Åndalsnes is not a place where you need to pack in endless attractions, but it can make a lovely Norway road trip stop. We drove there via the scenic E136, explored the town, took the Romsdalen Gondola, stopped at Eggen Café, walked part of the Rampestreken trail, saw the Golden Train at the station and had a delicious lunch at Sødahlhuset.
Norway tolls are one of those things that can feel confusing before a road trip because you often do not stop, do not pay there and then, and may not even realise what has happened until later. On our trip, the tolls were easy, fuel was no problem at all, and parking was the part that felt most annoying because it seemed to be paid almost everywhere.
Renting a car in Norway is fairly straightforward, but there are a few things worth knowing before you book. We hired a car for our 3-week Norway road trip and found a few surprises along the way, from how many electric cars there were to what it was like driving a hybrid for the first time.
Car ferries in Norway are much easier than they look when you are planning from home. After taking 4 different ferries on our Norway road trip, we share how boarding works, when to book, how payment is handled through AutoPASS, and which crossings are worth planning into your route.
Driving in Norway is much easier than it can seem before your trip, but there are a few things worth knowing before you get behind the wheel. From driving on the right to narrow roads, tunnels, ferries and speed limits, here’s what we would want to know before doing it for the first time.
If you are wondering how many days in Norway you need, the answer depends on the kind of trip you want to have. For a first road trip, 7, 10, or 14 days can all work well, but they give you very different experiences. The key is choosing a route that fits your time, rather than trying to squeeze in too much.