How do Norwegians travel?

Answer 1

All forms of transportation are found in Norway, but some unique features of Norwegian terrain have caused certain transportation types to be especially prominent in the country. Because of the deep fjords and steep mountains, roads and bridges are not always sufficient in moving vehicles across the countryside. The main solutions for traversing fjords have been tunnels and ferries.

In the year 2000, the world's longest road tunnel was opened near Bergen, Norway on the country's west coast. The Lærdal Tunnel is about 15 miles (24 km) long. That's so long that every six kilometers, they had to install large caverns with special lighting that looks like daylight. Without the large caverns to break up the tunnel, many people would become dazed or fall asleep.

Ferries are also important in the Norwegian transportation system. Cars, trucks, buses, and pedestrians are able to board ferries and be taken across fjords or between cities. This can often trim hours of backtracking off of a road route.

More common forms of transportation are also found across Norway. Bus, streetcar, light rail, passenger rail, and air transportation form a network that keeps Norway's cities connected.

Answer 2

Norway has old water transport traditions.