--- title: "Bicycle touring in Norway | Cycle Planet" description: "This beautiful Scandinavian country has very much to offer for cyclists and it is famous for it's wild and unspoiled nature. First of all it has very good…" canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway" meta: "og:description": "This beautiful Scandinavian country has very much to offer for cyclists and it is famous for it's wild and unspoiled nature. First of all it has very good…" "og:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BNorway%2Cdescription_~VGhpcyBiZWF1dGlmdWwgU2NhbmRpbmF2aWFuIGNvdW50cnkgaGFzIHZlcnkgbXVjaCB0byBvZmZlciBmb3IgY3ljbGlzdHMgYW5kIGl0IGlzIGZhbW91cyBmb3IgaXQncyB3aWxkIGFuZCB1bnNwb2lsZWQgbmF0dXJlLiBGaXJzdCBvZiBhbGwgaXQgaGFzIHZlcnnigKY%2Cheadline_Northern%2BEurope%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvbm9yd2F5Ig%2Cs_dzC6Hxz-5hhq0uXa.png" "og:image:height": "600" "og:image:type": image/png "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Bicycle touring in Norway" "twitter:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BNorway%2Cdescription_~VGhpcyBiZWF1dGlmdWwgU2NhbmRpbmF2aWFuIGNvdW50cnkgaGFzIHZlcnkgbXVjaCB0byBvZmZlciBmb3IgY3ljbGlzdHMgYW5kIGl0IGlzIGZhbW91cyBmb3IgaXQncyB3aWxkIGFuZCB1bnNwb2lsZWQgbmF0dXJlLiBGaXJzdCBvZiBhbGwgaXQgaGFzIHZlcnnigKY%2Cheadline_Northern%2BEurope%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvbm9yd2F5Ig%2Cs_dzC6Hxz-5hhq0uXa.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://cycleplanet.org/llms.txt) Northern Europe # Norway **Schengen**[**View on the map**](https://cycleplanet.org/map?at=60.472024,8.468946,6.5) [** Download GPX (15) **](https://cycleplanet.org/api/gpx/NO) ## **About ** This beautiful Scandinavian country has very much to offer for cyclists and it is famous for it's wild and unspoiled nature. First of all it has very good and well paved roads with usually enough space for cyclists and if there isn't the drivers are behaving well. Also many dirt tracks can be cycled. From the capital Oslo you can cycle north to climb the Hardangervidda the biggest European plateau from which you can descend into the land of fjords which are represented amongst almost all the southwestern coast. Cycle next to the fjordwaters with huge cliffes to be seen all around you and take bridges and ferries to hop the countless islands around the coastline. Also very popular is to cycle to the North cape, as known by many this is seen as the most northern point of Europe. On the way to it do not forget to include the Lofoten as there seem to be very scenic places that would blow away your imagination. Really recommended to take good rain clothing because in some places it could rain more than 300 days per year. Going out for dinner is usually very expensive in Norway. Feel free to write your own experiences of Norway. Last updated 15 Apr 2021 by [Flipz](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/YpzRDT0cfPbPxltby9xwg4gY5rl2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/about) ## **People ** The people are friendly and hospitable, but will not easily approach you of their own accord. If you ask them something, they are very friendly and helpful. Norwegian is a language related to German and Dutch. If you read a text out loud, it often makes sense. The spoken language is incomprehensible to a beginner. Don't worry, almost all Norwegians (except older people in the north) speak good English. Last updated 4 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/people) ## **Visa ** People from EU, Canada, Japan and USA don't need a visa. All other people need a Schengen visa to visit this country. You can find more information here [**https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa/**](https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa/). The visa is valid for 90 days, and allows you to travel through all Schengen countries. Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/visa) ## **See and do **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. North Cap**See & do](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/07a5c402-169a-4dfe-8ff4-faab054764df) ## **Sleeping ** ### **Staying with locals** Along the way there are many huts at campsites but also at private homes. A welcome luxury on a rainy day and these are often cheaper, sometimes under Nkr200. I have come across mini huts for Nkr100.. ### **(Formal) camping** There are plenty of campsites, but they can be pricey. For most campsites you pay Nkr 60-150 for one tent, it does not matter whether you are with 1 or 2 people. You often have to pay for a hot shower separately. Campsites in and around large cities are usually more expensive. Campsites often have a kitchen or dining area. An overview of campsites can be found at [**www.nafcamp.com**](https://www.nafcamp.no/) ### **Ho(s)tels** Hotels are in abundance, but they are very expensive by Western European standards. The quality is very good. ### **Wild