{"id":2853,"date":"2019-12-18T10:57:42","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T10:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?page_id=2853"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:05:30","slug":"drive-your-way-to-northern-norway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/drive-your-way-to-northern-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"Drive your way to Northern Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t Taking your own car to Northern Norway gives you wonderful freedom. Here are some tips and advice on driving to Northern Norway. \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n

Every summer, tens of thousands of motorists drive up into Northern Norway from the south of Norway, Scandinavia, and Europe. Some even dare to come in winter and encounter surprisingly few problems. Although Northern Norway is quite remote, it is remarkably easy to get there in your own car. Many people choose to take the fast roads through Sweden or Finland, while others choose the more winding but much more scenic roads of Norway. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Drive safely in Arctic Norway<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Northward journey through Norway <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The E6, Norway’s main north-south artery, is of a good standard throughout, and can generally be driven without any problems all year round. From Majavatn at the Tr\u00f8ndelag county boundary, it runs 1,670 kilometres (1,038 miles) to Kirkenes, via Fauske (close to Bod\u00f8), Narvik, Bardufoss, Alta, Lakselv and Tana Bridge. There is still one ferry on the route, from Bognes to Skarberget between Bod\u00f8\/Fauske and Narvik. A more scenic alternative is Fv17, the Coastal Route. This National Tourist Route is an attraction in itself, but it takes much longer to drive, because of its many ferries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Familiar with arctic winter driving? Photo: Trygg Trafikk \/ Politiet \/ Troms\u00f8 kommune<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Winter weather can close roads <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Occasionally, the mountain passes on the E6 are closed because of bad weather in winter. The passes generally open again after a few hours. You can obtain updated information on the Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s website and on the radio while petrol stations and roadside restaurants also tend to have the latest updates. The most frequent winter closures on the E6 are in the following places: <\/p>\n\n\n\n