Night trains in norway map with night train routes in norway. National tourist route hardanger is 158 km long and have four sections. A ferry operates from torvikbygd jondal and from kinsarvik utne kvandal. Nonnorwegian spouses, employers with foreign employees and anyone in contact with immigrants will fi nd useful information here. Andoya akneskryssetandenes the andoya route runs along the west coast of andoya, an island of the vesteralen archipelago, with several fishing hamlets located along the white beaches. If youre planning a motorhome trip in norway there are several different routes to choose from and countless things to see and do. The beautiful tourist roads in norway daily scandinavian.
Enjoy norways scenic beauty with a rail pass, valid for travel aboard these favorite routes. Book your customized train vacation and travel through norway in a timeless and comfortable way. My partner and i are planning a road trip through norway in early september. See all our tour maps and find a tour that suit you. Find out about travelling around norway by train, including different train types, reservation. Topographic maps that show the details of terrain as well as trekking routes and lodging facilities are available for all of norway in suitable scales of 1. National tourist routes of norway the atlantic road, norway. Norwegian national tourist routes revisited norwegian arts. The scottish scenic routes initiative takes its inspiration from norways national tourist routes and is intended to embrace cycle, rail, pedestrian and water routes as well as key roads travelled by tourists and visitors in all parts of scotland. Rail europe your best and fastest way to discover and enjoy europe. The travel guide can be found in most tourist information offices in the region, but you may also view it or download it in different languages through the links below. Norways 18 tourist routes are known for their breathtaking scenery, but thats not the only reason to make the pilgrimage. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Nasjonale turistveger are eighteen highways in norway.
The gateway to the fjords of norway world heritage city attractions museum shopping i. Discover norwegian national tourist route geirangertrollstigen. This itinerary begins with oslos considerable charms, traverses the drama of norway s high country and precipitous fjords, and ends up in beautiful bergen. Norwegian scenic route hardanger consists of four stretches. New in norway is divided into the following seven chapters. Granvin steinsdalsfossen road 7949, norheimsund torvikbygd road 49, jondal utne, and kinsarvik road 550 latefoss road, a total distance of 158 km. A drive along the protected water systems and the quiet arm of the fjord to the tourist village of balestrand. Along selected roads in norway, natural wonders are amplified by art, design, and architecture meant to bring you closer to nature in new and surprising ways. Bergen brochures can be picked up at the tourist information and at most hotels places to stay.
One of the easiest and best ways to get the full flavour of norway, is to ride the national tourist routes. Road trip summer 2015 norway message board tripadvisor. The norwegian scenic route ryfylke through ryfylke is one of the longest of norways 18 scenic routes. The routes cover 1,850 kilometres 1,150 mi and are located along the west coast, in northern norway and in the mountains of southern norway. An effective route between the countrys two largest cities, as well as a journey filled with varied and beautiful scenery.
Varanger is about the long lines in the landscape as well as the long lines of history. Its hard to beat norways spectacular views, from towering fjords, to journeys through impressive tunnels and. Traditional norwegian prawn buffet is included in the price. Norwegian scenic route gaularfjellet norwegian scenic route gaularfjellet. Norwegian scenic routes national tourist routes best drives in. The experience is enhanced by innovative architecture and. Roger ellingsennasjonal turistveg as of today, there are 18 designated national tourist routes scattered all over. New in norway has been prepared for labour immigrants. In this situation the emerging ideas of nation states fascinated norwegian intellectuals. National scenic routes in norway national tourist routes. First day depart from alesund, head up to the atlantic ocean road to check it out, then drive down to andalsnes to spend the night second day leave andalsnes, visit troll wall, take route 63 and experience driving along the trollstigen on the way to.
The other 17 routes are in various stages of upgrade to providing infrastructure to support additional tourism. I would drop driving own car and rather rent a car in norway, cant be much more expensive if you take into account real costs of driving your own car all that distance and wasted time. Visit historic cities to mountain vistas with our tailormade holiday packages. Norway in microcosm even with only a week to spare, you can still see the best that norway has to offer. Norway has a population of about 5 million, and it is the second least densely populated country in europe, with a majority living in oslo. Norways 18 national scenic routes are specially selected roads that take you through the best scenery norway has to offer funding from government has enabled improved conditions and facilities along the roads. The route connects to senja, another national tourist route, by ferry. If this is the first time you go by car in norway, we recommend the 196 km 122 miles route from geiranger to trollstigen with worldclass architectural viewing points blending seamlessly with the formidable landscape. Similar examples, such as mexicos ruta del peregrino pilgrimage route and the fogo. Norway had been an independent state during the middle ages, and one assumes that a certain sense of national identity was even older. The strategy is based on new, empirical and documented. In 2005, norway launched a 15year campaign to reevaluate the concept of tourism and the early results are stunning. Pages in category national tourist routes in norway the following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. Unlike many of the routes the terrain is flat and therefore perfect for cycle trips.
