Norway road trip: 3-week fjord itinerary

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There’s no denying that Norway is one of the most spectacular countries in the world. With its breathtaking landscapes, Norway is a true paradise for nature lovers. Imagine yourself surrounded by majestic mountains, deep fjords, countless waterfalls, towering glaciers, verdant valleys and picturesque, colorful towns. It’s simply dazzling!

During a three-week road trip, we explored the Norwegian fjords in the southern part of the country, and were amazed at every moment. Leaving in June 2023, we enjoyed mild weather throughout our trip, with the exception of a slightly gray day in Geiranger.

In this article, I’ll guide you through each stage of this epic journey, in the hope of inspiring you for your own adventure. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them at the bottom of this article. I look forward to hearing from you.

Preparing your road trip in Norway: the complete guide

I’ve written a first article to help you prepare for your trip. You’ll find as much information as possible: period, climate, travel, activities, accommodation, budget, insurance, communication and applications…

Article : Préparer votre road trip en Norvège : le guide complet

Map of our 3-week itinerary in Norway

Détail de notre itinéraire journalier avec les articles associés

In the rest of this article, you’ll find details of each stage of our trip. For each one, a link is available to redirect you to the corresponding article, offering a detailed description. Don’t hesitate to click on these links to find out more!

• Day 1: arrival in Norway from France (overnight 1 Heddal)

STAGE 1 : Road trip in Norway: the south coast, Stavanger and Lysefjord

• Day 2: Norway’s southern coast to Stavanger (overnight stay 2 Stavanger)
  • Heddal -> Stavanger : 470 km, 6h30
• Day 3: Lysefjord and Preikestolen (overnight 3 Suldal)
  • Stavanger -> Preikestolen : 40 km, 40 minutes
    Preikestolen -> Suldal : 160km, 3h15

STAGE 2 : Norway road trip: from Suldal to Bergen

• Day 4: Eastern Hardangerfjord (night 4 Eidfjord)
  • Suldal -> Vøringfossen : 170km, 3h10
    Vøringfossen -> Eidfjord : 20km, 30 minutes
• Day 5: Northern Hardangerfjord to Bergen (night 5 Bergen)
  • Eidfjord -> Bergen : 145km, 2h40

STAGE 3 : Things to see and do in Bergen

• Day 6: Bergen, capital of the fjords (overnight 6 Bergen)

STAGE 4 : Norway road trip: the southern part of the Sognefjord

• Day 7: drive to southern Sognefjord (nights 7 & 8 Flåm)
  • Bergen -> Vik i Sogn : 175km, 2h50
    Vik i Sogn -> Flåm : 100km, 1h35
• Day 8: The incredible Naerøyfjord crossing

STAGE 5 : Road trip in Norway: the northern part of the Sognefjord

• Day 9: Northern Sognefjord: Aurlandsfjellet (nights 9 & 10 Hafslo)
  • Flåm -> Hafslo : 90km, 1h50
• Day 10: Northern Sognefjord: Solvorn and Urnes

STAGE 6 : Road trip in Norway: Sognefjellet and Jostedalsbreen

• Day 11: Nigardsbreen, south of Jostedalsbreen and Sognefjellet (overnight stay 11 Skjak)
  • Hafslo -> Skjak (par la Sognefjellet)
• Day 12: Bodalsbreen and Kjenndalsbreen in the Lodalen Valley (nights 12 & 13 Olden)
  • Skjak -> Olden : 100km, 1h45
    Olden -> Bodalsbreen : 22km, 35 minutes
    Bodalsbreen -> Kjenndalsbreen : 10km, 25 minutes
    Kjenndalsbreen -> Olden : 25km, 45 minutes
• Day 13: Briksdalsbreen and Bøyabreen
  • Olden -> Briksdalsbreen -> Bøyabreen -> Olden : 200km, 3h40

STAGE 7 : Norway road trip: Geirangerfjord

• Day 14: Geirangerfjord (nights 14 & 15 Geiranger)
  • Olden -> Geiranger : 90km, 2h40
• Day 15: Crossing and hiking in the heart of Geirangerfjord

STAGE 8 : Road trip in Norway : Trollstigen and Ålesund

• Day 16: Trollstigen and Ålesund (nights 16 & 17 Ålesund)
  • Geiranger -> Trollstigen : 65km, 1h40
    Trollstigen -> Ålesund : 125km, 2h
• Day 17: Ålesund, the capital of Art Nouveau and the surrounding area

• Day 18: drive to Oslo (nights 18, 19 & 20 Oslo)
• Days 19 & 20: Discover Oslo
• Day 21: Return to France

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Thanks for reading!

Mylène

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