Sognefjellet

Scenic Route Sognefjellet

From peak to fjord

A point on the map in the middle of the Sognefjellet route
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This 108-kilometre journey takes you from the historic mountain village of Lom, over the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe, and down to the emerald green waters of the Lusterfjord, ending in Gaupne village in Luster, the innermost part of the famous Sognefjord.

The drive takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes, but you should spend several days to fully experience the glaciers, fjords and alpine culture along the way.

If you are driving from Oslo, getting to Lom takes about 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive from Bergen to the starting point in Luster, which typically takes around 4.5 hours.

Keep in mind that the mountain pass between Rustasætre and Turtagrø is closed during winter, typically reopening between mid-April and early May. Even after opening, the road may close at night or during bad weather. Snow and ice may occur, even in summer.

Map of Sognefjellet

The adventure begins in Lom, a lively activity hub famous for its 12th century stave church and world-class local food. You can challenge yourself in the local activity park, and enjoy a delicious bun from Bakeriet i Lom!

Local food guide to Lom

Places to stay in Lom

Find a place in Lom that suits you and your travel plans.

  • Low buildings with dark roofs beside a parking area, with trees and a rocky mountain ridge under clear blue sky..
    Lom

    Lom Camping

    At Lom Camping, you stay in apartments or at the campsite in the middle of the national park village of Lom.
  • Wood-clad building entrance with large glass windows, a sign on the wall, and red berries hanging in foreground..
    Lom

    BrimiBue

    BrimiBue in Lom is a small hotel and a restaurant centrally located in the national park village of Lom, run by Tina Brimi and Dan-Robin Leirvåg, known for modern traditional cuisine based on local ingredients, inspired by Arne Brimi.
  • White blossoms and green grass in the foreground with two wooden cabins on a grassy hillside and trees behind..
    Lom

    Andberg Gard

    Andberg Gard is idyllically located along Sognefjellsvegen, about 1 kilometer outside the center of Lom.
  • Stone cabin with a red roof and a Norwegian flag in a mountain valley, with patches of snow on steep mountains and a blue sky.
    Lom

    Spiterstulen Turisthytte

    Spiterstulen Turisthytte is located 1,111 meters above sea level in the lush Visdalen valley in Lom, and is a natural starting point for trips to Norway’s highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen.
  • Yellow lilies bloom in a sunny garden with rustic wooden cabins, green hillsides, and a clear blue sky..
    Lom

    Strind Gard

    Strind Gard in Lom offers farm accommodation in peaceful surroundings in houses full of character—set in an intimate and romantic farm environment. Here you can combine a visit to the center of Lom with great nature experiences in Jotunheimen—and tranquil farm life.
  • Rustic lodge buildings on a green hillside with birch trees, scrubland foreground, and distant mountains under clouds..
    Lom

    Soleggen Fjellstue

    Soleggen Fjellstue is located 957 m above sea level on the north side of Jotunheimen, about 10 km from the center of Lom. The site offers outdoor school programs for students from across the Nordic countries, courses, seminars, and rentals for events. Here, simple outdoor living, a sense of achievement, and close contact with nature are at the heart of the experience.
  • Traditional wooden houses and a gated path in a green valley, with forested mountains and clear blue sky..
    Lom

    Andvord Gard

    Historic Andvord Gard, the old meeting place in Lom, is a unique location to stay within walking distance of Lom town center, with Jotunheimen right outside the door. Here, cultural heritage, nature, and hospitality come together.
  • Round table set with glassware and folded napkins inside a glass-walled pavilion with timber beams and mountain views..
    Lom

    Raubergstulen

    Raubergstulen is a staffed tourist lodge, idyllically located at 1,000 meters above sea level in Bøverdalen in Lom, at the foot of Galdhøpiggen. It’s the perfect starting point for trips to Galdhøpiggen and for skiing at the Galdhøpiggen Sommerskisenter.
  • Dark wooden cabin with balcony on a green lawn, framed by leafy trees and sunlit mountains under blue sky..
    Lom

    Teigen Gard

    Teigen Gard is located near Lom town center, in the heart of the mountain kingdom. The farm is a great starting point both for invigorating mountain hikes on foot or on skis in Jotunheimen, or if you want exciting activities and flavorful food experiences in Lom town center.
  • Traditional wooden houses with grass roofs on a hillside, with fences and green mountains under a bright sky..
    Lom

    Røisheim Hotell

    Røisheim is a historic hotel at the foot of Galdhøpiggen, with roots dating back to 1858. Here, peace, history, and culture meet the beautiful mountain landscape—in a unique setting with protected log buildings, great dining experiences, and proximity to Jotunheimen. A perfect starting point for memorable mountain hikes.

