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.htf-related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n  .htf-bio{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;}\n  .htf-bio-avatar{margin:0 auto;}\n}\n@media(max-width:600px){\n  .htf-nl form{flex-direction:column;}\n  .htf-pull{font-size:20px;padding:30px 10px;}\n}\n<\/style><\/p>\n<!-- HERO --><header class=\"htf-hero\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-inner\">\n<div class=\"htf-breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a> \u00a0\/\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/category\/destinations\/\">Destinations<\/a><\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-category\">Destinations \u00b7 Norway<\/span>\n<h1>How to Drive the <em>Sognefjord<\/em> \u2014 Norway\u2019s Longest Fjord by Car<\/h1>\n<p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">We drove the Sognefjord by car on a road trip through western Norway \u2014 here\u2019s the route we\u2019d take again, the detours worth every kilometre, and the honest things nobody tells you before you go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> May 25, 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 11 min read <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span>Updated April 2026<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alperkures-sognefjord-4695453_640.jpg\" alt=\"Sognefjord Norway hungrytravelfamily\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alperkures-sognefjord-4695453_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alperkures-sognefjord-4695453_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header><!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY -->\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>We drove the Sognefjord by car the first time we visited western Norway, and we\u2019ve gone back twice since. Norway has the Atlantic Road, the Trollstigen, the Lofoten loop \u2014 they all get more Instagram attention \u2014 but <strong>the Sognefjord route is the one we recommend to everyone<\/strong> who asks us where to go in Norway with a rental car. It\u2019s 204\u00a0km of water, the deepest fjord in Europe at 1,308\u00a0m, and if you do it right, it takes your breath away every twenty minutes.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a round-up of highlights we read about. This is the drive we actually did, with the stops we\u2019d keep and the ones we\u2019d skip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p>Driving the Sognefjord by car is best done as a <strong>2\u20133 day loop<\/strong> between Fl\u00e5m and L\u00e6rdal, with at least one night on the north shore. Take <strong>Rv55 over Sognefjellet<\/strong> if it\u2019s summer and the mountain road is open \u2014 it\u2019s among the most spectacular drives in Europe. The car ferries are essential, cheap, and run on a fixed timetable you must check before you go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">What the Sognefjord drive actually looks like<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Our suggested 2\u20133 day route, step by step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Ferries: timetables, booking, and costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Sognefjellet mountain road: should you drive Rv55?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Where to stay and eat along the fjord<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Mistakes we made so you don\u2019t have to<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">What we learned about Sognefjord driving<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">What the Sognefjord drive actually looks like<\/h2>\n<div class=\"htf-photo-ph\" style=\"background: #F8F7F4; border: 1px dashed #C8A45A; border-radius: 6px; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; margin: 36px 0; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #a8a49c; letter-spacing: .5px;\" data-slot=\"2\" data-slug=\"drive-sognefjord-norway\" data-keywords=\"sognefjord,norway,fjord,flam,western-norway,road-trip,car,mountains\">[ Photo placeholder \u2014 car parked at a Sognefjord viewpoint with fjord and village below, body photo, 1600\u00d71000 ]<\/div>\n<p>The Sognefjord is a system, not a single road. The main fjord runs roughly east\u2013west from Bergen to Skjolden, and it branches into a dozen arms \u2014 N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord (UNESCO-listed), Lustrafjord, Aurlandsfjord, L\u00e6rdalsfjord. Driving it means choosing which arms to explore and which ferries to take to cross between north and south shores.<\/p>\n<h3>What type of driving to expect<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>North shore (Fv55, the Sognefjordvegen):<\/strong> narrow in places, tight hairpin bends above the water. Stunning but demanding. Allow extra time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>South shore (E16 and Rv13):<\/strong> wider, faster, and passes through the famous L\u00e6rdal Tunnel (24.5\u00a0km \u2014 the world\u2019s longest road tunnel). Less dramatic visually but very driveable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ferries:<\/strong> the Mannheller\u2013Fodnes and Dragsvik\u2013Hella routes cross between shores and are essential if you want to do a loop. No booking needed for most, just queue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain roads:<\/strong> Rv55 over Sognefjellet is the crown jewel \u2014 1,434\u00a0m elevation, open only June to October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From Rovaniemi, we fly to Bergen or drive through Sweden and catch the E16 east toward Voss. Either way, you arrive at the fjord from the west.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">Our suggested 2\u20133 day route, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve driven three different iterations of this route. The one below is what we\u2019d do if we had three days and wanted to see the best of the Sognefjord without feeling rushed.