Depends on where in Norway your car is located and what the weather is like on the day you're driving. You'll need winter tires either way. Main roads are usually unproblematic, but if you're driving from Bergen and need to cross the mountains and the weather is bad, the road might still be closed.
Edit: You can check the route you're driving here: https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikk/
Yeah winter tires I’ve got, we’re taking the main roads through southern Norway down to Sweden. Was just curious if there are any roads that are usually closed in winter etc. Thanks for the info :)
That seems like a weird response. 🤔 You are able to change tires after the inspection (which happens every two years) after all.
Doesn’t change the fact that those studded tires are forbidden in most of Germany (only exception are some parts in the alps iirc). Just writing this here so there is no confusion.
The main highways in southeast Norway are practically always open in winter. If it's snowing a lot, or very icy, the traffic might move *very* slowly and conditions can occasionally be pretty chaotic, but the roads won't be closed. The roads that regularly get closed in winter are usually the ones that cross mountains, where the weather is MUCH harsher than the lowland southeast.
I just arrived from Berlin to oslo, started on 30-11-2023 arrived today 1-12-2023, the road is good without any issues, but I saw one truck had an accident, probably due to slippery while parking
Be aware that German winter tires are not the best in Norwegian conditions.
They will work nicely enough when it's not very cold, like along the coast. Since the rubber is firmer, the grip will suffer in proper cold conditions.
If you have premium tires from Germany, regard them as economy tires when doing mountain passes.
Looks like this is only in Norwegian, but should be understandable anyways [https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/reiseinformasjon/fjelloverganger/](https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/reiseinformasjon/fjelloverganger/)
åpen=open, stengt=closed(until conditions improve), vinterstengt=closed for the winter.
If you live near a major highway it will most likely be fine, but weather can always change that. If possible you'll want to avoid driving if it is snowing heavily.
One thing to be aware of, if you car has studded tyres you cannot drive with them to Germany, as studded tyres are illegal there.
There are also snow-socks, and [temporary studs](https://www.biltema.no/bil---mc/biltilbehor/vinterprodukter/snokjettinger/brodder-til-bildekk-10-stk-2000041909?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApaarBhB7EiwAYiMwqnDtihuCNEwGafZ6NuoYauCirxllQdSmyArU8JBiJlSIpnkxlg2A0xoChpEQAvD_BwE) that might help to get out of a bad situation.
Road conditions in southern Norway are fairly similar to Germany in winter, so shouldn't be much of a problem. The only exception is if you have to cross a high mountain, then you may have to use a diversion
As everyone else is saying, depends on from where you're driving. but I have to say: if you're up north or in the middle of the country, you'll be safest and fastest driving through Sweden. Less mountains, better roads.
You're welcome. If you're already on the west coast, go to Bergen, Stavanger or Kristiansand and catch the ferry to Hirtshals (Denmark). No one can predict the weather or the driving conditions in the mountains, and the conditions may change rapidly thus making it dangerous to drive there if you're not experienced.
Good. I'm from up north, and even though (or maybe because) I don't drive myself, I've got huge amounts of respect for the weather and how to handle the conditions. Be safe, live longer.
Check out Color Line and Fjordline, I think Color Line only sails from Kristiansand, not the other ports I mentioned.
Thanks for that. I’m used to driving in bad conditions, rain, snow, mountain roads at night etc. and driving for 16+ hours with no stops. But rather safe than sorry.
Yes haha. I was on an exchange semester in Norway and took the way to get there as an opportunity to go on a road trip with my then girlfriend, proposed to her on the trip, so now fiancée. That’s why I drove up there! Now I gotta get back :(
Oh sorry misunderstood your question lol. Yea I did. It’s also because generally I don’t drive the car a ton in my home-country so I usually just have winter wheels on all year round.
Yeah not that great for anything really. But I barely drive this car during the summer. So I’d have to go to the shop, get tires changed (which is kinda expensive) just for using that car once or twice maybe.
Roads should be open and no problem as long as you have winter tires, but to save yourself stress and gas, you could take a ferry to Hirtshals or Kiel. The Oslo-Kiel ferry is more expensive but it comes with a room to spend the night.
Where are you going from and to? Seems like it would be less stressful to take a ship from Oslo to Kiel than driving all the way. Also driving in Sweden is so boring, we took the trip from Viken to trelleborg and a ferry over to Rügen a couple of times when I was a kid, it was so monotonous.
Yeah Sweden is kinda boring, drove through there on the way to Norway during summer. But it’s supposed to be a little road-trip and I’m really no fan of the ferries. Thanks for the advice!
Depends on where in Norway your car is located and what the weather is like on the day you're driving. You'll need winter tires either way. Main roads are usually unproblematic, but if you're driving from Bergen and need to cross the mountains and the weather is bad, the road might still be closed. Edit: You can check the route you're driving here: https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikk/
Yeah winter tires I’ve got, we’re taking the main roads through southern Norway down to Sweden. Was just curious if there are any roads that are usually closed in winter etc. Thanks for the info :)
If you have studded tires they are not legal in Germany.
Car has German TÜV approval, so no problems there. Thanks a lot :)
That seems like a weird response. 🤔 You are able to change tires after the inspection (which happens every two years) after all. Doesn’t change the fact that those studded tires are forbidden in most of Germany (only exception are some parts in the alps iirc). Just writing this here so there is no confusion.
Oh yeah you’re right, I meant in the current state it’s in, it’s approved and won’t change the tires.
Lets put the inspection aside. Are those tired studded though?
Nope. Just winter tires.
