Norway
Northern Europe - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Oslo, Geirangerfjord, Atlantic Road, Lofoten
Strengths: Fjords, free camping, long days, short flight
Weaknesses: Expensive, coastal rain, ferries and tolls
Children and safety: Very safe, long days, rules for free camping
Weather: Mild, days 15-20 °C, rain on the coast
Book ahead: 6-9 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: June to August
- Flight from Milan: about 3 hours
- Rain days in August: 13
- Daylight hours in August: 16
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No
- International licence: No
- Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK)
- Language: Norwegian, English widely spoken
- Roads: Paved, tolls and ferries
- Vaccinations: None specific
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 5
- Child friendly: 5
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 5