Norway Nomads Review: The Perfect Norway Road Trip

Planning a Norway road trip and wondering whether Norway Nomads is worth it? 

After spending 7 days driving more than 1,200km through Norway’s spectacular fjords, mountains and scenic roads, I’m sharing everything I experienced with the Norway Nomads trip so you can see exactly what it’s like.

This is a fantastic 7-day road trip, exploring fjords, incredible drives, glaciers, mountains, hikes, and so so many waterfalls. The trip actually ended up being one of our favourite trips of this year!

Unlike a traditional guided tour, Norway Nomads combines the freedom of a self-drive road trip with a carefully planned itinerary, accommodation, route guidance and local recommendations. It takes all the stress out of planning while still giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace. 

But the question you might be wondering is: is it actually worth it?

Well, let me share our full experience, including the highlights, the things we would do differently, and whether I think Norway Nomads is worth booking. 

What is Norway Nomads?

Norway Nomads is a 7-day road trip around Norway. The trip is organised by a company called Travelbase, who take care of absolutely everything from the car to the accommodations and the full road trip route, complete with a list of stops.

Starting and ending in Bergen, the trip covers some of the most incredible landscapes in Norway, from fjords to mountains to waterfalls and glaciers. You’ll visit National Parks, hike to glacier lakes, drive some of the country’s most incredible roads, and, most importantly, have an amazing time. 

There are two options for accommodation: either a roof tent if you prefer a more adventurous trip or traditional Norwegian cabins. We went for the cabins as it provided a little more protection from the elements and we knew from experience just what Norway’s weather could be like. 

We did this trip in early July and absolutely loved it. We saw so much of the country in just 7 days, and it was an incredible experience. 

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Day-By-Day Itinerary Overview

So, if you’re considering this trip, here’s our rough itinerary including some of the most amazing places we stopped along the way.

Day 1 – Arrive in Bergen and Pick up the Car

On the first day, we had an easy start to the trip as we didn’t pick up the car until around 1pm.

So we landed in Bergen, caught the shuttle bus to the Base Camp (which was all organised by Travelbase) and met our ranger who would be on hand to assist with any issues throughout the week. Then, we got settled into our car. 

The car was fully electric, but our route had plenty of charging stops so this wasn’t a problem at all. It was also a very comfortable drive, with CarPlay, plenty of space both in the car itself and in the boot for storage. 

We added on a food pack to our booking, and this included breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for the full 7-days. It was mainly dry ingredients, but it meant all we needed to do was pick up a few fresh bits from the supermarket and we had all of our meals sorted too!

However, if you don’t fancy cooking every night, Travelbase also provided a list of restaurants in the road book. 

Once we’d collected the car and gone through everything, we hit the road. The first day, we stopped at a few of the most impressive waterfalls in the region, before settling into our first cabin for the night, which was right beside the fjords. 

Day 2 – Aurland

On the second day, you’ll head towards Flam and Gudvangen. 

This is a pretty popular part of Norway with cruise ships docking here regularly, but it’s also home to the famous Viking Valley, where you can see what life used to be like in the Viking days. 

We also decided to add on a hike here. There are some truly great hikes in the area, and this one had been on our list for a while. I’ll tell you this – the views were definitely worth it, and it got us away from the crowds for a bit.

Our second campsite for the night was located right beside a lake. It had absolutely beautiful views, especially when the sun was setting behind the mountains. 

Day 3 – Jotunheimen

On the third day, we drove down one of Norway’s most stunning Scenic Routes. Norway has 18 of these drives in total, and they are usually more remote mountain roads but are also home to some of the most incredible views. 

This one had several viewpoint stops, a cafe overlooking the mountains, and the opportunity for some truly epic hikes if you fancy it. 

The weather was also fantastic, so we decided to park up and cook ourselves some lunch on the little camping stove provided in the car. It was actually a really nice break, and the views were once again pretty stunning!

After lunch, we passed several more viewpoints, including a powerful waterfall and a deep gorge, before heading to our campsite for the night, which this time was high in the mountains!

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Day 4 – Åndalsnes

Day 4 brought more stunning drives and a few more hikes before staying in one of the most stunning places in all of Norway.

We started the day by hiking to a viewpoint in a national Park and one of the best places to spot wild reindeer and the famous Musk Ox in Norway.

We actually got lucky and saw an Ox through the telescope that the rangers had set up in the cabin. 

Plus, we also managed to spot a wild moose when we were leaving the park, which was a pretty incredible experience. 

After this, we drove towards Åndalsnes, a popular fjord town in Norway, and the furthest north we would travel on this trip.

