Norway travel guide: Fjord driving and Arctic expeditions

Norway offers diverse travel opportunities ranging from scenic fjord drives to Arctic expeditions in the Svalbard archipelago.

For travelers driving through the fjords, the AutoPASS system manages road tolls via automatic license plate recognition. Travelers can access up to 50% discounts on ferries by using an AutoPASS ferje account and tag. Note that modernization of the Lærdal Tunnel, the world’s longest road tunnel, is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026, which will involve nightly closures for several years.

In the far north, the Spitsbergen archipelago provides opportunities for Arctic tourism, including glacier exploration, wildlife observation, and winter activities such as dog sledding. The best conditions for fjord travel are typically between June and September, though mountain weather remains unpredictable and seasonal roads like Trollstigen may have varying availability based on snowmelt.