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One we used to have too. Anyway best not go there!
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The plan is to wander around Norway.
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We’re sailing to hook, driving to Travemünde (Germany) then two days later sailing from there to Helsinki (30 hr ferry) then up to Nordkapp before end Sept, then coming back down through Norway, all the time keeping an eye on the weather (but hoping for snow at Roveniemi
) that’s the plan anyhow
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Did you ring first or just turn up at the port?I'm booked for Harwich first week of May. 3rd year running!!..I love Norway, it's a very special country in my view.
Parking at harbour overnight is fine. Seems most issues have been covered by others but feel free to PM me if you have any other queries.
I hope you enjoy your trip as much as I have in the last 2 years
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Sounds a good plan to me. We thought about the Travemunde ferry to Sweden. It looks good. We won’t book until a day or two before so might still go that way.We’re sailing to hook, driving to Travemünde (Germany) then two days later sailing from there to Helsinki (30 hr ferry) then up to Nordkapp before end Sept, then coming back down through Norway, all the time keeping an eye on the weather (but hoping for snow at Roveniemi
Hi and thanks for your reply
We are intending to do a 8-9 week trip right up to North Cape via Sweden , Finland and return via Norway following the coast
We are going in September and returning in November
Going to fit proper winter tyres as we may encounter snow
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Oh just a further note, we bought the bizz box from ØresundPay which includes all Scandinavia AND Austria
I just turned up. All trips have been in May and I've never had a problem.
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Have you encountered any problems with snow? To be fair we will probably not get towards the Arctic Circle until the beginning of June.
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We used this route and just booked the ferry that morning, ferry was one of the best we’ve ever been on.
YR 1 was heavy snow on 55 from Lom going SE but the road itself was clear. Also YR1 the pass into Geiranger village from the south was not open but Yr2, at same time of year, it was. The furthest North I've been, so far, is Alesund.
Our trip was July, August and September. No snow anywhere. All roads good and clear. We went as far north as Tromsø.
You will be fine in June.
Wanders from Glos. It may be of interest to know.....I have used Marco Polo 1: 90000 maps which have been good. I also mark my journey on them including overnight and lunch stops....all a handy record/ reminder
The Hirtshals to Kristiansand ferry has been mentioned many times and we used that going.
Coming back we used the Gothenburg to Frederikshavn ferry, which we found very convenient, and there is a good aire at Frederikshavn close to the terminal if you have a late crossing.
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Coming back we used the Gothenburg to Frederikshavn ferry, which we found very convenient, and there is a good aire at Frederikshavn close to the terminal if you have a late crossing.
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Good reminder that I need to buy a map thanks.Wanders from Glos. It may be of interest to know.....I have used Marco Polo 1: 90000 maps which have been good. I also mark my journey on them including overnight and lunch stops....all a handy record/ reminder
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Yes we aren’t completely decided yet.
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Thanks I’ll look into this.The Hirtshals to Kristiansand ferry has been mentioned many times and we used that going.
Coming back we used the Gothenburg to Frederikshavn ferry, which we found very convenient, and there is a good aire at Frederikshavn close to the terminal if you have a late crossing.
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These have inspired me for Norway, they’ve produced some good videos, although I won’t be doing the hiking they do but definitely the places they go….
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Spot on smiffy, I have watched them all and they are very useful and also very well done. I only hope we get similar weather.
PS. when I first typed this reply, spellcheck changed your name to "sniffy"!
One other thing we did that is worth mentioning - and I recommend strongly - is a ride around Hardangerfjord. We went with Hardangerfjord Adventure (see link) based in Nordheimsund, all dressed in wet suits on a RIB (used by special forces), and raced along at a million miles per hour. It was great fun, memorable, and you saw a lot of the fjord and its inlets, waterfalls and wildlife. It's not cheap, but well worth it, and you can leave the van in the Spar car park nearby.
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Like others, I'll be following this with interest.
As they say, we all want what we don't have; we love the Scandinavian countries
Let's see how this plan unfolds!
