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.
Trying to work out the best time to visit Norway for a road trip? We spent three weeks travelling through Norway in June, and in this guide we break down what that season was really like, who summer suits best, and what to consider if you want fjords, scenic drives, and an easier first-time itinerary.
Planning a trip to Norway is not quite as simple as it can look at first. Distances are longer than they seem, the season changes what is even possible, and costs, road openings, Sundays, and booking timings can shape the whole trip more than first-timers expect. These are the practical things we think are worth knowing before you start building your route.
Planning a Norway road trip is much easier when you do it in the right order. From choosing the right season and deciding on your route shape to booking your rental car early and being realistic about driving times, here’s how we would plan a Norway road trip step by step.