Aurland Tunnel

Located in the southwest of the country, this road tunnel is a part of the new main highway connecting Oslo and Bergen and was opened in November 2000 to avoid difficult terrains having high risks of rockfalls.

Take a journey through this amazing tunnel which is divided into four parts and has been equipped with hi-tech safety and emergency devices. It also has an advanced ventilation system to maintain air quality with the help of large fans and air shafts. The tunnel is also well famed due to its impressive illumination which differs from one part to another.

• Take a journey through the Aurland Tunnel, which is the world’s longest road tunnel, stretching over 24.5 km.
• Take a journey between Aurland and Lærdal using this tunnel and feel amazed looking at this impressive engineering marvel.
• Learn about how the tunnel has been made safe using hi-tech safety and emergency devices as well as an advanced ventilation system.
• Look out for the lighting system simulating natural light at dawn using blue and yellow lighting at various parts of the tunnel.
• Observe the rock caves located every 3.7 miles and fitted with special lighting to reduce monotony and change the atmosphere.