Profile
Number and names of travelers:
2 adults (Marie and Max)
Vehicle:
Carado V132
Travel period:
3 weeks in July 2022
Kilometers traveled:
approx. 7.000
Starting point:
Zell am See (Austria)
Endpoint:
Lofoten (Norway)
Stopovers:
Germany, Denmark, Sweden
Max Bründl is a photographer and nature enthusiast.
As a mountain and outdoor lover, he was on the road together with his girlfriend Marie in the Carado V132 EDITION15 heading north. On the direct way it went to Denmark, then further over Sweden to the Lofoten in Norway and finally with many stops back home. More than 7,000 kilometers and countless wonderful experiences later, Max and Marie have photographs in their luggage that show us Scandinavia as a place of longing.
NEXT STOP: STOCKHOLM
At eight o'clock the following day, it was time to get ready and get behind the wheel. The next stop was Stockholm. There we visited Max's cousin, who showed us Stockholm from the "local side". Sunset on the cliff, colorful rose gardens, a visit to the photo museum, dinner in a traditional country house and super barista cafes (our personal preference) with lots of kanelbullar (Swedish cinnamon buns) were on the agenda. With about 28,000 steps again, we were able to really soak up Stockholm and will remember the city more than positively. After two days it was time to say goodbye again and move on!
COFFEE STOPS IN TRONDHEIM AND ÅLESUND
The following days on the mainland were rather rainy, and we used the time to check off organizational things on our list. Also the one or other coffee house stop in Trondheim or Ålesund could not be missed, since Marie has a preference and good nose for restaurants and cafés. Despite the bad weather, we especially took Trondheim to our hearts, as it has a beautiful old town with a large cathedral and many small boutiques and restaurants.
BETWEEN FJORDS AND GLACIERS
Back to nature and mountains was the order of the day when the weather was more or less okay again. The next stop was the famous Geirangerfjord with the impressive road Trollstigen. There we stayed at a small campsite at the foot of a waterfall. A boat ride past the waterfalls "De syv søstrene" (in German: "The seven sisters") led us to the start of a great hike. We were dropped off at the shore, and from there we went steeply uphill to the old farm Skageflå, where we were rewarded with a great view over the fjord. After two hours, we were finally picked up again by boat and brought back to Geiranger. This was really a recommendable combination!
We then continued over countless glacier areas and through national parks towards the Aurlandsfjord, which is a branch of the Sognefjord. We spent the night directly at the viewpoint Stegastein. We stood on a totally sloping parking lot, but even there we were not fussy and realized: We can sleep in all positions. Sleep mask (in the north really recommendable) on, earplugs in and eyes closed! In Flåm, we took another hike to the Brekkefossen waterfall and then drove on to the city of Bergen. Bergen was very crowded and rather stressful, far from relaxed strolling. We therefore sought nature again, hiked to a viewing platform above the city and finally took the train back down to the valley. This was a nice end to the city trip.
LAST STOP: STAVANGER
The city of Stavanger in itself really surprised us. We have found few places to be so charming, colorful and lively. Small alleys, lots of shopping, good restaurants and of course super cafes. We also spent a day at Sola beach near Stavanger. Due to the strong wind, the dunes pile up there, from where you can watch the numerous kite surfers super. Then it was time to say goodbye and board the ferry. We spent the night on board and woke up early in the morning in Denmark. Now it was like at the beginning: cruise control on, bite through and off home. See you soon, Scandinavia!
CONCLUSION
In our opinion, the Carado V132 EDITION15 is a real all-rounder. The added value of the vehicle clearly lies in its compactness: The van contains everything in a small space without having to make any compromises. Bed length and headroom in the motorhome are adapted to the compact concept.
The shower, cooking and driving per se worked flawlessly and definitely convinced us. Emptying the waste water tank and refilling the fresh water was uncomplicated, even for camping novices. The V132 is an ideal vehicle for anyone who wants a maneuverable, compact motorhome with which neither pitch size at the campsite nor driving on narrower roads will be a problem.
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