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Kattegat Tour and Norway’s Majestic Fjords – 32 Days (Denmark, Sweden, Norway)
by Cendryon · 2025-07-09 · 57 replies
Kattegat isn’t just the name of the village in the TV series *Vikings*—it’s also the stretch of water separating Denmark from Sweden... the sea, basically! And further north, you’ve got Norway and its fjords! Originally, I’d planned to just do a loop around Kattegat, with the *Under* restaurant in Lindesnes as our anniversary treat... but along the way, we thought, why not "push" a little further north, keeping an eye on the budget since we’d chosen to travel by car in June 2025 through Scandinavia.

Why by car when most travelers opt for a camper van, while others prefer the comfort of cruises? Well, because we don’t own a camper van, renting one is pricey, and then you’ve got to add fuel costs (those things guzzle gas!), ferry fees, and other "tolls." All things considered, we went for mostly rentals—especially since there were four of us at the start of the trip. We spent the first week in Denmark with our daughter and son-in-law. Then they flew back to Belgium, and we continued our adventure as a couple. For accommodation, we mainly booked Airbnb apartments, which helped keep costs down and, most importantly, let us prepare our own meals (diet, diet!). In this travel journal, you’ll discover (or rediscover, for those who followed my older ones) our unbridled love for theme parks, museums, unique experiences, and—especially in Denmark—Legos! Unfortunately, we didn’t do any hikes this year because the unpredictable weather had made the trails slippery, and since I’d already taken three tumbles during the trip, I didn’t want to risk another! In the end, we traveled for 32 days, covered 6,200 km, and most importantly, discovered the charming country of Denmark, marveled at Norway’s breathtaking fjords—all without suffering the heatwave that hit France and Belgium that June! If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Scandinavie: d'Oslo à Hambourg, un vélo au pays du vélo
by Sarana · 2020-03-24 · 27 replies
Août - septembre 2019, chroniques d'un sexagénaire à vélo au pays des vikings. Partir en solo à vélo sans date de retour. Un rêve que je caressais depuis longtemps et que la retraite me permet de réaliser tant que la forme physique est là. Pour la partie norvégienne, j'ai choisi de faire les étapes en bus, ferry et train, et de rayonner sur place. Tous les transports prennent les vélos. Pour la Suède, le Danemark et l'Allemagne, tout (ou presque) à été parcouru à vélo.

Dimanche 18, lundi 19, mardi 20 août Oslo Vu l'éloignement entre l'aéroport et la ville, le plus simple est de prendre le train navette. Pas de problème, il prend les (nombreux) vélos. Ca sera comme ça partout. Ca me change du précédent voyage (voir mon carnet "Amérique du Nord"). Hébergement à l'auberge de jeunesse, en haut de la ville, forcément. Pareil pour les prix, ils sont à la hauteur du niveau de vie du pays !... Tour d'horizon des classiques de la capitale. Rien de mieux que le vélo pour la parcourir. L'Auberge de Jeunesse, la qualité a un prix

Concert gratuit du regretté Manu Dibango

Une belle journée dans la campagne alentour Ici, tout est fait pour le vélo
Carnet de notre voyage familial en Suède
by Annachris · 2019-08-20 · 6 replies
Bonjour,

Voici un carnet de notre voyage en famille en Suède cet été . Il y a peu d’infos sur cette destination sur le forum, peut-être aura-t-il son utilité pour d'autres voyageurs ?

Nous voyageons mon mari et moi avec nos 2 ados de 12 et 15 ans. Nous avons profité du fait que ma sœur est installée depuis peu à Stockholm pour repartir en Suède. Nous connaissons en effet déjà cette destination pour y être allé deux fois en échangeant à chaque fois notre appartement avec des familles suédoises (1 fois à Nyköping et 1 autre fois en couplant Helsingborg et Lund). Nous y avons déjà beaucoup aimé l’esprit nature du pays et de ses habitants.

Cette fois, nous sommes partis presque 19 jours et avons axé notre voyage sur un mixte entre villes et nature et avons essayé de trouver des activités sympas et sportives pour les enfants. Nous avions également pour objectif d'observer la faune. Nous avons donc décidé de faire une boucle en partant de Stockholm jusqu’au Bohuslan et en passant pas mal de temps dans le Varmland. Nous voyageons en prenant notre temps, nos ados se lèvent tard le matin, c’est à prendre en compte. C’est un rythme vacances.

Météo

C’était notre grosse crainte car nous avions eu un temps très maussade lors de notre dernier séjour et nous aimons le soleil ! Nous avons eu de la chance la première semaine avec 1 temps ensoleillé et des températures jusqu’à 29°, ensuite plus de grisaille dans le Bohuslan mais nous avons pu nous baigner, puis un temps plus frais au bord de la riviève Klaralven avec toutefois du soleil mais aussi 1 journée bien pluvieuse.

Budget

Même budget qu’en France. Pour faire quelques économies, à midi, nous avons privilégié les restaurants qui proposent des buffets (souvent ce sont des restaurants asiatiques mais pas que …). Le soir, dès qu’on pouvait, on allait aussi se composer une salade dans les supermarchés ICA.

Nous avons également réservé les hôtels très à l’avance en passant directement par ces derniers (moins chers que par Booking). Nous avons également fait des économies en adhérant gratuitement au programme Elite hôtel, excellente chaîne (celui de Vasteras est notamment magnifique). Nous avons pris le risque de prendre 3 hôtels sans garantie annulation pour également baisser les coûts. L’intérêt de prendre un hôtel soit de la chaîne Scandic ou Elite c’est de pouvoir profiter de délicieux buffets pour le petit-déjeuner qui calent bien pour le reste de la journée.

Nous avons eu beaucoup de mal à trouver un hébergement à prix raisonnable dans le Bohuslan, et nous avons réservé notre Airbnb à Sannas très très en avance. Nous ne l’avons pas regretté !! En voici le lien.

Nous avons aussi séjourné dans 2 campings, l’un était très peu coûteux, à Arvika, mais il faut rajouter le prix des draps qui fait grimper la note et il faut faire le ménage avant de partir 🙁. Idem pour notre cottage au Camping alevi (là par contre ménage était compris 😛). Beaucoup de sites, musées et réserves sont gratuits en Suède. C’est une belle surprise. Et il y a de nombreuses réductions pour les enfants ou familles.

A noter : il est inutile de vous embarrasser de cash. Partout, même dans les coins les plus reculés de Suède, on paye tout en CB. Il est parfois affiché : No cash.

Le temps du voyage, nous avions pris l’option internationale avec notre banque (17€ pour le mois), ce qui nous a permis de ne pas payer de frais bancaires.

