Lærdal Tunnel Facts and Trivia

The Lærdal Tunnel in Norway is one of the longest road tunnels, stretching nearly 25 km through a mountain. It was constructed to provide a reliable route during winter when mountain roads are often blocked by snow.

Which country is home to one of the longest road tunnels?

• Denmark

• Finland

• Norway

• Sweden

What is the approximate length of the Lærdal Tunnel?

• 25 km

• 20 km

• 30 km

• 15 km

Through what does the Lærdal Tunnel pass?

• A river

• A mountain

• A forest

• A valley

Why was the Lærdal Tunnel constructed?

• To reduce travel time

• To avoid heavy traffic

• To bypass a mountain with too much snow in winter

• To connect two major cities

What problem did the Lærdal Tunnel solve?

• Frequent landslides

• Wildlife crossing

• Flooding of roads

• Heavy snowfall on mountain roads