Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has 18 specially designated roads (covering
1850km) known as
National Tourist Routes
(
www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en
)
, each
one passing through signature Norwegian landscapes. Many already have regular
lookouts and information points along these pre-existing routes, with more such facilities
planned. Of most interest to visitors is the easy identification of some of Norway's most
scenic routes, and help in planning and making the most of your trip along Norway's most
picturesque drives.
Of the 18 roads, some of our favourites:
Sognefjellet Rd (Rv55)
Rv86 and Rv862 on the island of Senja
Kystriksveien coastal route between Stokkvågen, west of Mo i Rana, and Storvik, south
of Bodø
E10 through Lofoten
West coast road through Vesterålen from Risøyhamn to Andenes
Gamle Strynefjellsvegen between Grotli in Oppland and Videseter in Sogn og Fjordane
(Rv258)
Trollstigen, south of Åndalsnes
Two routes through Hardanger from Halne in the east to Steinsdalfossen (Rv7) and
Jondal (Rv550) in the west
Car & Motorcycle
There are no special requirements for bringing your car to Norway. Main highways, such as
the E16 from Oslo to Bergen and the entire E6 from Oslo to Kirkenes, are open year-round;
the same cannot be said for smaller, often more scenic mountain roads that generally only
open from June to September, snow conditions permitting.
Vegmeldingssentralen
( 175;
www.vegvesen.no
)
Vegmeldingssentralen, Statens Vegvesen's 24-hour Road User Information Centre,
provides up-to-date advice on road closures and conditions throughout the country.
INFORMATION
