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Itinerary · Norway
Norway Fjords Van Trip
14 days in the land of northern lights and fjords
Norway's fjords are Europe's most striking van destination: roads above fjords several hundred metres deep, waterfalls dropping from cliffs, a sun that barely sets in June and July.
The route
Indicative route, in straight lines between the stops, in travel order.
View on Google Maps →The 6 stops
Good to know before you go
The real budget for 14 days
Allow around €3,090 to €4,900 for 14 days in June, July or August, for two. This budget covers three items only: rental, diesel and nights (one campsite night each evening). Food, ferries, tolls and visits are extra. Prices checked in October 2026.
- Van rental: 1,550 to 2,590 NOK per day, so 21,700 to 36,260 NOK for 14 days (Campervan Norway in Bergen; Campvan.no from 15 June to 23 August).
- Diesel: about 28.15 NOK per litre at the end of October 2026 (OpenVan.camp). For 2,200 km at 9 to 11 litres per 100 km (our estimate for a van): 5,574 to 6,812 NOK.
- Nights: 350 to 570 NOK per night for two with electricity, Flåm campsites (Campervan Norway, 06/07/2026): 4,900 to 7,980 NOK for 14 nights.
- Total: 32,174 to 51,052 NOK, so around €3,090 to €4,900 (€1 = 10.42 NOK on 26/10/2026, Pound Sterling Live).
Where to sleep in a van in Norway
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
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
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