The Kingdom of Norway offers it's visitors no less
than eighteen designated National Tourist Routes - Nasjonale Turistveger -
which between them cover hundreds of kilometers of some of the world's most
outstanding natural beauty.
Found below is a list and overview of these eighteen
scenic routes, followed by a list of the country’s motorways – Riksveg –
and European Highways - Europveg.
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| County Map Of Norway |
National Tourist Route Andoya
- Is a 51 kilometer long scenic route located between the towns of Akneskrysset
and Andenes in the county of Nordland.
The road follows the west coast of the rugged and
isolated Vesterlan Peninsula, located in the Norwegian Sea.
National Tourist Route Atlanterhavsvegen
- The Atlantic Ocean Road is an eight mile section of the 36 kilometer long, Country
Road 64, located between Karveg and Vevang in the county of More og Romsal.
The road hugs the coast of Hustadvika, one of Norway's
most dangerous maritime sections of coastline known as the Ship’s Graveyard,
before making it's way across several small islands and skerries in the
Atlantic Ocean by way of several bridges, causeways, tunnels and viaducts.
National Tourist Route Aurlandsfjellet
- Is a 47 kilometer long mountain road which crosses the barren high plateau of
Mount Aurland, located between the towns of Aurlandsvangan and Laerdalsoyn in
the county of Sogn og Fjordane.
The road bypasses the world's longest tunnel located
at Laerdal and provides the most stunning views out across the Aurlandsfjord
some six hundred meters below.
National Tourist Route Gamle Strynefjellsvegen
- This 27 kilometer long road is located between the mountain villages of Skjak
and Stryn in the county of Oppland.
The road passes through a rugged and barren lunar like
landscape forged by glacial deposits which were made thousands of years ago.
National Tourist Route Gaularfjellet -
This 92 kilometer long road links the alpine villages of Balestrand and Moskog
in the county of Sogn og Fjordane.
The road, which is interspersed with steep, high
cliffs and sheltered, green valleys, crosses the peak of Mount Gualar, passing
several picturesque lakes and waterfalls along the way.
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| Hamningberg |
National Tourist Route Trollstigen
- Is a 104 kilometer long serpentine, mountain pass which links the town of
Andalsnes with the village of Valldal in the county of More og Romsdal.
Trollstigen is one of the most popular tourist routes in Norway owing to it's
eleven hairpin bends, sharp corners and scary 10% incline.
National Tourist Route Hardanger
– This 195 kilometer long road located in the county of Hordland covers the
moorland and mountainous terrain which surrounds Norway’s second largest fjord,
Hardangerfjord, passing the majestic Voringsfossen and Steindalsfossen
waterfalls along the way.
National Tourist Route Havoysund
– This 66 kilometer long road begins in the small town of Russelv and travels
through the barren Arctic wilderness of Finnmark county.
The road is flanked by the coast of the Norwegian Sea
to one side and barren mountain peaks on the other. The road terminates on the
island of Havoya which is accessed by way of the the world’s most northerly
located bridge, the 293 meter long Havoysund Bridge.
The area of Finnmark is renowned for the natural
phenomena known as the Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis.
National Tourist Route Helgeland Coast North
– This 129 kilometer long coastal road is located between the towns of
Stokkvagen and Storvika in the county of Nordland.
The road follows the Helgeland coast, traveling
through vast areas of high pinnacled mountains, vast glaciers and stunning
lakeland.
The road is flanked by several bridges, causeways and
ferry terminals along the coast, all of which give access to several of the
larger offshore islands, islets and skerries which are located there.
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| One Of The Bridges Along Atlanterhavsvegen |
National Tourist Route Helgeland Coast South
– This 97 kilometer long road runs along the Helgeland coast between the towns
of Holm and Alstahaug in Nordland county.
The road travels along the vast Vega Archipelago, an
UNESCO World Heritage Site, and passes the unique natural features of
Torghatten and the Seven Sisters of Alstahaug.
National Tourist Route Jaeren
– This 41 kilometer long road is located along the low lying coastal flats of Jaeren in Rogaland county.
The road passes several sandy beaches, vast areas of
sand dunes, lush, green farmland and several traditional farming villages.
National Tourist Route Lofoten
– This 164 kilometer long road is located between the towns of Fiskebol and A,
situated along the vast Lofoten Archipelago of Nordland county,.
