We are new packraft owners, experienced ww boaters, looking to do something mellow but adventurous in Norway next July/August. Could be a flatwater trip around an iceberg-choked lake, or perhaps a downriver trip somewhere. Looking for four or five days total, nothing too committing. We are class IV boaters in the east, have done a number of fly-in trips in the Arctic, so are pretty self-contained and resourceful…but never been to Norway. Any ideas or suggestions welcomed!
You might want to check out Jostedal, Norway. I met the owner of Ice Troll a few years ago. He’s managed to make a business taking people onto the glaciers and kayaking on the Jostedalsbreen Glacier lake. This is an area with a couple national parks, and there’s also some whitewater paddling. It’s pretty developed, by Alaskan standards.
About 3 hours out of Oslo, you find the Trysil River. This might be good for a few days of mostly mellow paddling with some Class 2, and you can camp just about anywhere.
Hello.
Does anyone know if there is any laws or restriction for using a packraft on Oslo Lakes? I will be on vacations there on September - October and want to know if it is allowed to use the lakes for this kind of activities. I assume there won’t be any restrictions, but better asking the community than receive any surprises from local authorities.
Any help would be appreciated.
No restrictions.
Here is a link to a brochure about the right to roam in Norway:
Thank you Mase!!!
Great information!!!