Norway was practically built for road trips. With more than 1,100 fjords, countless mountain passes, coastal highways that hug the Atlantic, and scenic routes engineered to showcase the best views, driving through Norway is not just transport — it's the main event. This 14-day Norway road trip itinerary covers the country's most spectacular landscapes, from the fjords of the west to the Arctic light of the north, with photography stops, overnight suggestions, and practical tips along the way.
Whether you're planning a summer adventure under the midnight sun or an autumn drive through golden valleys, this route is designed to give you the most photogenic stops in Norway. And when you return home, you'll have the inspiration to decorate your walls with canvas prints that keep the adventure alive.
Day 1–3: Oslo to Bergen via the Hardangervidda
Start in Oslo and head west along Route 7, which takes you across the Hardangervidda — Europe's largest mountain plateau. The landscape shifts from forested valleys to open, treeless tundra, and the drive itself is a photographer's dream. Stop at Vøringsfossen, one of Norway's most powerful waterfalls, where a new suspension bridge gives you a heart-stopping view straight down the 182-metre drop.
Continue to Bergen, Norway's gateway to the fjords. Spend a day exploring the colourful Hanseatic wharf of Bryggen, riding the Fløibanen funicular for panoramic city views, and wandering the fish market. Bergen's mix of historic wooden architecture and dramatic mountain backdrop makes it one of the most photogenic cities in Scandinavia. For your walls, Norway landscape prints from this region capture the moody coastal light perfectly.
Day 4–6: Sognefjord and Flåm
Leave Bergen and drive north along the Sognefjord — Norway's longest and deepest fjord. The drive to Flåm takes you through tunnels, past waterfalls, and along narrow roads carved into the cliffside. In Flåm, you have two options: ride the famous Flåmsbana railway up to Myrdal for one of the steepest train journeys in the world, or drive the Aurlandsfjellet mountain road (also known as the Snow Road) for a wilder, higher-altitude experience.
Both routes deliver world-class photography opportunities. The Flåmsbana passes the dramatic Kjosfossen waterfall, while the Snow Road offers sweeping views over the fjord from above. If time allows, take a fjord cruise from Flåm to see the sheer cliffs from water level — this perspective is unbeatable for Norwegian fjord prints that capture the monumental scale of these landscapes.
Day 7–8: Geirangerfjord and the Eagle Road
From Sognefjord, drive north to Geirangerfjord — a UNESCO World Heritage site and arguably the most famous fjord in Norway. The drive along Route 63 includes the Ørnesvingen (Eagle Road), a series of eleven hairpin bends that climb 920 metres up the mountainside, each turn revealing a more spectacular view of the fjord below.
Take a fjord cruise to see the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, and the abandoned cliffside farm of Knivsflå. For the best panoramic shot, hike to Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, where the fjord drops away beneath you in a breathtaking U-shaped valley. The quality of light here in late afternoon, when the cliffs glow gold and the water turns deep blue, is something every photographer should experience at least once.
Day 9–10: Atlantic Ocean Road to Kristiansund
Head west to the Atlantic Ocean Road (Atlanterhavsveien), an 8.3-kilometre stretch of road that hops across small islands and skerries via eight bridges. It's one of Norway's most photographed drives, and for good reason — the road appears to float on the ocean, especially at high tide. The best time for photography is early morning or late evening, when the light is low and the sea is calm.
Continue to Kristiansund, a colourful coastal town spread across four islands. The drive here along the Atlantic coast is wild and exposed, with the open sea on one side and towering cliffs on the other. For those who love dramatic, weather-beaten seascapes, this stretch is pure gold — and the images translate beautifully to aluminum prints, where the metallic surface enhances the cool, stormy tones of the Norwegian coast.
Day 11–12: Trollstigen and Romsdalen
Drive south to Åndalsnes and tackle the Trollstigen mountain road — one of Norway's most visited attractions. The road climbs through eleven switchbacks with gradients up to 9%, and the Trollstigen viewpoint at the top offers a vertigo-inducing look straight down the valley. This is a must-stop for any road trip photographer, especially on clear days when the falls on the opposite cliff are fully visible.
Before leaving the area, consider a detour into the Romsdalen valley to photograph the iconic Romsdalshorn peak. The combination of sheer granite walls, green valley floors, and winding rivers makes this one of the most cinematic landscapes in Norway — worthy of any wall art collection. A Lofoten wall art piece alongside a Romsdalen print creates a stunning Nordic gallery wall.
Day 13–14: Lofoten Islands
For the grand finale, drive (or ferry) to the Lofoten Islands, where jagged peaks rise directly from the sea, red fishing huts dot the shoreline, and white-sand beaches meet turquoise water. The drive from Svolvær to Å covers the most scenic stretch, passing through Reine — frequently called the most beautiful village in Norway. Spend your last days photographing the midnight sun reflected in the calm fjord waters, or the aurora dancing above the peaks if you're travelling in late summer.
Lofoten is the kind of place that stays with you. When you get home, a Northern Lights print or a Lofoten wall art piece will transport you back to those magic Arctic evenings every time you look at it.
Practical Tips for Your Norway Road Trip
A few essentials to keep in mind: toll roads are common in Norway, so rent a car with an AutoPass or use the visitor's payment portal. Speed limits are strict and enforced by cameras. Fuel is expensive, so plan your fill-ups — stations are sparse in mountain areas. Always check road conditions on vegvesen.no, especially for mountain passes that may close due to snow even in early summer.
For photography, the long golden hours in summer are a gift — you can shoot from 6pm to midnight and still have good light. Pack a polarising filter for the fjord glare, a wide-angle lens for landscapes, and a sturdy tripod for the midnight sun. And if you're visiting in September or later, keep your eyes on the sky for the aurora — the Arctic Circle isn't far from this route.
Bringing the Road Trip Home
A two-week Norway road trip creates memories — and photos — that last a lifetime. Curating your favourite shots into Norway landscape prints is the perfect way to relive the journey. Whether it's the sweeping cliffs of Geirangerfjord, the floating road of the Atlantic, or the midnight sun over Lofoten, your walls can become a gallery of Norway's finest landscapes.
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