Norway Roadtrip advice

We've heard May can bring snowy roads in Norway — is this still true for late May?

Yes. Of course this depends on weather conditions and road (location and altitude). Can look like this (own journey, May 16 on Ryfylke route).

You know the scenic routes already?

This page shows which the actual traffic information (street and ferries):
https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikk/hvaskjer

I'll start by saying we did not drive in Norway. We were there there May 21-June 5, 2023 using public transportation.

There was snow on the ground at the higher altitudes. We took the train from Myrdal to Oslo on May 31 and there was snow from Myrdal to at least Geilo. We went to Stegastein Viewpoint the day before and there was no snow between Aurland and Flåm. There was also no snow on the road from Gudvangen to Voss.

I would follow local forecasts and get the opinion of the locals before setting out everyday if the weather/road conditions are questionable.

Unless you have a desire to take the Flåmsbana (railway) between Flåm and Myrdal, I would consider finding a less tourist congested area to base (maybe Aurland) and hike.

BTW , contrary to what Google Maps shows, you can NOT drive between Flåm and Myrdal. The only options are railway, hiking and biking.

If you do stick with the Flåm itinerary, stop at Stegastein Viewpoint for beautiful views overlooking the Aurlandfjord if the weather is cooperating.

The cruise on the Naeroyfjord between Flåm and Gudvangen was a highlight of our trip. You can take it roundtrip or one way and return to your car by bus.

When driving from Gudvangen to Voss, stop at the Stalheim Hotel. Walk through the lobby to their back terrace and take in the gorgeous views.

Regarding electric cars- it seemed like every other car we saw was a Tesla. I would suggest you learn more about charging electric cars in Norway. I understand you may need to download an app or 3 to use the charging stations, depending on the company.

Hope some of this info is helpful to you. Enjoy Norway!

I booked an electric car in both Norway and Iceland for my upcoming July trip in part because they were so much less expensive than the gas cars (also I factored in climate issues). It will be a little bit of a learning curve for me and my daughter, but hopefully not too bad. And from everything I've heard, there are charging stations all over.

In the fall of 2022 we rented a gas car but they gave us a self-charging hybrid which didn't have to be plugged in. It used gas, and our mileage was 47mpg+. If we have that option when we go back, that is what I will rent again. Although we could have gotten by, I'm sure, with a vehicle that needed to be plugged in, I didn't need the extra stress of what that could entail. We did see EV charging stations at some of our lodging, but not all of them.