To plan a motorhome holiday in Norway for summer 2027, start early: decide on rough dates and a region during the winter, book your motorhome as soon as your dates are fixed, and only then fill in the details of the route. Norway's high season is short and popular vehicles go first, so a simple timeline saves both money and stress.
This guide gives you a practical planning checklist, month by month, plus tips on choosing the right vehicle and route. If you are mainly looking for where to drive, see our guide to the best campervan routes in Norway.
Quick overview
- Best for: first-time and returning motorhome travellers planning a 2027 trip
- Book: as early as possible, especially for July
- Main regions: Northern Norway, the mountain passes, the south coast, or onward into Europe
- Key tools: campsite and parking apps, the Norwegian road authority's road status (vegvesen.no)
- Golden rule: plan the frame, keep the details flexible
Why plan a 2027 motorhome holiday early?
Motorhomes are in high demand in the Norwegian summer. Planning early gives you:
- More choice: a better chance of finding the right size and layout for your group.
- Better prices: booking early often means a lower rental price.
- Your preferred dates: popular destinations and campsites fill up quickly in July.
- A smarter route: more time to prepare means fewer detours and more holiday for your money.
Your planning timeline
6–9 months before: choose region and dates
Decide roughly where you want to go and how long you have. Distances in Norway are long and roads are often slow, so be realistic: a week is enough for one region, not the whole country.
- Northern Norway: Senja, Lofoten (beaches such as Haukland and Uttakleiv), the Helgeland coast with the Seven Sisters mountain range, and the North Cape (Nordkapp). At the North Cape the sun stays above the horizon around the clock from roughly mid-May to late July.
- Mountain passes: Sognefjellet, the Old Strynefjell Road (Gamle Strynefjellsvegen) and Geiranger–Trollstigen. Many passes are closed in winter and open in late spring or early summer.
- The south coast (Sørlandet): small coastal towns such as Kragerø and Grimstad, the Sjøsanden beach in Mandal and Lista, which also has surfing.
- Onward into Europe: Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France are popular routes, as are the Alps in summer and Croatia.
4–6 months before: book the motorhome
Choose a vehicle that matches your group and your trip:
- Couples: a compact motorhome or campervan is easy to drive and park.
- Families: an over-cab (alcove) motorhome, or a model with bunk beds or a convertible bench.
- Groups of friends: a larger model with extra beds.
Also consider an automatic gearbox (more comfortable on mountain roads, especially for beginners), fridge size, camping furniture, and a lithium battery or solar panel if you want to stay away from campsites. Driving south into Europe? Choose air conditioning, and on Campr filter for vehicles whose owners allow travel outside Norway.
2–3 months before: plan stops and services
Sketch the route and mark a few fixed points. In high season it is worth pre-booking campsites in the most popular places, such as Lofoten and the south coast. Use apps and websites like Park4Night, Nortrip and camping.no to find campsites, motorhome-friendly parking, dump stations (for emptying grey water and the toilet) and drinking water. Visit Norway also lists campsites suited to motorhomes and caravans.
Photo: Topcamp Sjøsanden
The week before: final checks
- Check road status and mountain pass openings on vegvesen.no.
- Save the roadside assistance number and the owner's contact details.
- Pack layers, rain gear and good shoes – Norwegian summer weather changes fast.
- Plan enough time for the handover so the owner can show you power, water, gas and driving. Read what to know before picking up a rental motorhome.
On the road: stay flexible
Let the weather forecast guide part of your route, and keep a plan B or two. That freedom is the whole point of travelling by motorhome.