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Lærdalstunnelen

Lærdalstunnelen Photo: Statens vegvesen
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Lærdalstunnelen Photo: Statens vegvesen
Lærdalstunnelen Photo: Statens vegvesen

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LÆRDALSTUNNELEN - The world's longest road tunnel is 24,5 km long and situated between Aurland and Lærdal. The tunnel opened November 2000. Lighting is a central factor - every 6 km the area is widened and these rock chambers are fitted with special lighting. Safety equipment and monitoring are installed in the tunnel.
Building period: 1995-2000.
Project costs -2000 value: Nok 1050 million.
Tunnel cost: Nok 930 million.
Price per metre for finished tunnel: Nok 38 000.
Turning points: 15
Breakdown lay-bys: 48
Heaviest traffic in an hour: 400 vehicles
Average daily traffic over a year: 1000 vehicles

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1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Mon - Sun
Last updated: 3/21/2013 Source: Visit Sognefjord
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Food and drink in the Sognefjord area

The Sognefjord area is particularly well-known for the high quality of its fruit, berries, lamb, game, mountain trout and goat's cheese.

Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route

The road over Aurlandsfjellet is a journey across a barren plateau through a desolate landscape of snow and rocks with the occasional sprig of grass.

Shopping in the Fjell & Fjord region

Local handicrafts and food is for sale at several farms and outlets.

Where to stay in the Fjell & Fjord region

There is accommodation in all categories and to suit all budgets - everything from historic hotels with long traditions, to cabins and camp sites.

Winter by the Sognefjord

Wake up with a fjord view and go skiing in the mountains. Some of the best snow conditions in Norway are only minutes away from the Sognefjord.

Tourist information in Flåm

The Flåm Tourist Office has brochures of the area, and can help you book accommodation, tickets for round trips and fjord cruises.

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