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Norway was very expensive 30+ years ago ....

We travelled to Norway and Denmark some years ago when ferries ran from Harwich to Esjberg and yes, both countries were very expensive.  We took a large amount of food (had a m'home with a big fridge then).  We only stayed one night in Denmark but had a quick visit to Copenhagen where it seemed very pricey. I don't remember site fees being exorbitant but hot showers in Norway were extra - about £1 !  We used our own facilities.  Roads were good, we had no problems getting around with the aid of a good map.  The scenery is spectacular in places.  Towns/villages are quite small and IMO not very interesting.  We enjoyed our visit but would say it's better for people more into walking and outdoor pursuits than us.  The Netherlands is not as expensive,  has more to do/see and is worth spending some time there.  Other people will probably come along with a variety of different opinions - best wishes for your trip.

thankyou

Danny

Hello Danny,

We've just returned from a month in Denmark with a few days on the German Baltic coast and in the Netherlands.  We had previously visited Denmark 30 years ago when it was expensive - it still is though they now have Lidl and Aldi which helps.

If you go from now to early August you can easily spend £50 to £70 a night for a motorhome +2. ACSI is available earlier and later almost always at the highest price.  They like to charge you in Crowns (DKK) and add heavy local taxes. 20€ seems to become £23 to £25. There are not many stellplatz, though quite a few campsites have a motorhome area which is cheaper for one or perhaps two nights.  We did find  five places which were free and there must be others. We found the (paid for) apps from Camperstops and ACSI motorhome stops very useful for these and less expensive night halts. Driving on beautifully maintained Danish roads is slow, relaxing and a pleasure.

We went briefly to Sweden and found it less expensive than Denmark.  In conversation with a couple of German couples who motorhomed in Sweden each year they said it was less expensive than Denmark.  As for eating out, adding alcohol to a £100 per person meal (mid price) will easily double the price. Street food is cheaper and usually very good.

In our experience Denmark is cheaper than Finland, Norway and Iceland in assending order of "eye-wateringness".  I could list our Danish itinary if I've not put you off,

Carl

Hi, been to Norway twice now, although last time in 2012, driving through from France, Holland,Germany,Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

Food stuff is expensive, order low to high, Denmark,Sweden and eye watering Norway. Fuel about the same as here.

we did go all the way to the north Cape.

our blog and route here

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/your-stories/travellingpeacocks/norway-trip-2012/.

it is worth it, we intend one day to return.

enjoy.

Just had a look at your story TravellingPs, it's still relevant but like many of us who posted stories our photos went missing when the web site was redeveloped. I think you have a Hadrian's Wall photo attached! If you still have any site photos you could add them onto this thread?

We have given travelling to Norway quite a bit of thought and we're now going without our van but hope to get to Denmark/Sweden in the future. So I enjoy reading these posts!

Just noticed the picture, strange, will have to look on another device regarding pictures, will have some, just have to find them!

Where I stay in North Germany there are always a lot of Scandinavians passing through and they all tell us they stock up with alcohol and food before returning home.  

Always been the same, Scandinavians go to Germany, Swedes go to Denmark, Norwegians anywhere but Norway for cheaper items. We took as much food as we could into Norway, fresh goods, milk, bread etc are expensive.

When we were on the Baltic Coast we went to a massive supermarket( it could have been in Lubeck) which was obviously set up for the Scandinavian visitors as all the checkouts had little signs in German and English. At the time I couldn't quite work out why but it seems Scandinavians are more likely to speak English than German, perhaps with the exception of the Danes.

I thought Norway had strict limits on what could be taken into the country rather like we had pre Single Market days? 

David