camping** Wild camping is allowed in Norway, except in nature parks. A practical problem is that quite often the ground is very swampy or very rocky and far from level. Last updated 4 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/sleeping) ## **Places to sleep **(5) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Formal camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/FormalCamping.png)**1. Bjoondalen Camping**Formal campinghttp://www.bjcamp.no/?pageid=61](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/fcb530c7-0883-46c8-8f5e-4915a56a8cf4) 2. [![Formal camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/FormalCamping.png)**2. Camping and Hostel**Formal campinghttp://www.visitkjerag.no/hjem https://lysefjordenturisthytte.dnt.no/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/bc6771bf-c85d-4396-861d-c295c1b8c7f1) 3. [![Formal camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/FormalCamping.png)**3. Camping and Hotel Solvgarden**Formal campinghttps://solvgarden.no/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/659a910b-553d-4ed2-8866-7da6bf481852) 4. [![Formal camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/FormalCamping.png)**4. Neset Camping**Formal campinghttp://www.neset.no/en/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/f664115d-57a1-4e1a-9bc3-9ba2e8a217f5) 5. [![Formal camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/FormalCamping.png)**5. Odden Camping**Formal camping](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/3eb2ade5-1d4f-4e92-bb76-8ad98a3d13c4) ## **Safety ** ### **Criminality** There is little crime, but I always lock the bike. I have never felt unsafe. There are warnings about bicycle theft in cities. Last updated 4 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/safety) ## **Transport ** ### **Bus** In the far north it's no problem at all to take your bike with you. A long-distance bus usually has a cargo compartment at the back where the bicycle with luggage and all is hoisted via the hydraulic tailgate. Pay attention to the anchoring of the bicycle yourself. Some drivers are casual about that. In buses without a cargo compartment, the bicycle must be placed at the bottom of the bus. All luggage must then be removed. I've never had any problems with the bike on the bus. ### **Boat** It is no problem at all on a car ferry. The Hurtigrute is also quite simple. Be attentive when you arrive at the port where you get off. It is usually forgotten to open the door to the car deck (where your bicycle is). It is most convenient to leave the boat via the passenger exit and go to your bicycle via the luggage entrance. There are also boats that cannot be used by cars (including Hurtigbåt). Taking the bike with you is usually no problem at all. Often the bicycle is outside on the deck and in case of strong waves the chain must have a squirt of oil. Salt water makes it rust quickly. A practical problem is the usually rather narrow gangways. Depending on the tide, you have to pull the bike up or down steeply. The aluminum gangways get treacherously slippery in wet weather. Last updated 4 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/transport) ## **Food and drink ** There is plenty of food and drink available everywhere. The prices are a lot higher than in Belgium or the Netherlands. **Cooking fuel** Unleaded petrol and diesel are readily available. I have used camping gas with valve tanks. They are expensive but obtainable. Spiritus is called rødsprit (pronounced "reu-sprit") and I've only come across it at gas stations; sometimes it's not on the shelf and you have to ask for it. Esbit blocks are not available. \*\*Supermarkets/shops \*\* Supermarkets are your source of food. Stock up enough. There is a supermarket in all larger towns. If you are short, you can often still buy something at gas stations, but you will then pay the main price. Along the coastal route there are many villages with supermarkets within a short distance of each other. Opening times vary widely, often until 8pm in larger towns and are occasionally open on Sundays as well. In small villages they may close at 5pm. The shops are often closed before 10 am. If you have left a village before that time and you do not have emergency rations, then you have to be sure that you will find a shop or eatery before 5 p.m. Food items such as bread are also available at some campgrounds and gas stations. **Stalls on the street** No experience with it, except in the fruit harvest time. Stalls with boxes of strawberries and raspberries are then unmanned. You put the money in a bowl and take the fruit with you. Usually it comes in an open box, so eat it on the spot. **Restaurants** Restaurants abound, but eating out in Norway is very expensive. **Drinkable water** Water from rivers and streams is pure and drinkable. Water from fjords is salty!! I'm hesitant to drink water from lakes (still), but Norwegians assure