[2] The authorities have coordinated the establishment of accommodation, cultural activities, dining, sale of local arts and crafts, and natural experiences along the tourist roads.
[3] The project started in 1994 and was initially limited to Sognefjellsvegen, Gamle Strynefjellsveg, Hardanger and the Helgeland Coast Route.
These were officially designated National Tourist Routes in 1997, and, the following year, the Storting decided to expand the project.
[1] Artworks have been installed at selected viewpoints, including one by American fine artist Mark Dion.
[16] The following is a list of National Tourist Routes in Norway that have officially opened or have been approved and are under upgrade.