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Mechelen, Belgium
https://www.autopass.no/en/user/foreign-vehicles-2/
https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes/
https://www.nordicvisitor.com/norway/self-drive-tours/scenic-norway-grand/1465/#map
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Bremen, Germany
Breakfast around 08:00.
Departure around 9:00.
Arrival in Copenhagen early afternoon.
Afternoon and evening in Copenhagen
Walk through Nyhavn at golden hour
Continue on foot toward Amalienborg Palace
Dinner along the waterfront
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Morning
Breakfast around 08:30. (kanelsnegle (Danish cinnamon buns))
Visit:
Rosenborg Castle (crown jewels)
King’s Garden
Midday
Lunch at Torvehallerne food market.
Afternoon
Walk Strøget shopping street
Climb the Round Tower for panoramic city views
Evening
Tivoli Gardens or Reffen street food
Early night to prepare for the travel day.
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Oslo, Norway
Departure around 12:00 for the drive to Norway.
Arrival in Oslo early evening.
Evening in Oslo
Aker Brygge waterfront
Tjuvholmen modern district
Walk on the roof of the Oslo Opera House
Dinner near the harbor.
Morning
Travel to Bygdøy Peninsula
Visit the Fram Museum and Kon-Tiki Museum
Midday
Lunch on Bygdøy or back at Aker Brygge.
Afternoon
Vigeland Sculpture Park full loop
Visit the MUNCH Museum or the National Museum
Evening
Free evening. Optional sauna experience by the fjord.
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Romsdalen landskapsvernområde, Norway
Leave early around 7:30 to Romsdalen, to start the hike early afternoon (takes 6hours), finish around 19:00 and go to DNT hut or camping in Andalsnes.
DNT hut = https://www.yr.no/sted/Norge/Møre_og_Romsdal/Rauma/Venjesdalssetra/
Troll Wall
Trollveggen trail (https://charlieswanderings.com/blog/trollveggen-hiking-trail/)
- parking lot of the Trollstigen Visitor Center (starting point)
- Before starting your hike I highly recommend to take a peek at the final viewing platform. This one will give you an incredible view over the Trollstigen road winding up the mountain.
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Åndalsnes, Norway
DNT hut or camping
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Runde, Norway
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Ålesund, Norway
Volsdalen Camping
Type: Campground (showers)
Aksla viewpoint in Ålesund before departure
Reason:
Very close to city centre
Easy access to Aksla viewpoint
Better value than city hotels
Fallback if weather is poor:
Ålesund – city hotel
Runde: papegaaiduikers
Departure around 08:30.
Arrival in Geiranger early afternoon.
Afternoon
Flydalsjuvet viewpoint
Ørnesvingen viewpoint
Relaxed fjord evening.
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Geiranger, Norway
Morning
Guided kayaking on the Geirangerfjord
https://www.geirangerfjord.no/kayak-rental-2
https://www.geirangerfjord.no/the-seven-sister-tour-2#departures-and-prices
Kayak rental possible (stuur kayak rental vooraf om te vragen of mogelijk, soms vragen ze experience proof; anders guided tour); Kayak rental in Norway generally requires proof of competency via a "våttkort" (wet card) or equivalent experience for sea kayaking, though some providers allow rentals for beginners with safety briefings. Key rules include mandatory life vest usage, minimum age requirements (often 16+), and, in some cases, previous experience for single kayaks
This is the only kayaking activity of the trip, chosen for maximum scenic quality.
Afternoon
Hike to Storseterfossen waterfall
Walk behind the waterfall (https://www.visitnorway.nl/listings/hike-to-storseterfossen-waterfall/234498/)
Evening at leisure.
Departure around 08:30.
Arrival in Loen around midday.
Afternoon
Loen Skylift
Short ridge walk at the top
Grande Hytteutleige og Camping (Geiranger)
Type: Campground (showers)
Reason:
Walking distance to viewpoints
Well equipped
Ideal for 2 consecutive nights
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Loen kyrkje, Norway
Afternoon
Loen Skylift (https://www.visitnorway.nl/listings/loen-skylift/212788/) (https://en.loenskylift.no/opening-hours-and-prices)
Short ridge walk at the top
Loen / Olden (full day)
Day trip to Oldedalen:
Walk along Lovatnet or Oldevatnet
Valley waterfalls
Glacier views
Next day; Brikstal glacier walk
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5def4b8131a1cc1ad7995ada/t/5e1ef86d408e262d95946f3e/1579088019689/Hiking+in+Briksdal.pdf
Departure around 08:30.
Arrival in Aurland area early afternoon.
Afternoon
Stegastein Viewpoint
Short fjord walk
Evening rest.
Oldevatn Camping (GEBOEKT OP VOORHAND !)
Type: Campground (showers)
Reason:
Excellent base for Briksdal / Jostedalsbreen area (glacier hike / viewpoints)
Quiet and scenic
No need to switch camps
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Urnes Stave Church, Norway
Alternatief: Borgund stavkyrkje
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Sognefjorden, Norway
Departure around 08:30.
Arrival in Bergen mid afternoon.
Afternoon & Evening
Bryggen UNESCO area
Harbor walk
Fløibanen funicular or short hike to viewpoint
Sognefjord (Aurland / Flåm area)
Sognefjord (incl. Urnes Stave Church)
Aurland Fjordcamping
Type: Campground (showers)
Reason:
Central for Sognefjord drives
Easy access to Urnes
Avoids Flåm tourist pricing
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Bergen, Norway
Bergen – city hotel
Bergen → Hardangervidda → Vøringsfossen → Odda (night 1 of 2)
Departure around 08:30.
Hardangervidda
Short walk on the plateau
Scenic stops
Vøringsfossen
All viewpoints
Bridge crossing
Arrival in Odda early evening.
Preparation for Trolltunga.
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Vøringsfossen, Norway
Fossli hotel (met uitzichtpunt)
Tour zelf doen zoals beschreven op: https://www.bookhardanger.com/products/voringsfossen-waterfall-tour/?bw-date=2024-05-08&bw-adults=1
Absolute must: https://www.reisjunk.nl/noorwegen/voringsfossen-waterval/
Wandeling (niet toeristisch, met zicht op de waterval langs onder; totaal 2,5u hike)
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Odda, Norway
https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes/hardanger/ -- Sceninc routes + mooiste stops (https://www.reisroutes.be/blog/noorwegen/nationaal-park-hardangervidda/)
Kerk Kinsarvik (op route 13, oude kerk)
Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry
Hike: vertrekken vanuit Reinsnos (https://www.reisroutes.be/blog/noorwegen/nationaal-park-hardangervidda/)
Odda – Trolltunga (night 2 of 2)
Very early departure 03:30–04:00 to the trailhead.
Full-day hike:
10–12 hours hiking
Return early evening
No additional activities planned. Rest and sleep.
? optie om te slapen in hut: Tyssevassbu om van daaruit naar Troltunga te stappen om meer alleen te kunnen bezoeken? Eventueel tent mee?
Hardangervidda
https://hikingadvisor.be/wandelgebieden/hardangervidda
Cycle Along Rallarvegen (te ver)
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Kristiansand, Norway
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Hirtshals, Denmark
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Hamburg, Germany
Odda → ferry route → Hamburg (1 night)
Departure after breakfast, not rushed.
This day is pure travel, with no hiking planned.
Using a ferry on this day is realistic because:
no physical exhaustion
no fixed-time pressure
margin for delays
Arrival in Hamburg in the evening.
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Mechelen, Belgium
Morning:
Speicherstadt district
Walk along the Elbe
Late morning or midday departure back to Mechelen.