self-guided road-trips

Norway's Coastal Road (Fv17)

Take Norway’s longest tourist road along the picturesque Helgeland coast. 

What You Get

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

Why drive on this highway?

The Fv17 – also known as Norway’s Coastal Road or the Helgeland Coastal Road – is the longest of the 18 tourist roads in the country. Hugging the coastline from just north of Trondheim to the city of Bodø in the Arctic, the road passes by some of the most spectacular mountains and scenery Norway has to offer. The region is called Hålogaland in old times, and was a mainstay of the Vikings. Break up the drive over several days, enjoy all the ferry rides and explore the islands and various historic sites!

Trip Highlights

Distance

746km / 463 miles

Start Location

Steinkjer (just north of Trondheim)

End Location

Bodø

This drive can easily be done in either direction.

Example of what the guide looks like. 

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

Resources for the E6 from trondheim to narvik

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