Best of Boating in Northern Europe
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Oct 11, 2025
The Beauty of Northern Europe!
Our sea people have been exploring Northern Europe, braving cold fronts and challenging weather, but the views make it all worth it. From snow covered mountain peaks to the colorful architecture of Scandinavia, this part of the world is nothing short of magical.
Days have been spent soaking in natural hot springs, working on knitting projects while taking in taking in the vast, rugged beauty that makes Northern Europe so special.
Here are some of our community’s favorite recent trips:
Banner photo by SeaPeople user @steph
Sailing the West Coast of Scotland
📍Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland, Skottland, Storbritannia
"Finally I had to wait for the wind to come back, instead of the wind to come down, meant I could just enjoy the time in the area. Spent some days in and around Dublin, exploring the city and its surroundings…"
🧜♂️ Arne Mogstad
A Perfect Sunday on the Fjords
📍Ålesund, Ålesund Municipality, Möre och Romsdal fylke, Norge
"A magical sunny day in the fjord"
🧜♂️ Niklas Axelsson
The Last of the PCS
📍Christian IV Island, Greenland
"The cruise down the sound has been glassy and motor conditions until home stretch. Experienced a 4kt current and 30kt gusts through a dense section of scattered ice to keep things interesting as our time in the PCS drew to an end."
🧜♂️ Steph Sexsmith
At anchor in front of Norway’s colorful houses
📍Bergen, Vestland, Norge
Norway’s beautiful architecture from the water!
🧜♂️ Niklas Axelsson
Natural Hot Springs in Greenland
📍Uunartoq Fjord, Greenland
"We had just the right conditions to be anchored here for the night to enjoy a little slice of heaven in the chillier evening."
🧜♂️ Steph Sexsmith
Cairnbaan to Badden with a Little Rain
📍Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute Council, Scotland, UK
"Didn't manage to avoid ALL the rain, but definitely missed the worst off it. And got a beautiful rainbow tondrive towards as our reward... ☔️"
🧜♂️ Pippa Shaw
An Arctic Expedition
📍Hurry Inlet, Greenland
"Spent the week with a great group of total strangers onboard S/V Linden in eastern Greenland."
🧜♂️ Thomas (t$) Montague