Location de voiture

Via Carigami, chez Hertz à la gare centrale de Stockholm. Petite Volvo, louée 533€ pour 14 jours. Aucun souci. Par contre, nous nous sommes retrouvés par erreur à circuler sur les routes norvégiennes, et comme nous ne nous étions pas enregistrés à l’avance pour payer les péages, Hertz nous a débités de 37€ à notre retour en France.

Notre itinéraire : 4 nuits à Stockholm (en famille) 1 nuit à Sodentalje (Sodentalje Quality Hotel Park) 1 nuit à Orebro (Elite Stora Hotellet) 1 nuit à Karlstadt (Scandic Klarälven) 4 nuits à Tanum (Airbnb) 1 nuit à Arvika (ingestrandscamping) 5 nuits au bord de la rivière Klaralven (Camping Alevi) 1 nuit à Vasteras (Elite Stadshotellet, Västerås) 1 nuit près de l’aéroport de Stockholm (Aéroport Quality Arlanda)

Visites & activités

Stockholm : à cette période de l’année, à part sur les sites les plus touristiques (vieille ville, Djurgården), la ville est calme, très paisible et c’est encore plus vrai le soir ! On peut profiter des parcs et de leurs Biergarten comme le Humlegården où il y a aussi un coin barbecue et des activités ados le soir (foot, badminton, skate) avec prêt de matériel.

Etant logé au centre de la capitale, nous avons tout fait à pied. Nous avons surtout visité la ville le nez au vent, la vieille ville jour et nuit (bondée mais superbe).







Nous sommes allés nous baigner à Smedsuddsbadet (côté lac Malaren) après 1 très jolie balade à pied le long du lac.





Mon mari s’est également baigné un soir sur la presqu'île de RIddarholmen qui offre un très beau point de vue en face de l’hôtel de ville.



Le coucher de soleil y est magnifique.



Nous avons également fait 1 sortie kayak à Djurgården et avons longé le beau parc Lusthusportens.

Stockholm est vraiment 1 ville à vivre, propre, à la fois belle et douce, entourée d’eau et de verdure avec de beaux cafés pour prendre un délicieux fika (goûter suédois) mais aussi de chouettes centres commerciaux que nos ados ont beaucoup aimé 😛
Aventure en Laponie entre Suède et Finlande
by Angela69 · 2019-08-06 · 4 replies
Bonjour 😉

Après une semaine de mon retour d'un fabuleux séjour je poste enfin le compte rendu



La période

Au mois de juillet du 19 au 28 juillet plus précisément

Dans quelle circonstance D'un séjour tout organisé par le biais de l'ucpa

Le logement sur place Un chalet tout confort pour 4-5 personnes

Vendredi 19 juillet c'est le départ de Lyon via Ouigo

Le trajet se fait sans souci J'avais réservé via Expedia l'hôtel à proximité de l'aéroport (gros point positif la navette gratuite)

Installation sans souci à l'hôtel un rapide sandwich et hop je saute dans le RER pour visiter un peu Paris

St Michel notre dame je descends et je vois tristement Notre dame



J'en profite pour prendre quelques photos





Le mémorial de la déportation étant en visite gratuite j'en profite un peu





Visite intéressante mais manque de temps je dois rejoindre une amie pour prendre un verre avant le départ

Eglise Saint Eustache





Et la suite une boisson au bar pas très loin puis retour à l'hôtel

L'hôtel Ibis styles Paris CDG

Très correct comme prix 65 € la nuit avec petit déj compris La chambre tout confort avec une bouteille d'eau offerte

Le soir j'ai testé le restaurant de l'hôtel

25€ buffet à volonté honnêtement c'était bon

Suite un peu plus tard
Road trip moto en Croatie ou Suède
by GuillaumeV10 · 2019-05-20 · 3 replies
Salut tout le monde ✌️✌️ J'ai fait un road trip en Autriche l'année derniere, et j'ai A-DO-RÉ !! J'ai dans le projet de continuer ! Je voudrais faire soit la Croatie, soit la Suède, je me pose encore la question... (quels sont vos avis ?) Pour ce roadtrip je serai tout seul, je voudrais avoir vos avis et conseils pour rencontrer un max de personnes pendant ce roadtrip, sur les hébergements etc... (je ne voudrais pas me faire trop chier tout seul, et faire un max de connaissances...). Ps : je roule en 1200rt.

Merci beaucoup ! Bonne route ✌️✌️
Scandinavian Road Trip, July 2018
by Dj93 · 2018-08-03 · 24 replies
EDITOR’S NOTE: As with every travel journal I publish, I won’t force anyone to agree with my comments—they’re my own, I share my feelings, and that’s it. Your comments are, of course, welcome, but I’ll refrain from responding to any hint of controversy, as has happened in the past.



For the summer holidays of 2018, we decided to take a break from long-haul, transcontinental trips. They’re expensive and exhausting, and this year, we also had to consider our young student’s limited vacation days. So, it was a short 14-day circuit in Scandinavia. Very quickly, I had to abandon the unrealistic idea of driving door-to-door with our personal car (unlike last year—see my "Balkan Stroll" story). Too many kilometers and stops. Still, crossing Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia before taking a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and Finland was tempting—what a shame.



