The first thing you notice about Norway is the light. In August, it does not really get dark — the sky moves from deep blue to the palest gold and back again without ever hitting black.
The Route We Drove
We entered via Denmark, crossed into Norway at Svinesund, and headed north along the E18 before cutting west toward Aurland. From there we drove the Aurlandsfjellet — the Snow Road — which at 1,300 metres offers some of the most dramatic views in Scandinavia.
The Aurlandsfjellet in early morning light, with no other vehicles in sight, is the kind of road that makes you understand why people sell everything and buy a van.
Wild Camping in Norway
Norway’s allemansretten — the right to roam — allows you to camp on uncultivated land for up to two nights in the same spot. We paid for a campsite twice in twelve days. Every other night we wild camped, usually for free, usually with a better view than any campsite we saw.