4-Day Camper Van Adventure from Copenhagen to Oslo via Scenic Coastal Route

Day 1: Copenhagen to Helsingør

Copenhagen & Helsingør, Denmark on April 29, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Democratic Coffee

Enjoy excellent pastries and coffee at this popular café in Copenhagen to start your trip right.
DKK45, 1h0m

9:00am

Explore Nyhavn

Walk along vibrant canal-side with historic colorful buildings and wooden ships, perfect for photos.
Free, 1h0m

10:15am

Drive to Helsingør

Travel north about 45 minutes to Helsingør, home to the famous Kronborg Castle.
Fuel approx. DKK75, 0h45m

11:00am

Visit Kronborg Castle

Tour the UNESCO-listed Renaissance castle, known from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
DKK135, 2h0m

1:15pm

Lunch at Café Olai

Sample traditional Danish meals in this warm, local restaurant in Helsingør center.
DKK150, 1h0m

2:30pm

Ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg

Take the efficient 20-minute ferry crossing into Sweden’s Helsingborg.
SEK120, 0h20m

3:00pm

Visit Kärnan Tower

Climb the medieval tower offering panoramic views of Helsingborg and the sea.
SEK60, 1h0m

4:15pm

Check into campsite near Gothenburg

Drive 2h30m to Gothenburg area and settle into Lisebergsbyn Kärralund camper van site.
SEK250, 2h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant Gabriel

End your day with fresh seafood and local specialties in Gothenburg’s charming city center.
SEK200, 1h30m
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Day 2: West Coast Sweden Drive

Gothenburg to Fjällbacka, Sweden on April 30, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Brogyllen

Start with fresh pastries and coffee in a historic Gothenburg café.
SEK75, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Fjällbacka

Scenic 1h30m drive up the west coast with beautiful sea views and quaint villages.
Fuel approx. SEK150, 1h30m

10:30am

Explore Fjällbacka and hike Vetteberget

Discover this charming fishing village and hike to Vetteberget cliff for stunning archipelago panoramas.
Free, 3h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Brygghuset

Enjoy local fish dishes by the harbor with relaxed coastal ambiance.
SEK170, 1h0m

2:45pm

Drive to Strömstad

Continue 1h15m north to Strömstad near Norway’s border for a brief stay.
Fuel approx. SEK120, 1h15m

4:00pm

Visit Kosterhavet National Park

Take a ferry to Koster Islands, Sweden’s top marine park, for biking and nature exploration until evening.
SEK110 ferry, 3h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Bryggan in Strömstad

Casual dinner featuring fresh, local seafood in the vibrant harbor area.
SEK190, 1h30m

9:00pm

Overnight camping at Strömstad Camping

Spend the night at a well-equipped camper van site close to town.
SEK200, Overnight
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Day 3: Cross to Norway and Oslofjord Drive

Strömstad to Oslo, Norway on May 1, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at the campsite

Have breakfast prepared at your camper van or nearby café before heading to Norway.
NOK50 approx., 1h0m

8:30am

Drive to Moss, Norway

Drive ca. 2h along coastal roads entering Norway for fjord views and forested landscapes.
Fuel approx. NOK250, 2h0m

10:30am

Visit Galleri F 15 on Jeløy Island

Explore contemporary Norwegian art in an inspiring coastal gallery. Open till 5pm.
NOK150, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Café Sorgenfri in Moss

Enjoy Norwegian open-faced sandwiches in a cozy café by the harbor.
NOK140, 1h0m

1:45pm

Drive along Oslofjord to Oslo city

Relax on a beautiful 1h30m drive with fjord panoramas approaching the Norwegian capital.
Fuel approx. NOK150, 1h30m

3:15pm

Check into Ekeberg Camping

Camp on a hillside site with panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord to rest and prepare for city exploration.
NOK300, Overnight

4:00pm

Walk Ekebergparken Sculpture Park

Enjoy an open-air art park offering sculptures and city views, perfect for a relaxing afternoon stroll.
Free, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Dinner Bar & Restaurant

Experience contemporary Norwegian cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
NOK350, 1h30m
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Day 4: Oslo Highlights & Departure

Oslo, Norway on May 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Fuglen Coffee Roasters

Fuel up on excellent coffee and pastries in this stylish Oslo café.
NOK120, 1h0m

9:00am

Visit Viking Ship Museum

Explore remarkably preserved Viking ships and artifacts. Open 9am-5pm.
NOK140, 2h0m

11:30am

Walk Oslo Opera House Roof

Stroll on the striking modern architecture rooftop overlooking the Oslofjord.
Free, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Mathallen Food Hall

Taste diverse Norwegian and international dishes at this popular food hall near the city center.
NOK175, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park

Discover over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in Norway’s largest sculpture park.
Free, 2h0m

4:30pm

Return to Ekeberg Camping to pack

Prepare for your camper van departure, relax and enjoy last views over Oslo.
Free, 1h30m

6:00pm

Departure or overnight stay

Depending on plans, either start onward travel or stay another night at the campsite.
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