E18
E18 is a European route from the United Kingdom, moving north-east across the North Sea towards Scandinavia, and from there continuing east across the Sea of Åland to Finland and along the Gulf of Finland to Saint Petersburg on the Russian side. It connects the capitals of Finland, Norway and Sweden.
UnderstandThe E18 is the main east-west route in southern Norway and central Sweden; about 1000 km of the E18 run through the two countries. The route connects Oslo and Stockholm, and is the main east-west road through Oslo.
PrepareWhile the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden and Finland all belong to the Schengen Area and thus a visa for one country is good for all, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Russia are not part of it, and separate visas are…
Get inSee Northern Ireland for the western end and Saint Petersburg for the eastern one.
DriveIn the United Kingdom, E-route numbers don't appear on road signage or on most maps, so you will need to follow local route numbers.
Stay safeThere are no major dangers along the route, although you should respect the elk and deer warnings.
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