E6 through Sweden and Norway
European route E6 stretches from Trelleborg in Sweden to Kirkenes in Norway, 3,120 km in total. The leg through Norway is 2,628 km – the longest road within a single country in Europe except Russia. Much of the E6 is scenic, especially in Northern Norway, where it provides an astounding view of the mountains and fjords. E6 crosses the Arctic circle at Saltfjellet mountain pass and more than 1,000 km of the road is within the area of the midnight sun. During summer months nights are light along most of the route, while in winter daylight hours are correspondingly limited, with no sunrise at all at the northernmost legs in midwinter.
UnderstandThe E6 is Norway's main road in the south–north direction and in some areas of the northern Norway it is in fact the only road.
Get inFerries from Germany (Rostock, Travemünde/Lübeck or Sassnitz) or Poland (Świnoujście) to Trelleborg in Sweden. It is possible to skip the Swedish part of E6 entirely though.
GoAll of the E6 through Sweden is motorway (limited-access expressway). The route is not very scenic, and mostly used for convenience.
Stay safeDriving in Norway and Sweden is generally safe: these countries maintain the highest road safety in the world.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "E6 through Sweden and Norway" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0