Travelling Artic Norway in Winter (1 Viewer)

[Ziggy123]

Hi all

Currently out exploring the Lofoten/Versaelen Islands in Artic Norway...not in our MH I must add....we didnt know it was going to actually arrive when we booked this trip lol!...but just to say I have been surprised to see that one people are actually out driving their Motorhomes here at this time of year and two that sites that are open! We saw one in prime location overlooking sea at Bleik and it had hook ups and even a Sauna hut and a few Motorhomes in it and have come across a couple more since.

We cannot wait to explore Norway in ours, now it has arrived but was thinking more Spring/summer time! I am tempted with a winter trip now...but it was minus 14c today so thats hardcore motorhoming and requires a full set of snow tyres lol!

Just thought I would let you all know incase anyone was thinking of it!

I took this photo, hope it works! Thought it the perfect spot to park up....

 

[busby]

Been watching Kinging It on You Tube,,they took their old self converted Merc up there just before Xmas,, Interesting watch.BUSBY.

 

[Ziggy123]

Been watching Kinging It on You Tube,,they took their old self converted Merc up there just before Xmas,, Interesting watch.BUSBY.

Will have to watch that!

 

[Mikeco]

I’m going to give it a miss, we did take a motorhome to Norway but that was in July and it was only just warm enough then.

 

[cyberyacht]

...and even a Sauna hut and a few Motorhomes in it and have come across a couple more since.

Must have been a big sauna hut.

I remember getting frozen walking across the bridge from Tromso to Tromsdalen in July, so you can keep a winter trip.

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[busbuddy]

Not taking the van but looking at a short cruise around those parts, was supposed to be going back to iceland this year but didnt happen as we are moving house, looks nice

 

[EuroTrotters]

We went to Norway for four Christmas and new year trips, just before the Ferries stopped.

First Time we traveled in Our VW T5 Shuttle, staying in a house by lake Tyrifijorden. -Ferry to Kristiansand

Second time we went By motorhome To Haugesund by Ferry Staying in a brand new Lodge in Øvre-Ramse (Over Ramse). The family who owned the Lodges surname was "Ramse" and the town was named after the from the 400's

Third and fourth time Ferry To Bergen - Touring in our motorhome. Skiing in beitostølen and Hovden.

Lots of people staying in caravans and Motorhomes. we managed -27c. Our then Motorhome was a Euramobil with double floor and excellent insulation. I had re-wired the Mercedes Factory fitted Ebespacher Diesel ADD heater to work as a pre-heater. Just as well, came in very handy as did the Webasto Hot Shot Washer fluid heater.

 

[DavidG58]

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Stayed there ourselves, Sept 2017, great little site at Evenes if my memory recalls correctly

Great trip

 

[JMHerts]

Been watching Kinging It on You Tube,,they took their old self converted Merc up there just before Xmas,, Interesting watch.BUSBY.

I'll take a look. I'm also watching Mispronounced Adventures who is in the artic circle and Camper Vibe was travelling there for 3 months, I like their videos.

 

[dryad]

Ziggy123 curious here, are you exploring with an organised group or by ship or?
would love to see more photos if you have any.....please..
that one you put on in your first post, it looks simply magical there..

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[Northernraider]

There's a few I follow on Instagram that are up that way over winter in old merc vans. They seem to seek out the cold and snow.

Each to their own but not for me. Norway Sweden etc is on my bucket list but will be spring summer time for me I reckon

 

[TheAleMan]

Hi all

Currently out exploring the Lofoten/Versaelen Islands in Artic Norway...not in our MH I must add....we didnt know it was going to actually arrive when we booked this trip lol!...but just to say I have been surprised to see that one people are actually out driving their Motorhomes here at this time of year and two that sites that are open! We saw one in prime location overlooking sea at Bleik and it had hook ups and even a Sauna hut and a few Motorhomes in it and have come across a couple more since.

We cannot wait to explore Norway in ours, now it has arrived but was thinking more Spring/summer time! I am tempted with a winter trip now...but it was minus 14c today so thats hardcore motorhoming and requires a full set of snow tyres lol!

Just thought I would let you all know incase anyone was thinking of it!

I took this photo, hope it works! Thought it the perfect spot to park up....

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We are going to plan a trip in 2025 for a Norway/Sweden trip, so very interested in this thread.

 

[Ziggy123]

We are going to plan a trip in 2025 for a Norway/Sweden trip, so very interested in this thread.

Are you doing winter? We are thinking of doing a spring or autumn one, but if we get brave may look in to how much a set of snow tyres would be!

 

[Ziggy123]

Ziggy123 curious here, are you exploring with an organised group or by ship or?
would love to see more photos if you have any.....please..
that one you put on in your first post, it looks simply magical there..

