Norway is the motorhome traveller's holy land. 18 National Tourist Routes are designed specifically for driving — every bend reveals a new postcard view.
Fjords plunge into the sea, roads climb steep hairpins and ferries are part of everyday life. In Norway you don't drive for speed — you drive because every kilometre is an event. Expect stunning views, slow days and prices you're better off not calculating every day.
Why is Norway a motorhome dream?
Norway's roadsides host some of the world's best rest stops. Trollstigen's viewing platform, Stegastein on Aurlandsvegen and Eggum in the Lofoten Islands aren't just car parks — they combine architecture and nature in a way that makes you want to linger.
Classic route: from Bergen to the Lofoten Islands
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Bergen → Sognefjord (200 km)
Start at Norway's longest fjord. Take the Flåm railway or a kayak to the end of the Nærøyfjord.
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Sognefjord → Geiranger (280 km, 2 ferries)
Cross the hairpins of Aurlandsvegen and head to the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. The Seven Sisters waterfalls are best seen from a boat.
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Geiranger → Trollstigen → Åndalsnes (110 km)
Trollstigen's 11 hairpin bends are a Norwegian icon. Time the climb for the morning, before the tour buses arrive.
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Åndalsnes → Atlantic Ocean Road → Trondheim (300 km)
The Atlantic Ocean Road hops from island to island over bridges that seem to rise out of the sea.
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Trondheim → Lofoten Islands (900 km + ferry)
The long drive is rewarded: Reine, Hamnøy and Uttakleiv beach are among the world's most photographed places for good reason.
Alternative trips
Southern Norway: Preikestolen & Kjerag
The hikes near Stavanger are short drives away but unforgettable trekking experiences.
Hardanger
May's cherry blossoms and the Trolltunga hike — Norway's orchard country at its best.
Nordkapp
Europe's northernmost drivable road. Midnight sun in June, polar night in November.
Senja & Vesterålen
The Lofoten Islands' quieter alternative — the same mountains, half the tourists.
How to make the most of your trip to Norway
- Get an AutoPASS tag before your trip (autopass.no) — all tolls are billed automatically.
- Ferries charge motorhomes by length (roughly the 6–7 m class). On the coastal route expect 3–5 ferries a day.
- Bobil-parkering spots are everywhere, and many include waste disposal and power for around 200 NOK/night.
- Fuel is pricier around the fjords — fill up in Sweden before the border.
Best season
June–August is the only time all the mountain roads are open (Trollstigen and Geiranger usually May–October).
From Ylihärmä
Fastest route: Vaasa–Umeå ferry then the E12 to Mo i Rana (about 900 km after the ferry). Southern Norway is reached via Sweden.
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