Travel The Bucket List

Driving in Norway

There are coaches and some railways, along with cruise lines amongst the fjords, but I can’t help suggest that driving in Norway is the best way to experience the well setup National Routes, vista’s and waterfalls.

I collected a decent rental out of Bergen, knowing there were many tall and twisty mountain passes to drive. I booked a manual, but was upgraded to a Hybrid auto Audi A3; no complaints, thanks Avis.

What I was not as aware of, is the many many one lane sections, blind corners and tunnels. The tunnels were mostly not a problem, albeit some were very long; but prospect of meeting an oncoming vehicle on a blind corner is not for the faint hearted; especially when that vehicle can be a touring coach, or lorry.

On these narrow and one lane sections, there are regular places to squeeze over to allow passing vehicles; but I recommend taking those sections slower than normal, with sensible caution as you approach the blind corners.

Most of Norway is only 80kmh, but that can feel quite fast on these roads; so enjoy the journey, take your time, and get there safely. i could be coming from the other direction !

Here is a gallery of just a few images captured along the way,

WILT – What I am listening to ?

Don’t try to read too much into these WILT’s, it’s often just that earworm from my music library

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