🇫🇮 Finland – Wild Camping in the Land of a Thousand Lakes

Beautiful Regions & Routes:

• Saimaa Lake District (Southeast): countless lakeside spots to park right by the water.
• Lapland Route: from Rovaniemi to Lake Inari and the Norwegian border — ideal for autumn northern lights or summer's midnight sun.
• Coastal Road from Turku to Oulu: charming harbors, wooden villages, and islands.

Roads & Infrastructure:

• Roads are excellent, even in remote areas. Gas stations and supermarkets can be far apart, so plan water and supplies carefully.
• Tolls: None – Finland has no highway tolls or vignettes.

Best Access Methods with Camper:

• Drive through Sweden or take a ferry from Estonia.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria – Wild Nature and Quiet Mountain Passes

Beautiful Regions & Routes:

• Rhodope Mountains – wild, green valleys and small villages that transport you to another time.
• Rila Mountains & Seven Lakes – spectacular hiking routes and lonely parking opportunities.
• Black Sea Route – from Varna to Burgas, with detours to quieter bays south of Sozopol.

Roads & Infrastructure:

• Partly very good (highways), partly adventurous — especially in the mountains. Water points and markets can be found in almost every village.
• For vehicles up to 3.5 t (so also many motorhomes), an electronic vignette applies on many roads.

Best Access Methods with Camper:

• Access via Serbia/Romania or via Greece — easy highways possible.

🇷🇴 Romania – Between the Carpathians and the Black Sea

Beautiful Regions & Routes:

• Transfăgărășan Pass – probably the most spectacular mountain road in Europe.
• Maramureș Route – wooden churches, endless valleys, original country life.
• Danube Delta & Black Sea – perfect for bird watching and peace.

Roads & Infrastructure:

• Main roads are asphalted, side roads often bumpy. Gas stations are regular, disposal points rarer.
• In Romania, there is a vignette (Rovinietă) for use of auto roads/national roads. Exact annual prices vary depending on vehicle type and route — planning is worth it.

Best Access Methods with Camper:

• Transit through Balkan countries or via Hungary/Serbia — depending on country of origin.

🇦🇱 Albania – The Hidden Gem of the Balkans

Beautiful Regions & Routes:

• Albanian Riviera – from Vlora to Ksamil, with turquoise water and lonely bays, definitely full in summer.
• Theth National Park & Valbona Valley – perfect for off-road fans and hikers.
• Berat & Gjirokastër – historic cities, both UNESCO World Heritage.

Roads & Infrastructure:

• Many roads are newly asphalted, but mountain tracks remain challenging. Gas stations are everywhere, water and shopping opportunities usually unproblematic.

Best Access Methods with Camper:

• Ferry or land route via Montenegro/Kosovo/Serbia.

🇹🇷 Turkey – Between the Sea, the Mountains, and Ancient History

Beautiful Regions & Routes:

• Lycian Coast (Antalya – Fethiye) – coastal roads with breathtaking bays.
• Cappadocia – surreal rock landscape with hot air balloons at sunrise.
• Black Sea Route – from Samsun to Trabzon, green, humid, and mountainous.

Roads & Infrastructure:

• Highways top, side roads partly narrow. Gas stations are everywhere, many with showers and WiFi.

Best Access Methods with Camper:

• Good road connection from Europe via Bulgaria/Greece.

Wild Camping – Freedom with Respect