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Norway Traffic

Busy roads

Busy border crossings

Waiting times can arise with the ferry services, especially in the summer period. Reservations are recommended for the crossing from Bodø to Lofoten.

During the summer holidays (starting at the beginning of July) it gets a bit busier on the road.

Traffic information in English is provided in Norway on telephone number 175. From abroad: +47 815 48 991.

NRK and the local stations do not broadcast traffic information in foreign languages.

Traffic information can be found at vegvesen.no (also in English).
Norvegfinans.com provides information about Norwegian (toll) roads (in Norwegian only).

The best route to Norway is via Bremen – Hamburg – Flensburg (Danish border) – Kolding – Århus – Frederikshavn (Oslo ferry) – Hirtshals (Kristiansand ferry).

Detailed data and current information about the opening of mountain passes in Norway and other countries can be found at alpenpaesse.de (German).

If the winter conditions are really bad (extreme cold, snow storms, poor visibility), many routes in Norway are only allowed to drive in convoy. Such a group often consists of at least 10 cars.
The narrower roads along the west coast are only suitable for caravan vehicles for experienced drivers.

Put your car aside as far as possible (preferably on the roadside).
Turn the wheels towards the shoulder.
Turn on your hazard lights (also make them flash after placing a warning triangle).
Put on a safety vest and have your passengers put on a vest as well.
Get out of the car on the side where there is no traffic and let your passengers out on that side as well.
If necessary, place a warning triangle.
Stand behind the crash barrier or on the verge and wait for the roadside assistance service, with a view of the traffic.
Never cross the highway, that is dangerous!

In the mountain areas and the fjord area there are many steep, narrow roads, some with hairpin bends. It can be a challenge to drive here, especially for motorists with a caravan.
Norway has a good road network that is regularly maintained.
Due to the increase in bridges and tunnels, through traffic has less to do with ferries.
The roads are very winding and rarely wide enough for traffic to flow smoothly. A journey can therefore take much longer.
Alternate places have been created along secondary single carriageways in the mountainous region. They are marked with an M.
In Norway there are also gravel roads, which can be temporarily difficult to use when the thaw sets in in spring.

Here you will find more information about Norway.