E6 through Sweden and Norway Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About E6 through Sweden and Norway
The E6 is Norway's main road in the south–north direction and in some areas of the northern Norway it is in fact the only road. E6 is a key reference for a self-drive trip in Norway and the road is simply referred to as "the E6" (Eseksen). There is one ferry crossing remaining, the 8km stretch across Tysfjord, and about 80 tunnels. The entire route is 3,140km (1,950 miles) or 40–50 hours driving. That means five-six days driving is needed at normal pace, visitors doing sightseeing and frequent stops should calculate more time. The route is constructed as motorway (multi-lane controlled-access highway) untilHamar, about 210km of 2600km within Norway (speed limit 90 to 110km/h). In addition there is some 200km semi-motorway (two-lane expressway) with speed limit 80 or 90km/h. While the E6 in
E6 through Sweden and Norway Travel Guide Sections
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