Accommodation

For many cycle tourists, the ample opportunities to wild camp in beautiful surroundings are one of Norway’s biggest draws. If however, a hot shower and shelter are in need you’ll find hundreds of well-maintained campsites all over the country and many will offer simple but practical wooden cabins as an alternative to tent life. Hostels are not that common outside the cities but there are many mountain cabins with private and shared lodging – a must for anyone looking for an authentic Norwegian experience.

When it comes to hotels there is a wide variety from quirky boutique and historic grand buildings, to modern budget-friendly rooms. You may be surprised to find most standard hotel prices are in line and sometimes cheaper than in other western countries. We’ll explain more below.