The Hidden North
North European travel guide
self-guided road-trips
Ålesund to Trondheim (E39)
Explore the west coast between Ålesund and Trondheim on the E39.
The E39 is the main highway that goes along the west coast of Norway. The stretch from Ålesund to Trondheim passes by some of Norway’s most beautiful fjords and includes a visit to Molde. It’s also the best way to get to the famous Atlantic Road.
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 15 pages and comes in a PDF format.
Why drive on this highway?
The drive from Ålesund to Trondheim is short but incredibly beautiful. The best part of the drive is from Ålesund to Oppdal via Molde, where you pass some incredible fjord areas. There are a couple ferries on this trip, but you’ll cross some of the best fjords in the country.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the charming coastal towns Molde and Kristiansund
- Visit historic Oppdal
- See the stunning mountains of the national parks near Trondheim
- Explore Norway off-the-beaten path
Distance
299km (186 miles)
Start Location
Ålesund
End Location
Trondheim
This drive can easily be done in either direction.
The Route
An interactive version of this map is available after purchase.
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
Example of what the guide looks like.