As they say, we all want what we don't have; we love the Scandinavian countries
Let's see how this plan unfolds!
A couple of thoughts from me:
MH trip summer and it snowed on the higher routes in Norway
Motorbike trip in summer and it was over 24’c north of the Arctic circle
Some of the roads are “interesting” for a large MH, or the alternative is long tunnels without the scenery (except roundabouts!)
South Sweden is relatively flat so not much in the way of views apart from trees, rocks and lakes.
Vadstena and Vattern lake was beautiful
Stockholm is lovely.
West coast Norway with impressive bridges and ferries is as beautiful as you imagine.
Alcohol and some food expensive, no one checked the van.
Scandinavia is mainly about the outdoors - so if the weather is unkind it can be limited.
In general - loved it.
MH trip summer and it snowed on the higher routes in Norway
Motorbike trip in summer and it was over 24’c north of the Arctic circle
Some of the roads are “interesting” for a large MH, or the alternative is long tunnels without the scenery (except roundabouts!)
South Sweden is relatively flat so not much in the way of views apart from trees, rocks and lakes.
Vadstena and Vattern lake was beautiful
Stockholm is lovely.
West coast Norway with impressive bridges and ferries is as beautiful as you imagine.
Alcohol and some food expensive, no one checked the van.
Scandinavia is mainly about the outdoors - so if the weather is unkind it can be limited.
In general - loved it.
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Not sure if you enjoy YouTube but Chris Sloanes did an excellent series of vlogs from his trip. I also purchased his book:
www.sloanesmedia.com
Which is full of tips and places of interest. We’re going either this Sept or next May (northern lights or midnight sun
). Enjoy your trip.
Ultimate Norway Road Trip — Sloanes Media
Discover *The Ultimate Norway Road Trip: Campervan and Motorhome Travel Guide*! This essential guide simplifies planning your adventure, covering ferries, documents, and road rules. Follow a step-by-step route showcasing Norway's best landscapes, with GPS-enabled QR codes, camper-friendly park-ups,
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). Enjoy your trip.A few photos to whet your appetite!
I've got a few threads on here about our Norwegian trips. I think you're going at about the right time of year because a bit later on in the year it gets busier. I think, like everywhere it's got busier anyway, but it's still a great place to go.
On our first trip we drove up through Sweden and meandered back down through Norway.
On our first trip we drove up through Sweden and meandered back down through Norway.
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You know how these things go. We might decide three days in to do something completely different.Like others, I'll be following this with interest.
As they say, we all want what we don't have; we love the Scandinavian countries
Let's see how this plan unfolds!
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Great photos and useful comments thanks.
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We started to watch and got a bit bored I seem to recall. If I have the right one I think he was on his own and seemed to get a bit lonely which is understandable. I’ll have another look.Not sure if you enjoy YouTube but Chris Sloanes did an excellent series of vlogs from his trip. I also purchased his book:
Which is full of tips and places of interest. We’re going either this Sept or next May (northern lights or midnight sunUltimate Norway Road Trip — Sloanes Media
Discover *The Ultimate Norway Road Trip: Campervan and Motorhome Travel Guide*! This essential guide simplifies planning your adventure, covering ferries, documents, and road rules. Follow a step-by-step route showcasing Norway's best landscapes, with GPS-enabled QR codes, camper-friendly park-ups,
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Superb pictures.
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Yes that was our thinking. Hopefully it will have warmed up a bit but not be too busy.
Plus no nasty Spanish police to victimise me.
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We stayed there and also loved Trondheim.I can recommend visiting Trondheim if you get that way. It’s a beautiful old city. The council operates two Motorhome parking areas for overnight stays. We stayed at Dora (next to huge concrete German U boat pens) when we were there in 2019 and walked into the old part of Trondheim. The other parking area is in the newer commercial area some distance from the old city.
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In Trondheim you can park your motohome at Dora, right next to the city center, or at beautiful Lade near museums and hiking areas.visittrondheim.no
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