Norwegian Atlantic Tour 2027

Day 1
We meet at Folkestone Eurotunnel.
We travel up to Rotterdam and our hotel. France to Rotterdam, Netherlands covers roughly 310 km (189 to 195 miles) and takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
History: Historically a modest marshland settlement at the mouth of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, Rotterdam transformed into a global industrial powerhouse in the 19th and 20th centuries. The city center was heavily devastated by German bombing in May 1940, which shaped its modern, avant-garde architecture—including landmarks like the Cube Houses
Stopping in Rotterdam.
Day 2
The direct drive from Rotterdam to Hamburg covers roughly 500 kilometers (311 miles) and takes about 4.5 to 5 hours under normal traffic conditions. The journey transitions from the heart of the Dutch Randstad, cuts across the agricultural northern Netherlands, enters Germany's Lower Saxony region, and culminates in the historic Hanseatic city of Hamburg.
The optimal route combines major Dutch and German motorways, flowing through areas deeply tied to medieval trade, world conflicts, and industrial evolution.
Stopping in Hamberg.
Day 3
The driving route from Hamburg, Germany to Hirtshals, Denmark covers approximately 515 kilometers (320 miles) along the spine of the Jutland Peninsula. Under normal traffic conditions, the straight drive takes around 5.5 hours via the A7 autobahn in Germany and the E45/E39 motorways in Denmark.
However, this road is far more than a modern transit corridor. It traces centuries-old migration paths, trade lifelines, and military frontiers that once divided—and later united—the Germanic and Scandinavian worlds.
Stopping in Hirtshals
Day 4
We catch the fast ferry 2.5 hours from Hirtshals to Kristiansand and then make our way up to Haukeli.
The direct and most scenic drive from Kristiansand to Haukeli follows Riksvei 9 (Rv9), taking you straight up through the historic Setesdal Valley. This 237 km route takes approximately 3.5 hours to drive without stopping, but it is highly recommended to slow down and explore the local heritage.
Setesdal is famous for preserving ancient Norwegian culture, distinct dialects, traditional folk music, and unique silver crafting traditions that date back centuries.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Evje was a bustling mining community. The Flåt nickel mine, located nearby, was once Europe's largest nickel mine. Today, the area is internationally famous among geologists and rockhounds for its rich variety of rare minerals and crystals.
Stopping in Haukeli
Day 5
The route by car from Haukeli to Flåm primarily follows the E134 and Riksvei 13 (Rv13), taking you through some of Western Norway's most dramatic fjord and mountain landscapes. This 175 km route takes about 3 hours of pure driving time, but it cuts directly through historic trading pathways, apple-growing regions, and the heart of the UNESCO-protected fjord countryside.
Låtefossen (The Twin Waterfall)
The roaring 165-metre twin waterfall right next to the Rv13 road.
Eidfjord & The Hardangerjøkulen 
Hardangervidda Nature Centre and the spectacular Vøringsfossen waterfall (requires a short detour east before crossing the fjord).
You will cross the Hardangerfjord via the Hardanger Bridge, opened in 2013, which is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Historically, travellers relied entirely on slow, weather-dependent ferry crossings to link the trading tracks between the east and the west coast.
Stopping in Flam
Day 6
The drive from Flåm to Geiranger is an iconic journey through the absolute best of Norway's fjord country, taking you from the Aurlandsfjord to the Geirangerfjord. This 270 km route requires roughly 4.5 to 5 hours of pure driving time, but it features a spectacular mix of massive mountain tunnels, a fjord ferry crossing, and breathtaking switchback descents.
This route historically connected isolated farming communities over high mountain passes that were blocked by snow for most of the year.
Lærdal Tunnel vs. Aurlandsfjellet
Either the 24.5 km Lærdal Tunnel (the world's longest road tunnel) or the Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road (a historic mountain pass with the Stegastein Viewpoint).
• Historic Fact: Before the Lærdal Tunnel opened in 2000 to provide a reliable, year-round underground connection, locals and traders had to conquer the treacherous Aurlandsfjellet mountain road. This historic path sits high above the tree line and is so buried in snow that it remains impassable for most of the winter, historically leaving communities completely isolated until the summer thaw.
The Sognefjellet Pass (Fv55)
Glacial views of the Jotunheimen mountains, the Mefjellet stone sculpture viewpoint, and traditional stone mountain lodges like Sognefjellshytta.
Long before it became a National Tourist Route in 1938, Sognefjellet was a crucial medieval trading track. Coastal traders carried salt and dried fish up from the fjord, while inland farmers brought iron, butter, and hides down to the coast. It was a perilous journey; travelers frequently fell victim to sudden blizzards or historic mountain bandits who hid out in the rocky crags.
Day 7
To take this exact route from Geiranger to Molde via the Atlantic Ocean Road and Kristiansund, you will be heading on a sweeping, cinematic coastal loop.
Instead of taking the direct 3-hour route north, this journey spans roughly 280 km, requires about 5.5 to 6 hours of total travel time, and includes multiple ferries, an underwater tunnel, and some of the most iconic bridges in the world.

