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.

RONI HORN'S ART INSTALLATION IN NORTHERN NORWAY OPENED ON 30 SEPTEMBER

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration officially opened its new Scenic Route installation in the fishing village of Havøysund. Roni Horn's art installation consists of two glass objects in an architect-designed wooden hut. The artist was present.

Torghatten closed for general passage from 30 August to 8 October

Due to rock slide protection work at the Torghatten tourist attraction, the trail system will be closed to visitors for six weeks from Monday 30 August to Friday 8 October 2021.

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.

Coronavirus and travelling to Norway

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