Road Genius compares campervan rentals from many local and international suppliers so you can choose the right vehicle for your Norway road trip. Oslo is the main entry point, with Gardermoen Airport 50 km north of the city and ferries arriving at Oslo, Larvik and Kristiansand. The E6 (north–south) and E18 (west–east) are the two main highways that start from the capital and lead to fjord country, the Arctic and Sweden. Remember that Norway's "allemannsretten" right-to-roam law applies mainly to tents. Motorized camping must follow roadside parking rules or use private campsites.
Period | Avg high °C / °F | Good time? |
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Dec–Feb | 0 °C / 32 °F | Only for winter sports; expect snow and icy roads |
Mar–May | 10 °C / 50 °F | Fair; roads clear by late April, campgrounds open after Easter |
Jun–Aug | 21 °C / 70 °F | Best; long daylight, all sites open |
Sep–Nov | 10 °C / 50 °F | Mixed; autumn colors but shorter days and early snow at higher elevations |
Place | Utilities | Pros | Cons |
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Bogstad Camping (11 km NW of center) | Full | Open all year, bus to downtown, waste disposal | Fills up in July; book 3–6 months ahead |
Ekeberg Camping (high above city) | Water+Electric | View of Oslofjord, tram to center | Steep access road, seasonal (May–Sep) |
Sandvika Motorhome Parking (marina west of city) | Water+Electric | 24-hour automated check-in, restaurants nearby | No showers, maximum stay 48 hours |
Wild camping on forest roads outside city limits | None | Free, quiet nature, legal if 150 m from houses | No services, soft ground after rain |
Highway rest areas (E6 / E18) | None | Good for overnight stops, toilets at most sites | Signs often ban stays over 8 hours; traffic noise |