Explore Norway With Your Car Hire

From the midnight sun, northern lights, Vikingenjoy the view. Because Bergen has such a long
Ships, stave churches, medieval farms and anestablished maritime history, you should really visit
endless list of outdoor activities - Norway is athe famous Bergen Fish Market and watch what
superb holiday destination.goes on beneath the surface of the water at the
If you're intending to spend some quality timeBergen Aquarium. There's a tropical area here too
exploring Norway then a car is the best means ofwith crocodiles, snakes and monkeys. Stroll down
transport as it can take you to some hidden'Bryggen', which is the old wharf of Bergen, now a
gems off the beaten track.UNESCO World Heritage Site, or visit the home of
Norway Car Hire Tip: When in Norway, drive oncomposer Edward Greig which is now a museum
the right, overtake on the left and always leaveor simply do some shopping. Bergan has lots of
your headlights on.pedestrian shopping streets.
Probably the best starting point for your NorwayNorway has an amazing array of Fjords and the
adventure is its capital Oslo. The cultural city ofones along the west side of the country are
Oslo is becoming a very popular holiday and shortincredible. Take E39 north of Bergen to
break destination. It's a fantastic city with lots ofSognefjord which is said to be the world's
shopping, nightlife, and top attractions like the Citydeepest fjord! The most scenic route to get
Hall, the Royal Palace, the Cathedral and Akershusthere is through the Sognefjell Mountains. If
festning - a superb medieval castle in the citytravelling from Oslo you'll need to head northwest
centre. While in the city it's recommended thatand get on route 51 taking a left off road 15 and
you park the car up and use the public transporttaking exit on to route 55.
as the city has poor parking and severeOther fjords in that area worthy of a visit are
congestion during rush hours.the Hardangerfjord, Geirangerfjord,the Lyserfjord
However, it's only when you drive out of the cityand the narrowest one in the world the
that you begin to experience the true extent ofNaeroyfjord
Norway's natural beauty (and this is where yourNorway Car Hire Tip: Some roads are closed in
car hire comes in!).Norway during the winter due to poor driving
Norway Car Hire Tip: Speed limit is 90km/hr on aconditions, so it's better to check you're driving
motorway, 80km/hr on open road and betweenroute before you leave for your destination.
30 -50km/hr in residential areas.If you're up for an adventure then you can
Outside the city you can drive to Winter Parkcontinue north of Bergen and drive to the Artic
Tryvann, which is the main ski area in Oslo and isCircle or you can even go futher to the North
only about 10km from the city centre. It's locatedCape (Nordkapp) and stand at the very tip of
at the top of Holmenkollen and has 14 slopes andNorthern Europe while watching the mid night sun.
6 lifts. It's popular for snowboarding and bothThis is a superb driving route where you'll notice
telemark and alpine skiing. To get there, take exitfield and fjords give way to remote lakes,
for 'Smestad' from Ring Road 3 and follow signsforests, wilderness and snow further north. Stay
for 'Holmenkollen'.in a cosy little log cabin for a real Artic experience.
Another top attraction is TusenFryd AmusementNorway Car Hire Tip: You'll come across lots of
Park, which is in Vinterbro, about 20km from Oslo.toll roads!
You'll enjoy endless family fun here with rollerSouth of Oslo is very popular with tourists.
coasters, carousels, a spectacular waterparkImportant destinations include the historical town
(seasonal) and loads of restaurants. Get on routeof Sandefjord - a 14th century town located on
E18 and take exit 6 to get to Vinterbro.the south east of Norway. This charming town
Norway Car Hire Tip: There are severe penaltieswas formed during the Viking era and the harbour
for drink driving in Norway - the strictest inhosts a replica of the historic Gokstad Viking Ship.
Europe, so just don't do it.Long ago, Sandefjord had many whaling
One of the best scenic driving routes in Norwayexpeditions to the Antartica and at one stage up
(and indeed Europe) is from Oslo to the city ofto 2,500 men from here worked on the whaling
Bergen. The drive is roughly about 500km (plus aships. Whaling stopped at the end of the 1960's.
ferry crossing) but how long it takes is up to you!The whaling monument and the whaling museum
This popular driving route is called the RV7, more(Sandefjordmuseene) are two popular attractions
commonly known as the 'Hardangervidda' as thisin the town. Sandefjord is located just off the E18
is the name of the national park you driveabout 120km from Oslo.
through en route. There is so much to see and doStavanger city is on the west close to the
along the way and plenty of accommodation. It'sstunning Lyserfjord. The city, which is on a
mainly a mountainous drive but you'll really see apeninsula, has been chosen as the 2008 European
slice of Norway on this road trip!city of culture. The city centre has a beautiful old
Norway Car Hire Tip: In some parts of Norwaytown, lots of cobbled street, open air markets, a
snow chains and snow tyres are compulsorybeautifully preserved cathedral and lots of
during the winter time.museums. The city and its outskirts are a
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway.paradise for outdoor activities like hiking, climbing,
When you arrive here you're better off parkingskiing, snowboarding and if you're up for ice
the car and walking as it will be much faster! Tryskating during the winter time you can drive to a
to drag yourself away from the amazing bar,lake called Stokkavannet which is about 20
clubs, pubs and restaurants to see attractions likeminutes outside the city.
Bergenhus Fort (one of the best preserved inThere is just so much to see in Norway and this
Norway!), Fantoft Stave Church, or take a cableis just a taste of what you can visit by car.
car to the top of two nearby mountains and