The best way to get around in the land of 50,000 islands is to drive. It's an amazing experience to see all of Norway from the cockpit of a car.
Norway has some of the best road trip routes in the world.
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Many of the country's small islands are connected by bridges and tunnels. The Atlantic Road is a great place to see some of Norway's most spectacular bridges. The road connecting the island of Avery with the mainland was opened in 1989.
One of the filming locations for a driving scene in the Bond film No Time to Die, a total of eight bridges stretching over over 27500 feet, give way to some amazing views across the Atlantic.
Driving north fromMolde on the E39 will lead you to the exit for Route 64.
On a windy day, hopping from one inlet to the next can be quite a challenge. When a storm rolls in, the initial stretch of the road is sodden with ocean foam that it feels like it was just yesterday. On a still summer's day, it's just as easy to take a great photo.
Route 64 goes across the island of Avery before going down into the Atlantic Ocean tunnel to rejoin Route 70. After crossing the beautiful but sparse island of Frei, the road goes down into a tunnel that leads to the island of Bergsya. The bridge was first opened in 1992 and connects the mainland to the city ofMolde.
The visitor center is located at 40 km from ndalsnes.
One of the most well-known roads in the world is the trollstigen pass. The route is made up of 11 bracing hairpin bends that carry the road up more than 850m up the mountain. Replacing a challenging hiking trail, the pass scales a sheer face dominated by the Stigfossen waterfall, which plunges more than 1000 feet in a thundering torrent.
The road can't be traveled between October and May due to the bad weather, but it can be traveled after the rockfall in the spring. There is a shot of a steep-sided Norwegian fjord that can be found in Trollstigen.
You can start in the small town of ndalsnes by taking route 64 south out of the town and joining route E136. Go down here until the turn for route 63 comes up on the right. The face of the trollstigen will come into view after 20 minutes of driving. The lay-by at the bottom is an ideal location for a low down shot of the pass before climbing.
There is a concrete barrier that protects the road most of the time.
There is another surprise at the summit of the trollstigen. The visitor center and cafe is made of steel and concrete and is a great place to stop and take in the sights.
There is a zig-zagging pathway that leads to viewing platforms high above the pass. The key to securing the final piece in the photographic puzzle for those documenting the drive is the steel and concrete structure. The views on a clear day from up here are amazing.
There is an airport in Svolvr that is 133 km long.
The road that connects the lofoten to the coast is a little more adventurous and remote than you might think. The far north of the country is the ideal place to see winged wildlife and the northern lights in the wintertime.
The airport on the island closest to the mainland is called Svolvr. It is possible to get to the starting point with a rental car company located at the airport. It's off and away as you take the E10 to the fishing village of on the far west of the archipelago.
With just one road to follow as it snakes its way across the islands, there's very little margin for error but don't rush, the entire drive could be done in less than three hours or you could take a few days to soak in all there is to see. As the road hugs the coast, you'll be treated to stunning views of mountains rising steeply from the sea, turquoise waters and plenty of snow in winter or lush greenery and blonde beaches in summer Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate is not as warm as it could be.
There are a few things to see along the way. The viewpoint at Torvdalshlsen is the first point on the way from Svolvr airport. To see the best winged wildlife in the area, twitchers should head over to the west side of the area to the lakes of Grdsvatnet, Skjrpvatnet and Storeidvatnet.
It's on to Eggum with its amphitheater-shaped rest area that you can see the coastline on one side and the mountains on the other. Rambergstranda is an hour west of the end of the road. The site is made of peaks, sand and azure seas and has a walkway made of railway sleepers that will take you to the edge of the water.
It takes 40 minutes to get to the village of from Rambergstranda. The village used to depend on fishing until tourism took over. As one of the most westerly points in the country, the village is a beautifully isolated outpost with its red wooden fishing huts from the past.
Ogna to bore is 25 miles.
The most beautiful parts of Norway's southern coastline can be seen from the Jren road. There are a lot of hidden spots and detours along the way.
Route 44 goes from the small village of Ogna to the coast. The Kvassheim lighthouse is less than 10 km from Ogna and is worth a visit. One of the best examples of a lighthouse is Kvassheim. The lighthouse was first built in 1912 and was replaced in 1990 with an automated beacon. There is a visitors center in the wooden building.
The route runs parallel to the white sands of Orrestranda, one of the best beaches inNorway, from Kvassheim. You can walk for miles along the sand and take in the rich flora and fauna of the sand dunes. The route ends in the village of Bore.
There is a distance of108 km to Gaupne.
The heart of the Bverdalen valley can be reached by the Sognefjellet. This route will make the road northern Europe's highest mountain pass as it goes up to a high point of 1432m. The route from Rustastre/Vegaskjelet to Turtagr is usually open during the spring and fall. After the route re-opens in the springtime, travelers will be treated to 10 feet of snow on both sides of the road.
Salt and fish were transported eastwards, while butter, pitch and leather were moved west from the Sognefjellet. The route has viewing platforms and amazing natural features that make it a popular tourist trail.
It's a good idea to sample the local delicacies before you head off, as the small village has a reputation as aculinary capital along the route. Halfway along the route, a rugged stone sculpture by Knut Wold is a favorite with photographers.
The route goes along the shore of Sognefjord from Skjolden to the end. The largest and deepest fjord in the country is referred to as the King of the fjords. If you want to stop off at the village, you can either drive it in reverse or continue southwest along the shore.
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