NORWEGIAN SCENIC ROUTES

Beautiful road trips

NORWEGIAN SCENIC ROUTES

Our most beautiful road trips

Stegastein viewpoint, Norwegian Scenic Route Aurlandsfjellet .
Photo: Harald Christian Eiken / Video & Multimediaproduksjon

Along selected roads in Norway, natural wonders are amplified by art, design, and architecture …

Tungeneset at Senja .
Photo: Steinar Skaar / Statens vegvesen Architect: Code arkitektur as

… meant to bring you closer to nature in new and surprising ways.

Sohlbergplassen viewpoint .
Photo: CH / Visitnorway.com Architect: Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk

From the far north to the deep southwest, Norwegian architecture and design have stepped into the landscape …

Steinsdalsfossen in the Hardangerfjord region .
Photo: Bjørn Andresen / Statens Vegvesen Architect: Jarmund / Vigsnæs AS

… to intervene in the scenery along 18 especially beautiful roads.

Trollstigen in Northwest .
Photo: Øyvind Heen / Visitnorway.com

Trollstigen viewpoint .
Photo: Roger Ellingsen / Statens Vegvesen / Nasjonaleturistveger.no Architect: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter as

You’ll find unexpected rest stops …

Toilets on the Norwegian Scenic Routes .
Photo: Nasjonaleturistveger.no

… breathtaking viewpoints …

Gaularfjellet .
Photo: Trine Kanter Zerwekh / Statens vegvesen

Vøringsfossen in Hardanger .
Photo: Statens Vegvesen / Nasjonaleturistveger.no Architect: Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk AS arkitektkontor

… and astonishing art installations.

Steilneset in Vardø .
Photo: Jarle Wæhler / Statens vegvesen Artist: Louise Bourgeois Architect: Peter Zumthor

Steilneset in Vardø .
Photo: Jarle Wæhler / Statens vegvesen / nasjonaleturistveger.no Artist: Louise Bourgeois Architect: Peter Zumthor

Meet the award-winning Scenic Routes.

The Atlantic Road, Fjord Norway .
Photo: Heine Schjølberg

The best of two worlds

Imagine driving along a road with stunning views of fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers. At the perfect moment, you arrive at a spectacular viewpoint where you can stop and take it all in without having to concentrate on your driving.

On 18 Norwegian roads, this is exactly what will happen. Here, Norwegian architecture and design are interacting with the nature – not to obstruct, but to enhance and enable new experiences. The Norwegian Scenic Routes combine nature, architecture, and design into something greater than the sum of its parts – and they are some of Norway’s natural highlights.

See it for yourself in the video below, about four friends that drive the Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet together.

The 18 panoramic drives are some of the most beautiful road stretches in Norway and will take you along the coast and across mountains in the northern, western, and central parts of Norway. In total, they cover 2,136 kilometres, and on each road, you’ll see several groundbreaking sites – whether it’s viewpoints, art installations, or resting areas with extremely fancy toilets.

Many renowned Norwegian architects and designers have contributed to the project, such as Snøhetta, Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, Jensen & Skodvin, and Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk. A few foreigners have been involved as well, among them French-American Louise Bourgeois and Swiss Peter Zumthor.

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Practical info

Some of the Norwegian Scenic Routes are pretty narrow, especially for caravans and motorhomes. It might only be possible to pass oncoming traffic on designated passing places. Because of this, you might experience queues in the high season.

Some Norwegian Scenic Routes are closed during winter. Please consult nasjonaleturistveger.no before you go.

Dynamic Variation:

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Check out the 18 roads and find out where you want to go.

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Norwegian Scenic Routes from north to south

Varanger

Norwegian Scenic Route Varanger is 160 kilometres long and travels between Varangerbotn and Hamningberg. Read more

Varanger

Havøysund

Norwegian Scenic Route Havøysund is 67 kilometres long and travels between Kokelv and Havøysund. Read more

Havøysund

Senja

Norwegian Scenic Route Senja is 102 kilometres long and travels between Gryllefjord and Botnhamn. Detours to Mefjordvær and Husøya. Read more

Senja

Andøya

Norwegian Scenic Route Andøya is 58 kilometres long and travels between Bjørnskinn and Andenes. Read more

Andøya

Lofoten

Norwegian Scenic Route Lofoten is 230 kilometres long and travels between Å and Raftsundet. Detours to Nusfjord, Vikten, Utakleiv, Unstad, Eggum, and… Read more

Lofoten

A bridge connecting Herøy to another island in Helegeland, Northern Norway. In the background, the mountain range The seven sisters.

Helgelandskysten

Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten is 433 kilometres long and travels between Holm and Godøystraumen, with a detour to Torghatten. Read more

Helgelandskysten

The Atlantic Road in Northwest, Fjord Norway

Atlanterhavsvegen

Norwegian Scenic Route Atlanterhavsvegen is 36 kilometres long and travels between Kårvåg and Bud. Read more

Atlanterhavsvegen

People admiring the view of the Norwegian Scenic Route Trollstigen in Fjord Norway from Trollstigen viewpoint

Geiranger-Trollstigen

Norwegian Scenic Route Geiranger-Trollstigen is 104 kilometres long and travels between Langevatn and Sogge Bridge. Read more

Geiranger-Trollstigen

Gamle Strynefjellsvegen

Norwegian Scenic Route Gamle Strynefjellsvegen is 27 kilometres long and travels between Grotli and Videsæter. Read more

Gamle Strynefjellsvegen

Rondane

Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane is 75 kilometres long and travels between Venabygdsfjellet and Folldal and between Sollia church and Enden. Read more

Rondane

Sognefjellet

Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet is 108 kilometres long and travels between Lom and Gaupne. Read more

Sognefjellet

Valdresflye

Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye is 49 kilometres long and travels between Garli and Hindsæter with a detour to Gjende. Read more

Valdresflye

Gaularfjellet

National Tourist Route Gaularfjellet is 114 kilometres long and travels between Balestrand and Moskog, and between Sande and Eldalsosen. Read more

Gaularfjellet

Aurlandsfjellet

Norwegian Scenic Route Aurlandsfjellet is 47 kilometres long and travels between Aurlandsvangen and Lærdalsøyri. Read more

Aurlandsfjellet

Hardanger

Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger comprises four sections, with a total length of 158 kilometres: Granvin–Steinsdalsfossen, Norheimsund–Tørvikbygd,… Read more

Hardanger