Comments on: Norway’s 18 National Scenic Routes

By: Marco

Marco — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:22:43 +0000

Hello, I am planning to come to Norway from 7 April to 13 May 2024 = 5 weeks. My plan is to fly to Oslo, Alesund, Kristiansund, Trondheim, Svalvaer then last again to Oslo. Shall I fly to every place or drive ? Thank you, Marco.

By: Lisa G

Lisa G — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:31:03 +0000

7 years ago my husband and I got stranded at Oslo airport, big snow storm came in after “season”. Airport shut down before our final flight-the weekend before Easter holiday started. No flights, trains or ferries for 4 days so we opted to drive where my family lives – Fauske (Nordland). It was an amazing & long drive – but something we probably wouldn’t had done otherwise.

By: Norbert

Norbert — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:32:35 +0000

Hi.
We’ve a plan to go to Nordkapp by motorbike ij July. Any warning, information, danger, trick, instruction and suggestion for better and safe ride, please?
Thank you

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:17:26 +0000

In reply to Sayan Paul. When driving in Norway we have looked out for signs for Hytte (cabin) and/or Rom (room) for self-catering. We have stayed in some amazing places in that way. However July is peak season, so available places may be more difficult to chance upon. It's also useful to have the NAF (Norwegian Automobile Association) camping guide, which lists a national network of sites, telling you which have cabins (grade, price, how many). We've picked that up free at the first tourist office we happen upon, but you can order it in advance from their website. You can also get information online about campsites with cabins at https://www.nafcamp.com/en/campingplasser/ (NB - for many cabins you need your own basic bed linen etc).

By: Sayan Paul

Sayan Paul — Mon, 18 May 2020 21:28:25 +0000

Hello David, I am planning for a road trip (Oslo -> Flåm->Bergen->Stavenger->Oslo) in July.

Looking for a suggestion to stay in a place (overnight ) between :-
i. (Oslo and Flåm)
ii. and while returning (Stavenger->Oslo).

Any other suggestions to plan the trip in a better way?

By: Wei lern

Wei lern — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:33:11 +0000

In reply to Marcio Rodriguez. U can try renting a campervan. U can stop and rest anywhere u like. I went there in 2018 June renting a campervan from Stockholm. Most of the time I was in Norway

By: Marcio Rodriguez

Marcio Rodriguez — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:57:14 +0000

Hello David,

I am from Brazil and I am planning a road trip in March (March/01 to March/09) from Oslo to Bergen passing by Geilo (where I am planning to stay 3 days).
I drove sometimes in snow (Canada and Germany) but I do not have much experience.
Do you recommend a 4×4 vehicle for this trip? How will be the condition of the road until March/10? Is there much snow at this time? This trip is famous by train. Do you think by car is a good option to see beautiful landscapes, although this is not a touristic road trip?
Thank you very much!

By: David Nikel

David Nikel — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 06:39:16 +0000

In reply to Russell Hartley. Hi, yes diesel is available but there are long distances between petrol stations so bear that in mind. Also, driving from Oslo to Kirkenes is an extremely long way and will be very expensive on fuel, so if budget is a concern you may want to stick to the area between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. Anyone driving from Oslo to Kirkenes would usually drive through Sweden/Finland as it is much more direct. The plus point is with a car you can stay fairly cheaply on campsites in basic cabins for 500-800kr per night, in most parts of the country. Have a fun trip!

By: Russell Hartley

Russell Hartley — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:20:37 +0000

Dear David,
I am planning a road trip from mid Sept 2018 and time is not restricted but budget is.
I want to hopefully get as far north as Kersenes Russian border area and wanted to follow as many Scenic Roads as possible.
Intend driving my own 4×4 through the Channel Tunnel and up over the Oresten Bridge and onwards up Norway into the Arctic Circle and up north via e.g. The Atlantic Rd and back again down southwards by varying routes.
I would welcome your itinerary suggestions bearing in mind we are 69 year old couple reasonably fit and well.
We are easy with accommodation as long as its clean, comfortable and somewhere to eat at night.

I’ve driven globally but never in Norway so is it easy to get diesel even up in the remote North? My car has a range of c.400 UK miles.

Any advice welcome.