World's longest cycle and pedestrian tunnel in Norway - in pictures

  • Fyllingsdal in Norway is world's longest pedestrian and bicycle tunnel. All photos: Bybanen Utbygging
    Fyllingsdal in Norway is world's longest pedestrian and bicycle tunnel. All photos: Bybanen Utbygging
  • The tunnel is 2.9km long
    The tunnel is 2.9km long
  • It cuts through the Løvstakken mountain in Bergen and was built parallel to a new light railway that opened in November
    It cuts through the Løvstakken mountain in Bergen and was built parallel to a new light railway that opened in November
  • The tunnel doubles as an escape route for train passengers, with dedicated pedestrian and cycle lanes
    The tunnel doubles as an escape route for train passengers, with dedicated pedestrian and cycle lanes
  • The goal of the tunnel is to make it easier for more people to choose cycling and walking over driving
    The goal of the tunnel is to make it easier for more people to choose cycling and walking over driving
  • The tunnel will be open from 5.30am to 11.30pm daily and features well-lit rest stops and security cameras throughout
    The tunnel will be open from 5.30am to 11.30pm daily and features well-lit rest stops and security cameras throughout
  • Emergency phones are available every 250 metres and the tunnel will be kept at a constant temperature of 7°C
    Emergency phones are available every 250 metres and the tunnel will be kept at a constant temperature of 7°C