me that you can just drink that. Last updated 4 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/foodDrink) ## **Vaccinations & health ** Mosquitoes can be very annoying sometimes. Buy a good mosquito oil, provide a "mosquito-proof" tent and always stand in the wind. Cook before the wind dies down in the evening. Jim: "During my 3-week holiday in August there was no wind and I had hardly seen any mosquitoes." Last updated 4 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/norway/edit/health) ## **Other places **(9) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**1. Colorline and Fjordline Terminal to Denmark**FerryColorline and Fjordline Terminal to Denmark https://www.fjordline.com/en https://www.colorline.com/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/01a15604-4c19-4342-b4b4-e07e52311c49) 2. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**2. Ferry through Lysefjord**FerryFerry through Lysefjord Ferry to • Starvanger • Adnoy • Forsand • Bratelli • Bakken • Songesand • Kalleli • Starvanger • Lysebotn • Flori • Haheller • Lauvvik…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/04d71691-837d-4d26-a440-53afe8c2d0a7) 3. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**3. Ferry through Lysefjord**FerryFerry through Lysefjord Ferry to • Starvanger • Adnoy • Forsand • Bratelli • Bakken • Songesand • Kalleli • Starvanger • Lysebotn • Flori • Haheller • Lauvvik…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/132fc277-43c6-4182-91d1-aa5bf4648804) 4. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**4. Ferry through Lysefjord**FerryFerry through Lysefjord Ferry to • Starvanger • Adnoy • Forsand • Bratelli • Bakken • Songesand • Kalleli • Starvanger • Lysebotn • Flori • Haheller • Lauvvik…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/40047476-3f51-413f-b6e5-7f74c33ee77d) 5. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**5. Ferry through Lysefjord**FerryFerry through Lysefjord Ferry to • Starvanger • Adnoy • Forsand • Bratelli • Bakken • Songesand • Kalleli • Starvanger • Lysebotn • Flori • Haheller • Lauvvik…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/4779f293-7b4d-4fc6-81e1-7222e5d4884b) 6. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**6. Ferry through Lysefjord**FerryFerry through Lysefjord Ferry to • Starvanger • Adnoy • Forsand • Bratelli • Bakken • Songesand • Kalleli • Starvanger • Lysebotn • Flori • Haheller • Lauvvik…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/ee4bd958-4096-4e93-96b8-54538a6e6f64) 7. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**7. Ferry through Lysefjord**FerryFerry through Lysefjord Ferry to • Starvanger • Adnoy • Forsand • Bratelli • Bakken • Songesand • Kalleli • Starvanger • Lysebotn • Flori • Haheller • Lauvvik…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/f2163b84-ebb6-49b5-8084-d748da1b3e48) 8. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**8. Lysefjord Ferry**FerryFerry through Lysefjord Ferry to • Starvanger • Adnoy • Forsand • Bratelli • Bakken • Songesand • Kalleli • Starvanger • Lysebotn • Flori • Haheller • Lauvvik…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/67e8e751-24c8-4699-bb32-2725087079d3) ## **Other ** **Best time to cycle** Anyone who goes cycling in Norway should prepare for (a lot of) rain. However, once a high pressure area has settled above Scandinavia, it can also linger there for a long time and you might as well have a warm sunny summer. During the day it is warm while in the evening it cools down and it remains light indefinitely. In recent years, it appears that June is the best summer month. July and August are often very wet. Although September can sometimes still be a beautiful month, keep in mind that from mid-August the summer comes to an end and the temperatures can already drop considerably. Every season is wet. Norway has only two kinds of rain: 1: a lot and 2: a lot. A good rain suit is a basic requirement for cycling in Norway. The weather can change quickly, by the way: heavy rain in the morning and radiant sun in the afternoon or rain in the evening and at night, followed by a bright day. You go to Norway for the views and when it rains you don't see anything. Therefore, build in your planning rainy days when you do not have to move. There also seem to be longer dry periods, but I was not allowed to experience that during two bike rides of several months each. There are big differences in temperature and precipitation between north, west and south of Norway. In general, the weather can change quickly. In summer, the chance of rain, especially on the coast, is high. The autumn period (September/October) is very beautiful, because of the intensive autumn colours. You are also hardly bothered by mosquitoes. The weather can then still be reasonable (sunny and reasonable temperatures), but can quickly turn to cold weather (snow). 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