PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
F
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Fagernes
EuropeNorwayInnlandet

Fagernes

Innlandet, Norway · Europe

About Fagernes

Fagernes sits on the route: 20 minutes from Slidre, 54km from Valdresflye (Fv51).

Fagernes is a town located in Innlandet, Norway. With a population of 1,951, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Fagernes sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fagernes to your route.

About Fagernes

Fagernes () is a town in Nord-Aurdal Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality as well as the largest urban/commercial centre for the Valdres region. It is located just northwest of the village of Leira and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the village of

Read more Skrautvål. The 2-square-kilometre (490-acre) town has a population (2024) of 1,983 and a population density of 992 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,570/sq mi). Fagernes lies approximately 3 hours northwest of the capital city of Oslo, and is an important destination for tourism in Norway, due to good transportation connections and the nature in the surrounding Valdres valley, including the mountain areas such as Jotunheimen and Spåtind. The European route E16 highway runs through the town. The Strondafjorden lake lies on the south side of the town. Tingnes Church is located in the town. About 51 metres south of the Fagernes coastline facing the Strondafjorden, lays the Vesleøya, a small uninhabitated island connected by a small white wooden bridge.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Fagernes

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Fagernes.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Fagernes.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Fagernes?

Fagernes offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Fagernes?

Plan your road trip to Fagernes with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Fagernes as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Fagernes located?

Fagernes is located in Innlandet, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 60.9858 latitude, 9.2324 longitude.

What is the population of Fagernes?

Fagernes has a population of approximately 1,951 people, making it a town in Norway.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Fagernes as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Fagernes. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
1,951
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Innlandet
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.9858, 9.2324

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

Full driving guide for Norway

Tags

EuropeNorwayInnlandetTown

Worth the detour from Fagernes

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Valdresflye (Fv51)

High mountain road climbing to 1,389 m across a vast open plateau on the eastern edge of Jotunheimen, a National Tourist Route with sweeping views toward glacier-capped peaks.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Fagernes

  • 54 kmValdresflye (Fv51)High mountain road climbing to 1,389 m across a vast open plateau on the eastern edge of Jotunheimen, a National Tourist Route with sweeping views toward glacier-capped peaks.
  • 63 kmBesseggen RidgeA knife-edge hike between green Gjende and blue Bessvatnet lakes, Norway's most legendary day trek.
  • 77 kmVindhellavegenBeautifully engineered stretch of the 1790s King's Road over Filefjell, its stone-built hairpins stacked up the hillside near Borgund Stave Church: now a walkable monument to early road building.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Fagernes.

Slidre

🇳🇴 Norway

18 km away

Heggenes

🇳🇴 Norway

20 km away

Bruflat

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km awayPop. 235

Bagn

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km awayPop. 607

Gol

🇳🇴 Norway

35 km awayPop. 2,530

Trøim

🇳🇴 Norway

39 km away

Vang

🇳🇴 Norway

39 km awayPop. 1,587

Hemsedal

🇳🇴 Norway

39 km awayPop. 1,876

Plan a trip around Fagernes

Norway road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Fagernes

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence