The world is vast, and there is no shortage of wonders and special places scattered around. The globe has many amazing spots. Among them, nature's beauty and adventurous journeys constantly surprise those who love them. One such place is Norway. People call a special highway here the "last road" in the world or the "edge where the earth ends." That is the European Route E-69 (E-69 Highway). If you go here, you feel like the earth and sky meet in one place.
This road, located very close to the North Pole, is about 129 kilometers long. It connects the village of Olderfjord in Norway with the North Cape region. You will find about five tunnels on this route. The most important of these is the North Cape Tunnel. Builders constructed it about 212 meters below sea level, running for about 6.9 kilometers under the sea. This engineering marvel attracts tourists immensely.
Harsh Weather - Rules
Traveling on this road is no ordinary thing. Because it is close to the North Pole region, the weather here is extremely harsh. The cold intensity is high not only in winter but also in summer. Strong winds blow, and heavy snow falls.
Due to these fierce weather conditions, tourists traveling here must follow some strict rules. Authorities do not allow anyone to travel alone on this road. Drivers operate vehicles in convoys to avoid getting stuck in snowstorms.