As usual, I planned ahead and started booking in early February for a mid-July departure, typically the best time weather-wise for this destination. Browsing tour operator catalogs didn’t offer much insight—just the usual circuits. Most aim for the North Cape, but we didn’t have time for that. First, via Expedia, we booked our flight tickets: Paris to Stockholm, Helsinki to Paris for the return (880 euros for three), plus a domestic flight from Oulu to Helsinki in Finland (220 euros). The unanimous advice was that there’s not much to see between the two cities, so this saved us a night’s accommodation and a day of car rental. However, the "drop-off" fees (not returning the car to the country of origin) were unavoidable. Out of 1,100 euros for 12 days of rental, this fee was significant—I say this from memory because I never received a detailed document or even the contract itself after picking up the car, despite my complaints. That said, Holiday Autos offered the best rates at the time with Hertz. Plus, I think we were unknowingly upgraded to a Volvo XC 40 T5 automatic, packed with electronics and an incredibly efficient GPS (so I lugged around my updated TomTom for nothing). I wasn’t used to it, and I’ll come back to that. For 50 euros, I also booked one of the many mandatory ferry crossings in Norway—unless you want to drive kilometers around the countless fjords. Specifically, the Bognes-Lødingen route to reach the Lofoten Islands, a must-see in Norway (though not necessarily the best choice I made—I’ll come back to that). Then, gradually via Booking.com, I reserved hotel accommodations, which wasn’t easy at reasonable prices. For three people, it’s nearly impossible to find a room with three real beds—often a sofa bed or even two separate rooms!!!! Norway isn’t a budget-friendly destination for us, yet French tourists are everywhere—groups or families traveling independently. Okay, you’re probably wondering when I’ll get started—I’m getting there... First up, Stockholm, a two-hour flight from Paris. A first for us: we’d gotten used to online check-in within 30 hours of the flight and sometimes printing our boarding passes. But, as progress never stops, at Roissy, we now also print our baggage tags at a kiosk, then place them on the conveyor belt ourselves, scan the barcode with the handheld scanner, and watch the luggage disappear—hoping it doesn’t get misrouted. With all this reduced staff, I hope ticket prices will drop. What? Huh? I’m naive... Okay, fine! Plus, during the flight, don’t expect any snacks—everything’s paid for now, except for water and coffee. I didn’t think I was on a low-cost flight!!! Picking up the car at Arlanda Airport went smoothly, except the contract signed on a tablet (progress, right?) was never emailed to me as promised—too bad... The Volvo SUV packed with electronics: as usual, aside from adjusting the mirrors and seat, I didn’t bother learning all the features and accessories for better handling. So, from the start, I felt jerky movements in the steering, independent of my control. The white-line detection was activated and corrected my direction whenever I got too close... And that’s not all—there’s also driving assistance. Besides the speed limiter, the car accelerates or brakes on its own based on the distance from the vehicle ahead. You still have to keep your hands on the wheel, though—too bad, we could’ve played cards and let it drive itself. When you slow down, if you signal to overtake and turn the wheel, it accelerates to pass. Soon, we won’t even need a driver’s license... Not to mention the little light in the side mirror to signal vehicles in the "blind spot"—very useful. But given the excessively strict speed limits in these parts, it’s still handy. I’ll unfortunately come back to this later!!!!!! In the end, we covered 4,700 km in 8 days of actual travel—no small feat!!!!!! Stockholm: still loyal to the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing buses (or the reverse), I booked our tickets online with a discount. It remains (for us) one of the best ways to visit and get around big cities. The tourist attractions aren’t that numerous. Forty kilometers from the airport, we reached our hotel, Clarion Amaranten. At reception, we were told our reservation was for four days, not two. I insisted, and they told me to call Booking.com to fix it—they couldn’t do anything themselves. Luckily, a nice blonde understood the situation and asked where we were from to lighten the mood. For me, it worked... After a few minutes of back-and-forth, we realized a namesake had booked at the same time. I think the intern got mixed up—oh well. We finally dropped off our bags and headed out under the sun for the included boat tour. It’s beautiful and relaxing under 26°C. We glided past massive cruise ships, very common in these Nordic countries, especially for fjord tours.



We passed Djurgården, one of the city’s 14 islands, home to the Tivoli amusement park and several museums, including the ABBA Museum and the Vasa Museum. I’m not talking about the crispy sandwiches sold since 1919 but the infamous warship that sank in the harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628 after sailing just a few hundred meters. Its intact hull was salvaged in 1961, and since then, it’s one of Sweden’s most visited museums. The country is a quarter smaller than France and has 10 million inhabitants, mostly in the three big cities (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö). The rest is empty, filled with lakes and forests. The currency is the krona, with 1 euro worth about 10 SEK. Dinner in the Old Town consisted of a so-called Viking burger (more like a kebab) and meatballs—the famous Swedish meatballs with potatoes, just like at IKEA... I have to say, here, it seems the Vikings have long been just blond heads—I get it... It still cost us 550 SEK. A beer alone costs at least 9 euros!!!!

DAY 2. Sunny skies. After a hearty buffet breakfast with salmon, herring in all forms, eggs, cold cuts, bread, and pastries (don’t worry, the classics are there), we started the day by visiting the City Hall tower, famous for hosting the Nobel Prizes (except the Peace Prize, awarded in Oslo). At 106 meters tall, with 365 steps and 9 clocks, it weighs twice as much as the Eiffel Tower. Access is at fixed times in small groups for safety. You can climb up to 73 meters for a 360° view of the city. Next, we visited the Royal Palace, still the official residence of the King of Sweden, and its Treasury (entry: 160 SEK). We skipped the 12:15 PM changing of the guard—three-quarters of an hour before, dozens of onlookers were already crowding the front rows in the sun.



So, we took our favorite bus to rest a bit and tour the city. We also took the subway to see several "decorated" stations—love it or hate it, but it’s original. In the late afternoon, we returned to the Old Town and its Gamla Stan to find some souvenirs, even if it feels more like Bollywood than Viking country, complete with music in the shops—a nice sign of integration... One of the first things that surprised us was the very light car traffic—no traffic jams in this capital. But there are tons of electric and regular bikes, skateboards, and scooters. Also, lots of roadwork and housing construction—apparently a big need. For dinner (our only meal of the day), we treated ourselves to something local at Borgmästaren (Stora Nygatan 35). DECIDEDLY, I’M TELLING YOU EVERYTHING...

DAYS 3 & 4. Contrary to what I was told upon arrival, the hotel parking (700 SEK for 2 nights) didn’t open at 7:00 AM but at 9:00 AM on Saturday. After having to call myself (the French-speaking African receptionist couldn’t do it for me, especially after I told him I thought Croatia would win against France in the World Cup final), the kind parking attendant (partnered with the hotel—there’s the catch) arrived early and let us leave at 8:30 AM to start our east-to-west route to Norway and Oslo, 530 km away, finally beginning our summer adventure. At the border, absolutely no checks, and on the road, aside from lakes and forests, not much to see. However, tolls are very common—don’t overlook this in your budget. In Sweden, everything’s covered by the rental company, but not in other countries. In Norway, there are many automatic toll sections—cameras film your license plate and send you the bill later. So, you must register online at www.epcplc.com/rental, with or without your credit card details, and wait for the final bill. As of now, I haven’t received it, but after noting almost all of them, it should easily reach 200 euros. Roads, tunnels, and bridges are often toll-based to fund maintenance or new constructions. We reached the Norwegian capital at 3:00 PM and checked into our room. Small hiccup: the hotel parking, not reservable, was full on Saturday. Parking meters only take coins for a max of 2 hours. Luckily, tomorrow’s Sunday—free parking from 8:00 PM until Monday morning. After circling the neighborhood, I finally found a spot for my little car—even if it’s not mine, I still care about it...



The Thon Slottsparken Hotel is slightly off-center, but a little walking won’t hurt. The nearby Hertz agency was closed—too bad, I would’ve liked to complain about still not receiving my rental contract by email... With the nice weather, we started with a walking tour of the main sights: the palace, Karl Johans gate (the main street), and some souvenir shopping to fill the display cases back home—if there’s space. We also visited the deserted Akershus Fortress, where two poor young soldiers stood guard in the scorching sun. Below it, the World Cup final fan zone was being set up. Dinner was at Rorbua for 90 euros—ouch. Hard to find, tucked away from the harbor pier. We skipped the paid ascent of the city’s only "tower" with a panoramic view—tickets had to be paid by credit card, and given the fees my bank charges, I’d had enough. Note that card payments are widely accepted here, even for small amounts. When I tried to get change in cash for a 50-euro equivalent bill, some café owners were embarrassed.