More activities in Lom

Discover all there is to see in Lom.

  • Norwegian Mountain Center - where man and mountains meet
    Lom

    Norwegian Mountain Center - where man and mountains meet

    Probably the greatest hike you will ever do without hiking.
  • A dark wooden church with a tall spire stands amid a graveyard, with mountains and dramatic clouds overhead..
    Lom

    Lom Stavkyrkje

    Lom Stavkyrkje is one of the largest stave churches in Norway—built around the year 1158. The church has protected heritage status and is used as the main church in Lom.
  • Stave Church in Lom
    Lom

    Template attraction listing - Lomskyrkja

    Lomskyrkja – the church in Lom - is one of the biggest and most beautiful stave churches in Norway.
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  • Bjørn Ola Aukrust in bunad on the veranda at the bakery in Lom. Lomseggen in the background.
    Lom

    Lomslosen

    Lomslosen offers guided tours in Lom town center. Join a walk through the history, culture, and nature in the heart of the national park village of Lom.
  • Lom Rural Museum
    Lom

    Lom Rural Museum

    Lom Rural Museum is an open air museum with buildings dating from 1613 to 1860. We have one of the largest traditional storage houses, called a stabbur, in Norway.
  • Dark wooden cabin with white windows behind a lush flower garden, with green hills and a partly cloudy sky..
    Lom

    Aukrust Gard og Urteri

    Aukrust Gard og Urteri - farm shop, herb garden, exhibition and catering.
  • Two children wearing blue helmets and harnesses cross a suspended net bridge, holding safety lanyards outdoors..
    Lom

    Aktiv i Lom

    Aktiv i Lom is an activity company based in Lom in Jotunheimen. The company operates a zipline and Lom activity park with gyro trampolines and a climbing park. Aktiv i Lom rents out various hiking equipment and lavvos in different sizes, for both overnight stays and large events.
  • Lom

    Scenic Route Sognefjellet (Road 55)

    Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet is northern Europe's highest mountain pass, and runs from Lom to Gaupne, a total distance of 108 km (Road 55).
  • Lom

    Lom National Park Village

    The municipality center of Lom is a National Park Village and a natural gateway to the National Parks Jotunheimen, Breheimen and Reinheimen.
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  • Front view of a wooden log building with a tall red-framed glass entryway, shrubs, and an open sign outside..
    Lom

    Fossheim Steinsenter

    Fossheim Stone Center is a geological museum and jewelry gallery, shop, and workshop in downtown Lom. Here you’ll find the country’s largest selection of minerals and gemstones.
Juvasshytta in Jotunheimen

Begin by driving southwest for 25 minutes until you reach Elveseter Hotell, a former family farm turned creative mountain lodge. Stop and see the 34-metre tall Saga Column, which depicts historical scenes from Norway's long and storied past.

Just before reaching Elveseter, take a steep detour up to Juvasshytta. This is the base for hiking to the summit of Galdhøpiggen (2,469 metres high), the highest mountaintop in Northern Europe!

You can stay the night at the Juvasshytta, Raubergstulen or Spiterstulen mountain lodges to fully immerse yourself in the high-altitude environment and join a guided hike.

How to hike Galdhøpiggen

Activities near Galdhøpiggen

Climb Norway's highest mountain, and stay in cozy mountain lodges.

  • Bøverdalen

    Galdhøpiggen | Guided tour from Juvasshytta

    Juvasshytta lies 1850 m.a.s.l., and is a natural starting point for trips to Norway's highest mountain - Galdhøpiggen.
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  • Inside a wooden cafe, tables and chairs face large windows as a person looks out at snowy mountains at sunset..
    Bøverdalen

    Juvasshytta

    Juvasshytta is a family-run mountain lodge with traditions dating back to 1884, and the closest starting point for trips to Galdhøpiggen. The lodge is located at 1840 meters above sea level, and it is possible to drive all the way up by car.
  • Three children in winter clothing stand and kneel inside an ice cave, facing a large white sphere on snow..
    Bøverdalen

