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How to recognise Norway from the road
Drives on the right
Mountains, fjords and wooden houses clinging to the slopes. Norway is dramatic, but the paint on the road is the most reliable clue.
What to look for
1
Yellow centre lines
Norwegian roads use yellow centre lines, unlike white-lined Sweden next door.
2
Norwegian letters
Look for æ, ø and å on signs.
3
Steep and close
Mountains and water are rarely far away, and roads often follow the shoreline or run through tunnels.
4
Wooden houses
Houses are mostly timber, painted white, red, yellow or grey.
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