 Road was built, Geiranger was completely isolated by land during the winter months. Its opening was an engineering triumph that finally gave the fjord community a year-round connection to the outside world.The direct and classic drive from Geiranger to Molde takes you north through the heart of the Møre og Romsdal region. 
Historically, this route follows the old paths carved out by 19th-century engineers who sought to connect isolated fishing villages on the coast with the deep, dramatic farming communities of the inner fjords.• 
What to see: The Ørnesvingen viewpoint, which hangs directly over the Geirangerfjord, offering views of the Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Opened in 1955, this spectacular stretch of road features 11 hairpin turns climbing up from sea level to 620 metres. Before the Eagle Road was built, Geiranger was completely isolated by land during the winter months. Its opening was an engineering triumph that finally gave the fjord community a year-round connection to the outside world.
Day 8
The direct and standard drive from Molde to Ålesund primarily follows the E39 and E136, cutting a straight path south across the Romsdalsfjord. This 81 km route takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to drive, which includes a scenic 35-minute car ferry crossing.
Historically, this corridor bridges the traditional rivalry between the coastal merchant city of Ålesund and the administrative, industrial hub of Molde, showcasing how maritime engineering eventually linked these once-isolated ocean regions.
You will then have time to explore as we will be stopping in Alesund.
Ålesund is arguably Norway’s most visually unique city, world-renowned for its uniform Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) architecture, dramatic coastal setting, and bustling maritime culture.
Spreading gracefully across several narrow islands stretching into the Atlantic Ocean, the city acts as the cultural and commercial heart of the Sunnmøre region and serves as the ultimate basecamp for exploring the iconic Geirangerfjord and the jagged Sunnmøre Alps.
Day 9
The drive from Ålesund to Førde along the main E39 highway takes you from the rugged outer islands of Sunnmøre, down through spectacular fjord crossings, deep valleys, and glacial lake plains. This 195 km route takes about 4 hours of pure travel time, which includes two panoramic car ferry crossings.
Historically, this stretch forms a critical artery of the Kystriksveien (Coastal Highway), replacing centuries of isolation when these steep mountain fingers could only be traversed by heavy steamships or dangerous high-altitude pack mule trails.
Stopping in Forde.
Day 10
The drive from Førde to Bergen along the E39 highway takes you from the heart of the Sunnfjord region, across the mouth of the massive Sognefjord, and down into the historic coastal capital of Western Norway. This 175 km route takes approximately 3.5 hours of pure travel time, including a scenic 20-minute car ferry crossing.
Historically, this route traces old postal paths and paths carved through the mountains to replace what used to be a long, storm-battered sea voyage around the treacherous outer coast. 
Time to explore as we are stopping in Bergen.
Day 11
The drive from Bergen to Stavanger along the coastal E39 highway takes you through the heart of the historic island network of southwestern Norway. This 210 km route takes roughly 4.5 to 5 hours of total travel time, which includes two major car ferry crossings and the world's deepest subsea road tunnels.
Historically, this corridor was completely reliant on open-ocean steamships. The modern highway stands as a staggering achievement of maritime engineering, stitching together isolated island communities that spent centuries cut off from the mainland.
Stopping in Stavanger.
Day 12
The drive from Stavanger to Kristiansand along the E39 highway takes you from the dramatic fjords of the west coast, down through the rugged mountain passages of Dalane, and into the sun-drenched, rocky coastline of the Norwegian Riviera. This 235 km route takes approximately 3.5 hours of pure driving time.
Historically, this path traces old inland post roads and narrow coastal tracks that were built to bypass the incredibly dangerous, storm-battered shipping lanes around the southernmost tip of Norway.
Stopping in Kristiansand.
Day 13
We will catch the ferry across to Hirtshals make our way down to Viborg. 
The direct road route from Hirtshals to Viborg in Denmark primarily follows the E39 motorway and Route 13. This 146 km drive takes approximately 1 hour and 35 to 40 minutes of pure driving time.
Staying in Viborg.
Day 14
We set of on our way home to Bremen.
The road route from Viborg (Denmark) to Bremen (Germany) primarily follows Route 13, the E45 motorway, and the German Autobahn A7 and A1. This 385 km international drive takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes of pure driving time.
This historic corridor takes you from the ancient heart of Jutland, crosses the historic border at Schleswig, and travels down through the powerful old trade routes of the medieval Hanseatic League.
Staying in Bremen
Day 15
We travel down to Bruges
The road route from Bremen (Germany) to Bruges (Belgium) primarily follows the Autobahn A1, A30, the Dutch motorways A1, A27, A58, and the Belgian E34. This international journey spans roughly 515 km and takes approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes of pure driving time.
This flat, highly efficient route cuts directly through the historic heartlands of the medieval Hanseatic League, the Dutch Golden Age trading corridors, and the wealthy textile hubs of Flanders.
Staying in Bruges.
Day 16
Our final voyage to Calais and home.

Total Cost £6459 bases on two people sharing.
What's included.
Welcome drink.
Hotels 4/5 star.
Breakfast .
Loan of radio's.
Full Itinerary by day.
Google maps sent out by day.
Full hard maps by day.
Photo's and Video of your trip.
Lead Car.

Deposit of £1000 secures your place.
Payments of £2729 1/01/27 
Balance of £2730 1/03/27

You will need to book your EuroTunnel crossing on 27/06/27 at 12.20 and return crossing on 12/07/27 12.20
You will need an Autopass for the ferries across Norway and if you preload your account you can save up to 50% of the cost.
You need to book your Fjordline fast ferry on 30/06/27 at 9.30am returning on 9/07/27 time to be confirmed as the booking hasn't opened yet.

Any questions please call or email me on:
Colin@supercarbreakfastclub.co.uk or call on 07769621583 .

Kind Regards
Colin & Kel