    Klimapark 2469 og Istunnelen

    Klimapark 2469 is an outdoor experience area located at 1,800 meters above sea level, at the foot of Galdhøpiggen in Jotunheimen. Here you can, among other things, join a tour to a spectacular ice tunnel—70 meters in under the ice—7,000 years back in time—and learn about hunting history, climate change, thawing permafrost, melting snowdrifts, and the animals and plants that survive in the harsh mountains.
  • Bøverdalen

    Raubergstulen | Horseback riding

    At Raubergstulen you can experience the magnificent nature near Galdhøpiggen on horseback.
  • Lom

    Galdhøpiggen | Hiking from Spiterstulen Mountain Lodge

    Spiterstulen Mountain Lodge is a popular starting point for trips to the highest mountain in Norway - Galdhøpiggen.
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  • Wide view of snow-covered mountains and a groomed ski area with scattered skiers under bright winter sunlight..
    Bøverdalen

    Galdhøpiggen Sommerskisenter

    Galdhøpiggen Sommerskisenter is located 1,850 meters above sea level—at the foot of Northern Europe’s highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen. The ski center is one of the few in Norway located on a glacier.
  • Bøverdalen

    Galdhøpiggvegen | Biking Northern Europe’s highest tarmac road

    Galdhøpiggvegen is Northern Europe's highest tarmac road - known as one of Europe's toughest uphill roads. Do you take the challenge?
  • Bøverdalen

    Galdhøpiggen High Rope Course

    Galdhøpiggen High Rope Park is situated by the foot of Galdhøpiggen, the highest mountain in Norway, and consists of traverses, 76 platforms and challenges for all ages!
  • Round table set with glassware and folded napkins inside a glass-walled pavilion with timber beams and mountain views..
    Lom

    Raubergstulen

    Raubergstulen is a staffed tourist lodge, idyllically located at 1,000 meters above sea level in Bøverdalen in Lom, at the foot of Galdhøpiggen. It’s the perfect starting point for trips to Galdhøpiggen and for skiing at the Galdhøpiggen Sommerskisenter.
  • Stone cabin with a red roof and a Norwegian flag in a mountain valley, with patches of snow on steep mountains and a blue sky.
    Lom

    Spiterstulen Turisthytte

    Spiterstulen Turisthytte is located 1,111 meters above sea level in the lush Visdalen valley in Lom, and is a natural starting point for trips to Norway’s highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen.
  • A line of mountaineers traverses a snowy glacier amid jagged blue ice seracs and deep crevasses in daylight..
    Lom

    Spiterstulen Bre- og Fjellføring

    Spiterstulen Bre- og Fjellføring offers guided tours on glaciers and in the mountains in Visdalen, around the Spiterstulen tourist lodge. Local, experienced guides take guests to Norway’s highest peaks and spectacular glaciers such as Svellnosbrean.
  • Lom

    Fyrst og Fremst | Caving in Dumdalen

    Join the guiding and activity company Fyrst og Fremst exploring the limestone caves in Dumdalen. Underneath Sognefjellet and west of Lom, we find many spectacular caves. Most caves here was formed about 10,000 years ago during the last ice age.
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  • Lom

    Fyrst og Fremst | Galdhøpiggen - the top of Norway

    With its 2469 meters above sea level, Galdhøpiggen is both Norway's and Northern Europe's highest mountain. This is a relatively easy trip that suits most people, also families with children.
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  • Lom

    Fyrst og Fremst | Glacier hikes

    Glacier tour in Jotunheimen - explore the blue ice with the adventure company Fyrst og Fremst! 
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Sognefjellet
Liasanden rest stop
Man looking at the mountains from the vegaskjelet viewpoint
Wooden interior Sognefjellshytta
Two people posing at the Mefjellet stone scuplture
Restroom at Oscarshaug, Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet in Fjord Norway
A climber at the Skagastølsnebbet peak

Now let's get back on the Scenic Route again!

Continuing from Elveseter, the Liasanden rest area awaits a little further down the road, should you want to spend some time listening to the wind rustling in the pine trees.

While the towering peaks like Store Skagastølstind are a magnet for professional climbers, you can enjoy the dramatic scenery from the safety of the Vegaskjelet viewpoint, just a little further along the route!

Continue along the mountain road for another 25 minutes until your reach the summit at Sognefjellshytta. This modern lodge features a striking wood-and-glass design where you can watch cross-country skiers train on the glacier snow during the summer months.