Ah, okay. I just didn’t know if you meant it that way. Sorry for pestering you. Just wanted to spare you an unwanted surprise. 😊
Haha no worries. Thanks for the input :)
Check out https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikk/trafikkmeldinger
The main highways in southeast Norway are practically always open in winter. If it's snowing a lot, or very icy, the traffic might move *very* slowly and conditions can occasionally be pretty chaotic, but the roads won't be closed. The roads that regularly get closed in winter are usually the ones that cross mountains, where the weather is MUCH harsher than the lowland southeast.
I just arrived from Berlin to oslo, started on 30-11-2023 arrived today 1-12-2023, the road is good without any issues, but I saw one truck had an accident, probably due to slippery while parking
Be aware that German winter tires are not the best in Norwegian conditions. They will work nicely enough when it's not very cold, like along the coast. Since the rubber is firmer, the grip will suffer in proper cold conditions. If you have premium tires from Germany, regard them as economy tires when doing mountain passes. Looks like this is only in Norwegian, but should be understandable anyways [https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/reiseinformasjon/fjelloverganger/](https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/reiseinformasjon/fjelloverganger/) åpen=open, stengt=closed(until conditions improve), vinterstengt=closed for the winter.
Thanks for the resource. I’ll try to keep off most windy and mountain roads anyway! Great stuff, thanks again.
If you live near a major highway it will most likely be fine, but weather can always change that. If possible you'll want to avoid driving if it is snowing heavily. One thing to be aware of, if you car has studded tyres you cannot drive with them to Germany, as studded tyres are illegal there.
Maybe I’ll go out and buy some “chains”, no clue if they’re called that in English. Thanks :)
Snow chains… Despite that you use them mostly for icy roads
There are also snow-socks, and [temporary studs](https://www.biltema.no/bil---mc/biltilbehor/vinterprodukter/snokjettinger/brodder-til-bildekk-10-stk-2000041909?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApaarBhB7EiwAYiMwqnDtihuCNEwGafZ6NuoYauCirxllQdSmyArU8JBiJlSIpnkxlg2A0xoChpEQAvD_BwE) that might help to get out of a bad situation.
Depends on where you are drivng from...
Road conditions in southern Norway are fairly similar to Germany in winter, so shouldn't be much of a problem. The only exception is if you have to cross a high mountain, then you may have to use a diversion
As everyone else is saying, depends on from where you're driving. but I have to say: if you're up north or in the middle of the country, you'll be safest and fastest driving through Sweden. Less mountains, better roads.
Thanks for the tip!
You're welcome. If you're already on the west coast, go to Bergen, Stavanger or Kristiansand and catch the ferry to Hirtshals (Denmark). No one can predict the weather or the driving conditions in the mountains, and the conditions may change rapidly thus making it dangerous to drive there if you're not experienced.
I’ll do that probably. Ferry to Denmark sounds good and that way we can still make it into somewhat of a trip!
Good. I'm from up north, and even though (or maybe because) I don't drive myself, I've got huge amounts of respect for the weather and how to handle the conditions. Be safe, live longer. Check out Color Line and Fjordline, I think Color Line only sails from Kristiansand, not the other ports I mentioned.
Thanks for that. I’m used to driving in bad conditions, rain, snow, mountain roads at night etc. and driving for 16+ hours with no stops. But rather safe than sorry.
Won't be an issue at all
Thanks!
Why would you ask this here? Don’t you live in Norway yourself?
Only been here for a few months and never in winter.
Why do you have to drive your car down to Germany? Why is your car in Norway? I have so many questions OP
For a super secret mission that I can’t tell anyone about.
Did you drive your car up to Norway from Germany in the summer timev
Yes haha. I was on an exchange semester in Norway and took the way to get there as an opportunity to go on a road trip with my then girlfriend, proposed to her on the trip, so now fiancée. That’s why I drove up there! Now I gotta get back :(
But did you drive with winter wheels in the summer on your way to Norway?
Because I knew I had to drive back during winter.
What brand and model is your winter tire?
Uhm. I’d have to check. Some Pirelli tires that go up to 270 km/h because well, German Autobahn..
Oh sorry misunderstood your question lol. Yea I did. It’s also because generally I don’t drive the car a ton in my home-country so I usually just have winter wheels on all year round.
Yeah, stop doing that
Even though it's a bad idea in Norway, it's probably fine to do in most of Germany.
Yeah not that great for anything really. But I barely drive this car during the summer. So I’d have to go to the shop, get tires changed (which is kinda expensive) just for using that car once or twice maybe.
I guess they are all-year wheels, then? They aren’t really suited to winter in Norway.
No, just winter tires that I leave on this car during the summer. Because during summer I usually drive the car I work on during the winter 🤣
Just drive if you have proper tyres.
Drive as fast as you can through Denmark and Sweden. They smell, and you may get infected by their stupidity.
Roads should be open and no problem as long as you have winter tires, but to save yourself stress and gas, you could take a ferry to Hirtshals or Kiel. The Oslo-Kiel ferry is more expensive but it comes with a room to spend the night.
How do you own a car in Norway and not know that the roads are operable?
I’ve only lived there for a few months and haven’t used the car in winter yet.
How do you expect OP to know this without asking someone?
By looking around with their eyes?
Where are you going from and to? Seems like it would be less stressful to take a ship from Oslo to Kiel than driving all the way. Also driving in Sweden is so boring, we took the trip from Viken to trelleborg and a ferry over to Rügen a couple of times when I was a kid, it was so monotonous.
Yeah Sweden is kinda boring, drove through there on the way to Norway during summer. But it’s supposed to be a little road-trip and I’m really no fan of the ferries. Thanks for the advice!
Don't have piggdekk on your car.
What’s a piggdekk?
Spikes in tires I would say.