Hi

We are also planning a trip to the Nordkapp this summer, leaving from Malta on the 26 Jul and returning on 16 Aug. That gives us 23 days but we have to go up from almost the lowest part of Europe to the highest point and it's a long haul. We shall be two-up on a Triumph Tiger and will be staying in campsites most of the way.

From the very useful information found on this thread we plan to go up through Sweden via the E45, then come down the 'slow' way through Norway, mostly on the E6. That way we can make some good time initially so we'll have some extra days on the way back. The trip is estimated to be about 7000 miles, half of that unfortunately on motorways enroute to Scandinavia.

Like most people, we'll be trying not to spend a lot of money, which seems to be a challenge in Scandinavia. Setting up a tent is not expensive, judging from the camping websites I've seen, the cheaper cabins are reasonable and would be really nice to sleep in when it's raining. Obviously, I expect everybody will want to sleep in them when it's raining, so it may be a problem finding one. Should we try to phone campsites beforehand, say in the morning, and would they accept a booking like that over the phone?

Another question - what are the options where eating is concerned? I know that food is very expensive, but would the food in campsites be reasonably priced? If it's not, I think we'll mostly buy from supermarkets and prepare quick dinners and packed lunches. Three weeks like that won't kill us I suppose.

Looking forward for our biggest trip yet in 5 weeks time...