News

Scenic Routes closed during winter 2021/2022

Some of our Norwegian Scenic Route are closed during the winter. Here you can see which routes are open or closed. The table shows statistics for recent years. NOTE: This page does not show updated traffic information in real-time. It is important to note that even though a road has been opened for the summer season, it may still for some time be closed at night. Spring is a volatile season in the mountains, and in bad weather roads may be closed on short notice. Pay attention to weather forecasts and updated local road and traffic information.

Coronavirus and travelling to Norway

Norwegian Scenic Routes - New projects in 2021

For the 2021 tourist season, six new Scenic Route projects will be completed – from Jæren in the south to Varanger in the north. Another four projects under construction will be ready for the summer season of 2022.

Lofoten - the service building at Moskenes is on schedule

As part of a major upgrade, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) is building a new service building at Moskenes ferry quay. This building will have a spectacular view of the seaward approach and will greatly enhance the main access route to Western Lofoten. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of June.

Road information

Here you will find information about roadwork along Norwegian Scenic Routes that will be going on for some time and may affect your trip. You will find updated road and traffic information here: Telephone + 47 815 48 991 and www.vegvesen.no

Working on Norwegian Scenic Routes at top speed - altogether 12 projects to be completed in 2020

The planning and building of projects along the 18 Norwegian Scenic Routes is taking place as scheduled. Of the 12 attractions to be completed this year, eight are under construction. The last four are scheduled to start before the summer. At the same time, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration is preparing to call for tenders for another five construction projects.

Hiking along Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet

Traveling over Northern Europe’s highest mountain pass, from the green valley and lush cultural landscape of Bøverdalen to the pristine fjords at Gaupne, you will have endless opportunities for great outdoor adventures. In cooperation with Outtt we have made a hiking guide for Sognefjellet that contains selected experiences. The hikes here presented are graded with regard to how demanding they are, from easy walks suitable for all to challenging trips for experienced mountain hikers.