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Arctic Circle Monument (1937) – Arctic Circle Center (66°33′N) loop from Polarsirkelen 1937

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Arctic Circle Monument (1937) – Arctic Circle Center (66°33′N) loop from Polarsirkelen 1937

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Arctic Circle Monument (1937) – Arctic Circle Center (66°33′N) loop from Polarsirkelen 1937

00:53

3.13km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Saltfjellet landskapsvernområde / Sálttoduoddara duobddáksuoddjimguovllo

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84 m

Arctic Circle Monument (1937)

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Here you can see the marking of the Arctic Circle from 1937.

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157 m

Arctic Circle Center (66°33′N)

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You can take good care of yourself here. Coaches also stop here, so it seems overcrowded.

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211 m

War Victims Memorial

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Slightly off to the side, by the parking lot, is the memorial stone for the many victims of World War II.

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365 m

Arctic Circle Monument – Saltfjellet

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Very beautifully made compass rose. If you look closely you can see engravings in the wood.

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441 m

Stone Cairns at the Arctic Circle

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The travelers build all kinds of figures out of the stones lying around. This is in the tradition of the Sami, who used to mark their routes with such cairns. There are hundreds of these cairns here - anyone looking for a way would always walk in circles. There is also a sign pointing out that it is forbidden to create these cairns.
It is still nice to look at 😌

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1.40 km

Streams and Waterfalls in Saltfjellet Landscape Protection Area

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Just minutes from the center of the Arctic Circle, one can escape the crowds and find some solitude and tranquility. Sturdy shoes make sense, otherwise it is not a particular sporting challenge. Several small waterfalls and beautiful views reward the little effort.

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1.57 km

View of Saltfjellet Landscape Conservation Area

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Beautiful viewpoint

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2.91 km

Waterfall in Saltfjellet Landscape Protection Area

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No special skills required.

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3.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

254 m

244 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

497 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 1 August

13°C

5°C

99 %

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Comments

June 28, 2024,Mitternachtrunde am Polarkreis 🌞

We are at the Arctic Circle and are doing a little midnight walk. We walk from 00:30 - 01:30, which is exactly midnight because of daylight saving time.

Unfortunately, the mountains are blocking the sun and it is also very cloudy, which reduces the effect of the sun.

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Arctic Circle Monument (1937) – Arctic Circle Center (66°33′N) loop from Polarsirkelen 1937

Arctic Circle Monument (1937)

Arctic Circle Center (66°33′N)

War Victims Memorial

Arctic Circle Monument – Saltfjellet

Stone Cairns at the Arctic Circle

Streams and Waterfalls in Saltfjellet Landscape Protection Area

View of Saltfjellet Landscape Conservation Area

Waterfall in Saltfjellet Landscape Protection Area

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