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Arrival and the first great bridge
A long travel day; plan a break on the Danish motorway.
Note: you'll cross the Great Belt today already, and you'll plan the return crossing deliberately as a stage at the end of the trip.
This is where your journey starts. From Hamburg, you'll head via Denmark towards the Øresund.
The nearly eight-kilometre Øresund Bridge connects Copenhagen with Malmö, diving halfway through into the tunnel beneath the artificial island of Peberholm. The crossing is a spectacular start, subject to a toll, and best booked online in advance.
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The site sits right on the coast at Sibbarp with an open view of the Øresund Bridge and a swimming beach on your doorstep. Ideal for the first night, arriving by the water and watching the bridge at sunset.
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City stroll and spa park
Malmö in the morning, driving and a park in the afternoon — a nicely balanced day.
Malmö combines the cobbled squares of Stortorget and Lilla Torg with the striking Turning Torso by the water. At Ribersborgsstranden you can take a dip in the Baltic before continuing on.
The sprawling Ronneby Brunnspark is one of Sweden's finest spa parks, with exotic trees, flower beds and old spring houses. A peaceful spot for a stroll and to catch your breath at the end of the driving day.
The campsite lies on the archipelago coast south of Ronneby, with swimming spots and sea views. A good base for combining the Brunnspark with the coast.
Coastal drive and city life
Today's the longest pure driving stretch; set off early and take a swimming break in Halmstad.
Gothenburg is a relaxed harbour city with a canal-town feel, the canal district of Haga and the Feskekörka fish market. Water lovers can take boat trips through the archipelago, while the charming old town is perfect for a first wander.
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The campsite sits right on the sandy beach at Askim south of the city, with a swimming bay and good bus connections into the centre. Perfect for combining city and beach.
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Rest day in the city
No change of location — a relaxed city day to recharge before Norway.
If theme parks aren't your thing, spend the day in the archipelago instead, or at Universeum.
Liseberg is Scandinavia's best-known amusement park, with classic rides and beautifully kept gardens. A good day to catch your breath and enjoy a little thrill.
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The Haga district, with its wooden houses and cafés, is made for wandering, while the old Skansen Kronan fortress above offers views across the city. A calm contrast to the bustle of the amusement park.
Arrival in Norway
Register your vehicle in advance with AutoPASS/Epass24 so the Norwegian toll is charged correctly.
Driving time just under five hours; fuel up cheaply while you're still in Sweden.
Oslo lies at the end of the Oslofjord, combining modern architecture such as the Opera House with plenty of green space and water. The first afternoon is enough for a walk across the walkable opera roof, with views over the fjord.
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The site sits on the Ekeberg ridge with panoramic views over the city and fjord, and is well connected to the centre by bus and tram. A practical base for exploring Oslo without needing the car.
City by the fjord
Get around cheaply on Oslo's public transport and leave the car at the campsite.
The Oslo Pass is worth it if you're visiting several museums.
On Bygdøy, the Fram Museum with its legendary polar ship and the Kon-Tiki Museum sit close together. A great morning for stories of sea voyages and exploration, easily reached by ferry from the town hall.
Vigeland Park displays over 200 bronze and granite figures by the sculptor Gustav Vigeland in a sprawling green space. Admission is free, and both children and adults will find plenty to marvel at among the figures.
Mountains, industrial history and Gaustatoppen in sight
A moderate driving time, but through winding mountain terrain — allow time for photo stops.
Heddal is Norway's largest stave church, an impressive 13th-century wooden building with enchanting carvings. A good stop on the way into Telemark.
Rjukan lies deep in the Vestfjorddalen valley beneath Gaustatoppen and is a UNESCO World Heritage industrial site. Famous for its Solspeilet sun mirror, which directs light into the otherwise shaded town centre.
The site lies on the edge of Rjukan, right by the river and beneath the mountains. A quiet base for Gaustatoppen and the Telemark Canal.
A hiking day above the clouds
Watch the mountain weather: only climb Gaustatoppen in clear conditions, otherwise the trek isn't worth it.
Bring sturdy footwear and wind and rain protection; it's cold up top even in July.
From the 1,883-metre summit of Gaustatoppen, on a clear day the view stretches over a sixth of Norway all the way to the sea. The climb from the Stavsro car park takes around two and a half hours each way; if you'd rather, take the Gaustabanen funicular inside the mountain.
