#482 of 1,308 things to do in Western Norway

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“"Tunnel or Aurlangsvegen?" Take the road. It's much nicer.”

July 2017

We were driving about 5km inside the Laerdaltunnel before we realised that... it's just a freakin' tunnel. Might be the longest, but still pretty boring. So take the Aurlandsvegen instead. We turned around and had no regrets. The view is stunning, even with rain and clouds. Just make sure to have a creditcard. I don't exactly remember where we encountered the random roadblock on the top of a mountain -miles and miles from the nearest town- but the only way to pay the toll and get past the barrier is with a creditcard. Could be it's not even on this piece of road, but better safe than sorry, right? Also, the road is closed during winter (and early spring and late autumn) so then you'll have to take the tunnel.

“Perfect road trip ”

Sept 2015

Driving this route is a great experience for the whole family. Along the way there are plenty of places to stop and enjoy the scenery. There are snowfields, small lakes, and nice views along the way.

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atbnorway

Oslo, Norway28 contributions

Tunnel vs. Aurlandsvegen

Aug 2012 • Family

The tunnel going westward could be the longest in the world, but I and my family chose the long way and it was breathtaking! On the outpost looking over Aurlandsfjord, I felt insignificant compared to the beauty of nature. I am glad the tourist authority of Norway did not alter the road too much. The narrow and winding bends were charming in themselves.

Written 3 October 2012

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Ulrike_K0

Mechelen, Belgium67 contributions

"Tunnel or Aurlangsvegen?" Take the road. It's much nicer.

July 2017

We were driving about 5km inside the Laerdaltunnel before we realised that... it's just a freakin' tunnel. Might be the longest, but still pretty boring.
So take the Aurlandsvegen instead. We turned around and had no regrets. The view is stunning, even with rain and clouds.
Just make sure to have a creditcard. I don't exactly remember where we encountered the random roadblock on the top of a mountain -miles and miles from the nearest town- but the only way to pay the toll and get past the barrier is with a creditcard. Could be it's not even on this piece of road, but better safe than sorry, right?

Also, the road is closed during winter (and early spring and late autumn) so then you'll have to take the tunnel.

Written 13 August 2017

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jethroborsje

Nieuwerkerk aan den Ijssel, The Netherlands145 contributions

Perfect road trip

Sept 2015 • Family

Driving this route is a great experience for the whole family. Along the way there are plenty of places to stop and enjoy the scenery. There are snowfields, small lakes, and nice views along the way.

Written 11 September 2015

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Kumarentran

Brande, Denmark54 contributions

Nice drive and View

June 2015

A great place to drive up to and have a view of the Fjords,
Route 50 and 52 offers superb view and driving . Please take these routes instead of E18 and once there go to Flam which is 15 minutes away.

Written 9 July 2015

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