Roadtrip through Norway with the kids

The ferry from Kiel to Gothenburg

Visit Kiel while traveling to Gothenburg.

Gothenburg

Visit Gothenburg while traveling to Lillehammer.

Lillehammer

On day 2, you'll arrive in Lillehammer from Gothenburg by car. You will stay in Lillehammer for 2 nights. Must-see highlights in and around Lillehammer are Hunderfossen Familiepark, Lillehammer Olympic Bob & LugeTrack, Lillehammer Olympic Park, Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, Norwegian Olympic Museum.

Grong

On your way to Grong (which is a perfect place to rest for your trip up to the Polar Circle) you'll pass a nice National Route called "Rondane". This road gives you some great views of the Rondane National Park. A stop at the Sohlbergplassen viewpoint is definitely worth stopping for (see picture).

Storjord

You'll pass some great waterfalls and water slides on your way to Saltdal. This trip ends at the Saltdal Turistsenter. You will pass the Polar Circle and the Arctic Circle Center. Depending on the season you're there, you maybe see the Aurora or the Midnight Sun.

Grong

It's back to Grong. The same road as yesterday. Take time to take some great pictures of the beautiful landscapes that pass by.

Trondheim

On day 7, you'll arrive in Trondheim from Grong by car. You will stay in Trondheim for 1 night. Must-see highlights in and around Trondheim are Nidarosdomen, Old Town Bridge, Trondheim Tourist Information Centre.

Dombås

On day 8, you'll arrive in Dombås from Trondheim by car. You will stay in Dombås for 1 night. Must-see highlights in and around Dombås are Haukdalen, Stavkirke Lom.

Flåm

On your way to Flam, there's another great National Route you can take. It's called Sognefjellet. It gives you a lot of different great views of Norway. Must-do's in Flam are the Fjord Safari, the Flam Railway Train and the Stegastein Viewpoint. A stay in Aurlanden is recommended because you will have a great view from your hotel / appartment.

Bergen

The road to Bergen is also magnificient. It's hard to navigate through Bergen in the center of the city, but when your at your hotel / stay in Bergen. Everything is within walking distance. The Bryggen warf and the Mount Floyen (located near each other) are must-do's when wheater conditions are okay.

Stavanger

Plan a day to visit the Pullpit Rock (Preikestolen) and make sure you have good climbing shoes (and a good condition). It's a 4km walk up (about 2 hour walk) which gives you a view over the fjorden which you'll never forget (see pictures). A stay near Sola (the beaches) is recommended so you can also take a nice swim at the beach.

Kristiansand

Take the ferry from Kristiansand to Hirtshals.

Hirtshals

Spend the night in Hirtshals and leave early in the morning so you'll have an extra day in Legoland / Lalandia.

Billund

Legoland it is. If you stay a couple of days there, you can also visit the nice waterpark in holiday village Lalandia which is located next to Legoland.