Blast To Nord Kapp Budget ??

[Mike L]

There is no road toll for bikes in Norway,in any toll booth just pass trough on Autopass,just for the story the goverment tried to impose it many years ago,but 1000 bikers stopped in the tollbooth and payed with the lowest value coins,the lorry cues was 50 miles long they gave it up.

Thanks for all the information Fishburger.

Are all the toll roads free for bikes? and what about the toll tunnels? When we were in Norway in 2007 we stopped and payed at all the toll booths.

We're due back over this year (15th June at Kristiansand and will be touring for 10 days) so conformation would be appreciated.

Cheers

Mike

 

[fishburger]

Hi Mike

The only places I have had to pay is the tunnel just before entring the North Cape peninsula,you have to pay both ways,and one new road between Songdal and Skei in the Sogn and Fjordene. The road takes you to the foot of a glacier.

Before any toll booth there is a sign which tells the fair depending on what you are driving, Motorsykkel (motorcykles) is always at the bottom of the blue sign and it says 0.
Just pass on Autopass.

If you go on the E39 towards Bergen from Kristiansand there is many long tunnels under the sea(used to be a ferry crossing) I have never payed anything there apart from the normal ferries which is not to expencive as it is consider part of the road network.
fishburger

 

[Uinneag]

. Now I'm thinking about a harder compound tyre, probably Tourances.

Warning don't get EXP's they are totrally shite

 

[ebbo]

Norwegian campsites are shown on an interactive map here http://www.camping.no/zpinnorge_eng.html
Including GPS coordinates when you click on the map icons
I’ve also downloaded the Garmin excel file, converted it to Garmin .gdb format below, some of the Norse characters are messed up, sorry

You could probably do the whole trip by hostels http://www.hihostels.no/
That would be the comfortable and a fairly economical way to do it.
Again includes GPS coordinates when you click on the map icons

Our last trip report here http://www.ebbo.org/norway2007-01.php

Have a good trip mate

 

[ebbo]

Free camping

http://www.visitnorway.com/en/Artic.../Camping-in-Norway/Tenting-in-the-wilderness/

"Everyone in Norway has a right of access to the countryside, originally a traditional right but now set out in the legislation governing the right of access ("allemannsretten"). It is important to remember that this right is based on respect for the countryside and that visitors must always show consideration for farmers and landowners, other users and the environment.

In practice the right of access means:
You may go anywhere in open country "unfenced land" on foot or on skis and picnic wherever you want. Open country is land that is not cultivated. In Norway, the term covers most shores, bogs, forests and mountains. Small islands of uncultivated land within cultivated land are regarded as open country. "Fenced land" is private and includes cultivated land, such as ploughed fields with or without crops, meadows, pastures and gardens, as well as young plantations, building plots and industrial areas. However, you have access to fields and meadows from 15 October to 30 April when the ground is frozen or covered with snow. "Fenced land" needs not to be actually fenced.

You may put up a tent, or sleep under the stars, for the night anywhere in the countryside, forests or mountains, except in cultivated fields and lay-bys. However, you must keep at least 150 metres away from the nearest house or cabin. If you want to stay for more than two nights in the same place, you must ask the landowner's permission, except in the mountains or very remote areas.

Places for emptying toilets are signposted.

Open fires are not permitted in or near forested areas in the period 15 April to 15 September. Take care not to cause any damage if you light a fire at other times of year."

In general, you may pick berries, mushrooms and flowers, but special rules apply to cloudberries in the three northernmost counties.

Cloudberry jam, tried it, its all bloody seeds, much prefer good old Strawberry or Apricot myself.

 

[raggedyruss]

Norway in winter, brrrrrr!

Hello,
I've always wanted to see the northern lights and so wanted to make a trip to Norway during the Winter. Anyone done this or know anything about the road conditions in December?
Thanks,
Russ

 

[AdamA]

Anyone done this or know anything about the road conditions in December?

Yes.Covered in snow and ice.
What were you expecting?

 

[raggedyruss]

Snow and ice? Damn it. And there's me thinking it was going to be dry, dusty and humid.

I guess the point of the question was whether its worth even considering riding in those conditions. Do the Norwegians just give up in winter, or do they keep their roads open and passable enough for a bike?

The other consideration is that I'm pretty new to this. So although I can guess that ice isn't the best surface to ride on - I've never done it so I don't know how treacherous it gets. My mates say its suicide - but they aren't the sort of people that would ride half way round the world on a bike anyway. You guys do - and you may well draw the line between adventure and suicide a little closer to the suicide end of the scale(!)

And finally, if it is a possibility but I need some kit that I'm not aware of (such as a particular tyre) it is gonna be useful if I know that up front and this forum seems to be by far the best place to be asking such questions.

So many questions... Thanks in advance for any help.

Russ

 

[AdamA]

The roads are regularly snow ploughed, so have a layer of hard packed snow and ice.
Cars and lorries have studded tyres and snow chains, and need them.
Some mad fools on bikes (mainly proper trail bikes) have studded tyres, but I saw very few in 4 winters out there.

I wouldn't even contemplate it unless you are a tad handy on the dirt/slippery stuff first.
In fact, I just wouldn't contemplate it on a bike in December.

You may be more foolhardy, er I mean adventurous tho.

 

[Farmer Palmer]

Nordkapp x3?

I've done the Nordkapp trip twice aswell as Kirkenes and the Russian Border! The first time we arrived there at midnight on 1st June 2003 it was -5C the second time it was 25th May 2007 and it was -2C and the visitor centre had just opened for the season. We met some bikers on the journey north who had bailed out because of the bad weather(it was snowing)

The last time myself and Mrs P just rode up to Norway's Arctic Circle before crossing into Sweden to Arjeplog and meeting a fellow ADVrider in Skelleftea on the coast before returning south down Sweden's Inlandsbann and then crossing into Fjord Norway and the leisurely route home. I've camped at the Nordkapp but generally stay in Hytter huts as they're really cheap early season and we usually get a four berth 'good' quality hut for between £20-£30 per night.

Check out this book its the E6 Arctic Highway or 'Blood Road' bible

Norway's Arctic Highway, Mo I Rana to Kirkenes by John Douglas

ISBN 1 873756 73 9

It's a great book and packed with useful information about the route aswell as side routes, history and accomodation.

I really like the E6 Arctic Highway and you always get a good feeling when you cross the Arctic Circle each time. I can't wait to go back. Scandanavia is a fantastic place to travel and don't worry about speeding fines at all JUST DON'T SPEED AT ALL!

FP.

 

[garfield]

I really like the E6 Arctic Highway and you always get a good feeling when you cross the Arctic Circle each time. I can't wait to go back. Scandanavia is a fantastic place to travel and don't worry about speeding fines at all JUST DON'T SPEED AT ALL!

FP.

that's what I thought, I was actually elated to cross the Arctic Circle, Nordkapp almost turned out to be an anti climax....