Norway by van
Norway's fjords are Europe's most striking van destination: roads above fjords several hundred metres deep, waterfalls dropping from cliffs, nights that barely get dark in June and July. The right to roam (allemannsretten) applies on foot, with a tent: in a van you sleep at a campsite, a rest area or by a public road, unless a sign says otherwise.
Our itineraries
Travelling in Norway by van
Norway Fjords Van Trip
14 days in the land of northern lights and fjords
From 3,090 to 4,900 €: rental, fuel and nights
Norway Fjords Van Road Trip: 12-day itinerary
Bergen, the great fjords and the scenic routes
From 2,580 to 4,120 €: rental, fuel and nights
On the road
Stops not to miss
Norway is known for its right to roam (allemannsretten), which lets you camp almost anywhere. But it applies on foot, with a tent. The Norwegian Environment Agency is clear: travelling by motor vehicle is not part of this right, and camping with a van in the countryside, off the road, is not allowed (Miljødirektoratet, checked on 30/10/2026).
In a van, this is what you can do: - Park overnight by a public road, on the shoulder or in a car park, unless a sign says otherwise. Local councils can also restrict parking. - Rest areas: overnight stays are usually allowed, often for 24 hours at most. Trailhead car parks: often 48 hours, sometimes 24 (NAF, Norwegian automobile club, updated 06/10/2026). - Stay at least 150 m from an inhabited house or cabin, and 2 nights at most in the same place without the landowner's permission. - Respect signs that ban parking, camping or overnight stays in motorhomes, and never sleep in a passing place on a narrow road (Fjord Norway, tourist board, 06/02/2025).
The easiest option is campsites and motorhome pitches: that is what our budget counts.
When to go
Norway month by month
June to August
- Jan : Outside the best time
- Feb : Outside the best time
- Mar : Outside the best time
- Apr : Outside the best time
- May : Outside the best time
- Jun : Best time
- Jul : Best time
- Aug : Best time
- Sep : Outside the best time
- Oct : Outside the best time
- Nov : Outside the best time
- Dec : Outside the best time
Elsewhere