The Krossobanen is Northern Europe's oldest passenger cable car, built so that the people of Rjukan could at least see the sun in winter. At the top, a view opens up over the narrow valley and towards the Hardangervidda.
Locks and still water
Check and book a canal boat trip in advance, as the boats run to a fixed timetable.
If you want to travel the whole canal by boat, allow an extra day.
The Telemark Canal uses a chain of hand-operated locks to overcome the height differences between Skien and Dalen. At Dalen you can view the old locks and take a stretch on the historic canal boats Victoria or Henrik Ibsen.
Vrangfoss is the canal's most impressive lock system, with five chambers in a row. As a boat is locked through, you can watch the water level rise and fall.
The campsite lies on an island in the river at Dalen, peaceful and close to the end of the canal. A good base for a boat trip and for swimming.
From the mountains to the sea
The Setesdal route is winding; expect a leisurely pace and plan for breaks.
Book tomorrow's ferry today, if you haven't already.
Kristiansand is the sunny capital of southern Norway, with the chequerboard Posebyen district, a long town beach and a fish market at the harbour. Bystranda, right in the middle of town, is perfect for a swim.
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The campsite lies on a bay with a sandy beach, just a few minutes from the centre. Ideal for combining city and beach, and for a relaxed drive to the ferry the next morning.
Back across the Skagerrak to Denmark
Check the ferry time: with a late departure, the Dyrepark fits nicely into the morning.
A short drive from the terminal to the site — today the crossing is the highlight.
The Dyreparken is one of Norway's most popular animal and amusement parks, with Nordic wildlife and the fairy-tale town of Kardemomme By. A lovely morning before the ferry awaits in the afternoon.
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The high-speed ferry run by Fjord Line or Color Line crosses the Skagerrak from Kristiansand to Hirtshals in around two and a half to three and a half hours. A relaxed crossing that takes you out of Norway without retracing your route.
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The campsite lies on the North Sea coast near Hirtshals, close to dunes and beach. A peaceful spot to arrive in Denmark after the crossing.
Where two seas meet
A relaxed coastal day with short drives and plenty of time for beach and dunes.
In Skagen, it's worth strolling among the yellow houses and enjoying a fish meal at the harbour.
At the Grenen headland near Skagen, the North Sea and Baltic Sea meet, so you can stand with one foot in each. A sandy path leads out to the tip, often accompanied by seals and seabirds.
Råbjerg Mile is Northern Europe's largest migrating dune, shifting several metres further northeast each year. Climbing the sand hill feels like a little desert excursion.
The site lies amid dune landscape near Hulsig with its own beach access. A good base for Grenen, the migrating dune and the charming town of Skagen.
City and the second great bridge
Aarhus in the morning, the Great Belt in the afternoon — manageable with an early start.
If you want to see the whole bridge, head to the beach at Nyborg in the evening.
Aarhus is a lively university city with the ARoS art museum and its walkable rainbow panorama, plus the Den Gamle By open-air museum. A good stop for culture and a wander through the Latinerkvarteret.
The Storebælt Bridge spans almost 18 kilometres, connecting the islands of Funen and Zealand, and is among the longest suspension bridges in the world. Crossing the Great Belt is tolled and makes for an impressive final major structure on your journey.
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The campsite lies on the coast near Nyborg with a direct view of the Great Belt and its bridge. Perfect for watching the structure at sunset before crossing it the next day.
Back on German soil
Driving time just over three hours; plenty of time for Lübeck in the afternoon.
The Fehmarn Bridge completes the chain of bridges and ferries, without needing to retrace the Øresund route.
In the morning you'll cross the Storebælt Bridge from Funen to Zealand — one last great bridge moment. After that, it's on across Zealand towards the German border.
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Lübeck's old town is encircled by the Trave and, with the Holstentor and its brick gables, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An atmospheric last evening with marzipan and a wander through the alleys and courtyards.
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The campsite near the city lies in western Lübeck and is well connected to the old town. A peaceful last night of the trip before the short stretch to Hamburg.
Arriving home
A very short final stage — the morning stays relaxed.
Fit in a fuel stop and taking down the roof tent before returning the car.
One last morning in the Hanseatic city, perhaps with a coffee by the water, before the short drive home to Hamburg.
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Back in Hamburg, the loop of your Scandinavia round trip closes. From the great bridges via Oslo and the fjords to the North Sea, you've completed the arc without ever retracing your route.
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