Adventure Motorcycling in Norway
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Whether you're planning a day trip, an overnight getaway, or a multi-week adventure, you'll find plenty of inspiring route suggestions here.
This guide is for those who believe the journey is the destination—and who measure success in smiles per mile. Below you'll find an overview of all the routes, with links to detailed itineraries. We'll start with the shortest trips and work our way up.
The Oslofjord
East side
The Oslofjord region is home to countless beautiful places worth exploring. These routes are perfect for an afternoon ride but can also be combined with an overnight stay in a tent or hotel.
One of our favourites is Gamle Mossevei, stretching from Hvervenbukta to Hjulet—a legendary road among motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts in the Oslo area. While you're there, consider making a detour via Bekkensten, Svartskog and Roald Amundsen's former home, and the charming country store and café Svartskog Kolonial.
From Hjulet, you can continue around the Nesodden Peninsula, or head south towards Drøbak, Hvitsten, and Son. For the return journey, we recommend taking the scenic inland roads through Indre Østfold.
West side
On the opposite side of the fjord lies the Hurum Peninsula, offering excellent opportunities for day trips. We particularly enjoy following the coastline all the way around the peninsula, although the inland roads are equally rewarding. Whether you're looking for scenic driving routes, overnight camping, wild camping, or rooftop-tent adventures, Hurum has plenty to offer.
Read the detailed route guide here
Hadeland and the Randsfjord
This route combines scenic driving, cultural attractions, and excellent swimming spots. It can easily be completed in a day, although we recommend spending a night along the way—for example at the historic Thorbjørnrud Hotel in Jevnaker.
The drive to Jevnaker is enjoyable in itself, especially with stops at Kistefos Museum, Hadeland Glassworks, or the town's pleasant beach. If you're mainly looking for great driving roads, however, we highly recommend continuing around Lake Ransfjorden, north of Jevnaker.
The western side of the lake features winding roads, swimming areas, and elegant manor houses dating back to the prosperous Kistefos era. If you prefer a shorter route, you can take the ferry across the lake roughly halfway through the loop.
The full route involves around five to six hours of driving, although several shorter alternatives are available.
Read the detailed route guide here
Notodden, Gaustablikk and Rjukan
If you're looking for one of the shortest drives from Oslo that still delivers a genuine high mountain experience, this trip is hard to beat.
Besides spectacular scenery—including one of Norway's most iconic peaks, Gaustatoppen—the route takes you through two UNESCO World Heritage towns, offers the opportunity for an unforgettable bungee jump, and includes one of the most significant historical sites in modern Norwegian history at Vemork.
Although the trip can be completed in a single day, we recommend staying overnight. There are plenty of accommodation options, whether you prefer hotels in central Rjukan or camping in the surrounding mountains.
The drive out of—and back into—Oslo is admittedly the least exciting part. Unless you get particularly creative with your route, expect around two hours of motorway driving. Fortunately, the rest of the journey more than makes up for it.
Depending on your chosen return route, you'll spend approximately six to seven hours in the saddle. Please note that mountain weather can change rapidly, and driving conditions may be challenging. If you're travelling early or late in the season, be sure to check the weather forecast and road conditions before setting off.
Read the detailed route guide here
Jotunheimen, Valdresflye and the Peer Gynt Road
This is a true Norwegian road-trip gem, best enjoyed over two or three days depending on how much time you want to spend driving, hiking, and exploring.
Along Valdresflye Scenic Route, Jotunheimvegen, and the Peer Gynt Road, you'll find countless accommodation options, whether you prefer wild camping or staying at a traditional mountain hotel. The area also offers endless opportunities for hiking and mountain adventures.
The complete route includes just under ten hours of driving, with opportunities to shorten parts of the journey. Keep in mind that weather and road conditions in the mountains can be demanding. Some sections are gravel roads and are therefore best suited to confident, experienced drivers. As always, check the weather and road conditions if you're travelling outside the peak summer season.
Read the detailed route guide here
Mountains and Fjords of Western Norway
If you have several days available, we highly recommend heading west across the mountains towards Norway's spectacular fjords.
One of our favourite routes follows Suleskarvegen towards Kjerag and Lysebotn. The drive itself is worth the trip, but it also serves as an excellent starting point for exploring more of Western Norway. You can take a ferry from the Lysebotn and in to Stavanger City.
With a few extra days, both Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord are within easy reach. From there, you can make your way back towards Oslo through Norway's dramatic mountain landscapes, like the Tindevegen.
Expect turquoise fjords, glaciers, towering mountain passes, and unforgettable scenery. For the return journey, we recommend taking Tindevegen via Vang, before continuing through Dokka and along Lake Randsfjorden—although there are countless scenic alternatives to choose from.