Western Norway — Vestlandet

Western Norway, or Fjord Norway, runs from Stavanger in the south to Kristiansund in the north. The Sognefjord is the longest and deepest fjord in the country. Geiranger and Nærøyfjord are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Between them lie glaciers, waterfalls and some of Norway's most famous roads.

Roads and passes

Several of the best roads cross the mountains and are only open part of the year, including Sognefjellet, Trollstigen and the Aurlandsfjellet "snow road". They usually open in late spring and close with the first heavy snow. Always check the current road status with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration before relying on a pass.

Ferries

Ferries are simply part of the road here. Most crossings are short and run often, and many take payment automatically through the same number-plate system as road tolls. In high season the queue, not the crossing, is what takes time.