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Sorry only just seen your question. We went on our own. We've been 4 times now so feel quite confident doing it. We fly direct to either Tromso...for touring either Lyngen alps or Senja or we do an indirect flight via Oslo to Harstad/Evennes for Lofoten. We rent a 4x4 car and stay in Airbnb's. About half the cost of a tour but obviously you are on your own so depends what you like doing. We enjoy photography, particularly my husband, I just love being in artic winter climate and hope for night time aurora's. I have lots of photos lol! Will see what I can find.

If you go Tromso area there are lots of trips you could do with a guide. We did a half day on a husky farm in Senja spending time with the dogs before and after sleigh ride. You can go snowmobiling if you wish. We went whale watching too, but Lofoten is much more about stunning landscapes and the sound of silence is deafening and their bridge engineering is amazing!

 

[Ziggy123]

We went to Norway for four Christmas and new year trips, just before the Ferries stopped.

First Time we traveled in Our VW T5 Shuttle, staying in a house by lake Tyrifijorden. -Ferry to Kristiansand

Second time we went By motorhome To Haugesund by Ferry Staying in a brand new Lodge in Øvre-Ramse (Over Ramse). The family who owned the Lodges surname was "Ramse" and the town was named after the from the 400's

Third and fourth time Ferry To Bergen - Touring in our motorhome. Skiing in beitostølen and Hovden.

Lots of people staying in caravans and Motorhomes. we managed -27c. Our then Motorhome was a Euramobil with double floor and excellent insulation. I had re-wired the Mercedes Factory fitted Ebespacher Diesel ADD heater to work as a pre-heater. Just as well, came in very handy as did the Webasto Hot Shot Washer fluid heater.

That sounds some amazing trips! I'm guessing you had snow tyres, did you fit them here before you went or get them fitted on the continent?

Apologies only just seen these replies I must have missed while in transit!

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[EuroTrotters]

That sounds some amazing trips! I'm guessing you had snow tyres, did you fit them here before you went or get them fitted on the continent?

Apologies only just seen these replies I must have missed while in transit!

On the T5, we just had all-season. There was no law to say you had to have winter tyres.

Other times we went. We had winter tyres on motorhome

 

[Wanderlust]

Just back from Iceland, not in the mh, almost every vehicle including hgv's had studded tyres, very useful on the ice.

 

[Manic]

Been watching Kinging It on You Tube,,they took their old self converted Merc up there just before Xmas,, Interesting watch.BUSBY.

And they got caught out by the 90/180 and have had to leave their van in Norway till later in May.

 

[TheAleMan]

Are you doing winter? We are thinking of doing a spring or autumn one, but if we get brave may look in to how much a set of snow tyres would be!

Ah, still undecided about that. I fancy late September ish, the wife wants to go in winter to see the Northern Lights. Trouble is with that is the short days and trying to cram everything in. I prefer the more relaxed approach of going a bit earlier in the season…we can always do a Scottish Highlands winter trip in hope of the Borealis, so we’re going late sumner.

 

[DavidG58]

I fancy late September ish, the wife wants to go in winter to see the Northern Lights.

We went end of August returned early October, saw our first light show at Evenes which continued for the next 7 nights, truly amazing, dark by 7, Aurora mostly seen from 10-12

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[TheAleMan]

We went end of August returned early October, saw our first light show at Evenes which continued for the next 7 nights, truly amazing, dark by 7, Aurora mostly seen from 10-12

Yes, so September through October sounds ideal..try and get a bit of everything in and always a chance of the lights.

 

[Beltie]

We were in Tromso and further north in November a few years ago, not in mh.

I'm not sure winter tyres would be adequate, virtually all locals were using studded tyres.

 

[Ziggy123]

Yes sorry I meant studded snow tyres. I was just thinking you wouldnt want them on to drive from home in the UK as it would be quite a distance before you reached snow but am not sure how much they wear and what is possible but something for me to look in to. Need to get travelling at home first and get to know our new MH and confidence before we attempt colder climes! Think will head South in the autumn this time, need some warmth!
Its scary being passed by those speeding HGV drivers in heavy snow, what fantastic skills they have, although we did see one off the road on our way back to the airport!

 

[Ziggy123]

Just back from Iceland, not in the mh, almost every vehicle including hgv's had studded tyres, very useful on the ice.

Absolutely! We were in Iceland in October, we had hoped to see the Volcano but it stopped erupting day after I booked flights, typical! Was nice to be back though and we managed to go to Jorkusarlon which had been on our list as not made it before on our mid-winter trips, was worth it. Hope you had a lovely time.