7-day Road trip to Norway

Rolling through Fjords: A Joyful 7-day Road trip from Sweden to Norway

Welcome to my first travel blogpost.

Imagine the excitement of hitting the open road with your closest friends and family, ready to explore new horizons and create unforgettable memories. That’s exactly what we experienced when our two families—four adults and four energetic kids—set out on a 7-day road trip adventure. With an 8-seater car packed to the brim with luggage, snacks, and boundless enthusiasm, we embarked on a journey that took us through breathtaking landscapes, charming Norwagian fjords, and endless scenic vistas.

Join us as we recount our incredible journey, sharing the highs and lows, choosing the right rental car, the planned stops and unexpected detours, and the joy of discovering the beauty and adventure that awaited us at every turn. Buckle up and get ready to relive our 7-day road trip, filled with laughter, adventure, and a whole lot of fun!

We hired an 8-seater Ford Couneo custom from Circle-K, one of the best budget-friendly options.

We packed groceries and vegetables required for 7 days, as we planned to cook all meals for our full journey period. which worked out well for us.

Someone reaching Oslo by any other means and hiring a rental car in Oslo city is time effective. We drove 500 km from Sweden to Oslo, Norway to save significant cost.

We booked our stays using Airbnb in advance a week or two. 3/4 stays offered free parking.

Day 1: Helsingborg, Sweden to Oslo, Norway

Our journey began in Helsingborg, Sweden, where we embarked on an exciting road trip to Norway. We stopped for small breaks and lunch at rest stops on the way. Rain was playing hide and seek during some part of our journey.

After a day of driving, we reached Oslo and checked into a cozy Airbnb located in Gamle Oslo. Finding a spot to park the vehicle was bit challenging, we took a small drive around the place an found a free parking starting from 8 PM to morning 9AM. so we had our morning time set when to take out our vehicle for next day journey. This was the only place we had to struggle for parking and other stays had free parking right next to our building.

Distance covered: around 510 km. 

Stay: Oslo, Norway

Day 2: Oslo to Flåm

Leaving Oslo behind, we made our way to Flåm. Along the way, we were mesmerized by three stunning waterfalls. We ended the day at an Airbnb near Myrkdalen(53 km from Flåm).

Distance covered: around 400 km Google map

Stay: Myrkdalen(53 km from Flåm)

Three major waterfalls on the way from Oslo to Flam are

Vøringfossen

Skjervefossen

Tvindefossen

View from the Airbnb stay

Day 3: Gudvangen to Flam Ferry and Flam train

On the third day, we traveled to Gudvangen and took a scenic ferry ride to Flam. We have used this link to book the tickets in advance.

Glimpse of the roadside view

As we reached the ferry station, we were welcomed by the scenic banks of fjords

Banks of Flam Fjord

We left behind Flam station and the memorable Fjords journey begined

Flam station view

Flam Fjords

Flam Fjords

Plenty of small waterfalls rushing down fjords

We took a bus from Gugvangen back to Flam station where we parked our vehicle.

We also experienced the famous Flåm train journey to Myrdal and back, which offered breathtaking views. We used this link to book the train tickets in advance.

We drove back to our Airbnb at Myrkdalen.

Flam train stops for a quick photo session on the way to Myrdal near this beautiful waterfall 

Day 4: Stegastein Viewpoint and drive to Stryn

Day four took us to the Stegastein Viewpoint and a drive to Blacksaeter near Stryn. The Norwegian landscape, with its numerous tunnels including one of the longest in the world, was stunning. We stayed at an Airbnb in Blacksaeter.

Distance covered: around 400 km Google map

Stay: Blacksaeter(15 km from Stryn)

As we ascended to Stegastein's viewpoint, we were mesmerized by the views of the fjord.

Stegastein viewpoint

A grand view of Flam Fjord from Stegastein's viewpoint

A short stopover for lunch near the Aurland area

Flåm fjord

Words longest tunnel Lærdal Tunnel

As we traveled up north, we were amazed by the snow-capped mountain at distances.

Drive up from Stryn city to Airbnb

Stryn city view

Stryn river

Stay near Stryn was fantastic

Airbnb at Blacksaeter

Neighbourhood

Wooden fireplace inside Airbnb home

View from kitchen

View from balcony

Day 5: Hellesylt to Geiranger

We took a car ferry from Hellesylt to Geiranger to witness the magnificent Seven Sisters Waterfall and the Geiranger Fjord. The fjords were a true testament to Norway's natural beauty.

We used this link to book the car ferry ride.

We also explored various viewpoints nearby.

Famous 7 sister waterfalls, Geiranger, Norway

Geiranger Fjords

Banks of fjords

Stud houses of Norway

Day 6: Geiranger to Oslo

Heading back to Oslo, we were captivated by the beautiful Dalsnibba. After a long day of driving, we settled into an Airbnb in Oslo.

Distance covered: around 500 km Google map

Stay: Oslo

Glacier Lake near Dalsnibba

Special snacks "khara mandal/churu muri" from Karnataka, India

Day 7: Oslo to Helsingborg, Sweden

On the final day of our road trip, we made our way back to Helsingborg, Sweden, reflecting on the incredible landscapes and experiences we encountered in Norway.

Distance covered: around 500 km

Our way journey back to Oslo was equally filled with scenic roads 

The child in me cravings

Stay at Oslo final day 6.

Roadside field

Total 2483 Km round trip

Our trip ended with a total of 2500 km traveled across Sweden and Norway.

Let's look at the cost of our road trip to Norway for 7 days. Major costs are car rental and fuel, Airbnb stays, and the rides we took at Flam.

Expenses chart

7-days Norway road trip expenses

We had bought groceries liberally and had 20% of the things were left out. All in all, it takes around 1,40,000 INR for one family.

We consciously chose Flam and Geiranger as per our situation with kids instead of a common route - Flam, Trolltunga, and Bergen. Based on individuals interests, you could choose to treck Trolltunga or other places on the west side of Norway. We also avoided Atlantic Road which is slightly on the northern side from Geiranger which would have added one more day for us.

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Thank you for reading, I hope this blog gives a glimpse of how a road trip to Norway for 7-days can be organised.