tour reports » Norway next week

I'm off on the ferry from Hull to Rotterdam next week, then across to Denmark, up the coast, to Nordkapp and Kirkeness. We'll be away for about a month. It;s my first long trip on my 2022 RS.

I'm looking forward to it and apprehensive at the same time - what will the weather be like, will I make a fool of myself riding Trollstigen (if anyone has any tips, they are all welcome). Report to follow in several weeks time...

Beerman

Have a great trip, everyone you meet there works for the Norwegain tourist board (or so it seems?)

I've done four trips there since 2014 and hope for another trip and your 4 weeks is a good option.

Some routes need a pass in each direction, like over the top to Stegastein Viewpoint but not wanting to miss out a ride through the Laredal Tunnel underneath.

Never got beyond Lofoten, Bognes or the Arctic Circle centre so even four weeks will leave you wanting to return.

Campsites are avaiable 24/7 - even the closed one's late at night have a way of giving you cabin access/key in the door or at reception, then pay in the morning.

You may be lucky . . . according to norwegian road authority the road opens tomorrow (May 25) after being closed through the winter.
Could be wise to check before riding out and find closed roads, there has been quit a lot of snow this winter locally.

Get a ferry schedule for the coastal ferries.

I didn’t have one and was left high and dry a couple of times because some of the ferries have irregular schedules

Definitely try to find the time to visit the Lofoten Islands. Even in poor weather, the scenery is world class

I joined the Fjordline.com club from here in uk and maybe you can join while in Norway. Should have updated you earlier!

I does get you discounts on ferries, every little helps? www.fjordline.com/en

For future trips, points added etc and emails on any discounts, you can probably still join while on holiday.

I know one trip 'back home' from Kristiansand to Hirtshals was 'fully booked' on a sunday but 'membership holders only' could still get a ticket.
(I guess they keep a few spaces back for this?)

What ferry card/auto pay system did you apply for before leaving uk since there seems to be no 'pay at ferry' option any more.

I will be using Flytpass. I've no idea if it's any good...

Beerman