DAY 4. After discussion, we planned the day: first up, one of Oslo’s must-sees, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, featuring bronze, granite, and cast-iron works by Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943). Given the distance, we took the tram—some cars still had their old-school charm!!!! Despite the early hour, hordes of Asian tourists were already there, making photo-taking a nightmare—same everywhere they go. The park is a matter of taste... The 17-meter monolith with 121 intertwined bodies is remarkable, and rightly so. Lazy, we took the tram again to save time—same name, tight schedule. I stopped by the Hertz agency, where the overwhelmed employee promised to try to help. Given his enthusiasm, I doubted it. From the start, I’ve really felt the welcome here, at least for French visitors, isn’t great. Remember my previous reports—it’s becoming a habit. Tourist brochures aren’t available in French here either—strange... Anyway, we took a relaxing fjord cruise. Besides the quirky opera house, the beautiful summer homes on the islands were really tempting. Next, with another paid boat, we headed to the Bygdøy peninsula and its museums. We skipped the Viking Ship Museum in favor of the Norwegian Folk Museum. It features different buildings from across the country, by era and region. Unfortunately, few actors in period costumes—common in this type of tourist attraction. Its real highlight is the stave church, very beautiful. On this late Sunday afternoon, bars and restaurants competed to become World Cup 2018 fan zones—crowds everywhere. So, we decided to head back to rest and catch a glimpse of the African French team against Croatia. It’ll go down in history: a 4-2 victory, with a beautiful goal by Lloris... Go "Les Bleus"—I get it...

DAY 5. Oslo to Bergen: 450 km, but with detours, it was nearly 550. The real journey begins. Departure at 7:00 AM after sleeping in and a mediocre breakfast. Arrival at 5:00 PM—yes, driving’s slow... More tolls, but under 26°C, the real beauty starts around Geilo. First real fjord—it’s stunning. Then those houses with vegetated roofs blending perfectly into the landscape, sometimes nearly invisible... (Not bad, right? And it’s all me!!!)



We also discovered tunnels with "indoor roundabouts" and underground roads crossing—never seen that before!! We followed the shores of Lake Tyrifjord and the Hallingdal valleys. After Geilo, views of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier (achoo!) and the Vøringfossen waterfall (Norway’s highest at 163 meters) and Steinsdalsfossen in the Hardangerfjord (the country’s second-longest). Bergen, Norway’s second city, is built between seven mountains. Aside from the colorful old docks along the wharf, there’s not much to see. At the market, stalls of fresh fish, jars of various fish eggs (all called "caviar" here), and cold cuts made from reindeer, moose, and whale.



For 10 euros per person, we queued for the steep funicular for a great view of the city. Dinner was at "Fish Me," very busy. The salmon looked appetizing, and my first whale steak for 27 euros was... interesting. Our hotel, Augustin, is near the center. They charged me 150 NOK to park in the nearby public lot...

DAY 6. Bøverdalen, our evening stop, was less than 300 km away, but along the way, we had our first two scenic routes and first ferry crossing. When I got back in the car, I noticed the seagulls—rightful tenants of the harbor—had turned it into a Picasso painting overnight... First stop in Voss to peek inside its Vangskyrkja church (for a fee). The mural icons all have a marked squint, making the angels on the ceiling smile—quite the original touch. In 1277, it shocked people.



Gudvangen at the end of the Nærøyfjord offers beautiful views and a waterfall. An 11 km tunnel took us to Aurland and the Sognefjord, the king of fjords at 180 km long. Then we took Route 243 to Lærdal instead of a second long tunnel. A 47 km very narrow road with no passing except in designated spots. Buses, RVs, and trailers were in the mix—between backing up and moving forward, how do you expect me to... pass? At some spots, I had to "burn some oil" (non-edible). The beautiful viewpoints along Jotunheimen Park and its high peaks were hard-earned.



By midday, the 26°C of previous days gave way to 11°C with downpours and gusts. To reach Kaupanger, its stave church, and Route 55 (108 km), we took the Fodnes-Mannheller ferry for 119 kr (about 13 euros) for a 20-minute crossing. For these short trips, rotations are frequent, and wait times are short. The Sognefjellet route took us along lakes and snow-capped peaks—too bad the weather wasn’t cooperating. In Bøverdalen, in the middle of nowhere, we reached the Elveseter Hotel, the only one in the area, and it was packed. Luckily, it’s big. Recent reviews had us a bit worried, but personally, all the well-maintained wooden buildings gave the place charm. Our two small, simple rooms had character, and the common areas’ decor was interesting—a pile of antiques... Unless you dine on-site (reservations required for one of two sittings), the only option is to drive 20 km to Lom to see its beautiful stave church—but we didn’t go in (7 euros per person, and that’s enough). Dinner was three pizzas for 70 euros—yes, it’s expensive here.



Note that in most establishments, bars, or restaurants, you have to order and pay at the counter yourself. A *stavkirke* or *stavkyrkje* (in Norwegian Bokmål and Nynorsk) is a medieval wooden church typical of Norway, though excavations suggest similar churches may have existed elsewhere in Northern Europe. About 1,300 medieval churches were recorded, with 28 preserved in Norway. In French, they’re called "églises en bois debout" (standing wood churches) because masts or posts support the roof and nave elevation, as well as the walls. The stave church is one of the most elaborate and technically advanced types of wooden construction in Northwestern Europe during the Middle Ages. This technique is represented by the Urnes Stave Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Borgund (the best-preserved in its medieval form), and 25 others—from the largest, Heddal, to the smallest, Undredal, in the stunning Sognefjord, plus a few others in Northwestern Europe.

DAY 7. Heading to Trondheim—supposedly 320 km, but with detours, it was nearly 550. Unpredictable weather until about 1:00 PM, but it’s better because it’s the day of the "triples": 3 scenic routes, 3 ferries, and 3 "underwater" tunnels. No rush—here, there’s no need to "hurry to arrive before night" because as you head north, the sun lingers and sets less and less, eventually not setting at all. First, in Grotli, we took the 27 km of Route 258, *Gamle Strynefjellsvegen* (achoo), also very narrow and unpaved in the first section. Luckily, campers and RVs aren’t early risers—otherwise, I’d have had to make not just oil but olives this time. We only passed four other users. However, despite the early hour, local road workers were already on the job, and we had to ask the excavators to move several times to let us pass. At Langvatnet, we joined Route 63, called the Eagle Road here—mediocre, except for Geiranger at the end of the narrowest fjord in the country. A cruise ship had just unloaded its passengers, who rushed into the few shops. After the Eidsdal-Linge ferry (10 minutes) and Gudbrandsjuvet with its waterfalls, we tackled the famous Trollstigen (Troll’s Path), winding and very touristy. Coming from the south, we descended it. Mandatory photo stop at the tourist center and its impressive walkway. The descent into the valley was tough—the bus driver ahead of us must’ve been disabled, blind, and quadriplegic, taking two tries at every hairpin turn, causing a traffic jam behind and for those "going up" waiting at passing spots!!!



