When is the Snow Road (Snøvegen) between Aurland and Lærdal open?
Opening and closing dates, night closures and the year-round road to Stegastein.
Short answer
The Snow Road over Aurlandsfjellet is a summer road: it opens in May or early June and closes for winter in October or early November. In 2026 the mountain road opened on 1 June. The stretch from Aurlandsvangen up to the Stegastein viewpoint stays open all year.
Why
- According to Nasjonale turistveger, earlier seasons have opened between 7 May and 3 June and closed between 7 October and 6 November.
- The 47 km route runs between Lærdalsøyri and Aurlandsvangen, and the section over the mountain is closed in winter.
- After it opens, the road can be closed at night and in bad weather for a period.
Details
The Stegastein viewing platform stands 650 metres above the Aurlandsfjord and can be reached from Aurlandsvangen all year. Buses on the route may be no longer than 12.4 metres. Visit Norway describes the mountain road and the Lærdal Tunnel together as a circular route between Lærdal and Aurland.
Tip
Before you set off, open the Statens vegvesen traffic map and click the snow icon on the road for the latest closure information.
What may differ
The opening and closing dates vary from year to year. If you only want the view over the Aurlandsfjord, Stegastein can be reached from Aurlandsvangen even when the mountain road is closed.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Opening dates change every year, so check Statens vegvesen before you travel.
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