If you're on the hunt for a great photo, Mefjellet viewpoint is located just three minutes further along the route! Here, you will find an iconic stone sculpture, which acts as a massive, natural frame for the landscape.

After another quick stop at Oscarshaug to use its unique restroom, designed by Snøhetta, the same firm that designed the iconic Oslo Opera House. A few minutes further down the road, Nedre Oscarshaug offers one of the finest viewpoints in Jotunheimen.

Your descent towards Turtagrø mountain lodge now begins. This area is the historic cradle of alpine climbing in Norway, and the primary gateway to the jagged Hurrungane range. It's a great place to sleep or enjoy some hearty mountain food!

Mountain lodges

… and unique places to stay along the route.

  • A mountain valley with forested slopes, a small village, a winding road, a stream, and a tall stone monument..
    Bøverdalen

    Elveseter Kunst- og Kulturhotell

    Elveseter Kunst- og Kulturhotell is a distinctive hotel located right by Sognefjellsvegen in Lom. The interior is inspired by Norse mythology—and the hotel houses an entirely unique art collection. A short distance to Jotunheimen’s high mountains and glaciers.
  • Turtagrø Hotel
    Fortun

    Turtagrø Hotel

    Turtagrø Hotel, situated along the National Scenic Route Sognefjellsvegen, and the mountain area of Hurrungane, are known as the birthplace of mountain sports and climbing in Norway.
A child leading a llama in a lush green valley
Woman getting a massage outside Bestebakken Hotel

Another 20 minutes by car brings you to Skjolden, at the innermost point of the Sognefjord. Here, you can take part in unique activities like alpaca trekking, high-speed RIB tours, and peaceful hikes into the lovely Mørkridsdalen valley.

Continue following the Lustrafjord for another 15 minutes, and you can refuel with wonderful baked goods at the Lustrabui bakery, or enjoy a luxurious night in one of the lovely places to stay in this area, like the quirky and beautiful Bestebakken boutique hotel.

After 20 more minutes you'll arrive in Gaupne, which marks the end of the Sognefjellet Scenic Route. From here, take a detour up the Jostedalen valley to see the Nigardsbreen glacier or try high-adrenaline rafting and ziplining with Icetroll (or a combined adventure with both!). Your trip does not need to end here…

Places to stay in Gaupne

Find a place to stay in Gaupne that suits you and your travel plans.

  • Pluscamp Sandvik
    Gaupne

    Pluscamp Sandvik

    Sandvik Camping in the middle of the Sognefjord is surrounded by plenty of different types of activities and attractions, and is therfore the perfect basecamp for your holiday.
  • Fivla DNT Hytte
    Gaupne

    Fivla DNT Cabin

    A true mountain adventure to Fivla DNT cabins.
  • Gaupnetunet
    Gaupne

    Gaupnetunet

    Gaupne is the centre of Luster Municipality, and a superb starting point for exploring the activities and attractions in the area.
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Things to do

More things to experience in the Luster area and Jostedalen.

  • Lustrabui
    Luster

    Lustrabui bakery

    Lustrabui bakery are located along the Lustrafjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. On Lustrabui, Luster Bakery you will get fresh buns and cakes. Welcome
  • Dalsdalen - Vigdalstøl hiking
    Luster

    Dalsdalen - Vigdalstøl

    A few hundred years ago this path was the main road between Jostedal and Lustrafjorden. Vigdalen was then a part of Dale and this path was the road to church. The path is called Bispevegen (The Bishop's road) after Bishop Johan Nordal Brun, who travelled this path when visiting Jostedalen. The year of passing and the first letters of his name are engraved in the mountain beneath Storhaug.
  • Lustrabadet
    Gaupne

    Lustrabadet

    Lustrabadet is one of Norway's most beautiful bathing facilities and is located in Gaupne, Luster.
  • Børesteinen, Luster
    Luster

    Hike to Børesteinen, Luster

    If you love hiking and are on a trip by the Sognefjord, the trip to Børesteinen in Luster is recommended - which has one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Luster
  • Slettafjellet - Vorfjellet - Heggdalsvatnet
    Gaupne