On Route 64, we took the Åfarnes-Solnes ferry instead of the initially planned 660 because my young passenger insisted on part of the "Atlantic Road." From what we’d read on blogs, only the last 11 km are spectacular, with arched bridges connecting islets. So, in Molde, we headed to Eide, then Vevang—beautiful but nothing more. The rain spoiled the scenery. Quick photo stop in Kristiansund, then a long underwater tunnel and the Kanestraum-Halsa ferry (7 km, 20 minutes) to reach the E39 toward Trondheim.



We all agreed that all these wooden houses and churches reminded us of the U.S. in their architecture—especially since, like there, a flagpole with the national flag often stands in front of homes. Trondheim, Norway’s third city, doesn’t have much to see. A university town in the country’s center, aside from its Nidaros Cathedral (closed when we arrived late), its wooden bridge, and colorful old docks on pilings—nothing else. Even finding food was complicated. As for accommodation, Booking.com had forgotten to mention that the Nidaros Pilgrimsgard is a "pilgrim hostel" on the Camino de Santiago. Monastic atmosphere and spartan rooms for reflection—same for the frugal breakfast in silence... Anyway... Luckily, the night before, in a kitschy place run by hip youngsters, I’d stocked up on a hearty assortment of marinated herring with aquavit that burned the rest of my esophagus. (BAKLANDET SKYDSSTATION) I’m really doing all the work for you...

DAY 8. Heading to Mo i Rana—633 km actually covered instead of the planned 480 through Nord-Trøndelag!!! After Steinkjer and its fjord, we decided to take Route 763, parallel to the E6, for less traffic and to see pretty mountain villages. We also stopped in Bola to see a petroglyph (Stone Age rock carving) of a reindeer. After Medja, we skipped Kjerringfoss and Europe’s largest salmon ladder (paid access). Instead, via the Holm-Vennesund ferry, we took a bit of the scenic Route 17 before reaching Mosjøen and Mo i Rana (too many ferries if you do the whole route). Along the way, we saw reindeer and moose relaxing on the road several times. Mo i Rana is small. The Ole Tobias Hotel was packed, and parking was complicated. For dinner, we crossed the street to "No. 3," the only option. Two spicy bacalao and a whale steak cost us 90 euros... At this rate, I had to find an ATM to finish the Norwegian stay properly. The 2,000 euros exchanged before leaving (at 9.28) were already partially gone. Cigarettes cost 13 euros a pack here—twice as much as in Sweden—while unleaded gas is 1.85 euros per liter.

DAY 9. Heading to the main event of the trip: the Lofoten Islands. First programming mistake: not studying the subject well, I preferred a shorter ferry crossing from further north on the mainland. But that also meant arriving further north on the islands.



I booked for 50 euros (vehicle, driver, and two passengers included on the official Torghatten Nord site) for Bognes-Lødingen—a one-hour crossing. I should’ve left from Bodø to Leknes or better yet Moskenes and the town of Å for three hours—it would’ve saved time by avoiding the drive north and crossing to the south before heading back up the islands. Luckily, we still managed two different routes. Fortunately, the great weather returned, and I have to say, IT’S REALLY, REALLY, REALLY... BEAUTIFUL... Memory cards are melting—not just from the heat.



Two things worked in our favor, if I may say so, and countered my little blunder: first, I’d booked the 2:30 PM ferry, but arriving at the departure at noon, we easily took the earlier one—two hours saved. With the longer crossings, rotations with only two boats are much less frequent (8 to 12 per day depending on the season, vs. 6 to 8 for the southern route). Second, after Mo i Rana, we crossed the Arctic Circle, and today, the sun only "sets" from 12:20 AM to 1:50 AM. What luck! With a 7:40 AM departure (after sleeping in), I could drive until 11:00 PM easy!!!!!! And cover only 740 km!!!!!! Here, winters don’t drop below zero, but from early November to late January, it’s night almost all the time, with a supposed daylight clarity from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM like a rainy day back home. But apparently, the northern lights and reflections on the snow also provide light!! I’d love to see that, but I’ll have to come back... We crisscrossed everything humanly possible, sometimes stopping abruptly in the middle of the road for photos—much to the locals’ dismay, but they’re used to the madness of temporary invaders enchanted by the place... These steep mountains "falling" into the water with all those colorful "rorbu" villages are magnificent. Rorbu are traditional fishermen’s cabins on stilts by the water, which over time have become the must-stay accommodation here—many have never housed any fishermen!!! The villages follow one after another, each more beautiful than the last. In Nusfjord, in season, pedestrians are even charged an access fee between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, the booth was closed—lucky us, no crowd. The ochre wooden facades are beautiful, but don’t get too close—the seagulls nest there and see any approach as aggression. The result? Bomb-like droppings that can leave unpleasant memories. Go peek inside the grocery store—it’s kept its old-world charm. With the season, the many cod drying racks are empty. The hour turned, and our southward journey stopped in Reine—too bad for Å, not far, but fatigue got the better of me. We had to "go back up" to Kabelvåg for our rorbu at Nyvågar. We’d stocked up on groceries to eat quietly in this cozy little place (very small single beds upstairs).

DAY 10. We headed back north on the islands to reach Tromsø (grandiosely nicknamed the "Paris of the North"), with a late 7:50 AM departure despite 450 km to cover—things are getting lax at the end of the trip!!! However, this stop didn’t reveal much of interest—it’s the lake region, but meh. Tour operators include it as the last stop toward the far north. Aside from the Målselvfossen waterfall and its (paid) salmon ladder, nothing to report. We arrived at 3:00 PM, and the second room in our Quality Saga Hotel wasn’t ready yet. Plus, the parking we’d requested wasn’t accessible—the eight spots were taken. Even in this small town, free and easy parking is rare. Two souvenir shops and a main street (Storgata)—that’s it. Not to mention a nice storm that cooled things down. The only curiosity is the church, but it’s closed and under renovation—the exterior scaffolding ruins the only photo opportunity here. Otherwise, the Arctic Cathedral is visible from afar—that’s enough for us. The sun only sets for 20 minutes, from 12:40 AM to 1:00 AM!!!!! Last note before leaving this country: every morning at the breakfast buffet with all those eggs, I asked for a Norwegian omelet. Believe it or not, they don’t know the recipe for a Norwegian omelet!!!! 😏😛😉

