Norway travel tips: In the very heart of the Norwegian mountains lies a road that’s not just a means to a destination but a thrilling experience in itself.
The history of this remarkable road
Surprisingly given the road’s status as a tourist route today, it was actually tourism that drove its construction in the last years of the 19th century. Tourism in the fjord villages increased, which birthed the idea of a mountain road. Drive down a few hairpin bends and you’ll find the equally impressive Øvstefossen, with a footpath that brings you very close to the thunderous water.
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