Luxury 7-Day Norway Road Trip from Kristiansand to Larvik

Photo of motorboats navigate on a canal in the Fiskebrygga district in Kristiansand, Norway.
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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Escape for the holiday of a lifetime with this 7-day luxury road trip in Norway!

Norway offers the ultimate luxury holiday experience for anyone up for an unforgettable adventure, including couples, families, solo travelers, and friends.

Your exclusive luxury holiday package will bring you to the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in the best destinations in Norway. With this perfectly planned vacation itinerary, you will stay 3 nights in Kristiansand and 3 nights in Larvik, experiencing the ultimate luxury vacation in Norway.

We will help you have the best 7-day luxury holiday in Norway imaginable, so you can leave feeling fulfilled and inspired.

Upon arriving in Norway, you will collect the luxury rental vehicle of your choice. We will provide you with the best car rental for the entirety of your 7-day luxury self-drive holiday, including CDW insurance. From there, you will drive off to discover some of the best travel destinations in Norway, including the stunning Kristiansand Cathedral and Fredriksvern.

Your 7 days in this one-of-a-kind destination in Europe will be filled with bucket-list experiences and bespoke activities. Expect sweeping views over the best attractions, heavenly meals at top-rated restaurants, and world-class service at 5-star luxury hotels.

Finding the perfect luxury lodging is going to make your vacation in Norway feel truly special. The home for your 7-day luxury holiday will be only the most exclusive 5-star hotels in Norway. You will choose from the best selection of luxury hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located along your carefully planned self-drive route.

Throughout your exclusive vacation in Norway, you will get to experience some of the best attractions and activities offered in the country. Highlights of your itinerary include visiting the famous Drammen Spiral, experiencing the fantastic Drammen park up close, and discovering the unique features of the highly-recommended Heddal stave church. These are only a few of the many spectacular attractions and sights you will find on your luxury travel itinerary in Norway.

Between attractions and activities, you will have plenty of time to stroll along the best shopping streets and markets in Norway. Here you can find unique souvenirs to preserve the memory of your luxury holiday in Norway.

As your luxury vacation in Norway comes to an end, you will return home with new experiences and unforgettable memories. Not to forget, a full camera album on your phone with amazing photos and videos from the most beautiful places in Norway to share with your friends and family.

This exclusive travel plan is designed to include everything you need to have the best vacation in Norway. By booking this luxury holiday package, you can avoid spending hours researching and planning your 7-day road trip in Norway. Let the experts figure out the details, so you can focus on enjoying.

To deliver the best experience possible, we make it easy for you to customize each day of your luxury holiday in Norway before and after booking. Our flexible trip planning means you will be able to explore Kristiansand and Larvik at your own pace.

Book with us to get access to 24/7 personal travel support throughout your entire journey. Enjoy a step-by-step guide in our easy-to-use mobile app, including all travel documents for your exclusive getaway to Norway.

The best flights, activities, tours, and hotels in Norway fill up quickly, so book your luxury vacation package in advance. Select a date and start planning your luxury holiday in Norway today!

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

photo of sunset over Drammen, a town in the Buskerud province of Norway.Drammen
Photo of the Telemark Canal with old locks, tourist attraction in Skien, Norway.Skien
Fiskebrygga district in Kristiansand, Norway.Kristiansand / 3 nights
Photo of aerial view of the city of Larvik in Norway.Larvik / 3 nights

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Attractions

Heddal stave church, Notodden, the largest stave church in Norway.Heddal stave church
park bench on drammen spiral with drammen and mountains in the backgroundDrammen Spiral
Brekkeparken hører til herregården Søndre Brekke gård i Skien. Museet er sommeråpent.Brekkeparken
Drammen park og Tuftepark
Ochre and red coloured historic buildings at Staverns Fortress (Fredriksvern), Larvik, Vestfold, NorwayFredriksvern
Ulefoss sluser, Nome, Vestfold og Telemark, NorwayUlefoss sluser
View of the Kristiansand Cathedral, seen from the front.Kristiansand Cathedral
Ypsilon BridgeYpsilon Bridge
Tangen Fort on the south coast of Langesund, Norway. Fort Tangen was a German coastal battery during World War IITangen fort
Christiansholm Fortress in Kristiansand, Norway. In twilight and sunset.Christiansholm Fortress
The Telemark Canal
Kristiansand Museum, Kristiansand, Agder, NorwayKristiansand Museum
Minnehallen in Stavern,Larvik. Norway. Its a famous.Minnehallen
Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik AS, Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark, NorwayPorsgrunds Porselænsfabrik AS
Archive Foundation, Kristiansand, Agder, NorwayArchive Foundation
Drammen Museum, Strømsø, Drammen, Viken, NorwayDrammen Museum
Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Agder, NorwayNatural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder
Gimle Farm, Kristiansand, Agder, NorwayGimle Farm
SKMU Sørlandets Kunstmuseum, Kristiansand, Agder, NorwaySKMU Sørlandets Kunstmuseum
The inverted boat
Beautiful landscape of the Drammen city with river and the mountains in Norway. Blue sky background.Gulskogen Gård
Odderøya fort, Kristiansand, Agder, NorwayOdderøya fort

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Day 1 – Kristiansand - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Kristiansand - arrival day

  • Kristiansand - Arrival day
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  • Christiansholm Fortress
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Your luxury holiday in Norway begins as soon as you reach the city of Kristiansand. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Norway is Kristiansand - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Kristiansand.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Christiansholm Fortress. This fortress is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Kristiansand, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 437 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Kristiansand. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Kristiansand.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Restaurant Mother India. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,412 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Kristiansand.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Bønder i Byen. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Bellini is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Kristiansand, and has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 513 customers.

As your day in Kristiansand is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Norway.

Make your way to Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Patricks Pub, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars among 856 guests.

Raise a toast to the start of your 7-day luxury vacation in Norway and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Kristiansand

Day 2

Day 2 – Kristiansand

  • Kristiansand
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Drive 12 km, 22 min

  • Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder
  • Gimle Farm
  • The inverted boat
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On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across Norway you will continue exploring the city of Kristiansand. You still have 2 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Kristiansand. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden, University of Agder. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 199 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Gimle Farm. This attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 179 visitors.

If you, like many others, have been feeling curious about the spectacular The inverted boat top-tier point of interest, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Kristiansand has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re curious about the best restaurant in Kristiansand, make sure to check out TilStede mat og mer. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 338 customers.

Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the city is Spiren plantebasert mat og drikke. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 181 customers.

A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed Kristiansand before is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,675 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

Bakgården Bar is one of the best bars in Kristiansand and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

You may also want to check out Tollboden Burger & Bar. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. Tollboden Burger & Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Norway has plenty more in store for you.

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Experiences

Day 3 – Larvik

Day 3

Day 3 – Larvik

  • Kristiansand
  • Larvik
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Drive 194 km, 2 hours 41 min

  • SKMU Sørlandets Kunstmuseum
  • Kristiansand Cathedral
  • Archive Foundation
  • Kristiansand Museum
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On day 3 of your luxury road trip holiday in Norway you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Kristiansand and the city of Larvik. You’ll stay in Larvik for 3 nights.

Your day starts in Kristiansand. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing SKMU Sørlandets Kunstmuseum your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 181 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Kristiansand Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 756 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this cultural property and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Archive Foundation. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 210 visitors.

When you’re finished at the museum, the perfect next stop is the popular Kristiansand Museum. This spectacular museum and attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 380 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Kristiansand by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Norway to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Norway. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Kristiansand today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Larvik, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Norway! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

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Day 4 – Drammen and Larvik

Day 4

Day 4 – Drammen and Larvik

  • Larvik
  • Drammen
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Drive 196 km, 2 hours 44 min

  • Gulskogen Gård
  • Drammen Museum
  • Ypsilon Bridge
  • Drammen park og Tuftepark
  • Drammen Spiral
  • More

On day 4 of your exciting luxury holiday across Norway you will continue exploring the city of Drammen. You still have 2 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Drammen. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Gulskogen Gård. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 165 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Drammen Museum. This attraction is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 215 visitors.

If you, like many others, have been feeling curious about the spectacular Ypsilon Bridge must-see tourist destination, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today.

The outstanding Drammen park is another stop you can visit today in Drammen. This top-tier point of interest is a highly recommended attraction in the city. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 914 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy of a visit.

If you want to experience even more of Drammen, then consider a visit to the incredible Drammen Spiral. Drammen Spiral is a road tunnel and popular attraction most travelers enjoy. More than 2,347 people have rated this attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Drammen has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Norway has plenty more in store for you.

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Day 5 – Heddal, Skien, and Larvik

Day 5

Day 5 – Heddal, Skien, and Larvik

  • Skien
  • Larvik
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Drive 209 km, 3 hours 44 min

  • The Telemark Canal
  • Brekkeparken
  • Heddal stave church
  • Ulefoss sluser
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On day 5 of your exciting luxury holiday across Norway you will continue exploring the city of Heddal. You still have 1 night left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Heddal. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Heddal stave church. This attraction is a place of worship and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,924 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Heddal has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Norway has plenty more in store for you.

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Day 6 – Stavern, Langesund, and Kristiansand

Day 6

Day 6 – Stavern, Langesund, and Kristiansand

  • Larvik
  • Kristiansand
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Drive 232 km, 3 hours 47 min

  • Minnehallen
  • Fredriksvern
  • Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik AS
  • Tangen fort
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On day 6 of your luxury road trip holiday in Norway you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Stavern and the city of Kristiansand. You’ll stay in Kristiansand for 1 night.

Your day starts in Stavern. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Minnehallen your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 352 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this cultural property and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Fredriksvern. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 791 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this cultural property and attraction.

Make the most of your day in Stavern by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Norway to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Norway. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Stavern today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Kristiansand, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cafe Generalen, one of the best restaurants in Kristiansand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 472 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Monsoon - Sushi & Asian as one of their top choices in the city. Monsoon - Sushi & Asian is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 526 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Kristiansand is Sham, syrisk Mat. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 301 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Clarion Hotel Ernst is one of the best bars you can visit in Kristiansand tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,324 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like SkagenPub. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 772 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Norway! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

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Day 7 – Kristiansand - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Kristiansand - departure day

  • Kristiansand - Departure day
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  • Odderøya fort
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Today is the last day of your 7-day luxury holiday in Norway and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Kristiansand before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Norway by heading out to the stunning Odderøya fort. This extraordinary must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 106 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Kristiansand.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Kristiansand, check out the menu at Foodie Kristiansand. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 167 customers.

You will then say farewell to Kristiansand and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Norway in your luggage!

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