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Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund
From Bergen along the E16 to the Nærøyfjord, up to the Stegastein viewpoint, over the Snow Road to Borgund’s stave church and on to Sogndal.
- Distance
- 256 km (159 mi)
- Driving
- 3 h 32 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 9
- Countries
- Norway
- Updated
- July 23, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 256 km (159 mi) with 9 stops, from Bergen to Sogndal. About 3 h 32 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Leave Bergen on the E16, which runs through tunnels and along fjords for about 100 km to Voss, a lakeside town in a broad valley. Norway’s toll roads are camera-controlled, and foreign vehicles are invoiced automatically, so there is nothing to pay on the spot. Tvindefossen falls right beside the E16 about 12 km north of Voss, a good first leg-stretch.
Beyond Stalheim the E16 descends through tunnels to Gudvangen at the head of the Nærøyfjord, a narrow arm of the Sognefjord listed as a World Heritage Site. Fjord cruises link Gudvangen with Flåm through the Nærøyfjord. By road, the 11 km Gudvangen tunnel and a shorter one lead to Flåm, where the famous railway climbs up to Myrdal.
Drive to Aurland, 10 km away, and take Aurlandsfjellet (Fv243), the Snow Road, uphill for 8 km to the Stegastein platform high above the fjord. The road is narrow and winding with a small car park. Beyond Stegastein, it crosses the high plateau to Lærdal and is only open in summer, usually from June to October. In other months, use the Lærdal Tunnel, which at 24.5 km is the longest road tunnel in the world.
From Lærdal the E16 heads east up the valley for 30 km to Borgund Stave Church, built around 1200 and still little changed. Return to Lærdalsøyri, whose old wooden houses line the river, and take route 5 to the Fodnes–Mannheller ferry. It crosses the Sognefjord in about 15 minutes, landing a short drive from Sogndal. Campers are common here, but the Stegastein road is best avoided with a caravan.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Bergen
Norway - 282 km
Voss
Norway - 315 km
Tvindefossen
NatureVoss, NorwayA broad waterfall dropping about 150 m over a stepped rock wall right beside the E16 north of Voss. Roadside parking makes it an easy break; the rocks near the spray are slippery.
- 432 km
Gudvangen
Norway - 518 km
Flåm
Norway - 69 km
Stegastein viewpoint
ViewsAurland, NorwayA wood and steel platform jutting out 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord on the Aurlandsfjellet scenic route. The road up from Aurland is narrow and winding, and the small car park is busy in summer.
- 745 km
Borgund Stave Church
HistoryBorgund, NorwayThe best-preserved of Norway’s medieval stave churches, built around 1200 with dragon heads on its roof ridges. It stands next to the E16 east of Lærdal, with a visitor centre and an entrance fee.
- 823 km
Lærdal
Norway - 931 km
Sogndal
Norway
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Bergen → Voss · 82 km · 1 h 08 minOvernight nearby, for example: Voss Camping (< 1 km); Taulen Camping (14 km).
- Day 2: Voss → Stegastein viewpoint · 74 km · 1 h 02 minOn the way: Tvindefossen, Gudvangen, Flåm.Overnight nearby, for example: Flåm Camping og Hostel (8 km); Lunde Camping (1 km).
- Day 3: Stegastein viewpoint → Sogndal · 99 km · 1 h 22 minOn the way: Borgund Stave Church, Lærdal.Overnight nearby, for example: Lyngmo Ungdomssenter og Camping (11 km); Kjørnes Camping (2 km).
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund?
3-day road trip of about 256 km (159 mi) with 9 stops, from Bergen to Sogndal. About 3 h 32 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund?
We suggest 3 days: about 3 h 32 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund start and end?
It starts in Bergen and ends in Sogndal.
Which countries does Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund pass through?
Norway.
Where can you camp along Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund?
OpenStreetMap lists 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Bratland Camping, Lone Camping and Midttun Motell & Camping.
When is the best time for Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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