    Slettafjellet - Vorfjellet - Heggdalsvatnet

    Brunestegen - Slettafjellet - Vorfjellet - Heggdalsvatnet. From Brunestegen, follow the signs to Jargolane. From there it is steep up to Jargolnipa 991 m.a.s.l. until you reach Slettafjellet, 1030 m.a.s.l After this, the terrain is easy inwards Slettefjellet, with a nice view towards the west and Hurrungane to the east. At the top of Vorfjellet 1209 m.a.s.l. the view is beautiful in all directions.   The path continues in easy downhill towards Heggdalsvatnet, were you meet a crossing to Rysete/Seljesete/Heggdalsvatnet. You can choose to walk down to Heggdalsvatnet 1020 m.a.s.l (652 m), or to Rysete-Brunestegen.
  • Sogn Ski resort
    Gaupne

    Bubble & Ski

    BUBBLE & SKI - Stay comfortable, come and go as you like!
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  • Fjord Active Glacier Tour
    Gaupne

    Glacier Hiking & RIB on Tunsbergdalsbreen, Luster

    Fjord Active in Luster offer a guided glacier hike to "our very own" glacier destination, the Tunsbergdal Glacier - an arm of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier
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  • Vigdalen - Vigdalstøl
    Gaupne

    Vigdalen - Vigdalstøl

    If you take north from the signpost at the strarting point, you can follow a short and easy trail to the DNT cabin at Vigdalstølen.
  • Tunsbergdalsbreen, Leirdalen / Luster
    Gaupne

    Tunsbergdalsbreen Glacier, Leirdalen / Luster

    Tunsbergdalsbreen Glacier is the longest glacier arm in Norway. It is situated 500 m.a.s.l, in Leirdalen, a side vally of Jostadalen vally. Tunsbergsdalsbreen has untill now been almost impossible to visit, because of its remote location in Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park. You can now visit this glacier arm together with professional guides.
  • Lusterfjorden
    Gaupne

    The Lusterfjord - inland towards the Jotunheimen Mountains

    The landscape around the Lusterfjord is very picturesque, and many great artists have been inspired by the unique beauty of its scenery. The Lusterfjord is the innermost arm of the Sognefjord, which, from Skjolden at the head of the fjord to Solund at the coast, is all of 204 km long.
  • Fjord Active
    Gaupne

    Body Rafting in Leirdøla river

    Challenge yourself, with a wild, wet, and fun experience in the canyon! Natural waterslides, easy climbing and cliff jumping. This is the nature's own aquapark!
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  • Gaupne Old Church
    Gaupne

    Gaupne Old Church

    The old church of Gaupne is a beautiful example of old Lutheran style with its ornamented bench sides, tendril paintings on the walls, catechism tablet from 1589 and pulpit.
  • Jostedalsbreen Nasjonalpark
    Gaupne

    Jostedalsbreen National Park

    Almost half of the Jostedalsbreen National Park is covered by the Jostedalsbreen glacier, which is the largest glacier in mainland Europe.
  • Dale Steinkyrkje, Luster
    Luster

    Dale Stone Church, Luster

    Dale Church, in the village of Luster, is a distinctive stone church from the 13th century, with, among other things, Gothic architecture and murals from the 15th century. Open to visitors.
  • Venåsen
    Gaupne

    Venåsen

    From the carpark at Brunestegen, follow the signs to Skår. Walk on the bridge over Skårsriver to a path crossing. Take to the left, steep down towards the old farmer's area. Of the four farms at Venåsen, 539 m.a.s.l., just one farm remains. n.
  • Engjadalen - Heggdalsvatnet
    Gaupne

    Engjadalen - Heggdalsvatnet

    The starting point is the car park in Engjadalen. The first stretch follows a track on the west side of the river along the valley. After a short walk you come to a marked path which leads to the Tourist Association (DNT) cabin at Navarsete. The path continues along the west side of the river until it crosses the river just before Heggdalen, an nice summer farm up the green and fertile Engjadalen valley. From Heggdalen the climb is fairly steep up to Heggdalsvatnet lake where the path occasionally goes right to the edge of the river cutting. It is as well to warn you to avoid this stretch, especially when it's raining or there is slippery ice. You can leave the path and find a way a few metres further from the cliff
Urnes stavkirke, Luster
Spring in Sogndal in Vestland County, Norway

Continue driving southwest for another 20 minutes, and you will reach the idyllic village of Solvorn. From here, you can take the small ferry to the Urnes Stave Church, the oldest in the world, or hike up to Molden for what many call the best fjord view in Sogn.

