UK - Norway

[forestry]

Can anyone tell me if i need to take a copy of my V5 registration document to enter Norway, i seem to remember having to take one to Iceland last year.
The trouble is i dont pick up my new bike till 6 days before i go and know that the DVLA will not have my V5 to me in time.

TIA Niall

[Neil]

I just got back from Norway, I didn't need a copy, and i doubt you would, if in doubt take a photocopy of it. To be honest I did 8 countries and the only time i needed my passport was to enter England. Weird that.

[forestry]

Thanks Neil, any tips for Norway other than taking heaps of cash !

[Neil]

Prepare for rain... don't be fooled by blue skies... it'll rain even when the sun is burning your skin with blue skies above you. Also prepare for cold... I went stupidly with jeans and t-shirts and no thermal layers.

First day in Norway had me changing into waterproofs and out of them between each valley. By day 2 i just stayed in them even when the weather was lush.

The food isn't exactly great, especially as you head north. Supermarkets only seem to sell frankfurters as a source of protein, well that I could afford. You can easily spend £10 at mcdonald's (when you find one) where you'd be spending £2 in england... and it is by far the cheapest option out there...although to do it all again, I'd not bother. After 3 days with low protein intake you'll find yourself really knackered. I eventually had to start spending bigger money to give me some real energy, eating some fish.


I spent £30 on a Petzl head-torch before I left, I only used it once the whole trip and that was in Belgium. Norway, the sun goes round in circles and never sets (well it seems that way), consider taking a blindfold if you need darkness to sleep. Also consider staying in cabins over sleeping in a tent... if there's more than just 1 of you it pays to do that, cabins are quite inexpensive and generally come with cooking facilities and fridge, sofa, table etc. I opted for it 1 night to know what to expect for next years trip... cost about £30 for the night, but was cosy and nice to have real bed for a change and a real seat to sit on.


I hope that helps.

[MarkLG]

They don't check it on entry, but I always carry mine whenever I'm travelling abroad.
Take plenty of thermals and fleeces and decent waterproofs. You'll need them at some point, especially if you're heading north. Take plenty of cash or a card with you - 12 days riding cost me £1000!! That was doing things on the cheap - camping or sharing a cabin and cooking for ourselves. If you're planning on using hotels and eating in restaurants then it'll cost you a lot more.

[forestry]

Keep these tips coming, all much appreciated.