Practical help for visiting or living in Norway

Norway From Inside

Planning a trip or already in Norway? Find helpful guides to travel, prices, transport, and everyday life from someone who lives here.

Honest advice, written from here

Norway From Inside is a personal travel blog based on real life in Norway. It exists for one reason: to help you understand this country before and during your trip — what things cost, what to wear, how the roads and ferries work, and which places are genuinely worth your time.

You will not find inflated promises or “hidden gems you must see before you die” here. Just calm, practical information based on everyday life in Norway — the kind of advice you would get from a friend who happens to live here.

The topics travellers ask about

01 Travel Costs

Accommodation, transport, activities and realistic travel budgets.

02 What to Wear

Clothing for Norwegian weather — winter, summer and everything in between.

03 Food & Prices

Supermarkets, grocery prices, restaurants and ways to save money.

04 Driving in Norway

Road rules, ferries, tolls, rental cars and practical driving advice.

05 Places to Visit

Cities, fjords, islands, coastal routes and lesser-known places.

06 Where to Stay

Hotels, cabins and unique places to stay across Norway, with practical booking tips.

07 Motorhome & Road Trips

Practical advice for driving, parking, ferries, tolls and traveling responsibly through Norway by camper or motorhome.

08 Fishing in Norway

Practical rules, safety advice and local information for visitors who want to fish in Norway.

09 Working in Norway

Finding work in Norway — where the jobs are, what employers need, and what to prepare before you apply.

10 Scandinavian Living

How Norwegian homes actually look and feel — wood, light, wool and everyday comfort.

11 Winter in Norway

Skiing, snow, daylight, clothing and practical planning for a winter trip to Norway.

Guides to start with

• Where Can You Park a Motorhome Overnight in Norway?

  Norway’s right to roam does not give motorhomes a general right to park anywhere. Here is a practical, cautious guide to finding a legal place to stop overnight — and where you should never park.

• AutoPASS for Motorhomes in Norway: Tolls, Epass24 and the 3.5-Tonne Rules

  Norwegian toll stations are automatic and foreign-registered motorhomes must pay too. Here is a clear guide to Epass24, AutoPASS agreements, weight groups and what to arrange before you arrive.

• Ferries with a Motorhome in Norway: What You Need to Know

  Ferries are a normal part of many Norwegian road trips, and motorhomes can normally use ordinary vehicle ferries. Here is a practical guide to booking, pricing, payment, boarding and size for motorhome travelers.