Before checking into our cabin, we managed to squeeze in another hike which was nearby, which gave us stunning views over the valley and the surrounding mountains.

Our cabin for the night at this stop was absolutely stunning, surrounded by mountains.

Day 5 – Trollstiggen

The next day we were tackling one of Norway’s most famous drives and one of the most incredible roads in the whole of Europe.

Trollstiggen is a winding mountain road with 11 hairpin bends and incredible views over the valley and the mountains. 

At the top, there’s a visitor centre and several viewpoints which you can walk to, which overlook the road. 

You can also do several other hikes which start here, including a hike to a bright blue glacier lake high in the mountains which we decided to tackle next. The hike was pretty steep, but it was 100% worth it, and the views were quite incredible.

Our cabin that night was right next to a gorge, and it was very cool to be able to walk straight there from our accommodation!

Day 6 – Kayaking

One of the best things about this Norway road trip is that you can add on extra activities when you book the trip, and we decided to add on a kayaking trip on the fjords. This meant our 6th day started by getting into our wetsuits and heading out onto the water. 

The kayaking trip lasted about 3 hours and was a wonderful way to start the morning. Afterwards, we hopped back in the car and drove to Geirangerfjord, another of the most famous fjords in Norway and home to some truly stunning views. 

We stopped at several viewpoints along the drive – this was another of Norway’s Scenic Drives, so was full of great views – and we also had to get on our first car ferry of the journey. 

We stopped for lunch by the fjord, then headed further into the mountains. The roads started to get higher and the mountains a little snowier as well, even though it was July!

We also stopped by another huge waterfall before heading to that night’s cabin.

Day 7 – Back to Bergen

We’d finally reached the final day of our Norway road trip, and today, we were heading back to Bergen.

The drive was a fairly long one and took 2.5 hours, but there was one final waterfall stop about 10 minutes from the campsite before you start heading back. 

Once you get back to the base camp, you can leave the car and head into the city centre via public transport. There’s a bus stop about 10 minutes on foot from the base camp, and it was pretty easy to find. 

From there, you can spend your final full day exploring one of the most vibrant cities in Norway. Visit Bryggen and the colourful houses along the waterfront, explore one of the museums, or climb the steps to the top of Mount Ulriken. You could also take the funicular up Mount Fløyen for panoramic views over the city.

Once you’ve explored Bergen, you can either grab dinner at one of the restaurants or head back to the campsite and cook up your final meal of the trip. 

After that, you can spend the final night at basecamp, check out your car, and head back to the airport at the end of the wonderful Norway Nomads trip!

🚗 I highly recommend booking this trip – it was truly amazing!

Our Accommodation and Campsites

Throughout this trip, there were two options for accommodation; you could either stay in a rooftop tent or cosy Norwegian cabins. 

Both the cabins and the tent were located at campsites throughout the road trip, so the route doesn’t change depending on your accommodation; only the accommodation does. 

We opted for the cabins; however, there was another couple who did the same road trip as us who stayed in the tents, and we saw them every evening at the campsites. It was quite nice to see familiar faces each day!

We found the cabins really comfortable. They were also a real mixture – some just contained a bed and a small table, whereas others were like mini apartments with a kitchenette and a bathroom.

For the simpler cabins, you had access to the shared campsite facilities, and these were pretty nice with large shower blocks and internal kitchens. 

While we didn’t stay in the roof tent on this trip, we also did their Iceland Nomads trip the year before, and the rooftop tent was actually really comfortable. It was pretty easy to put up and down too and took literally minutes. 

Travelbase also provides all the camping equipment you need, such as a camping table, chairs, cooking equipment, and things like sleeping bags and pillows, and you can even add an awning to your booking for protection from the elements.

Overall, each option is a wonderful way to explore Norway; it entirely depends on what level of comfort you’re happy with.

FAQ’s

Overall…

After spending a week exploring Norway with Norway Nomads, I can genuinely say it exceeded our expectations.

We still had the freedom to stop whenever we wanted, take spontaneous detours, and travel at our own pace – but without the countless hours of research and planning that usually come with organising a road trip.

The route was well designed, the cabins super cosy, and the roadbook and easy-to-use app meant we could spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying everything.

And I can confidently say that it was one of the most memorable road trips we’ve ever taken.

If you’re looking for an easy, flexible way to experience Norway, I would 100% recommend Norway Nomads. It’s particularly well suited to first-time visitors, couples, friends and anyone who wants the adventure of an independent road trip with the reassurance that all the hard work has already been done.

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If you have any questions about our experience with Norway Nomads, feel free to drop me a message!