Combine this tour with a hiking trip to trolltunga. From the museums in oslo and the countrys medieval wooden stave churches to gorgeous beaches and imposing summits, the list is really varied and endless. The island features some of the country largest marshes. About norway a brief introduction fjord travel norway. You may choose from 18 norwegian national tourist routes. Fly to oslo stay a couple of days then hire a car and drive national tourist routes through the fjords via. Trollstigen national tourist route project, norway e. National tourist routes of norway the atlantic road, is just one of 18 routes designated by the statens vegvesen government road authority as a special tourist route. Car roads are in good condition, but travel times can be slow thanks to winding. Helgelandskysten at 433km and featuring six ferries, the helgeland coastal road is the longest of the 18 norwegian scenic routes.
In the menu below you will find useful links that we hope will be helpful. The detailed road map represents one of many map types and styles available. These 18 roads offer simply the best scenic drives in the country, with some added extras. Select a scenic route from the menu the 18 scenic routes and. It happened to me a few days ago while driving through the jotunheimen mountains on norways sognefjellet national tourist route, which takes you through northern europes highest mountain. The norwegian scenic routes attraction comprises 18 selected drives through beautiful nature. This is a close encounter with the hardangerfjord, the waterfalls and the orchards. In 2009 reiulf ramstad arkitekter finished most of the outlook plateau, the outlook point, most of the concrete works at the mountain lodge, walk paths, railings, water mirrors.
The aim of this paper is to combine research of tourists behaviour at sites or. This drive turns the journey between oslo and bergen into a unique nature experience. A scenic drive across the hardangervidda, europes greatest mountain plateau, and the beautiful hardangerfjord. Norwegian scenic route sognefjellet runs from lom to gaupne, a total distance of 108 km road 55. Tourism in norway norway history of sustainable development dating back to 1987 tourism strategy 2012 aims at mainstreaming sustainability innovation norway is the national tourist board and responsible for development and marketing 17% protected land national parcs, nature habitats etc nature is the core of norwegian. When youre done, you can download your norway travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. Helgelandskysten from mountain peaks and cascading glaciers to archipelago and lush coasts. The travel guide is made for individual travellers, and makes planning your holiday easier.
The 18 scenic routes national scenic routes in norway. Norwegian scenic routes national tourist routes best. Select a scenic route from the menu the 18 scenic routes and add it to my trip list using the navigation buttons. However, the information may be useful to other groups as well. Road trips are a great way to experience a new country. Taste of national tourist routes magazine by johan. Norwegian national tourist route geirangertrollstigen. Yet from the car, you may feel somewhat removed, or feel that something is lacking.
Slottsgaten 3 n5003 bergen, norway top quality sweaters in 100% pure wool. Norway is a country filled with natural beauty and a variety of attractions to satisfy every type of tourist. Geographically norway is located about as far north in mainland europe as you can get, and hosts the northernmost point of mainland europe reachable by car the north cape cliff. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Driving the national tourist route hardanger takes you through some impressive scenic fjord landscapes. This itinerary begins with oslos considerable charms, traverses the drama of norways high country and precipitous fjords, and ends up in beautiful bergen. The tourist route system models of travelling patterns. The land of wows an amazing road trip in norways jotunheimen mountains have you ever seen something so achingly beautiful, the sheer emotional power of the moment literally reduced you to tears. National tourist routes in norway multilingual edition.
To a list of projects that place powerful architecture within vast, raw, dramatic landscapes, norways national tourist routes is not merely a worthy addition. For more tourist information, please contact local and regional tourist agents. Topo map of anderdalen national park on berg senja, norway. Hardangervidda from high mountain plateaus to the nature of western norway. The tour can be started in either bergen or oslo and requires overnight stays en route. The norwegian scenic routes combine nature, architecture, and design into something greater than the sum of its parts. Nasjonale turistveger are eighteen highways in norway designated by the norwegian public roads administration for their picturesque scenery and touristfriendly infrastructure, such as rest stops and viewpoints. A comparison of two national tourist routes monica a. Its best to buy a map before you depart for a hike or ski tour. Travel by train on norwegian railways and enjoy the magical norwegian landscape. In 2005, norway launched the national tourist routes, a vast 15year. Breiby lillehammer university college, norway abstract this study first examines how actors along two national tourist routes in norway perceive different innovative activities. And they are not as touristy as the name may suggest.
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