Norway from Fjord to Fjord - An iconic motorhome journeyAn iconic motorhome journey

Oslo combines a rich maritime history with surprising modern architecture. You can walk across the sloping roof of the snow-white Operahuset, with a panoramic view over the fjord. Vigelandsparken features over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, including the seventeen-meter-high Monolitten. On the Bygdøy peninsula, you can visit maritime museums such as the Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum. Experience the lively mix of water and greenery from the many terraces along the Oslofjord.

Lillehammer combines Olympic sports history with a backdrop of ancient wooden buildings. The Maihaugen open-air museum features over two hundred historic buildings, including the richly decorated Garmo stavkirke. Climbing the Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump offers views over the city and its forested hills. Along the central street Storgata, colorful wooden houses house small shops. A peaceful atmosphere prevails as you wander past the facades of old merchant houses in the side streets.

Lia is located in Jotunheimen National Park, home to Galdhøpiggen, which at 2469 meters is the highest mountain in Northern Europe. Here you can hike across the fjell or visit the stave church of Lom, a wooden structure from the twelfth century. In the nearby village, you will find a bakery known for its Norwegian cinnamon buns.

Åndalsnes is located on the Isfjorden and is considered the Norwegian center for mountaineering. The Romsdalsgondolen takes you to the summit of Mount Nesaksla at 708 meters for views over the Romsdalsfjord. Here you can hike to the Rampestreken viewing platform or along the Romsdalseggen ridge. The nearby Trollstigen winds with eleven hairpin bends through the mountains past the 240-meter-high Stigfossen waterfall.

Kristiansund is a port city spread across four islands on the Norwegian coast and is known as the capital of klippfisk, the salted and dried cod. You can visit the Varden viewpoint at 78 meters for a panorama of the city, or take the Sundbåten, a ferry service that has connected the islands since 1876. The fishing village on the island of Grip is accessible by boat, and the Atlanterhavsveien (Atlantic Ocean Road) crosses the archipelago with eight bridges.

Geiranger is known for the majestic Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site that stretches deep between steep mountain walls. A fjord cruise shows you the famous waterfalls De Syv Søstre and Brudesløret. The Ørnevegen, a road with eleven hairpin bends, leads to the Ørnesvingen viewpoint for a panoramic vista. The village has a lively atmosphere, while on the hiking trails high above the fjord, you'll find serene tranquility.

The foothills of the Jostedalsbreen and the steep walls of the Nordfjord define the landscape in Stryn. The Loen Skylift takes you to the top of Mount Hoven for views over the mountain peaks. In the Lodalen valley, the green slopes are reflected in the turquoise waters of Lake Lovatnet. A hiking trail to the Briksdalsbreen leads to the blue glacial ice of this glacier arm. The atmosphere at the glacial lakes is serene, while from the hiking trails on the slopes you can enjoy wide fjord panoramas.

Flåm is the starting point of the Flåmsbana, a railway that covers an altitude difference of 863 meters to Myrdal station with a gradient of 5.5 percent. From the Stegastein viewpoint, you look 650 meters straight down into the deep Aurlandsfjord. You can explore the fjord itself by boat during a tranquil cruise, or from the walking and cycling paths along the water. The lively bustle in the village reflects the beauty of the fjord and its steep rock faces.

Bergen grew as a trading city around the colorful wooden warehouses of Bryggen. These waterfront facades are a UNESCO World Heritage site and recall its trading past. The Fløibanen funicular takes you to the top of Mount Fløyen for panoramic views of the city and the fjords. In the harbor lies Fisketorget, a fish market where fresh fish has been traded since the thirteenth century. A lively atmosphere hangs between the alleys as the scent of fish drifts over the quay of Vågen Bay.

Glacial ice and powerful waterfalls define Odda's rugged landscape. From Skjeggedal, you climb to Trolltunga, a rock formation that juts out 700 meters above Ringedalsvatnet. Directly along the road, the 165-meter-high Låtefossen cascades down, a twin waterfall that creates mist on the asphalt. Near the Folgefonna glacier, you can walk along the blue ice tongues of the Buerbreen. In Odda's harbour, the lively atmosphere contrasts with the view over the deep blue Sørfjorden.

Stavanger surprises with a charming old town and spectacular nature. In Gamle Stavanger, you walk past charming white wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Norsk Oljemuseum tells the history of the Norwegian oil industry. Near the city, the Preikestolen rock formation towers 604 meters above the water in the Lysefjord. A fjord cruise offers a magnificent view of this majestic environment. From the lively quay, you can enjoy local regional products in the restaurants.

Hundreds of white wooden houses in the Posebyen district define Kristiansand's character as a historic maritime city. At Fiskebrygga, you can watch fishing boats unload their catch in the harbor from a terrace. Those who seek the water can sail between the rocky islands of the Skjærgård through narrow inlets along the coast. In the expansive Dyreparken, you can see Norwegian predators in a natural environment. On the Waterfront terraces, you can enjoy the lively hustle and bustle at the quay where pleasure boats moor.

Oslo combines a rich maritime history with surprising modern architecture. You can walk across the sloping roof of the snow-white Operahuset, with a panoramic view over the fjord. Vigelandsparken features over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, including the seventeen-meter-high Monolitten. On the Bygdøy peninsula, you can visit maritime museums such as the Fram Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum. Experience the lively mix of water and greenery from the many terraces along the Oslofjord.