The road passes through miles of white sandy beaches
and picturesque fishing villges which are flanked by miles of barren, craggy
mountains.
National Tourist Route Rondane
– Is a 48 kilometer long road named after the Rondane Mountain Range, situated
between the former mining town of Folldal and the village of Enden in Hedmark
county.
The road is located in one of Norway’s premier hiking
districts and passes through Norway’s oldest national park, the Rondane
National Park, renowned for it’s high mountain peaks, barren plateau and
reindeer herds.
National Tourist Route Ryfylke
– This 183 kilometer long road is situated between the towns of Oanes and Horda
in Rogaland county.
The road takes you through miles of lush, green
farmland which is surrounded by high sided cliffs and vast fjords.
The road also passes through several former zinc
mining towns.
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| Torghatten |
National Tourist Route Senja
– This 84 kilometer long road travels along the west coast of Senja Island,
located between the quaint fishing villages of Gryllefjord and Botnhamn in
Troms county.
The road passes through several traditional fishing
villages and incorporates miles of stunning coastline.
National Tourist Route Sognefjellsvegen
– This 108 kilometer long mountain road, which reaches an ultimate elevation of
1,434 meters above sea level, is located between the town of Lom in Oppland
county and the village of Gaupne in Sogn op Fjordane county.
The road, which is part mountain pass, part coastal
road, passes several lakes, glaciers and high mountain peaks and travels
through several villages, some of which host traditional Norwegian stave –
wooden – churches.
At Gaupne the road also provides access to the
Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen national parks.
National Tourist Route Valdresflye
– This 37 kilometer long road travels along the mountain plateau of the
Valdresflye, between the tiny settlements of Garli and Bestrond in Oppland
county.
The road is situated at an elevation of 1,389 meters
and commands stunning views of the lush green farmland and valleys below.
National Tourist Route Varanger –
This 160 kilometer long road is located between the town of Verangerbatn and
the abandoned fishing village, now a holiday retreat, of Hamningberg in
Finnmark county.
The road is located along the Varanger Peninsular and
follows the coast of the Varangerfjord, which is an arm of the Barents
Sea, a sea renowned for it’s icy sea
mists and rough seas.
The area as a whole is renowned for it’s short polar
days during the Winter months and it’s midnight sun of the Summer months.
The area’s geography is typified by vast swathes of
birch forests, large areas of peat bogs and a lunar like, barren and rocky
terrain.
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| Sognefellsvegen |
Norway is also served by seven motorways, known as Riksveg and four
long distance European Highways which are known as Europveg. They are:
Riksvei 3 – 291 km –
Located between Kolomoen in Oppland county and Loten in Hedmark county.
Riksvei 4 – 140 km –
Located between Stryken and Roa in Oppland county .
Riksvei 25 – 116 km –
located between Tonset and Elverum in Hedland county .
Riksvei 159 – 11 km –
Located between Karihaugen and Lillestrom in Akerhus county.
Riksvei 509 – 4 km –
Located between Sola and Stavanger in Rogaland county.
Riksvei 555 – 45 km –
Located between Bergen and Loddefjord in Hordaland county.
Riksvei 580 – 24 km –
Located between Hop and Bergen Airport in Hordaland county.
Europvei E6 – 2,630 km
– Located between Svinesund in Ostlandet County and Kirkenes in Finnmark
County.
Europvei 16 – 707 km –
Located between Bergen in Hordaland County and Sandvika in Akerhus County.
Europvei 18 – 415 km –
Located between Orje in Ostfold County and Kristiansand in Vest Agder County.
Europvei 39 – 1,330 km
– Located between Kristainsand in Vest Agder County and Thamshavn in Sor
Trondelag County.
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| The Major Road Network Of Norway |
SOME TIPS FOR WHEN DRIVING IN NORWAY
Driving in Norway is done on the right hand side of the
road.
The speed limit in Norway is 80 kilometers an hour.
Dipped headlights must remain on at all times, even in
bright sunlight.
It is compulsary to wear seatbelts at all times, both
drivers and passengers.
A high visibility jacket must be carried in your vehicle at all times.
A high visibility jacket must be carried in your vehicle at all times.
Norway has the most rigid drink/driving laws in the
world. Therefore NEVER drive whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs as it will
most definitely result in a prison sentence.
In recent years the Norwegian cities of Bergen, Oslo and Trondheim have implemented congestion charges.For more information about these charges please refer to any of the city's tourist websites.
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