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Starting July 6, Norway's holiday period begins, with a forecast record number of German tourists in motorhomes. Orders for electronic toll passes (bombrikke) have also surged, indicating a record summer flow.
Norway is bracing for a record number of motorhomes on its roads this summer. According to reports, the holiday period begins on July 6, and the number of German tourists in motorhomes is expected to be the highest ever recorded.
Data from Motor.no shows a sharp increase in orders for electronic toll passes (bombrikke) for motorhomes, pointing to a record influx.
In Tromsø, three rental companies — Touring Cars, Indie Campers, and Arctic Campers — plan to put about 150 vehicles on the road. Touring Cars, operating since 2022, reported revenue of 36 million Norwegian kroner and operating profit of 4.7 million kroner. Arctic Campers noted a slight decline in advance bookings, attributing it to new competitors and uncertainty about travel and fuel. Most renters are foreign tourists, many first-time motorhome travelers.
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Starting July 6, Norway's holiday season begins, with a forecast record number of German tourists traveling by motorhome. The number of such vehicles ...
Starting July 6, Norway's holiday season begins, with a forecast record number of German tourists traveling by motorhome. The number of such vehicles on the country's roads is expected to be the highest ever recorded.
The number of bombrikke (electronic toll tag) orders for motorhomes has surged. According to Motor.no, this indicates a record influx of motorhomes in...
The number of bombrikke (electronic toll tag) orders for motorhomes has surged. According to Motor.no, this indicates a record influx of motorhomes in Norway during the summer season.
Three companies in Tromsø — Touring Cars, Indie Campers, and Arctic Campers — plan to have around 150 vehicles on the roads this season. Touring Cars,...
Three companies in Tromsø — Touring Cars, Indie Campers, and Arctic Campers — plan to have around 150 vehicles on the roads this season. Touring Cars, established in Tromsø in 2022, reported revenue of NOK 36 million and operating profit of NOK 4.7 million. Arctic Campers noted a slight decline in advance bookings, attributing it to new market entrants and uncertainty around travel and fuel. The majority of renters are international tourists, many on their first motorhome trip.
Updated: 01.08.2026
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Sales of new motorhomes to private individuals in Norway increased by 13.8% in the first quarter. A total of 173 new motorhomes were registered, although the statistics may be distorted by 175 units registered by dealers in February to comply with new emission regulations.
Global rental operator Indie Campers is ramping up its presence in Tromsø ahead of the summer season in Northern Norway. The company stated it believes the local roads can accommodate the additional traffic.
The annual Fritid og Caravanmesse opened in Hamar at the Vikingskipet ice rink. Fifteen motorhome brands are on display, including Dethleffs, Adria, Hymer, Kabe, and Carthago. The show also features caravans, boats, bicycles, and camping equipment.
The motorhome camp in Flekkefjord is filled to capacity during the holidays. Motorhome veteran Helge Gabrielsen (78) and his wife are enjoying a long weekend in the town, where shopping locally is an important part of the trip. Gabrielsen says he dislikes when other motorhome tourists take advantage of the facilities without paying, emphasizing that everyone should pay their share.
A motorhome overturned in the Andenes area. According to police, no injuries were reported. Law enforcement was not involved, and no charges were filed.
Near the Preikestolen trail in Rogaland, motorhomes with foreign plates are occupying road shoulders and parking areas, including waste disposal stations and commuter lots, leading to complaints about unsanitary conditions. The manager of Preikestolen Camping reports finding feces on her property, and the mayor of Strand municipality plans to bring up potential parking restrictions at the autumn council meeting. Similar issues are reported in Lofoten, Senja, Stegastein, and Vøringsfossen, where roadside parking and overnight stays create challenges for traffic flow and safety.
The municipality of Ringsaker has asked the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to approve signs prohibiting overnight parking and sleeping in motorhomes and caravans at the municipal car park by Jessnes beach. The move follows complaints that long-term parked motorhomes occupy spaces needed for day visitors, especially families with children. The consultation deadline is 3 August.
A man in his 40s from Kvindøl faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol. In one incident, he got a motorhome stuck in a parking garage in Sandnes because it was too high.
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