Where are the longest tunnels in Norway?
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.
Tunnel | Length | Opening year | Road |
Laerdal | 24.510m | 2000 | E16 |
Ryfylke | 14.300m | 2019 | Rv13 |
Gudvanga | 11.428m | 1991 | E16 |
Folgefonn | 11.150m | 2001 | Fv551 |
Toven | 10.665m | 2014 | RV78 |
Jondal | 10.050m | 2012 | Fv107 |
Mælefjell | 9.400m | 2019 | E134 |
Korgfjell | 8.568m | 2005 | E6 |
Karmøy | 8.900m | 2013 | 47 |
Steigen | 8.079 m | 1990 | Rv835 |