<\/p>\n<h3>Day 1: Bergen \u2192 Voss \u2192 Fl\u00e5m (via Stalheimskleiva)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave Bergen early and take the E16 east toward Voss.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off onto Stalheimskleiva \u2014 a gradient of up to 20%, it\u2019s one of the steepest public roads in Norway. Short detour, enormous reward.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to Fl\u00e5m. Walk the village, take the Fl\u00e5msbana railway up to Myrdal if you have time, and book dinner at \u00c6gir Bryggeri early (it fills fast).<\/li>\n<li>Sleep in Fl\u00e5m. The Fretheim Hotel is the obvious choice; there are cheaper guesthouses up the valley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 2: Fl\u00e5m \u2192 Aurland \u2192 Sognefjord \u2192 Balestrand<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive the Aurlandsvegen (the Snow Road, Fv243) in the morning if it\u2019s open \u2014 it\u2019s usually accessible June through September. The lookout at Stegastein (650\u00a0m above the fjord) alone justifies the detour.<\/li>\n<li>Take the ferry from Gudvangen or Fl\u00e5m up to Kaupanger or Sogndal. Timetable check is essential (see section 3).<\/li>\n<li>Drive west along the north shore to Balestrand \u2014 one of the prettiest fjordside villages in Norway, and genuinely quiet compared to Fl\u00e5m.<\/li>\n<li>Sleep in Balestrand. The Kviknes Hotel has been here since 1877 and the breakfast room looks directly over the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 3: Balestrand \u2192 Sognefjellet \u2192 Lom (if Rv55 is open) or back via Sogndal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive east along Rv55 from Sogndal up over Sognefjellet. Budget 3\u20134 hours for the mountain crossing to Lom, including stops.<\/li>\n<li>If Rv55 is closed (October to May), take E16 back through the L\u00e6rdal Tunnel and loop via Aurland.<\/li>\n<li>In Lom, the stave church from the 11th century is worth 30 minutes and the town has good fuel and a bakery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"htf-pull\">Three days is the minimum to feel unhurried on the Sognefjord. Two days is doable \u2014 just choose one shore and one arm instead of trying to loop.<\/div>\n<!-- Mid-article related callout -->\n<div style=\"background: var(--htfg1); border-left: 4px solid var(--htfau); border-radius: 4px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 36px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; color: var(--htfau); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Related reading<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--htfg8);\">Planning a broader Norway road trip? Read our guide on <a style=\"color: var(--htfg); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/norway\/\">driving Norway\u2019s fjord country<\/a> \u2014 covering the Atlantic Road, Trollstigen, and more of the routes we\u2019ve driven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">Ferries: timetables, booking, and costs<\/h2>\n<p>The ferries are the part first-timers underestimate. Get the timetable wrong and you lose two hours waiting for the next crossing. Get it right and it\u2019s the most scenic \u201croad\u201d you\u2019ll drive.<\/p>\n<h3>The key Sognefjord ferry routes for drivers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mannheller\u2013Fodnes:<\/strong> 15-minute crossing between Sogndal and L\u00e6rdal. Runs frequently (every 30 min in summer). No booking needed. Cars + driver approx. NOK 130\u2013160 (2025 prices).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dragsvik\u2013Hella\u2013Vangsnes:<\/strong> connects Balestrand area with the south shore. 25\u201340 min depending on stops. Runs hourly in summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gudvangen\u2013Kaupanger:<\/strong> the classic N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord cruise route \u2014 2.5 hours through the UNESCO-listed arm. You can take a car or just yourself. Pre-booking strongly recommended in July\u2013August.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fl\u00e5m\u2013Gudvangen:<\/strong> passenger-only cruise, often combined with the Fl\u00e5msbana railway as a roundtrip. Not for cars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to check and book ferries<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Download the <strong>Skyss<\/strong> or <strong>Fjord1<\/strong> app \u2014 both cover Sognefjord ferries and show real-time departures.<\/li>\n<li>For the Gudvangen\u2013Kaupanger fjord cruise, book via <em>norwaysbest.com<\/em> or directly with the ferry operator at least a week ahead in peak summer.<\/li>\n<li>For the short car ferries (Mannheller, Dragsvik), just drive up and queue. Payment is by contactless card on board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- Newsletter signup widget (\"Letters from Rovaniemi\") -->\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--htfgd) 0%,var(--htfg) 100%); border-radius: 8px; padding: 36px 32px; margin: 48px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; color: var(--htfau); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px;\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display',serif; color: #fff; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Road trips, fjords, and life above the Arctic Circle.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 24px;\">We send one letter a month \u2014 no noise, just the trips we\u2019re planning, what worked, and what didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: var(--htfau); color: #fff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 3px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/newsletter\/\">Join the list<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Sognefjellet mountain road: should you drive Rv55?<\/h2>\n<p>Rv55 over Sognefjellet is Norway\u2019s highest national tourist route and, in our opinion, one of the most dramatic mountain drives anywhere in Europe. But it comes with conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open season:<\/strong> typically late May or early June through mid-October, depending on snowfall. Check vegvesen.no for real-time road status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max elevation:<\/strong> 1,434\u00a0m at Fanter\u00e5yi. No tunnels, just open mountain for 50+\u00a0km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What you\u2019ll pass:<\/strong> the Jostedalsbreen glacier arm visible to the west, the Jotunheimen peaks to the east, alpine lakes, reindeer herds, and a lot of cyclists (the road is famous for cycling \u2014 give them wide berth).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving time Sogndal to Lom:<\/strong> allow 3\u20134 hours with stops, not 2.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fuel:<\/strong> last reliable fuel is Sogndal or Lom. Do not go over the mountain on less than half a tank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RV \/ large vehicles:<\/strong> the road is open to all vehicles when open, but the tight bends and narrow passages make anything over 8\u00a0m challenging. Check before you go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If closed:<\/strong> the E16 + Filefjell route (Rv52) is the standard alternative \u2014 still beautiful, just lower and faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worth it?<\/strong> Absolutely, if it\u2019s open. Rv55 is the reason we came back to this part of Norway a second time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- Second related-content callout -->\n<div style=\"background: var(--htfg1); border-left: 4px solid var(--htfg); border-radius: 4px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 36px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; color: var(--htfg); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Also worth reading<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--htfg8);\">If you\u2019re planning a Nordics road trip that includes Norway, our guide to <a style=\"color: var(--htfg); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/finland\/\">crossing the Norway\u2013Finland border by car<\/a> covers the practicalities from the Finnish side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">Where to stay and eat along the Sognefjord<\/h2>\n<p>Accommodation on the Sognefjord ranges from grand historic hotels to basic hytte (cabins) at campgrounds. Prices are high by European standards \u2014 Norway always is \u2014 but shoulder season (May and September) is noticeably cheaper and less crowded.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fl\u00e5m \u2014 Fretheim Hotel:<\/strong> the best address in Fl\u00e5m, historic building, large breakfast, walking distance to the ferry. Book well ahead for July.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fl\u00e5m \u2014 Fl\u00e5m Camping og Vandrehjem:<\/strong> budget option, hostel beds and cabin hire, right next to the fjord. Solid value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balestrand \u2014 Kviknes Hotel:<\/strong> grand fjordside hotel from 1877. Breakfast buffet overlooking the water is one of the nicest mornings we\u2019ve had in Norway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sogndal \u2014 various guesthouses:<\/strong> Sogndal is a real town with supermarkets and cheaper accommodation than the tourist villages. Good base if you want to explore the north shore.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camping and hytte:<\/strong> there are campgrounds throughout the valley. Ornes Camping near Sogndal and \u00d8ygarden Camping near L\u00e6rdal are both well-reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where to eat<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00c6gir Bryggeri, Fl\u00e5m:<\/strong> Viking-themed brewpub, excellent local beer and hearty food. It fills up every evening in summer \u2014 arrive early or book.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bakeries in Voss and Lom:<\/strong> if you\u2019re driving through, the local bakeries are far better value than the tourist-trap caf\u00e9s at viewpoints.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-catering:<\/strong> Sogndal has a Rema 1000 and a Coop. For a fjord road trip, picking up a picnic lunch and eating at a viewpoint beats paying kr250 for a mediocre hotdog at a tourist stop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Mistakes we made so you don\u2019t have to<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Not checking the Rv55 road status before committing to the north loop.<\/strong> We arrived at the Sognefjellet turnoff in late May one year to find it still closed by snow. Always check vegvesen.no the morning you plan to drive it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Underestimating ferry wait times in July.<\/strong> The Gudvangen fjord cruise is hugely popular. In peak summer, turning up without a booking means a long wait or no boat. Book it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving the north shore (Fv55) in the wrong direction in fading light.<\/strong> The tight bends with steep drops are much more nerve-wracking when you can\u2019t see clearly. Drive it in the morning with good light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skipping Stegastein viewpoint because we were tired.<\/strong> We regretted it instantly and doubled back. It\u2019s 5 minutes off the route. Never skip Stegastein.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not carrying enough cash for tolls and small ferries.<\/strong> Norway is largely contactless, but a couple of rural tolls and unmanned ferries still work more smoothly with exact cash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Setting a schedule too tight to stop.<\/strong> The Sognefjord rewards impulsive layovers. If a pull-off looks good, pull off. You won\u2019t regret any stop you make; you will regret the ones you skip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"s7\">What we learned about Sognefjord driving<\/h2>\n<p>After three trips through this part of Norway, here is what actually changed how we plan fjord driving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The north shore is always worth the extra effort.<\/strong> The E16 on the south side is faster and flatter. But the north shore \u2014 narrow, cliff-hugging, genuinely wild \u2014 is the Sognefjord we came to see. Take it at least one direction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>May and September are the sweet spots.<\/strong> Fewer tourist coaches, waterfalls running hard from snowmelt or autumn rain, accommodation prices noticeably lower, and the light is extraordinary. July has the warmest weather but the heaviest crowds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rent a small car.<\/strong> Anything wider than a Volkswagen Golf gets uncomfortable on the north shore hairpins. Many Norwegians drive oversized SUVs on these roads but they\u2019ve grown up with them. For visitors, smaller is calmer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your phone nav and the physical reality may disagree.<\/strong> We\u2019ve had Google Maps send us through a road that was technically passable but very much not for the faint-hearted. Download the Finn.no road map or use Maps.me with offline Norway data as a backup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fl\u00e5m is a tourist village, and that\u2019s okay.<\/strong> Yes, it\u2019s busy. Yes, the cruise ships fill it up between 10 am and 4 pm. Arrive early or late, stay overnight when the day-trippers have gone, and it\u2019s still genuinely beautiful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"htf-pull\">The Sognefjord by car is one of the few drives that lives up to every photo you\u2019ve seen of it \u2014 and then goes further.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s8\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\"><details>\n<summary>How long does it take to drive the Sognefjord?<\/summary>\n<p>A very compressed one-day drive along the south shore from Voss to Sogndal takes about 3\u20134 hours of driving time, not counting ferries. But to do the fjord properly \u2014 north shore, Sognefjellet, Fl\u00e5m \u2014 plan 2 full days minimum, ideally 3.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Do I need to book ferries in advance for the Sognefjord?<\/summary>\n<p>For the short car ferries (Mannheller\u2013Fodnes, Dragsvik\u2013Hella), no booking is needed \u2014 just drive up and queue. For the Gudvangen\u2013Kaupanger fjord cruise in July\u2013August, book at least a week ahead.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Is Rv55 over Sognefjellet open year-round?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Rv55 is typically open from late May or early June through mid-October, depending on snow. Always check vegvesen.no for real-time status on the day you plan to drive it.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Can I drive the Sognefjord in a motorhome or large campervan?<\/summary>\n<p>The south shore (E16) and Rv55 in good conditions are fine for most motorhomes. The north shore (Fv55) has tight bends that make larger vehicles very challenging \u2014 research your specific vehicle dimensions against the road before committing.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>What is the best base for exploring the Sognefjord by car?<\/summary>\n<p>Fl\u00e5m is the most central and tourist-friendly base, but it\u2019s busy. Balestrand on the north shore is quieter and better positioned for the north-shore drives. Sogndal is a practical town base with supermarkets and cheaper hotels.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>What\u2019s the difference between the Sognefjord and the N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord?<\/summary>\n<p>The N\u00e6r\u00f8yfjord is a narrow arm of the Sognefjord \u2014 UNESCO-listed, famous for the boat tour from Gudvangen to Fl\u00e5m. It\u2019s stunning but car-accessible only at the two endpoints. The main Sognefjord is wider and forms the backbone of the whole driving route.<\/p>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<!-- Author bio -->\n<div class=\"htf-bio\">\n<div class=\"htf-bio-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"htf-bio-tag\">Written by<\/div>\n<h4>Joona &amp; Alla<\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we\u2019ve visited 21 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/about-us\/\">Read our full story \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-sticky\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Contents<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">What the drive looks like<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">2\u20133 day route<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Ferries: timetables &amp; costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Rv55 &amp; Sognefjellet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Where to stay &amp; eat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Mistakes we made<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">What we learned<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Share this story<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb-share\"><a title=\"Pinterest\" href=\"#\">Pin<\/a> <a title=\"Facebook\" href=\"#\">f<\/a> <a title=\"X \/ Twitter\" href=\"#\">X<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-svc\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Work with us<\/div>\n<h4>AI-assisted content for travel brands<\/h4>\n<p>Joona &amp; Alla help travel brands write destination content that both humans and AI love.<\/p>\n<a class=\"htf-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/collaborations\/\">See our services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How long does it take to drive the Sognefjord?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A compressed one-day drive along the south shore from Voss to Sogndal takes 3-4 hours of driving time, not counting ferries. 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