Norway: one of the most welcoming countries in the world

Difficulty

1940 km

Distance

7

Recom. Days

Adventure

Trip type

Europe trip
Anna Bujas

Anna has traveled to over 35 countries and is always looking for the next adventure for her and her dog.

Norway road trip

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Pick-up in
Oslo
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Stop One: See green in Oslo

The capital of Norway, Oslo sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s renowned for its green spaces, being awarded the world’s greenest city more than once. It’s also host to a wealth of museums including the Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum – the latter of which displays Viking ships from the 9th century.

Oslo is a notoriously beautiful city that mixes the old and the new. It has some stunning old-world areas that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time nestled right next to modern skyscrapers.

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If you’re wanting to visit Norway, starting in Oslo is a great option. It’ll help you get a feel for the country and its people before you set off to see the sights.

Visiting

Oslo

2

Recom. Days

Main route

49 km

from Oslo Pick-up center

37 min

drive

You can hire campervans from Indie Campers in more than 40 different destinations across Scotland, England and the rest of Europe.

Visit

Bygdøy Peninsula

Located on the west side of Oslo, the Bygdøy Peninsula is host to some of the best museums in the area including the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum, the Norwegian Folk Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.

Norwegian National Gallery

Free

If you’re a fan of Edvard Munch’s The Scream you simply must visit this gallery to see it in person. Entrance to the gallery is free.

Frogner Park

Free

Frogner Park is host to over 200 sculptures by 20th-century artist Gustav Vigeland and is a marvel to behold. Entrance is free throughout the year.

Parking

Oslo City parking garage

€€

A parking garage in the middle of Oslo’s city centre, this location can’t be beaten.

Oslo S P-hus

€€

This multi-story car park is clean and reasonably priced.

Tollbugata parkeringsplass Vy busparkering

Free

A clean, well-spaced parking lot in a great location. Parking here is free.

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Eat at

Dinner Restaurant

€€

A cozy, split-level Chinese restaurant, specializing in Sichuan and Cantonese dishes.

Oslo restaurant

€€€

A traditional Italian menu served in an ample dining room hung with amazing chandeliers.

Maaemo

€€€

A trendy, fine dining restaurant for seasonal, Norwegian fare with wine pairings.

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Stay at

Bogstad Camping

Norway’s largest campsite, this campervan park is located just 15 minutes from Oslo’s city centre. Prices depend on your date of travel.

Ramton Camping

Located by the Oslo fjord, this campervan park is excellently located with plenty of amenities. Prices depend on your date of travel.

Larkollen camping

A large campground with hiking trails and playgrounds. Prices depend on your date of travel.

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Stop Two: Take in breathtaking views on the Atlantic Ocean Road

This iconic zig-zag road goes by a few names: Atlanterhavsveien, Atlanterhavsvegen, or the Atlantic Ocean Road. It traverses Møre og Romsdal county, linking up an archipelago of skerries and small islands with the help of a handful of bridges.

Driving the Atlantic Ocean Road puts you practically right on the ocean – particularly if it’s storming at the time! If you’d rather walk and take in the scenery there are adjacent fishways built for that purpose – stroll their length or take in a spot of fishing while you’re at it.

Atlantic Ocean Road

An 8.3-km stretch, the Atlantic Ocean road is the perfect spot to pull up your campervan and take in some of the most breathtaking views in Norway.

Visiting

Atlantic Ocean Rd

1

Recom. Days

Main route

537 km

from Oslo

7h42min

drive

You can hire campervans from Indie Campers in more than 40 different destinations across Scotland, England and the rest of Europe.

Visit

Viewing platform at Askevågen

Free

Just over 10 kilometres north of Bud, this platform gives you a 360-degree view of the ocean, the shore, and the archipelago. Entrance is free.

Storseisund

Free

The longest and most impressive bridge on the Atlantic Ocean Road. This is a gravity-defying marvel that twists its way from Averøy island to Eide. Entrance is free.

Rest area at Eldhusøya

Free

Located on an island off the southwest of Averøya, this rest area has some of the best views of the area. Entrance is free.

Parking

Lyngholmen Parking

€€

A huge parking lot with both toilet facilities and a cafe.

Håholmen Parking

€€

A well-positioned resting point with some great views of the area to boot.

Straumsholmen Parking

€€

Great parking position right beside the road.

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Eat at

Bjartmars Favorittkro

€€

A beautiful, rustic, cosy restaurant with some of the best klippfisk in the area.

Eldhuset - Atlanterhavsveien Kafe

€€

A simple cafe with friendly service and tasty treats.

Nana's Thaifood & Takeaway

Great food at a reasonable price. If you’re wanting a taste of Thailand in Norway, this is the place to be.

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Stay at

The Atlantic Road Cabins

Set along the Norwegian Sea’s coastline, this campsite is 29 km from the Troll Church cave and 4 km from the Storseisundet Bridge. Prices start from NOK. 290 per night.

