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01 Oslo to Karlstad
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RouteXpert Leon Bodegom
Last edit: 22-02-2021
Route Summary
Part 1 of the tour through Sweden and Norway, via one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Sweden, Varmland, to the north of Sweden to travel south again along the Norwegian coast after a visit to the Lofoten.
This was the start of our tour in 2019 and introduction to Sweden. There is plenty to see and visit along the way. However, keep in mind opening times of places to visit. The tourist season is short and in several places the sights were sometimes only opened after Whit Monday.
Beautiful roads, curves, lakes, rivers, heather and swamps alternate with forests and green hills. And also bears, lynx, wolves and moose. So you have to watch out.
Start: Port of Oslo, Colorline Terminal
End: Karlstad, Hotel Clarion Drott
I have awarded this route with 3 *** stars because the landscape is varied, the roads are good and the attractions very good.
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Duration
9h 6m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
254.74 km
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Cruise terminal Kiel-Oslo
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After a great crossing of 20 hours with the luxury ferry of the Colorline you will moor around 10:00 in the port of Oslo. So you can start the journey rested. After disembarkation you are soon on the main road and through a number of tunnels you are already out of the city before you know it.
In Norway, the main roads around Oslo are all toll roads, which were still toll-free for motorcyclists until 2019. If you are by car, you will be registered via automatic toll gates with license plate registration and after a few weeks or months, sometimes not at all, you will receive the bill at home. The costs are generally not too bad. Oslo city is certainly a city where you can stay for several days, given the old town and the various museums. Feel free to plan a few extra days here at the start or end of your tour.

After about 25 kilometers the road branches off to the south and we drive parallel to the river Nitelva. These are the last kilometers of the 37 kilometer long Nitelva, which then flows into the Glomma. This changes into a large lake called Oyeren and later you will pass the Glomma again. The river used to be used to transport logs to the sea.
After the bridge over the Glomma, there is a spacious parking lot by the river to take a break and take a look at the old bridge (Old Fossum Bru). Here are also defenses from the 2nd World War. There is also an opportunity for a cup of coffee at the parking lot.

After about 100 km you can visit the monumental church in Eidsberg. This is a 13th century church and is one of the oldest stone churches in Sweden. If the church is not open, the caretaker lives diagonally opposite and will gladly open the door for you with an old-fashioned key of 30CM long.
A little further on, before the town of Mysen, you come to the small open-air museum Folkenborg. See the link below the text for more information. The many (small) museums in Sweden and Norway are indicated by the ⌘ Looped square symbol on white signposts with brown print. Shortly after the Folkenborg museum, the route through Mysen passes a kiosk with a terrace to possibly have lunch or do some shopping for it.
The height differences in the landscape are not spectacular but enough to encounter a waterfall every now and then.
You will pass the Susebakkefossen where an old hydroelectric power station is located. There is room across the bridge to stop for a photo opportunity.
Upon entering Orje you pass an old lock complex in the Halden canal.
This is well worth a walk around and for a viewing. Here is also a museum about the history of the Halden Canal.
You pass the border between Norway and Sweden and continue between lakes and forests to the town of Arjang. There is a large statue of a troll in a parking lot.

The last part you drive through the province of Varmland to the final destination Karlstad. Varmland is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Sweden. The beautiful nature makes your motorcycle holiday complete. The landscape of Varmland is very diverse: lakes, rivers, heather and swamps alternate with forests and green hills. More than 2/3 of Varmland consists of forests. There are more than 10,000 lakes in the area and these naturally characterize the landscape. Bears, lynxes, wolves and moose live in the many forests. So you have to watch out.

The locations to eat or drink something along the way are limited. You will often have to drive to a village center for food and drinks. At Sanda there is a campsite on the route on the water with a kiosk and terrace. Here it is pleasant to stay for a short break.
When entering Karlstad, the route goes along the Circle K to refuel so that you can immediately move forward the next day.
For camping enthusiasts, 2 poi's have also been added from campsites in the woods and on the waterfront in front of Karlstad.
Folkenborg museum
Eidsberg Church
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Akerhus Castle
Vigeland Sculpture park
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Folkenborg open-air museum
Eidsberg Church
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Värmland County (Värmlands län) is a county or län in west central Sweden. It borders the Swedish counties of Dalarna, Örebro and Västra Götaland, as well as the Norwegian counties of Viken and Innlandet to the west. Prince Carl Philip is Duke of Värmland.
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Top Car and Motorcycle tour through Sweden and Norway
Sweden and Norway are beautiful countries. You will find nice cities, but also impressive nature reserves. This versatility makes Sweden & Norway the perfect countries for an impressive motorcycle holiday.

In this collection 14 beautiful routes through Sweden & Norway.

Good preparation is half the battle, so read the tips below carefully.
1. Check the weather forecast. It can be very hot in Sweden & Norway, but it can also get very cold. Always check the weather forecast before you go, so that you can pack the right clothes.
2. Decide in advance which route or routes you want to follow. This way you don't drive around like a headless chicken and you can make the most of your days off in these beautiful countries.
3. Familiarize yourself with the traffic rules. In Sweden & Norway, in some situations, slightly different rules apply than in the Netherlands. By immersing yourself in the traffic rules, you prevent (unknowingly) committing a traffic violation and/or putting yourself in a dangerous situation.

It is also wise to book the accommodations in advance. It might be more fun to drive through these countries on spec, but you don't want to drive around endlessly to find a place to sleep. If you go to Sweden or Norway during the high season, the chance that you will have to look for a place to sleep is greatest. It is also possible to camp during your motorcycle trip, but find out in advance where this is and is not allowed. You are not allowed to pitch your tent everywhere.

As the largest country in Scandinavia, you can enjoy extensive tours in a unique environment. Forests, lakes, nature parks and agricultural areas largely determine the landscape, which also consists of flat areas and rolling hills. Around the Swedish-Norwegian border is the Scandinavian Highlands, where the mountains rise locally to 2100 meters.

Norway is known for its amazing natural beauty. Fjords that go into the country tens of kilometers deep, snow-covered plateaus, sharp mountain peaks and vast forests. In this sparsely populated country, most people live in the cities, of which the capital Oslo is the largest.

Tolls have to be paid on a large number of roads in Norway. If you approach a toll road, you can continue without stopping. With cameras above the road, the license plate of the vehicle is scanned, not the registration number of the trailer or caravan. It takes quite some time to process the photos.
The bill is then sent home within four to six months by Euro Parking Collection (EPC) in London.

Mandatory on the motorcycle: Safety vest - A motorcyclist must bring at least one safety vest. In the event of a breakdown or accident, the driver is obliged to wear a safety vest. The ANWB advises motorcyclists to also bring a safety vest for a possible passenger.
Advice: First aid kit, motorcyclists are advised to bring a first aid kit.

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