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We are planning a trip to Sweden and Norway during the summer of 2010. I plan to drive from Calais through Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark and finally Sweden!

We have five weeks to complete our tour and we will be taking our border collie along as well.

We like using CL's in the UK, does anyone know of similar sites in Norway and Sweden and a website where you can view and book from?

Due to the distance from home we will only venture into the southern part of Norway, can anyone reccomend an area to stay. We like rural country locations with walking and cycling facilities.

Thanks

John

We have only been to Norway and that was when the Ferry ran from Newcastle.

We went to Camping Flam which as the name suggests is at Flam, this maybe a bit too far north for you but it would be a good place to head for.

Bear in mind that there are different restrictions for pets in Norway, I'm not sure but I believe you have to visit the vet in Norway in the first 7 days that you are there.

Mike,

Hi Jennifer and Paul,

Thanks for the replies,

The ferry from the north of Denmark looks interesting, and maybe an idea for one of the legs.

We will be starting from the midlands near Stoke on Trent but we have to consider the dog on some ferries, no overnight crossings etc.

I have looked at Stena Line form Harwich but the crossing time and travel from home is longer than going via euro tunnel even though it is 150 miles further!

Cheers

John

Quickest way to Norway from Uttoxeter is from Hull (112 miles) to Stavanger or Kristiansand in Norway ....alternativly from Calais go to Puttgarden in Germany and take the ferry to Zeeland in Denmark and cross to Sweden via the new bridge at Copenhagen.....or the Ferry from Helsingor above Copenhagen to Helsingborg in Sweden. There is also the expensive DFDS ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg in Denmark (Jutland) then across the bridges to Funen then Zeeland.

Scandinavian countries are expensive so have plenty with you (Danish Krone-Swedish Krone-Norwegian Krone and Euros for Belgium-Holland and Germany).

Download the free ACSI card software for a good selection of sites.

http://www.campingcard.co.uk/gb/en/europe/

I don't know whether this link might help, its a blog of a trip to that area which might contain some useful info for you http://gandm.eu/Scandinavia.aspx

David

Sorry about the misleading post jennifernn.....last used the Kristiansand/Gothenburg ferry 2005/2006 and didn't realise that it has stopped running.

Jennifer,

Please can you advise, or possibly your husband.

After your reccomendation of the ferry from Denmark, I am also looking at DFDS from Copenhagen, we are thinking of travelling further north into Norway. How far do you have to go to reach the first glaciers? Also you mention that your husband is from north of the artic circle, is it worth visiting this area for the distance you have to drive?

We may change our plans and just visit Norway this year, visit Sweden another year!

Regards

John  

Hi J Meredith,

I have noticed a TEC 510 TDF for sale in my local paper. I've searched this site to find that you have one.  Would you have either a contact email or phone number so I can ask you a few questions please. nelsonfamily at hotmail.com

Kind regards

Mark