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What's the deal with big cities and motorhomes?

16.11.2025 17:31 1 min 1 source
Bobilverden.no NOR
What's the deal with big cities and motorhomes?
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A review of motorhome facilities in Norway's ten largest cities reveals significant challenges for visitors, particularly regarding central, year-round parking. While cities like Fredrikstad, Ålesund, and Tønsberg offer good, accessible facilities, Oslo and Trondheim face criticism for limited central options and winter closures. The overall assessment is that most major cities have not adequately catered to this growing visitor segment, with high land prices near city centers being a key obstacle.

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What's the deal with big cities and motorhomes?

16.11.2025 Bobilverden.no NOR Original source

🇳🇴 Norway — fuel prices

Updated: 13.06.2026

Diesel

$2.27 /l

NOK21.47 · €1.95/l

119 of 132

pricier than 89% of countries

Petrol

$2.03 /l

NOK19.22 · €1.75/l

111 of 134

pricier than 82% of countries

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