Norway roads in May
 

We have toured all over Norway many times, <BR>but never as early as May. <BR>Does anyone know whether all mountain passes are open? Any road resrictions? <BR>Is it possible to go to Lofoten Islands, Bodo and Narvik or is there still too much snow on the ground? Are the roads passable? <BR> <BR>Thank you for all your assistance! <BR> <BR>Ada

Ada, <BR>Try the Norwegian Tourist Board at www.norway.org or www.visitnorway.com. <BR>They have a free 'Official Travel guide' that lists the roads, when they are open and when closed. <BR>I expect to be up there in May too. <BR>Rock

Rock, <BR> <BR>Thank you for the advice. <BR>Will try those sights. <BR> <BR>Ada

Hi Ada, we toured Norway in May of '89, and experienced road closings in the western mountain area.

Marie, <BR> <BR>Which mountains in the west are you referring to? All the mountains? Were the ferries operating? <BR> <BR>I have really a tough time getting information. <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR>Ada

Me again... <BR> <BR>Tried all the recommended sites (and many others), read travel guides, and couldn't find the information. <BR> <BR>Any other knowledge or ideas? <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR> <BR>Ada

Hi, Ada. <BR>Most main roads will be open in May. Some may, however, be closed at night (app 1900-0700). Some times, even in May, socalled "column driving" might be decided if weather grows temporarily bad. <BR>There are plenty of sources to get up-to-minute info on the internet. Most in Norwegian, I'm afraid. Below I have compiled a list of winterclosed roads and when they are expected to open (month). <BR>According to today's (april 25) broadcast, all the main roads (E-numbered) except one very far north are open and even dry. Meaning that you probably will get wherever you want in May. <BR>Any questions, feel free to mail me, and if you tell me your approximate route, I probably can give you an adequate answer. <BR>All ferries are running. <BR>I wish you a nice stay. <BR>Bjorn, Oslo <BR> <BR>Ev 69 Skarsvåg - Nordkapp 04 <BR>Rv 13 Gaularfjellet 05 <BR>Rv 51 Valdresflya 05 <BR>Rv 55 Sognefjellet 05 (april 27.) <BR>Rv 63 Geirangervegen 05 <BR>Rv 63 Trollstigen 05 <BR>Rv 98 Ifjordfjellet 05 <BR>Rv 252 Tyin - Eidsbugarden 06 <BR>Rv 258 Gamle Strynefjellsveg 06 <BR>Rv 520 Breiborg - Røldal 06 <BR>Rv 886 Jarfjordfjellet 05 <BR>Fv 243 Aurland - Erdal (Lærdal) 06 <BR>Fv 337 Brokke - Suleskard 06 <BR> <BR>