Must-visit stops on your Norwegian road trip
Need some inspiration for your road trip itinerary? Here are our best tips for a driving vacation in Norway!
With its long coastline, spectacular scenery, with mountains to fjords stretching from the north to the south, there is little that beats a trip to Norway. If you choose to drive in Norway, you can experience its beautiful scenery up close. Need some inspiration for your itinerary? Here are our best tips for a driving vacation in Norway!
Driving in Norway
In Norway, you can drive with a valid driving license from any country for up to three months, as long as you are 18 or older. Like the US and most of Europe, Norwegians drive on the right-hand side of the road. There is good infrastructure, with plenty of motorhome parking, camp sites, picnic areas, gas stations, and EV charging stations.
It's easy to rent both camper vans and cars in Norway. It all depends on what vehicle is best suited for your trip. Areyou going camping or staying at a hotel?
Highlights between Kristiansand and Bergen
Driving from Kristiansand in the south to Bergen in the west takes you on an adventurous trip on the scenic E39 coastal highway. Start by exploring the charming coastal city of Kristiansand, with its beautiful beaches, historic districts, and vibrant cultural scene. Kristiansand is also perfect for kids, with the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park a mandatory stop.
Continue on the dramatic coastline up to western Norway, where viewsof deep valleys, steep mountains, rushing waterfalls, and beautiful fjords await.
Experience more with Lysefjord in a Nutshell™
This tour takes you to Preikestolen, the Pulpit Rock. The famous rock formation is known from movies including Mission Impossible and is one of Norway’s most photographed natural attractions. The tour includes a fjord cruise on the Lysefjord and the charming city of Stavanger.
Highlights
- A scenic fjord cruise with a view of Preikestolen
- An optional hike to the top of Preikestolen (in summer season only)
- An overnight stay in the lovely fjord city of Stavanger
- Start in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, or Kristiansand
The fjord city of Stavanger
Stavanger is a cozy coastal city, known for its good restaurants and quaint streets. It's a good starting point for exploring beautiful beaches and famous hiking destinations such as Preikestolen, also known as the PulpitRock, and Kjerag in Ryfylke, all accessible by car. Fjord Tours offers several guided tours to the top of Preikestolen. If you want to truly experience the coast, a fjord cruise or kayak trip is a great way to see the landscape up close.
The best things to do in Stavanger
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Hardanger – a treasure trove of activities
Hardanger is home to some of Norway's most iconic fjords. Driving in Norway and passing through Hardanger's beautiful landscapes will give you memories for life. See Norway's finest treasures, including fjords, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and orchards.
There are also plenty of fun activities to try. Sip world-famous Hardanger cider or go on one of the most legendary hiking trips in Norway, to the top of Trolltunga. Don't miss the waterfalls! Book a guided waterfall tour here.
Things to do in the Hardangerfjord region
Voss – extreme sports and natural beauty
Voss has become a go-to destination for adrenaline seekers. If you like extreme sports, this is definitely the place for you, with rafting, hiking, skydiving, and much more.You can also enjoy its many cross-country trails and ski in fresh powder snow. For those who want to keep their pulse rate at a resting level, a gondola runs up the mountain right from the train station. At the top, fantastic panoramic views, and Voss's largest restaurant, Hangurstoppen, await. There are also a number of guided tours you can take in the mountains. Voss is just as exciting whether you visit it in winter or summer!
The best things to do in Voss
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Bergen – the capital of the fjords
Many would say that Bergen is Norway's most beautiful city (especially if you ask the Bergen locals!). The city is variously known as 'the gateway to the fjords', 'the city between seven mountains', and the 'capital of western Norway'. The charming and vibrant place offers culture, a UNESCO-listed medieval wharf, Bryggen, local seafood, and much more.
How about taking a cruise on the fjord? Or a historical strollthrough the city? There are also a number of exciting culinary experiences, as well as gorgeous hiking trips right by the city center.
Hungry for more? Bergen is the starting point for several of our Nutshell tours that take you to the most stunning locations in Norway, at your own pace.
The best things to do in Bergen
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Flåm - a small place that leaves a big impression
Located by the spectacular Nærøyfjord, picturesque Flåm is one of Norway's most visited attractions, offering a surprising range of activities for such a small place. Flåm is home to the historic Flåm Railway. This train ride takes you on an unforgettable journey through nature. You can also enjoy a fjord cruise on the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and sample local delicacies in the nearby cheese village of Undredal.
The best things to do in Flåm
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Park your car and see the very best of Norway
Leave the driving to us! Park your car in Stavanger, Bergen, or Voss, all of which are starting points for our famous Nutshell tours. On these tours, comfortable local transport takes you to the very best that Norway has to offer.
Discover all our tours
Whether you're daydreaming about Norway or ready to book your ticket now, it’s always great to explore your options. The journey starts here with our collections of top tours.