The document summarizes the author's short motorcycling tour through Norway, highlighting some of the scenic routes and landscapes encountered. It describes the Lysebotn road as one of the most scenic in Europe, with 27 hairpin turns and a 1.1 km tunnel. The author emphasizes Norway's pristine natural beauty, with mountains, waterfalls, and forests visible right outside cities. Camping is a popular way for motorcyclists to enjoy Norway's nature. Despite expensive fuel and accommodation, the author recommends visiting Norway for anyone with the chance, saying they were utterly fulfilled by their short tour.

1. Quick impressions from the land of fjords
Norway is a country that is well known for its pristine wilderness and liberating roads. Throughout
our short 800 km tour to the mountains, we had the chance to take on the Lysebotn road. It is
considered to be one of the most scenic routes in Europe. The road includes 27 downhill hairpin
turns and a 1.1 km long tunnel with 3 switchbacks! And all of that just over a 30 km stretch of
nicely maintained tarmac-like road.
Tourstart already has over 150 tours posted in
Norway. It is obviously a common destination
for many adventurous riders. However, this
time I decided to combine several of my
passions into one, hence our riding-camping-
hiking tour. From Northern Denmark to the
picturesque Kjerag bolten peak and the renown
Lysebotn road.
As soon as we left the ferry, green Kristiansand
met us with its numerous parks and nearby
forests. Whereas pristine roads and marvelous
landscapes began right outside of the city limits.
Rivers, mountains, waterfalls, you name it -
Norway has it all. Although that does come at a
cost – we did get stuck behind caravan drivers
several times. Thousands of adventure seeking
tourists visit the country each year.

2. While on the topic of traveling around Norway and enjoying its nature to the fullest, its lands are
full of great camping spots. Even motorcyclists tend to bring tents along to indulge in a camping
experience. Hundreds of motorcyclists ride to Norway from all over Europe. We met plenty of
Germans, Danes, Swedes, Brits just over the course of three days. Some, fully equiped, were on
their way to the North Cape, while others took their old-timers for a spin in the calm Norwegian
countryside landscape.
Despite the amazing curved mountain roads, riders planning a tour to Norway should be aware of
the fact that the country is among the top 3 most expensive European nations. Prices of fuel, food
and acommodation may surprise some. The nice thing, though, is that we, 2-wheeled knights are
spared the road tax. Plus, ferry crossings are usually cheaper for riders, too!

3. All in all, we loved our short tour to Norway. It was utterly fulfilling – everything from the friendly
sheep in the mountains to the amazing roads was brilliant. If you happen to have the chance of
visiting the land of the trolls, I highly recommend you to do so. And I am absolutely sure you will
enjoy yourself even while riding a small/old motorbike and having to answer the question 'How the
hell did you make it here on THAT?' every day. As the saying goes: 'bikes don't leak oil, they simply
mark their territory'.
Check out our tour plan: http://tourstart.org/tour/Norway_trip_31780