A road trip planned by Glenn Richards over 16 days with 55 stops.
Countries: NOR
From 2024-10-09T23:00:00.000Z to 2024-10-24T23:00:00.000Z
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What to Do: Start your journey from Oslo, heading south on the E18 towards Kristiansand. En route, make a stop in Tønsberg, Norway’s oldest town, where you can explore the historic Tønsberg Fortress.
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Continue your drive to the charming coastal town of Arendal. Here, you can stroll along the picturesque harbour, visit the beautiful Trinity Church, and relax in one of the town’s many cafes. After a break in Arendal, continue your journey to Kristiansand.
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Kristiansand is known for its beautiful beaches and family-friendly attractions. The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, one of the largest in Scandinavia, offers a wide range of animal exhibits and rides. Take a walk through the city centre to see the charming wooden houses and visit the Kristiansand Cathedral.
Årossanden, Søgne, Kristiansand, Norway
https://krsferiesenter.no/camping-og-bobil/
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This is a LONG driving day if you stop and do everything. You can easily break it into two days if you wish.
Lindesnesveien, Lindesnes, Norway
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A picturesque town surrounded by stunning nature. Explore the historic district of Hollenderbyen, with its well-preserved wooden houses, and enjoy a walk along the Flekkefjord Canal.
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Arrive in Stavanger, a city known for its rich maritime history and vibrant cultural scene. Visit the Stavanger Maritime Museum and the Norwegian Petroleum Museum to learn about the city’s seafaring and oil industry heritage.Visit the Stavanger Cathedral, Norway’s oldest cathedral, dating back to the 12th century. Take a stroll along the vibrant harbour area, known as Vågen, where you can find a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes. Explore the charming old town of Gamle Stavanger, with its cobbled streets and white wooden houses. Don't miss the swords in the stone. Sverd in Fjell is made up of three ten-metre–high vertical bronze swords that look as if they've been stabbed into the rock by a giant. The artwork was created to commemorate the fact that Norway was united as a single kingdom in 872.There are also some lovely sandy beaches near Stavanger if the weather is suitable.
Stavanger, Norway
www.stavangercamping.no/eng/
Preikestolvegen, Jørpeland, Norway
Get up early and hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), one of Norway’s most famous hikes and natural landmarks. The hike takes about 4-5 hours as a round trip and offers breathtaking views of the Lysefjord from the top. The earlier you get up and go, the more chance you have of avoiding the huge queues on the rock. The closest campsite to the trail is Preikestolen Camping, but it doesn't take motorhomes or vans. Easiest to stay at Stavanger or one of the aires in the area and then head to the parking area early in the morning (VERY early- the car park gets full quickly.)Note, if you don't want to visit Haugesund, you can go straight up to point 16 through the fjords on route 13- very pretty road. Similarly, if you don’t want to do the hike, just drive towards Haugesund.
Stavanger, Norway
www.stavangercamping.no/eng/
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take a detour to visit the historic Avaldsnes, known as Norway’s oldest royal seat. Explore the Nordvegen History Centre and learn about the Viking Age and the region’s significance in Norwegian history.
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Explore the charming coastal town of Haugesund, known for its maritime heritage and vibrant cultural scene. Visit the Haraldshaugen National Monument, which commemorates the unification of Norway by King Harald Fairhair. Take a walk along the scenic waterfront promenade and enjoy the local shops and restaurants.
Krossvegen, Haugesund, Norway
https://www.hhcamping.com/en
fjæra, Norway
Kyrkjevegen, Røldal, Norway
Roldal Stave Church. Røldal was one of the most important sites of pilgrimage in Norway during the middle ages and pilgrims continued to come until 1835
Låtefossbrua, Skare, Norway
Ullensvang, Norway
Jordalsvegen, Odda, Norway
https://trolltungacamping.no/en/If you want to do the famous (but lengthy!) Trolltunga hike, you might want to stay at Trolltunga camping for two nights to give yourself time. If you don’t want to do the hike, one night here is fine, unless you want to do a trip to the glacier.
Vøringsfoss, Norway
Vøringsfossen- one of Norway's most famous waterfalls, offering spectacular views.
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In Flåm, take a ride on the famous Flåm Railway, one of the steepest (and most expensive!) railways in the world, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visit the Flåm Railway Museum to learn about the history of this engineering marvel. If you can't get onto the train or don't want to spend that much money, don't worry. It's pretty, but you'll see just as stunning views from your van (the train ride is best for cruise ship customers who don't get to see up into the mountains very much.)TIP: If you want to go through the Lærdal Tunnel (Norway's longest), then do Bergen before Flåm and then continue from Flåm to Geiranger via the tunnel.
A-Feltvegen, Flåm, Norway
Nedre Brekkevegen, Flåm, Norway
Located in the heart of Flam, this campsite offers good facilities and easy access to local attractions. You can watch the railway from the campsite too. Sadly, this is the campsite which denied us water when all other nearby facilities were broken, despite our offer to pay, so I resent them... but it was a nice campsite.