A 30-minute drive west from Gaupne brings you to the regional center of Sogndal. This vibrant town is the perfect place to find a local brewery or a modern café to reflect on your trip across Sognefjellet.

Road and traffic information

Statens vegvesen, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA), provides real-time traffic updates for the whole country.

National route planner

Map and timetables for ferries

Forecast for slippery roads

Are the mountain passes open?

Are the tunnels open?

Download NPRA’s app to get real time traffic information.

Nice to know before you go

Winter closures and spring openings

The high-mountain section between Rustasætre/Vegaskjelet and Turtagrø closes for winter in November and typically reopens around the middle of April and the beginning of May. Harsh weather can cause overnight or sudden closures, so always check the Roads Administration website, Statens Vegvesen, for live traffic updates before you go.

Tips for cyclists

Part of National Cycle Route 6, Sognefjellet is breathtaking, but can be challenging. Starting from Skjolden/Fortun in the west means climbing 850 vertical meters over just 10 kilometers, with steep gradients reaching 16% up to Turtagrø. Starting from Lom provides a gentler ascent, but rewards you with a very steep, technical descent down to Fortun.

Campervan facilities

The architecturally designed restroom facilities along the route are not equipped to handle waste from motorhomes and caravans. Emptying chemical toilets at these rest stops is prohibited. Instead, one must use the designated disposal stations in Lom, Vågåmo, or Gaupne.

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  • A woman holding a tray with local products.

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  • The trollstigen road in the evening

    Scenic Route Geiranger–Trollstigen

    Hairpin bends, mighty waterfalls, rugged mountains, famous landmarks, and a UNESCO-listed fjord all feature on this thrilling and equally breathtaking road trip between Geiranger and Åndalsnes.
  • Rupja viewpoin on the National Scenic Route Valdresflye.

    Scenic Route Valdresflye

    Combine tasty mountain food and outdoor activities with a trip along the Scenic route Valdresflye.
  • A water fall rushing down a mountain with people walking behind it.

    Scenic Route Hardanger

    Drive along the picturesque roads of the Norwegian Scenic Route in Hardanger, past mountains, apple orchards, fjords, mighty waterfalls, and glimmering glaciers.

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  • Preikestolen Express Bus by Go Fjords
    7 Hours ・ April - September

    Preikestolen express bus

    Roundtrip from Stavanger to an iconic trailOne of the most popular hikes in Norway. Our bus provides easy and comfortable round trip transport from Stavanger. Be aware that this hike is unguided, however, the trail is well marked with distance markers. Relax and enjoy the view. / Go FjordsPrice From 389 NOK
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    11 Hours ・ June - September

    Kjerag express bus tour

    Our bus offers easy access to KjeragHike to the Kjerag boulder and explore the sight that attracts thrill seekers from all over the world. Our express bus brings you directly from Stavanger to the start of the hiking trail and back. / Go FjordsPrice From 880 NOK
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    Norway's most comfortable bus journeysEnjoy scenic views on comfortable bus trips to the fjords and from city to city with our express coaches. / NOR-WAY BussekspressPrice From 99 NOK
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    Train journeys with SJ Nord

    Norway's most beautiful train journeysThe adventure starts on the train / SJ NordPrice From 199 NOK
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    Norwegian - cheap flights

    We'll fly you wherever you want to goNorwegian offers cheap flights in Norway and direct flights from more than 70 European airports. Book flights through our low fare calendar to your destinations. / NorwegianPrice From 549 NOK
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    The smart and affordable car rental alternative.Excellent service at reasonable rates. / Rent-A-Wreck of Scandinavia ASPrice From 790 NOK
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    Travel in comfort with Vy Bus

    Travel with bus throughout NorwayDiscover Norway on comfortable express coaches that take you between major cities, mountains, and fjords. / Vy expressPrice From 79 NOK
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    Traveling by train with Vy

    See Norway from the train!Travelling by train has never been easier. Glide through beautiful scenery on a train between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway and explore the greater Oslo region. / Vy TrainPrice From 44 NOK
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    Cruise with Hurtigruten

    The world’s most beautiful sea voyageAre you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime journey along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines? With Hurtigruten, you can explore everything the Norwegian coast has to offer – from fjords and iconic towns to northern lights and the midnight sun. / HurtigrutenPrice From 1 551 NOK
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