I sail out of the fjord, out towards the ocean, where there is air and I can breathe and I breathe. I breathe.

It has been four years since Veronica Skotnes left her life on the mainland to live in isolation on a sailboat and experience the unforgiving wrath of the wind and the waves. Now, she heads towards Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway, to visit islands where strangers share her longing for the sea. As she sets sail, she prepares to face the dangers of an open ocean and empty ports, in exchange for the relief of nature and community.

North of the Winter Sun is an evocative portrayal of the hospitality found in isolated fishing villages, global warming’s impact on the ocean and its wildlife, and a young woman’s search for agency and freedom aboard an old, beloved boat.

‘In the book, Veronica describes her life at sea, where several days can pass before she spots another boat, and she discusses the lessons and values amongst the small communities she encounters. Finnmark is one of the most remote areas in Europe and the locals have left a deep impression on Veronica.’ Ude og Hjemme

‘The travel depiction North of the Winter Sun is a tribute to the sea, and a declaration of love to all who live along our northernmost coast.' Friluftsliv

‘This is a book completely out of the ordinary. Poetic texts about the sea and the people on the islands in the farthest north. Warm human encounters, written with honesty. Anyone who is interested in the coast and coastal culture should get this book.’ Norsk Fyrforening

ISBN-13: 9781836750055

Weight: 505 grams

Format: Paperback

Country of Origin (language): Norway

Language: Norwegian

Pub Date: 05/11/2026

Page Extent: 240 Pages