
Need advice! First time travelling to Norway in July. Preparing my itinerary. is this doable? got it from https://juliasdaysoff.com/norway/norway-road-trip/#:~:text=7-day%20Norway%20Road%20Trip,Hemsedal%20and%20back%20to%20Oslo but also want to see if there are any local gems,
Day‑by‑Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Oslo
- Arrive in Oslo and pick up your rental car.
- Explore the city lightly — visit Oslo Opera House, walk Karl Johans gate, or dine at Aker Brygge overlooking the fjord.
- Overnight in Oslo. (No long drive today — save energy for the road ahead.)
Day 2 — Oslo → Bergen (via Flåm & Aurlandsfjord)
🚗 Driving time: ~7.5–8 hrs
- Early start heading northwest. Stop at Holmenkollen viewpoint near Oslo.
- Continue through the Lærdal Tunnel (one of Europe’s longest).
- Visit Aurlandsfjord & Stegastein Viewpoint for dramatic fjord scenery.
- Quick stop in Flåm village.
- Arrive in Bergen — explore Bryggen (UNESCO harbor) and city views.
- Overnight in Bergen.
Day 3 — Bergen → Ålesund
🚗 Driving time: ~7–7.5 hrs
- Scenic coastal E39 drive with ferries and bridges.
- Arrive in Ålesund, known for its Art Nouveau architecture and island scenery.
- Optional hike up Aksla Mountain for panoramic views.
- Overnight in Ålesund.
Day 4 — Ålesund → Atlantic Ocean Road → Åndalsnes
🚗 Driving time: ~5 hrs
- Head to the Atlantic Ocean Road — one of Norway’s most scenic stretches of road.
- Continue to Åndalsnes, nestled by Romdalsfjorden and dramatic peaks.
- Optional short hike to Rampestreken viewpoint.
- Overnight in Åndalsnes.
Day 5 — Åndalsnes → Trollstigen → Geirangerfjord
🚗 Driving time: ~3 hrs
- Drive the Trollstigen hairpin road — a thrilling scenic ascent.
- Visit Ørnesvingen Viewpoint for breathtaking views over Geirangerfjord (UNESCO).
- Explore the fjord — consider a boat trip or short hikes like Skageflå.
- Optional stop at the hidden cliff viewpoint or drive up Dalsnibba.
- Overnight in Geiranger (or nearby). (This is one of the most beautiful sections of the trip.)
Day 6 — Geiranger → Lakes & Loen → Hemsedal
🚗 Driving time: ~5–6 hrs
- Visit lakes Oppstrynsvatnet and Lovatnet (beautiful mountain waters).
- Option: Take Loen Skylift for views above Mt. Hoven.
- Drive through scenic inland roads to Hemsedal — a mountain village and ski area.
- Overnight in Hemsedal.
Day 7 — Hemsedal → Oslo
🚗 Driving time: ~3 hrs
- Leisurely drive back to Oslo.
- End of road trip!
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