DAY 11. Heading to Finland (with an extra hour time difference) and Rovaniemi, self-proclaimed official Santa Claus Village—it’s not nice to play on kids’ heartstrings for money!!!! On the 400 km of road (that or avoiding the Lofoten), nothing to see except two sad "Sami" shops. But there’s also AND ESPECIALLY: The run-in with a police radar mounted on the dashboard to welcome me to this country: alone, on a straight, flat road in the middle of the forest, I had this privilege—especially at a spot limited to 80 km/h instead of 100 as I thought. Of course, most well-meaning readers will think: serves him right... Only here’s the thing: in Finland, for years, speeding fines depend on the "Päiväsakko," meaning based on your income and number of children, a subtle calculation of average daily money is made and multiplied proportionally to the estimated severity of the offense... Ignorant of this, I naively but honestly answered the questions. The result? The fine was enormous—I won’t say the amount out of shame, but especially out of hatred for this country that ruined my vacation. Others like me, potential murderers, have been fined up to 170,000 euros (I wrote ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND EUROS) for a 40 km/h speeding offense!!!! I hope the clowns running France quickly adopt this particularly SOCIAL measure. Let the lazy and parasites of the country freely enjoy the road in their BMWs and MERCs!!! Let me tell you, I’ll spend my savings elsewhere in the future. So, a tip: be as dishonest as these conscientious police—say you’re unemployed with five kids, and maybe they’ll give you money!!!!! I’m really disgusted. No wonder in this nothing-to-see town, drivers sheepishly drive in a "little train" at 40 behind an RV without anyone daring to overtake. I think sometimes human stupidity should have limits, and the word freedom should regain its meaning!!! To those who understand, cheers. And as written at the start: trolls, abstain. I stand by what I said and sign it. After this brutal introduction to Finnish discriminatory laws, you can imagine Rovaniemi and its two-bit Santa Claus—I couldn’t care less. Even under the storm, at 6:00 PM on Sunday, even in summer, the scammer shops and profiteers of the Santa Claus Village (conveniently located on the Arctic Circle...) were already closed. Good riddance!!! The Arctic City Hotel is fine. I struggled to swallow my Tex-Mex at Pancho Villa (local chain).

DAY 12. Toward Oulu via Tornio, 200 km, and again, nothing to see in this land of lakes and forests. Detour and only photo stop in Tervola for a wooden church—my vacation is officially ruined... The Cumulus City Hotel is fine in this pleasant but empty and dull city, though it’s a university and tech hub. To cheer myself up, we splurged on a supposedly Viking meal at Harald—don’t know if the recipes are authentic, but my "Viking" knowledge stops at Vik, the animated boobs... Anyway, it’s good, unusual, and hearty.

DAY 13. After struggling to fill the tank (no station open with cash payment, only cards), we returned the chariot at the airport. The offices weren’t open yet at this early hour (8:35 AM flight), so I left the key in a mailbox without any inspection—I didn’t like that at all. I thought we’d get a propeller plane, but it was a well-filled Airbus. One-hour flight to Helsinki, the capital. Impossible to get clear information on buses to the city center, 40 km away. So, for 37 euros, we took a taxi with a trunk big enough for our three suitcases and three "cabin" bags. I’m not counting the cost anymore. At 10:00 AM, we could finally check into our large triple room at the Cumulus City Hotel on Hakaniemi Square—again, despite the size, with a fold-out armchair bed. Off to visit our last city, with the obvious purchase—you guessed it—a 24-hour bus ticket with a 1.5-hour mini-cruise for 43 euros per person...



The boat tour showed that the standard of living seems high here too—summer homes (or not) on the islands are very beautiful. A small canal was even dug to save these lucky owners time on maritime transport. Apartments sell for a fortune. Back at Market Square, we grabbed a snack at the market—a reindeer kebab with dried reindeer, cheese, and a mini cracker—simple but delicious. No time to waste—ours is limited. Even if there’s not much to see tourist-wise. Four churches compete: the very busy and beautiful Helsinki Cathedral (better outside than in), its direct rival the Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral (same), the Rock Church (Temppeliaukio) and the Wooden Church (Kampin)—both as beautiful inside as out!!! Here too, very little car traffic, but tons of people—tourists or not—and joggers. In the evening, a bit tired, we headed to the off-center hotel to try the Scandinavian Hesburger chain. For connoisseurs and 29 euros, decent fries and burgers resembling Burger King’s—while the other American giant is left behind. Personal taste, I guess. The next day, we took the bus tour again, passing the Parliament and the controversial Sibelius Monument—a 24-ton pile of clanging iron pipes. Then, to kill time, we headed to Linnanmäki amusement park, on a hill overlooking the city. Rides are packed together, and a new one appears every year. Mostly family-oriented, but two or three thrill rides were packed. Despite my advancing age, I gave it a try—obviously regretted it afterward... Europe’s oldest wooden roller coaster (1950) shows the genius of its creators, with a brakeman at the back—worth the detour and passes the time. We ate (if you can call it that) on-site for 19 euros. Back "in town," classic shopping centers are numerous, but souvenir shops can be counted on one hand. No matter—we had to pack because tomorrow’s the return. We ate burgers again near the hotel and Hes... but served at the table for 67 euros. The next morning, to kill time before the 4:00 PM flight, we went to the port and its tourist market, where I splurged 15 euros on a cap to add to (or clutter) my already well-stocked collection. We finally learned that bus 615 goes to the airport, with a stop in front of our hotel where the luggage was left in storage after checking out. Still, count 40 minutes with this indirect route. Via an Air France flight operated by Finnair, after 3 hours, we returned to Roissy CDG—our vacation is truly over!!!!!!

