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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