"Nasjonale Turistveger" is the initiative of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to define, develop and present official Norwegian Scenic Routes.  So far the website of Nasjonale Turistveger shows a catalogue of 18 worth visiting Norwegian Scenic Routes throughout the whole country.

Of course Norway has a lot more beautiful places and scenic routes. Besides the officially announced routes visitors will find a scenic route in the countryside of Norway's southern county Telemark. The beauty of the landscape and the attractions along the way are worth announcing it as an "inofficial Norwegian Scenic Route".

• Telemark Canal can also be explored by boat (tourist information).
• Gaustabanen (Google Maps) is an underground tramway to the top of Gaustatoppen mountain offering a very scenic round view.
• Take a break and short walk in Notodden to Kåfjelltoppen (Google Maps) and enjoy the view from this 230 metres high hill.
• Friends of history may enjoy the industrial heritage of Rjukan-Notodden and the story about Norwegian heavy water sabotage in the second world war.
• Friends of music may be also interested in the annual blues festival in Notodden (http://www.bluesfest.no/en/).

Sport enthusiasts will find a variety of opportunities along the scenic route Skien - Rjukan:

• Canoeing on Telemark Canal or on one of the numerous lakes
• Biking tours in various ways (tourist information), e.g. off-road cycling on the Hardangervidda (e.g. with Krossobanen)
• Hiking in the woods, along lakes or on the fell plateau around Gaustatoppen between Sauland and Rjukan (examples)
• Skiing in Gaustablikk (Touristen-Info)
• Angling at lakes and rivers (take care of getting a license)
• Playing golf:
• • Close to Skien: http://grenlandgolf.no/
  • Close to Ulefoss: http://www.golfparken.no/
  • Close to Rjukan: http://rjukangolf.no/
• Extreme sports: Norseman Xtreme-Triathlon 
• Women only: The Norwegian hiking day (Norwegian website)

After arriving in Rjukan there are several alternatives for onward journey or driving back:

• Norway's capital Oslo is worth a trip and a stay. It is only 180 km away and opens the opportunities to continue to middle and north of Norway. From here you can also drive back through Sweden.
• Continue exploring Norway and drive to Fjordland with a lot of attractions and scenic routes (some details and another map about Fjordland in German)
• • Waterfall Låtefossen (map, web) is the southern entry point to beautiful Hardangerfjord and to official Scenic Route Hardanger
  • An alternative way into Hardangerfjord area is via Geilo, Haugastøl and official Scenic Route Hardangervidda
  • Another option into middle and northern Fjordland is to drive via Geilo to Flåm (map) and official Scenic Route Aurlandsfjellet
    
• Getting back to Norway's south coast:
• • Add a fjord experience on a scenic round-trip through South Norway: Drive 150 km to Håra, partly a wonderful fell route. From here you can enter an official Scenic Route Ryfylke with the famous Lysefjord. From route's southern end Oanes you can drive on to ferry ports Stavanger or Kristiansand (both offer ferries back to Hirtshals, Denmark).
  • • Tip 1: Between Rauland and Haukeli you can also choose the lower traffic option Fv362.
    • Tip 2: Spend an extra 50 km from Håra for a short side trip to the mighty double waterfall Låtefossen (map, web).
  • A different and more direct way to Kristiansand is via Dalen and street Rv9.