2000 model with around 22,000 kilometers on the clock back then. The bike…
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Sweden / Norway 2026 – Old vs New
The planning is done, the route is set – now it’s getting real.Today was content day: shooting photos, filming the video, and getting the bikes ready for the journey ahead. This trip…
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Norway 2026 – New Ways
We’re heading back to Norway – but this time via Sweden! The anticipation is already building: On June 19, 2026, the next big Scandinavia tour kicks off. The first stage is straightforward:…
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The End – Carpathians 2025
Our journey isn’t quite over yet, but this blog ends here. Tomorrow we’ll ride just a few more hundred kilometers back home – and that’ll be it. Today, we crossed Austria one…
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Hungary Rattles, Austria Rolls
Today we continued our ride – leaving Hungary behind and entering Austria, heading into the beautiful Styria region. But before that, we had to deal with Hungary’s rough roads one last time.…
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Farewell Romania – Two Raindrops and a Thousand Impressions
Today we left Romania, a country that truly surprised and impressed us over the past several days. The landscapes, the roads, the atmosphere – it all came together beautifully. Romania showed its…
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Lakes, Waterfalls & Raging Engines
We left the wild behind and dove straight back into the Carpathians – and once again, it was a symphony of twists and turns, breathtaking views, and constantly changing terrain. This ride…
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Curves, Cows & a Farmhouse in the Middle of Nowhere
Today we continued southbound. It started off flat, but before long we were back in the twisty Carpathians. We thought the curves might be over after yesterday – but once again, Romania…





























