Fjordane Caravan turnover soared but still posted a million-krone loss

Norway's Allemannsretten, codified in the 1957 Outdoor Recreation Act, allows camping on uncultivated land (utmark) for free without permission, provided tents are at least 150 metres from houses and not on cultivated or private land (innmark). Stays are limited to two nights in lowlands, longer in remote areas, and local restrictions may apply. Violations typically result in a polite request to move, but fines can occur for littering or ignoring rules.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has approved a new sign plan that introduces significant changes to parking regulations at Tangen and Aquarama in Kristiansand. Prohibitory signs are expected to be installed on a busy street in the city center.

A survey by Katar shows that the average motorhome tourist spends 1,000 Norwegian kroner per day at the destination. In Modum, authorities are discussing establishing a motorhome parking area at Vikland pier in Vikersund to attract such visitors.

Editor Knut Randem argues that campsite owners should focus on marketing their own advantages rather than complaining about unfair competition from municipal motorhome parking. He states that motorhome tourists spend money at local restaurants, shops, and attractions, generating income for the entire municipality. Randem notes that attempts to force all tourists to stay only at campsites are ineffective, as many travelers prefer independence and short stops.

On Sunday afternoon in Borge, Vestvågøy, a car ran off the road at low speed and ended up on its roof. The driver was not injured; police have no suspicion of impaired driving. Earlier on county road 7606, a foreign-registered motorhome overturned into a ditch with a family on board; all occupants escaped unharmed.

A homemade camper with German license plates veered into a ditch on the E10 in Fiskefjord, Norway. According to Statens vegvesen and police, no one was injured. Traffic is partially blocked, a tow truck has been called.