The E16 from Oslo to Bergen

self-guided road-trips

The E16 from Oslo to Bergen

Travel between Norway’s two largest cities and pass by ancient sites along the way.

What you get

Free interactive Google Map (with every place mentioned in the guide marked with an address) that can be loaded into your GPS, making finding that stave church or petrol station much easier.

Detailed overviews of all the major points of interest on the road.

Practical information (cafes, dining, museums, toilets, petrol, road-side rest areas, detours, alternate routes)

Historic, modern and practical information for every city, town, village, and farm you pass through

Modern and historic images of all the major points of interests

Distance between points (in kilometres and miles)

QR code & interactive links to museum websites, relevant pages on our website, ferry timetables, and more!

This guide is 22 pages and comes in a PDF format.

Why drive on this highway?

Follow this self-guided trip between Oslo and Bergen on the E16, one of the major highways in the country. The road is built close to where the historic postal road from the 17th century went, and parts of the old road are still visible and today a hiking trail. That’s why along the way you’ll see stave churches and runestones. There’s also some charming towns and local markets to stop at, turning a long drive into an exciting one!

Trip Highlights

See runestones from Viking times
Follow the oldest route between east and west Norway
Stop at iconic stave churches such as Borgund
Visit the fjord villages Aurland and Flåm
Enjoy this 'Norway in a Nutshell' drive

Distance

514km / 320 miles

Start Location

Oslo

End Location

Bergen

This drive can easily be done in either direction.

This guide will:

Answer the question “How do people live here?”
Provide you with historic images and stories relevant to where you are
Give you practical tips such as – where’s the nearest toilet? When can I get a hot dog? You know, the important stuff.
Show you interesting points where you can stop to stretch your legs or get beautiful photos of Norway
Give you information about museums (including opening hours), attractions, and major points of interests that you can visit

This guide won’t:

Drive for you (Sorry, we aren’t that advanced yet)
Give you accommodation tips (this guide assumes you know where you are staying already). If you want accommodation tips, visit our (free) online travel guide https://thehiddennorth.com/norway