E45 through Europe
European route E45 is among the longest south–north highways in Europe, stretching from Gela in southern Italy to Alta in northern Norway.
It crosses through the famous Brenner Pass in the Alps, as well as the Kattegat strait between Fredrikshavn and Gothenburg.
UnderstandWhile the term "E45" is in official use throughout its route, labelling and popular perception will often use national designators, especially in Germany.
PrepareAll countries along the route belong to the Schengen Area, and thus there are normally no immigration checks at the borders.
DriveIn Germany motorways are called "Autobahn" and almost universally abbreviated and referred to with an "A" and those designations are different from the E designations.
Stay safeIn Sweden and beyond, collisions with elk, deer and reindeer are a risk. Don't ignore the warnings: you don't want a 400 kg elk coming through your windscreen.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "E45 through Europe" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0