European route E39 Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
highway in Norway and Denmark
About European route E39
Within Norway the route includes seven ferry crossings, more than any other route in Europe. The route crosses all the great fjords of west Norway. As there are few bridges or tunnels across these wide and deep fjords most crossings are by car ferry. Ferries are part of the route and not regarded as a separate means of transport. The road and route sign leads to the dock where vehicles wait for the next departure (first come, first serve principle). Scheduled buses, ambulances and some other special transport has priority on ferries. Ferries are frequent, typically every 20 or 30 minutes at day time. Most ferries have cafeterias on board with snacks, sandwiches, coffee and in some cases also hot meals. Ferries are comfortable and safe, and welcome pause from driving. Norway has two pontoon
European route E39 Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: