3Likes
-
1
Post By gunne
-
2
Post By gunne
|
15 Nov 2013
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Back in Blighty
Posts: 171
|
|
Norway, Kristiansand to Vardo, how long?
Hi
I am planning a trip next year & plan to leave the UK & travel up Norway as far as Vardo then drop down into Finland & on into Russia.
Most of the trip will be solo but I may have company for Norway. How long should we allow to get from the port of Kristiansand to Vardo taking mostly scenic roads? Any must see sights along the way? I will be researching Norway before leaving but suggestions are gratefully received
Cheers, Andy.
|
1 Dec 2013
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Germany - Memmingen
Posts: 14
|
|
Because you travelling through whole norway, you will pass nearly all the must sees . Maybe this page can help you to find some nice norwegian roads: National Tourist Routes in Norway - www.nasjonaleturistveger.no.
|
4 Dec 2013
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Back in Blighty
Posts: 171
|
|
Thank you gunne, great link, some amazing pictures
|
7 Dec 2013
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Germany - Memmingen
Posts: 14
|
|
...and in real it looks even better .
Temperatures could become a little bit chilly even in the south, if you travel over the mountains like the sogne- or aurlansfjell. This year the dispay showed 4°C at a rainy day in july on top of aurlandsfjell, while in finnmarken it was quite warm (but people told me, that 2013 was unusually warm in the north).
Another tip: If you like coffee, ask for the statoil-cup at one of their stations. With this cup you can get free coffe at all statoilstations - and you will find them everywhere in norway. It was one of my most important gadgets
|
6 Jan 2014
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 188
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by holodragon
Hi
I am planning a trip next year & plan to leave the UK & travel up Norway as far as Vardo then drop down into Finland & on into Russia.
Most of the trip will be solo but I may have company for Norway. How long should we allow to get from the port of Kristiansand to Vardo taking mostly scenic roads? Any must see sights along the way? I will be researching Norway before leaving but suggestions are gratefully received
Cheers, Andy.
|
Andy
Me too! Mind you I shalln't be riding so far north as you plan to. I aim to hug the west coast of Norway until (say) Trondheim before swinging across to Lulea and Tornio on the north shores of the Baltic before swinging south through Finland. Like you I shall be riding solo. I thought the month of July sounds about right for me (after the HU meeting). What thoughts have you given to accomodation? I've joined the YHA which is affiliated with Hostelling International which will get me a budget room for the night. Books and maps, all bought on Amazon?
Rough Guide to Scandinavia.
Michelin 781 Baltic States
Michelin 753 Sweden
Michelin 711 Scandinavia Finland
Michelin 752 Norway.
My plan is to get a single P&O Dover-Calais ticket and ride up through the Benelux countries and through Denmark to catch a ferry at Hirtshals to Kristiansand. A single ticket as being retired I can take my time and don't have the worry of arriving back at Calais in time to catch the return ferry. So whether I take four, five or six weeks, doesn't matter to me.
I'd be happy to read your plans.
Paul
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2024:
- California: April 18-21
- Virginia: April 25-28
- Germany Summer: May 9-12
- Québec: May 17-19
- Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
- CanWest: July 11-14
- Switzerland: August 15-18
- Ecuador: August 23-25
- Romania: August 30-Sept 1
- Austria: September 12-15
- France: September 20-22
- Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|