Norway: one of the most welcoming countries in the world
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Norway road trip
Norway road trip
Norway is a Nordic country that’s part of the Scandinavia region of Europe. It’s famous for its mountainous landscape and its stunning fjords as well as its wildly welcoming people.
The landscape of Norway is wonderfully diverse. From the snow-covered mountains to the west coast fjords, a campervan trip around Norway takes you on a varied trip through different seasons and geography. The country has the highest concentration of fjords in the world, with the most famous being Geirangerfjord – widely considered to be the most beautiful of its kind in the world.
On the other end of the spectrum are Norway’s cities. Oslo and Bergen, in particular, are worth the trip, hosting some of the best food, culture, and sights in the world.
Whether you’re a studied outdoors aficionado or a museum buff, you’ll find something for you in Norway.
Here is one potential road trip you could take across this beautiful country. You’ll see magnificent outdoor marvels and wonder at the history of the area. From Oslo to the Atlantic Ocean Road to Geirangerfjord to Bergen, this trip will keep your whole family entertained.
Let’s get started!
Stop One: See green in Oslo
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.
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
30 miles
from Oslo Pick-up center
37 min
drive
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
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
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
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A parking garage in the middle of Oslo’s city centre, this location can’t be beaten.
Oslo S P-hus
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This multi-story car park is clean and reasonably priced.
Tollbugata parkeringsplass Vy busparkering
A clean, well-spaced parking lot in a great location. Parking here is free.
Eat at
Dinner Restaurant
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A cozy, split-level Chinese restaurant, specializing in Sichuan and Cantonese dishes.
Oslo restaurant
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A traditional Italian menu served in an ample dining room hung with amazing chandeliers.
Maaemo
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A trendy, fine dining restaurant for seasonal, Norwegian fare with wine pairings.
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.
Stop Two: Take in breathtaking views on the Atlantic Ocean Road
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.
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
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333 miles
from Oslo
7h42min
drive
Visit
Viewing platform at Askevågen
Just over 6 miles north of Bud, this platform gives you a 360-degree view of the ocean, the shore, and the archipelago. Entrance is free.
Storseisund
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
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
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A huge parking lot with both toilet facilities and a cafe.
Håholmen Parking
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A well-positioned resting point with some great views of the area to boot.
Straumsholmen Parking
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Great parking position right beside the road.
Eat at
Bjartmars Favorittkro
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A beautiful, rustic, cosy restaurant with some of the best klippfisk in the area.
Eldhuset - Atlanterhavsveien Kafe
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A simple cafe with friendly service and tasty treats.
Nana's Thaifood & Takeaway
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Great food at a reasonable price. If you’re wanting a taste of Thailand in Norway, this is the place to be.
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.
Stop Three: Experience the awe of Geirangerfjord
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.
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
98 miles
from Atlantic Ocean Road
3h48min
drive
Visit
Geiranger Skywalk
Sitting at 5000 feet above sea level, this skywalk has some of the most stunning views of the area.
Norwegian Fjord Centre
Take a scenic drive up to one of the most stunning lookouts and learn about the formation of these amazing landscapes.
Hellesylt
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
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A well laid out car park with plenty of spots for your campervan.
Piccolo Parcheggio
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A clean, clear car park that boasts some spectacular views of the area.
Eat at
Grande Fjord Hotel
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Featuring views of Geirangerfjord and the surrounding mountains, this cosy hotel is great for relaxing after a day’s hike.
Westerås Restaurant
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This restaurant sports some amazing views of the area and excellent food.
Hotel Union Geiranger AS
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Across from Geiranger Waterfall, this upscale hotel features one of the best restaurants in the area.
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.
Stop Four: Take in the charm of Bergen
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.
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
228 miles
from Geirangerfjord
7h32min
drive
Visit
Bryggen
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
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The biggest indoor 24-hour open garage in Bergen, this car park is excellently located.
KlosterGarasjen
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With 940 parking spots, this car park is well situated, clean, and safe.
NordnesGarasjen
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NordnesGarasjen is situated at the tip of the Nordnes peninsula in Bergen, making it exceptionally well located.
Eat at
Pingvinen
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Authentic western food in an informal environment, everything here is prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Selam
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If you’re after some killer Ethiopian/Eritrean food, then you can’t go past this modest restaurant.
Colonialen Litteraturhuset
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Authentic Norwegian food in a clean, minimalist setting.
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.
288 miles
from Bergen
7h09min
drive