Scenic Route Aurlandsfjellet

The Snow Road Between the Fjords

Travel from fjord to fjord across a stark mountain plateau shaped by snow and weather, with spectacular views over the Aurlandsfjord as the grand finale.

The Snow Road offers striking contrasts and unforgettable impressions. The journey takes you from the lush fjord landscape to the open, rugged high mountains, where snow can remain for much of the year.

One of the route’s most distinctive features is its remote and seemingly untouched landscape. Apart from the power line stretching across the mountains, there are few signs of human presence, allowing the raw character of the landscape to take centre stage.

Together with the Lærdal Tunnel, the Snow Road forms a unique circular route between Gamle Lærdalsøyri and Aurlandsvangen. The mountain road is closed during winter, but the road from Aurlandsvangen to the Stegastein viewpoint remains open all year round.

Recommended Bus lenght 12,4 meter.

Stegastein Viewpoint

Experience the spectacular Stegastein viewing platform with panoramic view 650 metres above Aurlandsfjord.

Challenging Driving Conditions

Leave your car and use the Stegastein Park & Ride bus as there are traffic challenges on the narrow and steep road to Stegastein. Read more here

The road was opened in 1967 and its forerunner was a construction access road. The road runs from Lærdalsøyri to Aurlandsvangen over the mountains and the highest point is 1,306 metres above sea level. The road is closed in the winter and snow lies on the mountain throughout large parts of the summer, so the name "the snow road" is truly befitting.