News

Scenic Routes closed during winter 2017/2018

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.

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

Gamle Strynefjellsvegen to be closed for heavy vehicles

As from the spring of 2019, vehicles that are more than 8 metres long and have an axle load of more than 8 tonnes will be banned from driving on Gamle Strynefjellsvegen (FV258) from Grotli to the Sogn og Fjordane county boundary. The prohibition will start at the road barrier west of Grotli and the holiday home estates.

Opening of the mining path in Almannajuvet

With the opening of the mining path on Wednesday 20 June at 12:30, the tourist attraction of Allmannajuvet will be completed. The 800-metre-long path from the gallery and to the old zinc mines in Sauda will finally be opened to the public.

New pocket guide suggests excellent hiking and road trip destinations along Norwegian Scenic Routes

NPRA Scenic Routes and the company Outtt A/S are cooperating to make it easier for the public to find their way to good experiences en route.

Atlanterhavsvegen - the café at Eldhusøya has opened

In order to serve the many visitors to the island, Eldhuset Café opened on 3 February this year. This is one month earlier than normal.

New operators at Gudbrandsjuvet Café

With fresh, local food and good coffee, travellers along Norwegian Scenic Route Geiranger - Trollstigen are once again welcomed to Gudbrandsjuvet Café. In June, doors will be opened to the public.