CONCLUSION (if I may) Among the three capitals we visited, our unanimous ranking is: Oslo, Helsinki, and Stockholm—period. Despite a few imperfections in my itinerary, I’d say the Lofoten Islands are really worth it—two days on-site is a minimum. Finland, and not just because of the radars, is way below—nothing to see tourist-wise. I didn’t say nothing to do for those with time—nuance... Norwegian fjords, even if once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, are really beautiful, though this destination is quite expensive for us. Norway, thanks to its oil and gas, is very wealthy, near full employment, with an annual GDP per capita of 70,000 euros!!! A pack of cigarettes at 13 euros and beer at 10 euros doesn’t make this a dream destination for an addict like me. We were very lucky with the weather—only two and a half days of rain over 14, unlike many bloggers whose stories I read before leaving. The welcome wasn’t always what we expected. Despite the massive French presence, we’re not always as welcome as Asian conquerors, to whom the West, racing to its doom, continues to roll out the red carpet—literally! I don’t regret our choice—it’s worth seeing once, but only once. At least now we know what we’re talking about!!!!! Finally, as always, here’s the link to my public slideshow on YouTube. For the private one, some spicy scenes (especially with Santa and a troll) could cause me more problems—I’ve had enough!!! www.youtube.com/...zbIgZC6Pk&t=165s See you soon, maybe for new adventures and getaways. DJ93.
Road trip en Scandinavie et moyen de locomotion
by Berapard · 2018-05-31 · 1 reply
Bonjour à tous, Nous imaginons un road-trip entre Copenhague, Stockholm, Oslo et retour à Copenhague via Göteborg. soit environ 1800 km. Quel est selon vous la durée minimale à consacrée à ce projet et quel est le moyen de locomotion le plus adaptée (en termes de rapport Q/P) : - Camping-car / Motor-home - Voiture de location + AirBnB Merci de votre retour d'expérience, Philippe
De Stockholm à Oslo en une semaine
by Ninietdédé · 2016-11-23 · 1 reply
Bonjour, Nous souhaiterion partir du 15 au 22 avril 2017 en Suède. L'idée serai d'aller de Stockholm à Oslo (Norvège)sur une semaine. Nous ne connaissons pas les pays nordiques d'où quelques interrogations.

- Est ce que les routes sont praticables en cette période ? - Y a t il des risques de ne pas pouvoir circuler à cause de la neige ? - Nous voulons voir des paysages et faire des petites randonnées, y a t il de beaux points de vues entre Stockholm et Oslo ? - Est il possible de se faire comprendre en anglais ? - Y a t il des sites pour réserver hôtel ou hébergement chez l'habitant ? - Est il possible de voir des aurores boréales au 15 avril ?

Merci pour vos réponses.

Audrey et Anthony
Mer du Nord à vélo: Oslo vers Hambourg
by Marinetrala · 2016-06-27 · 4 replies
Bonjour les cyclos,

Mon premier long voyage à vélo approche, je pars dans quelques jours à Oslo afin d'y effectuer une partie de la route de la mer du Nord (LF1 ou eurovelo 12), jusque en allemagne.

Je serai ravis d'avoir quelques conseils :

Marquage : le marquage est-il facile à suivre sur cette portion ? S'agit-il d'une piste cyclable séparée de la route pour la plupart ?

Hebergement, je prevois de camper sous tente. Est-il facile de trouver des endroits ou planter sa tente le long de cette piste cyclable ? Faut-il prevoir beaucoup de jours d'autonomie en nourriture à votre avis ? Ou bien les villages et villes sont fréquemment traversés ?

Est-il judicieux d'acheter une carte sim prepay��e en Norvege et de l'utiliser dans ces 3 autres pays ?

Je vous remercie !!

Marine
Autotour Suède ou Danemark au départ de France
by Luciole2bou · 2016-02-05 · 5 replies
Bonjour à tous, Nous envisageons un voyage au Danemark ou en Suède pour cet été. Nous pensons partir en voiture au départ d'Orléans. Auriez vous des conseils sur le choix de notre destination ? Nous avons pensé faire plusieurs haltes pour rendre le trajet moins long : Lille, Amsterdam, Hambourg ou une ville proche, Copenhague, une ville à l'ouest de la Suède puis Stockholm, où nous nous baserions une petite semaine pour rayonner autour. Ce choix vous paraît cohérent et intéressant? Ou serait il mieux de partir en avion et de louer une voiture sur place ? Faut il prendre le ferry pour rallier Copenhague ou est-ce possible par la route ? Désolée pour ce roman mais nous ne connaissons pas du tout la Scandinavie. Tous vos conseils seront bienvenus. Merci par avance.
Les îles Aland à vélo pendant 4 jours (Finlande)
by Minuscropik · 2015-07-08 · 4 replies
Bonjour!

Après quelques semaines de recherche, et assez peu de résultats, je manque cruellement d'informations sur le sujet.

Nous partons (jeune couple, on fait du vélo 1 fois par an) à Stockholm puis sur l'archipel d'Aland du 17 au 21 aout. Nous aurons donc 4 jours pleins là bas, que nous imaginions passer à vélo (eventuellement 1 jour de kayak si on arrive à tout boucler)

Nous essayons d'optimiser notre visite en faisant un circuit qui présente 30/40km max par jour, et qui part et revient à Mariehman. Et le soir, dans notre idéal de touristes, on dormirait dans des supers cabanes, à faire un barbecue d'élan et à regarder le soleil qui ne se couche jamais..

Sommes-nous réalistes??

L'office de tourisme de Aland m'a conseillé de faire plutôt la partie Nord de l'archipel : Mariehamn - Chateau de Kastelholm - Fort de Bomarsund - Geta puis grâce au Bike Ferry --> Eckero - Mariehamn

Mais j'ai l'impression que ce circuit, qui ne passe pas la plupart du temps proche des côtes, et qui suit visiblement les axes routiers et non cyclables (qui m'a t'on dit sont étonnamment peu nombreux) me semble un peu ennuyeux..

Est-ce que vous avez expérimenté des trajets (et des hébergements, je suis preneuse aussi même s'il reste du choix), et/ou vu des endroits immanquables sur l'archipel, qui mériteraient un détour ou carrément de revoir ce circuit qui ne m'emballe guère?

Merci d'avance pour votre aide, je désespère et tout est réservé je n'attends plus que ça :)
D'île en île, de Copenhague à Helsinki
by Brech56 · 2015-01-15 · 6 replies
Nous prévoyons un voyage à deux pour le mois de juin. Pour prévoir notre itinéraire, nous aurions aimé trouver soit des guides, soit des cartes détaillées, or nous n'avons trouvé que des cartes qui ne précisent pas les itinéraires cyclables, quelqu'un peut-il nous en indiquer et nous dire où nous les procurer? Sur la carte de Suède que nous avons, il y a une traversée de Öland à Götland, mais nous n'arrivons pas à trouver les renseignements sur cette ligne, durée, horaires, tarifs. Où pouvons-nous nous adresser? Autre question l'hébergement, nous ne campons pas, est-ce que quelqu'un sait si les petites cabanes dans les campings se louent à la nuit? merci de vos réponses,
Où passer une journée en Suède en provenance du Danemark? (et autres)
by Yaga83 · 2014-12-10 · 9 replies
Bien le bonsoir :)

Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes (mes parents on la cinquantaine, ma soeur a 14 ans, et j'en ai 22).

Nous partons 1 semaine, pour les fêtes de fin d'année, au Danemark (nous allons louer un appartement à Copenhague). Nous comptons passer quelques jours sur places, mais nous aimerions également bouger un peu dans le Danemark et également se rendre 1 journée en Suède.

Pourriez-vous me conseiller sur "LA" destination à choisir dans le sud de la Suède, facile d'accès lorsqu'on vient de Copenhague, et comment s'y rendre ?

