Driving in Norway

driving in Norway

DRIVING IN NORWAY

One of the best ways to get around when you travel to another country is by car, as it offers you a level of freedom that you simply cannot get from any other mode of transportation. This would mean renting a car when you arrive in Norway, but it also means learning a little bit about the rules of the road before you set off. Driving in Norway is actually a pretty relaxing experience compared to other parts of the world, and the roads have been laid out in a way that makes it very easy for visitors to get around. Let’s take a little bit of a closer look at what it’s like to drive in Norway.

The basics of driving in Norway

One of the first things that you are going to notice is that vehicles are right hand drive, as they are in most parts of Europe. Most of the vehicles on offer are manual transmission, which means you will need to specify automatic when renting a car, if that is what you are used to driving at home. The speed limit on most major Norway roads is set at 80km/h, but since you are traveling in a part of the world where snow and ice are common, those limits are often a little reduced for safety reasons.

As mentioned earlier, you are going to find that the roads are a lot quieter than you are used to, and that your fellow drivers are a good deal more courteous too. Many of the highways in Norway maintain a toll system that helps with the upkeep of the roads, so you are going to see that they are well maintained. That also means that you may encounter some tolls on your travels, so be sure to always have some cash ready to pay. Also, be prepared to pay more than you are used to for gas, as it is generally heavily taxed and more expensive than you are used to.

No matter where you are visiting from, you should have no problem understanding the Norwegian signs on the sides of the road. Most of them are simple pictograms that are pretty self-explanatory, and the only issues you should really encounter are trying to properly pronounce some of the tow and city names that you will run across when you travel.

When driving in Norway, you will come across a number of different National Tourist Routes that have been specifically chosen to make your Norway driving experience that much more pleasurable. These scenic routes connect up with some of the bigger cities, and will take you through areas where the scenery is stunning and the landmarks are frequent. You will also have easy access to gas stations on these roads, as getting off the beaten path can often mean traveling 100km or more between fuel pumps.

If you do plan on traveling to Norway in the near future, we definitely recommend renting a car, as it really is a fabulous way to get around. Driving in Norway is about as laid back as it gets, and is the best way to ensure that you get to plan your vacation exactly how you want it.



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