Skogly Camping Hustadvika

A quiet, out-of-the-way campervan park with plenty of amenities. Pricing starts from NOK 250 per night.

Tornes Fjordcamping

A family-run campsite with excellent views and all the amenities you need for a short or long stay. Pricing depends on your date of travel.

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Stop Three: Experience the awe of Geirangerfjord

Geirangerfjord is a fjord in the Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Located completely in the Stranda Municipality, it’s a 15-km branch off the Sunnylvsfjorden.

Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it’s easy to see why. Some call it the most astonishing fjord on the planet. Renowned for its towering mountain peaks, abundant waterfalls, and deep blue waters, Geirangerfjord isn’t to be missed if you’re in Norway.

Geirangerfjord

Whether you like a good hike or a leisurely sightseeing expedition, this fjord has everything you could want and more. Certified as a sustainable destination, the park works to reduce the negative impacts of tourism on the environment.

Visiting

Geirangerfjord

2

Recom. Days

Main route

158 km

from Atlantic Ocean Road

3h48min

drive

You can hire campervans from Indie Campers in more than 40 different destinations across Scotland, England and the rest of Europe.

Visit

Geiranger Skywalk

Free

Sitting at 1500 meters above sea level, this skywalk has some of the most stunning views of the area.

Norwegian Fjord Centre

Free

Take a scenic drive up to one of the most stunning lookouts and learn about the formation of these amazing landscapes.

Hellesylt

Free

Just a short ferry ride away, Hellesylt is the country’s oldest surviving Viking port and makes for a picturesque way to spend an afternoon.

Parking

Parking Geiranger Port

€€

A well laid out car park with plenty of spots for your campervan.

Piccolo Parcheggio

€€

A clean, clear car park that boasts some spectacular views of the area.

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Eat at

Grande Fjord Hotel

€€

Featuring views of Geirangerfjord and the surrounding mountains, this cosy hotel is great for relaxing after a day’s hike.

Westerås Restaurant

€€€

This restaurant sports some amazing views of the area and excellent food.

Hotel Union Geiranger AS

€€€

Across from Geiranger Waterfall, this upscale hotel features one of the best restaurants in the area.

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Stay at

Geiranger Camping

This campground lies at the centre of the tourist village of Geiranger, making it exceedingly well-positioned. Price depends on your date of travel.

Fjord Cabins

An RV campground with plenty of amenities that is well situated. Price depends on your date of travel

Vinje Camping

A centrally-located campsite with all the amenities you might need. Price depends on your date of travel.

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Stop Four: Take in the charm of Bergen

Located on Norway’s southwestern coast, Bergen is hemmed in by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the area’s deepest and longest. Once a centre of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire, the city’s old wharf is now home to colourful wooden houses with a lot of charm and history.

Bergen is renowned for its university, which in turn is renowned for its world-class museum collections. If you’re a history buff then you can’t miss the Natural History Collection, the Seafaring Museum, and the Cultural History Collection.

Bergen

The city rates highly for its environmentalism, healthcare, and quality of living. Whether you’re a foodie, an outdoors aficionado, or a museum buff, there’s something for everyone in Bergen.

Visiting

Bergen

2

Recom. Days

Main route

367 km

from Geirangerfjord

7h32min

drive

You can hire campervans from Indie Campers in more than 40 different destinations across Scotland, England and the rest of Europe.

Visit

Bryggen

Free

This row of wooden houses painted in yellow, red, and ochre on the eastern quayside in the Vågen bay is one of Bergen’s most popular attractions.

Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene

One of Bergen’s oldest buildings, the museum has occupied the space since 1872, documenting the 400-year history of the German merchants’ guild’s association with Bergen. Tickets start at NOK 85.00.

St Mary’s Church

An unusual example of Romanesque architecture in Norway, St Mary’s Church is Bergen’s oldest building.

Parking

ByGaragen

€€

The biggest indoor 24-hour open garage in Bergen, this car park is excellently located.

KlosterGarasjen

€€

With 940 parking spots, this car park is well situated, clean, and safe.

NordnesGarasjen

€€

NordnesGarasjen is situated at the tip of the Nordnes peninsula in Bergen, making it exceptionally well located.

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Eat at

Pingvinen

€€

Authentic western food in an informal environment, everything here is prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Selam

If you’re after some killer Ethiopian/Eritrean food, then you can’t go past this modest restaurant.

Colonialen Litteraturhuset

€€

Authentic Norwegian food in a clean, minimalist setting.

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Stay at

Lone Camping AS

Bergen’s largest campsite, this campervan park is located next to Lake Haukeland making for an idyllic surrounding. Pricing depends on your date of travel.

Grimen Motel & Camping AS

Just 8 km from the city centre, this campervan park has all the amenities you might need. Prices start from NOK 320 per night.

Skogtun Motel and Camping

Quality campervan camping with some of the most awesome views of the area. Prices start from NOK 150 per night.

Drop-off in
Oslo Pick-up center

1940 km

from Bergen

30h

drive