Egalement, savez-vous quel est le meilleur moyen de se déplacer dans le Danemark, à proximité de Copenhague ?

Merci d'avance
Itinéraire sur pistes entre Stockholm et les îles Lofoten (4x4)
by GollumNet · 2014-11-06 · 25 replies
Bonjour,

Je voudrais rejoindre Stockholm depuis Malmö (Suède), Rovaniemi (Finlande) depuis Helsinki, puis les îles Lofoten depuis Rovaniemi par des "chemins buissonniers" empruntant au maximum des pistes non bitumées et passant dans des endroits peu fréquentés, en espérant bien entendu une magnificence des paysages traversés. Quel itinéraire me conseilleriez-vous ? N'hésitez pas à fournir un maximum de détails si vous le pouvez : lien Google Maps, traces GPS, temps de trajet, difficultés des pistes (nature du sol ? état par temps sec ? état par temps pluvieux ? pont étroit en rondins de bois ? présence de gués ? hauteur des gués ? ...), etc.

Si vous avez roulé sur ces pistes, merci de me faire part des enseignements que vous tirez de votre expérience et qui pourraient m'être utiles.

Merci d'avance pour vos lumières.

@+ GollumDotNet
Scandinavie pour petit moyen: possible?
by Cophilu · 2014-05-14 · 3 replies
Bonjour, J'aimerai partir en aout 2014 faire un circuit dans les pays scandinaves. Mon point de départ serai Stockholm, puis faire plusieurs etapes allant jusqu'a Kuusamo (en finlande). Donc stockholm-kuusamo-stockholm. Est-ce faisable ? En 3 semaines en sachant que je compte utiliser les transports en commun. Que voir , ou faire etape .trains ou autocar ? Quel budget pour petit moyen

Merci de vos reponses
Road trip voiture Norvège Suède Finlande
by Lazouzoute · 2014-04-12 · 5 replies
Salut à vous tous voilà je souhaiterai avoir des infos car j'ai un projet je souhaiterai rallier la norvège a suède et la finlande en voiture par les routes littorales quand c'est possible et monter le plus haut possible. Est ce possible? en combien de temps par quel route bref je souhaiterai avoir le maximum d'informations car je souhaiterai le faire seule donc une nana de 29 ans 🙂 et si possible en 1 mois j'espère avoir bcp d'infos car j'ai besoin de partir je pense courant septembre de cette année pour un changement de vie je suis à un tournant de ma vie ou j'ai besoin de m'isoler MERCI A VOUS TOUS POUR LES REPONSES
1 semaine en Laponie en mars 2014
by Miadiabless · 2013-12-15 · 11 replies
Bonjour à tous,

nous sommes à la recherche de conseils avec mon mari. Nous souhaitons partir fin mars environ 1 semaine en Laponie. Nous aimerions conjuguer activités de grand air et observation d'aurores boréales (si le temps le permet).

Nous avons de ce fait de nombreuses questions: - quelle Laponie choisir (on s'oriente vers la Finlandaise)

- quelle ville (il nous semblait que Rovaniemi était conseillé pour voir les aurores boréales, mais on a l'impression que c'est pas vraiment nature)

- passer par un tour opérateur ou booker tout nous même (on a vu des vols AR à -de 400€ par personne, hébergement + petit déj pour - de 500€ par personne pour une semaine et des sites pour lesquels booker des excursions). On se demande ce qui est mieux? L'avantage des packages c'est que tout est compris (activités, repas, transferts de l'aéroport et vêtements spéciaux). Mais c'est beaucoup plus cher...

Bref nous sommes un peu perdus si vous pouvez nous aider ça serait super!
Deux mois en Scandinavie
by Julien92Sui · 2013-05-30 · 6 replies
Bonjour tout le monde,

Je pars mi-juin pour 2 mois en Scandinavie en voiture. J'ai réfléchis à l'itinéraire suivant :



Je me demandais ce que vous en pensiez, si vous aviez des "lieux coups de coeur" dans un de ces trois pays, des conseils etc.

Je cherche surtout des balades ou rando sympa !

Pour les randos, j'ai pensé : -La traversée de l'Est du plateau Hardangerfjord (Kingsarvik - Stavali), mais j'hésite avec le massif de la Rondane ou encore celui du Dovrefjell. Lequel a-t-il votre préférence ? - Une partie de la voie Royale : Abisko-Nikka, et ascension du Kebeknaise - 7-8 jours dans le Jötunheim

Pour les balades à la journée : ... je ne savais pas trop où chercher, à part les classique comme le Preikstolen ou Trolltunga. Vous avez des idées ? J'aimerais bien trouver des balades avec vue sur un/des fjords.

Estimation du budget : - Nourriture : 60j. x 10€ = 600€ - Hébergement : = 100€ - Essence 9000km / 5l au 100km / prix moyen d'un litre 1.9€ = 850€ - Ferry Hirtschals-Larvik = 70€ - Ferry Lofoten = 100€ - Divers Ferry = ???€ (aucune idée !) - Péage route = ???€ (aucune idée !) - Tunnel = ???€ (aucune idée !) TOTAL : environ 2000€ (après, il y a des coûts partagés : deux amis viennent avec moi au début du voyage)

Merci d'avance de votre aide !

Julien
Aurores Boréales 2013 - Voyage accompagné
by Caelina · 2012-09-27 · 32 replies
Bonjour,

Je cherche à effectuer cette année un voyage dans les pays nordiques pour observer le phénomène des aurores boréales. Je souhaiterai partir vers mars (le temps de pouvoir rassembler un minimum de budget limité à 1700€), partant seule, je cherche un voyage guidé (groupé), qui me permette également, de faire quelques activités telles que les randos en raquettes, ski de fond, chien de traineaux ect... je n'ai jamais pratiqué ce type d'activité mais je souhaite réellement découvrir tout ça. Je voulais donc savoir, si des personnes pouvaient m'orienter pour pouvoir réaliser ce voyage. Je fais également de la photo, donc il est primordial pour moi d'immortaliser ce type de phénomène et ne pas les faire au pas de course.

merci
Itinéraire pour deux semaines à vélo en Suède avec enfants?
by Nadede · 2011-06-18 · 8 replies
Bonjour à tous les vélofiles

Nous sommes 4 adultes avec 4 enfants et atterrissons à Stokholm début juillet avec nos vélo. Comme nous arrivons en soirée, connaissez-vous des campings assez proche de l'aéroport d'Arlanda? ou savez-vous s'il est possible de mettre notre vélo dans le train qui rejoint Stokholm?

Nous avons pu lire que les distances sont longues, avec nos enfants nous ne pourrons guère faire plus de 40 km par jours. Avez-vous des itinéraires à nous proposer pour deux semaines?

Merci ++

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