{"id":742,"date":"2018-09-27T11:31:39","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T11:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=742"},"modified":"2020-08-12T12:29:47","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T12:29:47","slug":"norway-road-trip-from-fjords-to-islands-in-7-stops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/norway-road-trip-from-fjords-to-islands-in-7-stops\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway Road Trip: From Fjords to Islands in 7 Stops"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thoughts of Scandinavian countries conjure images of fjords, rugged terrain, and perhaps snow. But taking a deep dive into Norway<\/a> with a road trip showed so much of the country\u2019s natural beauty that casual visitors that arrive by plane or cruise ships may not see.<\/p>\n

We chose Oslo as our starting point and drove west to the coast and then north to the Lofoten Islands jutting into the Norwegian Sea. Not only were we treated to stunning views that we had only seen in pictures, but we also enjoyed the interactions with the people of towns and fishing villages along the way. And we took advantage of the abundant opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.<\/p>\n

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NORWAY ROAD TRIP ROUTE: OSLO TO THE LOFOTEN ISLANDS<\/h2>\n

Our journey began when we flew from Paris to the Oslo Gardermoen Airport. We picked up our car for the trip \u2013 a Volvo XC40 SUV \u2013 at the Sixt counter in the airport. An SUV is perfect for long road trips, and we were planning to put a lot of mileage on our car hire. We started on the western coast of Norway and then journeyed north to do some island hopping through stunning scenery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Driving the Volvo XC40 through the woods of Norway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

STOP 1: TAKING IN THE VIEW AT PREIKESTOLEN<\/h2>\n

This cliff Preikestolen<\/strong> overlooking a fjord translates to \u201cPulpit Rock\u201d and makes for some phenomenal photos. This is not a well-kept secret and you will likely see many other tourists visiting this spot that rises 604 meters above the Lysefjorden. The appeal of the cliff stems from its large, flat top. You will need to hike nearly 4 miles each way from the Preikestolen Fjellstue mountain lodge up a moderately demanding incline. At the top, you will be rewarded with scenic views and you can wave at the boats passing far below.<\/p>\n

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