Oslo - Bergen, The Hardangervidda Route
A scenic drive across the Hardangervidda, Europes greatest mountain plateau, and the beautiful Hardangerfjord. This drive turns the journey between Oslo and Bergen into a unique nature experience.
An effective route between the country's two largest cities, as well as a journey filled with varied and beautiful scenery. Along the way you will find interesting places to stop, rest areas, lookouts and viewpoints.
The Hardanger Bridge make this a ferry-free connection. On this road trip you will experience the waterfalls and fjords along the Hardangerfjord, the spectacular Måbødalen with a mandatory stop at Vøringsfossen, Norway's largest waterfalls. The route follows Highway 7 that runs across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, a mountain plateau with a National Park status. The popular Norwegian mountain town of Geilo offers excellent hiking and nature-based activities.
In Hallingdal you can stop in Hønefoss and Vikersund, located in the so-called Kunstnerdalen (The Artists Valley), a valley with beautiful surroundings and a rich cultural diversity. Whether you are starting in Oslo or Bergen the route offers a true nature experience, with many possibilities for activities and accommodations along the way.
Parts of the route has a National Tourist Route status.
Facts
- Distance: Approx. 460 kilometres
- Driving time: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Ferries: None
- Tolls: Yes
- Special conditions: During the winter months, it may be required that you drive in a convoy over the Hardangervidda - this is called "kolonnekjøring". In bad weather, the road may be completely closed. Winter tires are required during the winter.
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Oslo - Bergen, The Hardangervidda Route
A scenic drive across the Hardangervidda, Europes greatest mountain plateau, and the beautiful Hardangerfjord. This drive turns the journey between Oslo and Bergen into a unique nature experience.
Trondheim - Bodø, via Helgelandskysten
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Bergen - Sognefjord, Highlights of Sognefjord
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Stavanger - Bergen, The Discovery route
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Oslo - Bergen, The Aurlandsfjellet Route
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Bodø - Tromsø, via Lofoten
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Bergen - Trondheim, via Geiranger and Gaularfjellet
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Oslo - Stavanger, The Discovery route
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Oslo - Bergen, The Hardangervidda Route
A scenic drive across the Hardangervidda, Europes greatest mountain plateau, and the beautiful Hardangerfjord. This drive turns the journey between Oslo and Bergen into a unique nature experience.
Trondheim - Bodø, via Helgelandskysten
Breathtaking scenery, six ferry rides, a magnificent coastline and beautiful mountains.
Bergen - Sognefjord, Highlights of Sognefjord
Complete freedom, at your own pace. Go on a round trip by car from Bergen and experience the best of the many pearls in the Sognefjord.
Stavanger - Bergen, The Discovery route
Enjoy the lush Hardanger region and dramatic Ryfylke on the road from Bergen to Stavanger.
Oslo - Bergen, The Aurlandsfjellet Route
The magnificent Nærøyfjord. Beautiful fjord districts. The drive via the Aurland mountain is the spectacular journey between east and west.
Bodø - Tromsø, via Lofoten
One of the worlds most beautiful mountain landscapes and the wild coastal scenery. Experience Lofoten, Andøya and Senja on the road between Bodø and Tromsø.
Bergen - Trondheim, via Geiranger and Gaularfjellet
Not the quickest, but definitely the most beautiful drive between Bergen and Trondheim. Experience great highlights in Fjord Norway.
Oslo - Stavanger, The Discovery route
Experience beautiful Telemark and the dramatic Ryfylke on the road from Oslo to Stavanger.