What are the most spectacular roads in Norway?

Located in the northern part of Europe, Norway is a paradise for drivers, with mountain roads and stunning coastal drives, offering views of fjords, bays, and islands. It hosts about 100 of the most spectacular roads in the world.

It’s difficult to choose just a few roads, but you can’t miss the Atlantic Road, a scenic coastal drive on the edge of the sea. The curvy road dips and arches over the brutal waves of the Norwegian Sea that often crash over the pavement during storms. It’s also worth the drive through Lysevegen: Norway's most famous hairpinned road. Located in the southwestern part of the country, the road features 27 hairpin turns and a curvy narrow tunnel, impassable for 2 cars at the same time. It's one of the most hairpinned roads in the world.

Another road must be on your list is the curvy Trollstigen. It’s one of Norway's most dramatic and most visited attractions, featuring dangerous conditions such as inclines, narrow driving space, and poor traction and visibility in rain and fog. It's one of the famous scenic drives in Norway, known for its 11 hair-raising hairpin turns and a steep 10% gradient.

Tucked away in the Scandinavian Peninsula, it’s vital to check the weather forecast before embarking on any trip in the country, due to its extreme winter conditions, with some regions above the Arctic Circle.

Norway has more than 1,000 road tunnels, with a total length of over 750 kilometers. These tunnels cut through mountains, fjords, and valleys. Some tunnels are up to 24 kilometers long, making them among the longest in the world. Many are narrow, unlit, and lack guardrails. Norway’s tunnels also have unique features, such as roundabouts inside the tunnels and emergency lay-bys for safety.

Kistefjell is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1,001m (3,284ft) above sea level, located in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It’s well-known due to the large TV mast that stands on top.

The Haustsjøen Mountain Road is a very scenic drive located in Innlandet County, Norway. It’s a toll road with incredible mountain views.

Located in Flakstadøya, an island in the Lofoten archipelago in Nordland county of Norway, the scenic Fv805 road is one of the best coastal drives in the world.

Located in Norway, Fv946 (Tronåsen) is one of the steepest roads in the world, with a gradient ranging between 25-33%. Use at your own risk—it’s not recommended for inexperienced drivers. This road is no place for weak engines or faulty brakes and is highly recommended for anyone seeking an adrenaline rush.

Located on the outer coast of the island of Senja, in Norway, the Senja National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country.

Hardangerbrua is a 2 lane suspension bridge located in the southern part of Norway. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

The Hardangervidda National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in Norway. Located in the eastern part of Norway, the drive runs through Hardangervidda National Park and over the biggest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe.

Located in Fjord Norway, the Jæren National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country. It offers stunning views of open skies, wide horizons and endless ocean.

Lindesnes Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in the the most southern point on the mainland of Norway. It’s reached by the asphalted Rv460.

Located in Finnmark county, Norway, the Havøysund National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives of the country. It's a challenging route and boasts a varied landscape including views of the beach, fjord and mountains. 

Located in Vestland county, in western Norway, the old RV13 road is a terrible scary mountain road. The surface is in terrible conditions.

Located in Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago in Svalbard, Norway, the Svalbard Satellite Station is a satellite ground station located on a mountain plateau at 400 to 500 meters (1,300 to 1,600 ft) above the sea level.

Located in the LofotenIslands, anchored above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives of Norway.

The Gaularfjellet National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in Norway. It takes travellers past many waterfalls along the mighty Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord.

Located in the Sogn og Fjordane county in southwestern Norway, the Gudvangatunnelen or Gudvangentunnelen is one of the longest road tunnels in the country.

Osafjellet is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.219m (3,999ft) above the sea level, located in in Vestland county, Norway.

Located in Ryfylke, Fjord Norway, the Ryfylke National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country, surrounded by mountains, rockslides, polished cliffs and fjords.

Public transport can be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way of travelling. Unfortunately, Norway isn’t ideal to travel using only public transport.

Located in Hordaland county of Norway, the Folgefonntunnelen is one of the longest road tunnels in the country.

Brekkhusfjellet is a mountain pass at an elevation of 743m (2,437ft) above the sea level, located in Hordaland County, Norway.

Located in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, the EISCAT Svalbard Radar studies the interaction between the Sun and the Earth.

FV475 is the name of a very scenic road located in Nordland county, in the Northern Norway region.

Halvfjerdingsvatnet is a mountain pass at an elevation of 975m (3,198ft) above the sea level, located in Hordaland county, Norway.

Henningsværveien (Road 816) is the only access road to Henningsvaer, a fishing village located in Nordland county, Norway. It’s one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Fv551 is a very scenic journey in Hordaland county, Norway. The drive is 38.1km long and links the villages of Odda and Løfallsstranda.

FV975 is the name of a very scenic road located in Agder county, in Southern Norway. Unforgettable impressions await you.

Located in Fjord Norway, the Hardanger National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country. It follows the scenic Hardangerfjord, the second longest and second deepest fjord of Norway.

Fantesteinen Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.437m (4,714ft) above the sea level located in Oppland county, Norway. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in Troms og Finnmark, in Norway, the challenging North Cape Tunnel (Nordkapptunnelen) is a subsea road tunnel.

Located in Northern Norway, the Helgelandskysten (FV17/County Road 17) is one of the most scenic drives of the country.

Fv383 is an amazing journey in the mountainous island of Handnesøya, in Nordland county, Norway.

Fv888 is a very scenic journey located in Finnmark county, in northern Norway. The views are astonishing.

Road Fv98 is a wonderful drive in the heart of the Finnmark county, in Norway.

The Kingdom of Norway is a narrow country located in Northern Europe and occupies the western half of the Scandinavian peninsula. Stretching from the North Sea to the Arctic Ocean, the country is bordered by Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Norway’s coastline is famous for its fjords and has 25,000 km of coastline with more than 50,000 islands. About two-thirds of the country is mountainous.

Bakke Bro is an old suspension bridge crossing the river Sira, in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

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