There are eighteen National Tourist Routes in Norway. Ten of them are located in Western Norway. Common to them all is that the roads are going through some of the wildest and most beautiful scenery that Norway has to offer.

We give you a brief overview of the National Tourist Routes in Western Norway. Power up your car, fasten the seat belts and have a fabulous trip with beautiful scenery along the roads in Western Norway.

Roads - Season and Safety

Many of the activities and attractions mentioned on this website are open only in summer and are closed in winter. This also applies to many of the roads and accommodations mentioned. Season and opening time will vary. It depends on where it is and what activity, attraction, road and accommodation it is, it usually opens in the summer and closes in the autumn, depending on i.a. the amount of snow and the risk of avalanches in the area. Hikes mentioned in this website have different seasons. See links to the various hikes to read more about the hikes and season. Read more about season, important safety information and your own responsibility…

Important information about roads in western Norway: Many roads in western Norway are prone to landslides and avalanches, especially in rainy and snowy weather. There might also be a chance that some of the roads are closed in short periods, especially during winter, due to weather and danger of rock- and snow avalanches and other dangerous conditions. Winter tires are required in winter. Read more about Tyre Requirements in Norway...

Many of the roads in western Norway are closed during winter! These roads usually opens early summer and close in autumn, depending on the amount of snow and the risk of landslides and avalanche in the surrounding mountains. This also applies to many of the National Tourist Routes and the Road Trips described in this website.

There are restrictions on the length of vehicles on many of the National Tourist Roads and on other roads in Norway. This also applies to many of the roads and road trips described on this website.

This website is not a guide or a travel planner, and the information on the pages should not be used accordingly. Marked and mentioned routes and maps are not accurate and will also often change for various reasons, always look for updated information.

Season: Summer. This also depends on whether the roads closed in winter are open.

Road Trips: In Western Norway, we have fantastic opportunities for active leisure. The fjord area is like a great playground for those who love activities and adventures. Fill up the car with your gear and take a road trip in Western Norway. Here you can explore the stunning scenery. You can be active and use the nature around you. Or you can also just relax and enjoy the beautiful and wild nature.

National Tourist Routes in Western Norway

There are eighteen National Tourist Routes in Norway. Ten of them are located in Western Norway, in the fjords. Common to them all is that the roads are going through some of the wildest and most beautiful scenery that Norway has to offer. Here is a brief overview of the National Tourist Routes in the fjords.

Road Trip – Geiranger – Trollstigen – The Atlantic Road

The route between Geiranger via Trollstigen to the Atlantic Road, Kristiansund and Molde includes one UNESCO World Heritage (the Geirangerfjord), two National Tourist Routes (Geiranger – Trollstigen and the Atlantic Road), one National Park (the Aursjøvegen Road) and one “construction of the twentieth century” (the Atlantic Road).

The Atlantic Road

The Atlantic Road zigzags across low bridges that jut out over the Atlantic Ocean, linking the islands between Molde and Kristiansund in the western fjords. The eight kilometer long road is voted as the construction of the century in Norway, and is one of ten National Tourist Routes in the Norwegian Fjords.

Go West – A Road Trip in the Fjords of Western Norway

If you want to see Norway, you should spend some days on a roundtrip in the western part of the country. This is a travelogue where you will meet the best of the fjords, mountains, rivers and glaciers.

Road Trip in Sogn og Fjordane

Late summer 2022, I had a great road trip in the deep fjords of the Sognefjord and the beautiful coastal landscapes in Sunnfjord and Nordfjord. The road trip went through the old county of Sogn og Fjordane, now part of the larger county of Vestland. It started and ended in Oslo.

Great hikes, boat trips, a church from the middle ages, national tourist route, rib-boat trip, fjord cruise, an outdoor museum and beautiful nature are some key words from this fantastic adventure which took eight days to complete.

Road Trip from Nordfjord to the Sognefjord

Sometimes the road is the goal. I was heading towards Sogndal and the Sognefjord, but decided to take a detour to Nordfjord to see more of the beautiful county of Sogn og Fjordane.

Road Trip from Ryfylke to Hardanger

A few years ago I had a roundtrip in the Ryfylke and Hardangerfjord area visiting some of Norway´s most famous and beautiful tourist-icons. I hiked to Preikestolen by the Lysefjord and experienced the waterfalls in Odda, Lake Bondhusvatnet in Kvinnherad, Vøringsfossen Waterfall in Eidfjord and hiked parts of Dronningsstien Panoramic Trail in Hardanger.