Aurlandsfjellet
Aurland – Lærdal
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Aurlandsfjellet is a mountain pass on Fv5627 between Aurland and Lærdal. The highest point is 1308 masl, the lowest 980 masl. The stretch is 19.2 km long, with up to 8 % gradient. The road is normally closed for winter from 16 Oct to 1 Jun. On average it is closed 152 days a year.
- Lowest point
- 980 masl
- Highest point
- 1308 masl
- Length
- 19.2 km
- Gradient
- 8 %
Winter season
16 Oct→1 Jun
Monthly closure probability
Openings and closures
| Season | Closed | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | — | 2026-08-23 |
Recent changes
- 2026-08-23 21:22Open
Questions and answers
Is Aurlandsfjellet open now?
The current status is "open", reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The status on this page updates every quarter hour.
When does Aurlandsfjellet open?
Aurlandsfjellet is normally closed for winter from 16 Oct to 1 Jun and typically reopens in June. The exact opening date varies from year to year with snow conditions.
Why does Aurlandsfjellet close in winter?
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration closes the road for winter because snow, avalanche risk and operating costs make keeping it open unsafe or unsustainable. The opening date is set each year based on snow conditions.
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