dunkley201 - Without checking to see what others have advised here (including the ever knowledgeable CG ) there is several important things may help (and that I didnt realise when I first migrated here)

When driving in Sweden and Norway:
1). Dipped Headlights on (always) during daylight driving.
2). When driving on side roads that do not show you have the right of way (many) you MUST give way to traffic entering on the right at junctions and crossroads. Failure to do this may result in a dent and expensive bill to pay.
3). There is a 0-tollerance drinking & driving law. Do not even inhale your partners gin & tonic is my advice and if you do wait eight hours before sitting in the driver’s seat.
4). Beware the speed cameras - if you get blinked it will drain your holiday account. Most of the permanently mounted ones are all signed some way before, but you never know where the mobile ones will be. Road speeds here are much lower than in the UK, but best ignore the locals that drive faster that the speed limit (they know where the cameras are). AND….....
…..... While on the subject of speed - on the main roads unmarked police cars patrol in all types of vehicles, so a speed devil you see may well be a cop.
5). If you get asked at customs what all the gear you are carrying is for - its for personal use during your holiday - it is NOT for your son in Oslo as you may be asked to pay import duty on it all.
6). Again if you get stopped at customs, ensure you do not have over the limit of tax free. Booze is expensive here and they are hot on the heels of "smugglers"

Hope this helps a little - PM me if you need any more info I can help a fellow Brit with in this land of trolls and driving regulations. 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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I think its a legal requirement to have your headlights on at all times in denmark and i'm sure that goes for the rest of scandinavia,plus don't speed in germany on the autobahn where a limit applies as you will get done on the spot with a cash only fine,the crafty beggars have great hiding places and you won't know you've been nicked until it's too late,if you are in fact going via germany and flensburg try to hit the ELBE TUNNEL before or after rush hour as it gets very busy and with major roadworks in this location now it's a nightmare..alle ist klar  57 tambora flame SE mud flaps,side strips,twin s/roofs,18"HSE wheels,courtesy lights on w/mirrors



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julytourist wrote:

Had a great time but main complaint was the price of Scotch..... JT

AndyC wrote:

dunkley201 - Without checking to see what others have advised here (including the ever knowledgeable CG ) .....

All roads are speed signed - Motorways generally have 90 or 100 kilometres per hour in Norway and 110 in Sweden. Side streets in residential areas are often 30 KPM or 50 KPM.

When driving on “main roads” best to stay awake, which normally have a 80 KPM limit unless reduced to 70 or 60 (or even less) in certain areas . The speed signing generally is very poor and signs are (often) few and far between. Good idea to note the first sign and remember what it was, because there may not be another for a while, and that may be “after” a speed camera . I always forget what the last sign said and slow down to 70 or 60 just to be on the safe side when passing a camera , but you probably have a better memory than me .

I don’t think there is a restricted speed for towing a caravan, but I am not 100% sure on that account .

Many thanks for the offer, I normally get my LR needs on my UK visits. 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Is the Newcastle/Oslo ferry not an option?

ghyllie oo! Shiney!
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Sadly not: "However Fiordline now no longer operates any ferry crossings from Newcastle, England."

Thanks for your help, Ghyllie 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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The Newcastle ferries of old to Bergen/Stavanger/Kristiansand became victims of low cost flight operations to Norway.

These ferries were extremely popular for Norwegians' as mini shopping cruises to the Metro Centre, once the flights started the ferries could not compete on price or convenience. Nor could they replace the "shopperholicks" with viable volumes of "normal" tourism by Brits or Norwegians.

A quick update: Wife poorly, hospital, etc, will be ongoing for 2-3 months or so. Have cancelled ferry today. Will re-plan when fit & well. Best concentrate on gardening....... 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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dunkley201 wrote:

A quick update: Wife poorly, hospital, etc, will be ongoing for 2-3 months or so. Have cancelled ferry today. Will re-plan when fit & well. Best concentrate on gardening.......

wish her well from all at the forum mate, hope she has a speedy recovery.

Ghyllie oo! Shiney!
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Thanks guys. Will pass on your message. Also thanks for your pointers for travel to Oslo. Will keep the info and update when about to travel. May even arrange a Kodak moment of Freelander + 'van in Norway if we are lucky! 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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Hope the wife gets well soon there mate : (

By the time you are sorted to come over, I will have my new car, I make at least one trip a year up to norway, so we may be able to set up a convoy : )

If you look at a map, there is a bridge from Denmark to Sweden, I literally live on the south side of it by the sea. The door stands always ajar there is leccy, water, toolkits and anything else you guys may need. I know the perfect spot to set up the van with the most amazing sunset if you guys want a bit of space : )

There is a decent network of LR owners here in sweden and up the westcoast there is a decent amount of us with lifts, tools and winches : )

Keep us posted on progress, and send on get well wishes!

LRSwe. Thank you for your kind offer! I have passed on your get well wishes. At present I guess we will be delayed by at least 3 months, possibly more. This may mean we will have to put off our journey until 2013 due to the early onset of winter in Scandinavia. I will PM you when I know for sure. Thanks again!
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