Kristiansund fails to capitalize on motorhome tourism

After a multi-year hiatus, the accordion festival will be held again at Persmoen in Åbogen. Organizers have prepared space for over a hundred caravans. The event is scheduled for 2026.

The author completed an eight-week solo campervan journey through Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway, reaching Nordkapp and Knivskjellodden, Europe's northernmost point. The trip utilized the right to wild camp on uncultivated land (Allemansretten), legal in Norway, Finland, and Sweden. The route included stops at fjords, lakes, and mountain passes, as well as visits to cultural sites like Linnaeus's Hammarby and Sápmi Park.

Andrea (24) and Jørn Ivar Pettersen (25) from Alta spent ten months converting a former postal vehicle into a camper. The project involved rust treatment and hands-on learning. The couple now plans to travel across Europe.

On Monday afternoon in central Hamar, Norway, a motorhome driver got stuck, causing traffic disruption. Witnesses noted that such an incident had never been seen before. The event did not lead to serious consequences but caused a traffic jam.

Tom-Rune Larsen (59) from Lavangen, owner of five motorhomes, four of which were bought from Lians, attended the Lians Caravan og Fritid spring fair at Andslimoen. He participates in these events annually, visiting at least twice a year. The fair took place on June 7, 2026.

The article lists European locations for whale watching suitable for motorhome travelers. Recommended spots include Andenes and Tromsø in Norway, Tarifa in Spain, and the Pelagos Sanctuary in the Mediterranean Sea. For each location, the seasonality, whale species, and nearby campsites with motorhome facilities are provided.