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Itinerary · Norway
Norway Fjords Van Road Trip: 12-day itinerary
Bergen, the great fjords and the scenic routes
Norway's fjord region is one of Europe's great road trips. Between Bergen and Ålesund, the Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord follow one another, linked by the national scenic routes, including Trollstigen and the Atlantic Road.
The route
Indicative route, in straight lines between the stops, in travel order.
View on Google Maps →The 10 stops
Good to know before you go
The real budget for 12 days
Allow around €2,580 to €4,120 for 12 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 18,600 to 31,080 NOK for 12 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 1,600 km at 9 to 11 litres per 100 km (our estimate for a van): 4,054 to 4,954 NOK.
- Nights: 350 to 570 NOK per night for two with electricity, Flåm campsites (Campervan Norway, 06/07/2026): 4,200 to 6,840 NOK for 12 nights.
- Total: 26,854 to 42,874 NOK, so around €2,580 to €4,120 (€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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