What are the most spectacular roads in Norway?

Located in the northern part of Europe, Norway is a paradise for drivers, with mountain roads and stunning coastal drives, offering views of fjords, bays, and islands. It hosts about 100 of the most spectacular roads in the world.

It’s difficult to choose just a few roads, but you can’t miss the Atlantic Road, a scenic coastal drive on the edge of the sea. The curvy road dips and arches over the brutal waves of the Norwegian Sea that often crash over the pavement during storms. It’s also worth the drive through Lysevegen: Norway's most famous hairpinned road. Located in the southwestern part of the country, the road features 27 hairpin turns and a curvy narrow tunnel, impassable for 2 cars at the same time. It's one of the most hairpinned roads in the world.

Another road must be on your list is the curvy Trollstigen. It’s one of Norway's most dramatic and most visited attractions, featuring dangerous conditions such as inclines, narrow driving space, and poor traction and visibility in rain and fog. It's one of the famous scenic drives in Norway, known for its 11 hair-raising hairpin turns and a steep 10% gradient.

Tucked away in the Scandinavian Peninsula, it’s vital to check the weather forecast before embarking on any trip in the country, due to its extreme winter conditions, with some regions above the Arctic Circle.

Longyearbyen Road is a very scenic drive running through a valley along the shores of Adventfjord in Norway's Svalbard archipelago.

Flistjønnskaret is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.261m (4,137ft) above sea level, located in the Telemark region of Norway.

Situated in Norway's Gudbrandsdalen Valley, the Peer Gynt Road takes travelers through the land of Peer Gynt and the trolls' domain.

Tindevegen is a high mountain road located in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Open from May to November, it's a toll road that provides access to Jotunheimen. With an automatic toll station and several viewpoints, Tindevegen is known as the "Roof of Norway."

The North Cape (or Nordkapp), located on the northernmost Norwegian island of Magerøya, is the northernmost point on the European mainland, at 71 degrees North.

Suleskarvegen is a very scenic road winding through the mountain regions in the southwestern part of Norway.

Downhill skier Aksel Lund Svindal and WRC star Andreas Mikkelsen burn rubber in their native Norway, in Lysevegen road.

Røldalsfjellet is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,125 meters (3,690 feet) above sea level, located in Vestland County, in Norway.

Ørnesvingen is a viewing platform with picturesque views of a fjord, located in the western part of Norway, at the head of Geirangerfjord.

Juvasshytta is a mountain resort at an elevation of 1.854m (6,082ft) above sea level, located in Jotunheimen, in Lom municipality, in Norway. With a name that sounds like it came from Star Wars, the road to the summit is the highest road in Norway as well as Northern Europe.

Norway has more than 1,000 road tunnels, with a total length of over 750 kilometers. These tunnels cut through mountains, fjords, and valleys. Some tunnels are up to 24 kilometers long, making them among the longest in the world. Many are narrow, unlit, and lack guardrails. Norway’s tunnels also have unique features, such as roundabouts inside the tunnels and emergency lay-bys for safety.

Fylkesvei 50 (Fv50) is a very scenic drive located in Vestland County, in the southern part of Norway. This is a remarkable road trip with stunning views—remember to bring your camera.

Kistefjell is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1,001m (3,284ft) above sea level, located in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It’s well-known due to the large TV mast that stands on top.

Located in central Norway, Rallarvegen is one of the finest and most famous cycling roads in the country. It’s one of the highest roads in Norway.

The Haustsjøen Mountain Road is a very scenic drive located in Innlandet County, Norway. It’s a toll road with incredible mountain views.

Located in Flakstadøya, an island in the Lofoten archipelago in Nordland county of Norway, the scenic Fv805 road is one of the best coastal drives in the world.

Hardangerbrua is a 2 lane suspension bridge located in the southern part of Norway. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Located in Norway, Fv946 (Tronåsen) is one of the steepest roads in the world, with a gradient ranging between 25-33%. Use at your own risk—it’s not recommended for inexperienced drivers. This road is no place for weak engines or faulty brakes and is highly recommended for anyone seeking an adrenaline rush.

Located on the outer coast of the island of Senja, in Norway, the Senja National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country.

The Hardangervidda National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in Norway. Located in the eastern part of Norway, the drive runs through Hardangervidda National Park and over the biggest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe.

Located in the county of Rogaland in Fjord Norway, the Jæren National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country.

Located in Finnmark County, in Norway, the Havøysund National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country. It's a challenging route and boasts a varied landscape including views of the beach, fjord, and mountains.

Located in the Lofoten Islands of Norway, anchored above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten National Tourist Route is a drive that provides stunning views of the ocean. It’s one of the most scenic drives of Norway.

Lindesnes Fyrstasjon is a coastal lighthouse located in Agder County, Norway. It is the oldest lighthouse in the country.

The Gaularfjellet National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in Norway. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it takes travellers past many waterfalls along the mighty Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord.

Located in Vestland County, in Norway, the old RV13 road is a terribly scary mountain road. The surface is in terrible condition.

Located in the Sogn og Fjordane county in southwestern Norway, the Gudvangatunnelen or Gudvangentunnelen is one of the longest road tunnels in the country.

Located in Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago in Svalbard, Norway, the Svalbard Satellite Station is a satellite ground station located on a mountain plateau at 400 to 500 meters (1,300 to 1,600 ft) above the sea level.

Located in Ryfylke, Fjord Norway, the Ryfylke National Tourist Route is one of the most scenic drives in the country, surrounded by mountains, rockslides, polished cliffs and fjords.

Public transport can be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way of travelling. Unfortunately, Norway isn’t ideal to travel using only public transport.

Osafjellet is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.219m (3,999ft) above the sea level, located in in Vestland county, Norway.

Located in Hordaland county of Norway, the Folgefonntunnelen is one of the longest road tunnels in the country.

Brekkhusfjellet is a mountain pass at an elevation of 743m (2,437ft) above the sea level, located in Hordaland County, Norway.

Located in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, the EISCAT Svalbard Radar studies the interaction between the Sun and the Earth.

Henningsværveien (Road 816) is the only access road to Henningsvaer, a fishing village located in Nordland county, Norway. It’s one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Located in Troms og Finnmark, in Norway, the challenging North Cape Tunnel (Nordkapptunnelen) is a subsea road tunnel.

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