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Continue your journey west along the E16 to Bergen, known as the "Gateway to the Fjords." En route, enjoy the scenic drive through the Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.In Bergen, explore the historic Bryggen Wharf, with its colourful wooden buildings dating back to the Hanseatic League.Visit the Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene to learn about Bergen's maritime history. Take the Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for panoramic views of the city and surrounding fjords. There's also a cafe called Kaf cafe in Bryggen which does lovely waffles!
Hardangervegen, Haukeland, Norway
Located just outside the city, this campsite offers modern facilities, including showers, laundry, and easy access to public transport. If you have time, you might want to spend 2 nights here so you can enjoy Bergen at a more leisurely pace.
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Drive north from Bergen along the E39 to Balestrand, a picturesque village on the shores of the Sognefjord.En route, take a ferry from Oppedal to Lavik, crossing the Sognefjord- Norway's longest and deepest fjord.
Kong Beles veg, Balestrand, Norway
Balestrand, a picturesque village on the shores of the Sognefjord
Leikanger, Norway
Amla Nedre, Amla, Norway
https://www.amblegaard.no/camping
Oldedalen, Norway
Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre to learn about the largest glacier in mainland Europe.
Fjordvegen, Loen, Norway
If the weather is nice, go up the Loen Skylift (cable car)- the views from the top are incredible!
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In Geiranger, you can take a cruise on the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the famous Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls. (Yes, you can take your motorhome on this- book in advance.)
Primær Fylkesveg 63, Geiranger, Norway
This campsite is a little bit of wow. Located by the fjord, with incredible views, this campsite has good facilities- although you'll probably spend most of your time gazing at the scenery and cruise ships in awe. If you're here out of season, like I was, you can still park up (for a small fee) as long as you are self-contained.www.geirangercamping.no
Primær Fylkesveg 63, Sylte, Norway
En route, stop at the Ørnesvingen viewpoint for stunning views of the Geirangerfjord.
Åndalsnes, Norway
If you have time (and it’s open!) you might want to detour to Trollstigen, one of the most famous roads in Norway. The road is often closed so do check in advance, but you can still drive to the top and marvel at the sheer audacity of it, even if you can’t drive it.
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In Alesund, explore the Art Nouveau Centre and climb the 418 steps to the top of Aksla Mountain for panoramic views of the city and surrounding islands. Visit the Atlantic Sea Park, one of the largest saltwater aquariums in Europe, to see marine life from the Norwegian coast.
Sjømannsvegen, Ålesund, Norway
https://www.volsdalencamping.no/
6390 Vestnes, Norway
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In Molde, visit the Romsdal Museum, one of Norway’s largest folk museums, showcasing traditional buildings and artefacts from the region. Take a walk through the beautiful Molde Panorama, offering stunning views of the 222 mountain peaks surrounding the town.
Molde, Norway
Another little bit of wow. This campsite has beautiful views over the fjord and modern facilities, including showers and laundry. Well worth a stop.www.kviltorpcamping.no
Primær Fylkesvei 64, Averøy, Norway
Drive along the Rv64 to Kristiansund, a coastal town known for its colourful houses and maritime heritage. En route, drive the famous Atlantic Road, a scenic route featuring dramatic bridges and stunning ocean views (there may be a charge to drive this road)
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In Kristiansund, visit the Klippfisk Museum to learn about the town’s history as a centre for dried fish production. Take a walk through the historic district of Innlandet, with its charming wooden houses and narrow streets.
Skogveien, Kristiansund, Norway
https://www.byskogen.no/
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En route, enjoy the scenic views of the Trondheimsfjord.
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In Trondheim, visit the Nidaros Cathedral, the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world and a national pilgrimage site. Explore the Archbishop’s Palace Museum and walk through the Bakklandet district, with its colourful wooden houses and cosy cafes.
Flakkvegen, Bosberg, Norway
https://www.flakk-camping.no/
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Drive along the Rv30 to Røros, a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its well-preserved wooden buildings and mining history. En route, enjoy the scenic drive through the Trøndelag region.
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Drive along the Rv30 to Røros, a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its well-preserved wooden buildings and mining history.In Røros, visit the Røros Museum to learn about the town’s mining heritage and explore the Olav’s Mine. Walk through the historic town centre, with its unique shops.
Rørosveien, Os i Østerdalen, Norway
https://rostecamping.no/
2580 Folldal, Norway
Travel south along the Rv3 and E6 to Lillehammer, a town known for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympics. En route, stop at the Rondane National Park (use route #27) for a scenic hike or picnic.
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In Lillehammer, visit the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, featuring historic buildings and exhibits on Norwegian culture and history and explore the Norwegian Olympic Museum. Take a walk along the shores of Lake Mjøsa- the views are stunning.
Dampsagvegen, Lillehammer, Norway
Located near the town, this campsite offers modern facilities, including showers and laundry, with easy access to local attractions.www.olympiaparken.no/en/camping-lillehammer
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Return to Oslo via the E6, enjoying the scenic drive through the Norwegian countryside. Spend your final day in Oslo revisiting any favourite spots or exploring new attractions such as the Akershus Fortress or the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art.
Ekebergveien, Oslo, Norway
Conveniently located close to the city centre, this campsite offers modern facilities including showers, laundry, and easy access to public transport.
9 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024