Fjords with a Rental Motorhome

Amazing fjords with a luxury van from Oslo

Norway is one of those countries you might find yourself knowing surprisingly little about. In a nutshell, it is a country of four seasons, breathtaking fjord sceneries and an intriguing Viking past.

The Geiranger Fjord offers snow-capped mountains, tortuous roads and beautiful small villages down by the fjord. This famous fjord region is located in the western part of the country, and can be reached conveniently on a road trip from Oslo to Bergen with a rental motorhome. One particularly amazing place to mention is The Atlantic Route which is an eight kilometer passage, connecting the towns of Kristiansund and Molde with low bridges bending over the sea. The ocean is inhabited by whales and dolphins that lucky ones may spot on a calm day.

Norway, as the whole Nordics, is a fisherman’s friend, so remember to pack fishing rods with you!

If you get thirsty for culture, drive your rental camper to one of the various music festivals, admire the special architecture of the stave churches, and experience the Norwegian cuisine that is famous for its varieties of fish and sweet brown cheese, brunost.

This route is planned to be a one way from Oslo to Trondheim.

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For more information on the weather forecast and road conditions in this destination, please, visit the website of the national meteorological institute of Norway and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.  

DAY 1 Arriving in Norway

Arrival to Touring Cars' camper rental station, close to Gardermoen Airport.

Arriving at the airport

Once you arrive at the Oslo Gardermoen Airport our friendly staff will greet you in the terminal and provide you with the transfer to Touring Cars camper rental station nearby. At the rental station you will be given a full personal orientation to your beautiful rental camper together with the latest tips on local customs.

Start by indulging yourself to Scandinavian culture and visit Vigelandsparken in the Oslo area. It is a park filled with beautiful handmade sculptures and a great place to have a fun day outdoors. At the Bygdøy area is filled with museums from Kon-Tiki to the Viking museum. Holmenkollen ski-jump hill is also nearby and it’s an impressive sight to see.

Oslo to Halden, about 150 km

Halden is home to one of the most magnificent castles in Europe- the Fredriksten fortress. Participate in a guided tour to learn about its history and persistence through six wars and find the best places to see spectacular views over the town and fjord below.

Halden to Fredrikstad, about 37 km

Not too far away from Halden is another great historical site to visit. This one is the best-preserved fortress town in Scandinavia. The town itself is known for the friendly and open local people.

DAY 2 Sightseeing in Moss, visiting museums and marvelling at the endless views from a luxury mobile home on wheels

Fredrikstad to Moss, about 39 km

Moss brewery museums, only open on Saturdays. 

Moss to Horten, (60 min) by ferry 

Horten, the port city holds strong historical value in many ways. In Horten, you can view the monumental, authentic, Viking age burial mounds in their original setting. Similarly, culturally important is the house of Edward Munch, located in a beautiful, hidden location named Åsgårdstrand which translates to hill farm beach, which describes it perfectly.

Horten to Åsgårdstrand - Tønsberg, about 24 km

Tønsberg is the oldest city in Norway with many locations worth visiting. Such as Brygga and a tower built on top of ground walls from the Viking ages, Slottsfjellet. Park your rental motorhome to take some time to rest and taste rømmegrøt, a Norwegian porridge specialty.

Tønsberg to Tjøme - Tønsberg, about 51 km

Tjøme is a group of wonderful islands resting in the sea, offering bypassers endless beautiful views. You can reach the World's End 'Verdens Ende', which is the name for the southernmost tip of the islands of Tjøme, with over 220 sunny days a year.

Tønsberg to Sandefjord, about 27 km

It is recommended to stay clear of the highway, and rather take the more relaxing road 303 for better chances of enjoying the views. Sandefjord has a special museum for whales and whaling, in fact it is the only one of its kind in Europe. Additionally, it possesses the only fully operative whaling boat from the 1950s.

DAY 3 AND 4 Wildlife and outdoors from the backyard of your motorhome

Sandefjord to Kristiansand about 207 km

Park your rental camper near Kristiansand, which has a zoo and an amusement park. Meet Julius, a locally famous chimpanzee and take part in a tiger safari at the zoo. Meet 'real' pirates on the island of Kaptein Saveltann. Cardamom Town is a fictive city, based on the children's novels by Thorbjørn Egner.

DAY 5 Forget about the world for a moment and take a day to discover Stavanger's gifts of nature and scenic views, from the comfort of your five-star motorhome.

Kristiandsand - Stavanger about 245 km

Stavanger is a wonderful place, with its white houses and old architecture, an important route for shipping, and should definitely be included in your travel plans with a rental motorhome.

DAY 6 A place which attracts thousands of visitors for thousands of reasons why

Stavanger - Bergen, about 200 kilometers 

Five hours of travel, and two ferries. Bergen is famous for its seafood and hiking possibilities. Take a trip with a funicular to Fløyen, which is over 300 meters above sea level and offers the most breathtaking scenery over the city. 

DAY 7 Trekking in Norwegian National Parks will leave you speechless!

Bergen to Hardangervidde, about 160 km

Visit a national park and take in the beautiful landscapes and breath the fresh air. Taking a nap afterwards in the comfort of your rental camper will give you the energy to keep going through the rest of the day!

Hardangervidda to Sudndalen, about 120 km

Experience the old-fashioned way of farming in Sudndalen. There you can purchase brown goat cheese which has been handmade there in the traditional way.

DAY 8 Bucket list camping holiday itinerary in Norway makes you explore the iconic mountains and the glaciers with a camper van!

Sudndalen to Sognfjellet, about 195 km

Glaciers and mountain landscapes - iconic holiday sceneries with a rental motorhome! Sognfjellet offers various activities, such as summer skiing and glacier walking at over 1400 meters.   

DAY 8 and 9 World-famous National Parks and Breathtaking Hiking Trails

Sognfjellet to Dombås, about 130 km

Dovre, Dombås, muskox national park gives the only chance in Europe to get closer to these amazing animals. Just, don't get too close! Remember to pack solid trekking boots and windproof clothing. The weather changes fast, and when prepared, you will get the most out of nature's wonders.

Dombås to Geiranger-Hellesylt, about 234 km

Geiranger is one of the most beloved tourist attractions in Norway. You will understand the reason for this, when you see it with your own eyes.

DAY 10 The traditional story of Norway

Geiranger to Ålesund, about 109 km (3 hours by ferry)

Ålesund was burnt to the ground in 1904 and was rebuilt in Jugend style. Park your rental camper nearby, and take a walk to the top of the Aksla mountain, from where you can admire the city view.

Ålesund to Åndalsnes, about 120 km

Åndalsnes is a small city with only around 3000 inhabitants. Experience untouched nature, where mountains are steep, and dive into the sea.

Åndalsnes to Molde, about 58 km

DAY 11 Explore the caves before driving back the camper van to the beautiful Trondheim

Molde to Naas / Eide about 26 km

This is the coolest cave in Norway, and it’s on the way to Kristiansund.

Molde to Kristiansund, about 72 km

Kristiansund to Trondheim, about 197 km 

Returning of the motorhome to Trondheim airport.

On your way back, make sure to visit Nidaros Cathedral, which is built over the burial site of St. Olaf in the 11^th century. Not only is it a massive construction, but it also has a remarkable acoustics, and it makes the sounds travel through every corner of the building.