Trollstigen

Admire the awe-inspiring views of this natural fantasyland. Join your guide on this insightful day tour that will show you the most stunning mountain views, unique fiords, and gorgeous rock formations. Pass by some quaint traditional villages along the way to discover the local culture. The bus will take you from Ålesund, through small Norwegian towns, and, finally, to the Land of Trolls. The first stop will be Kokarsteinen, a great photo spot just above the fiord. Pass by Sjoholt, a village known for its furniture and wood industry, and Valldal, famous for its tasty strawberries. Next, move on to Gubrandsjuvet, a 5-meter wide and 20-meter high ravine where you can walk across a scenic bridge. After that, the bus will drive you to Trollstigen so you can enjoy the majestic view of the natural landscape and fantastic mountain road with eleven hairpin turns.  While driving down the road, enjoy an extra photo stop at Stigefossen, a powerful waterfall with a total height of 240 meters. The last stop will be at Trollvegen, which is Europe’s tallest vertical rock face. Before your adventure comes to an end, enjoy a lovely drive through Åndalsnes. Important Information: A small stretch of the Trollstigen Road is closed and undergoing maintenance work until 14th of July 2025. If your booking is before 14th of July, on the tour you will reach the viewpoint on top of the road coming from the south. You'll still see all the sights (except, unfortunately, the Trollwall) and have a wonderful view of the road even if you won't be driving through it. If your booking is after 14th of July, expect the normal run of the tour.

This 3-hours audio-guided tour will start right next to the harbor. Leaving the center and entering the beautiful Rauma Valley, along the Rauma River filled with salmon and the impressive mountains on both sides, our journey takes us to the first photo stop at the Trollwall. After getting our first impressions of the imposing mountain scenery, we will continue towards Trollstigen. We will cross over the "Sogge Bridge" into the beautiful Isterdal Valley, where the spectacular "Trollstigen" serpentine road begins. Our coach driver will take us up 11 hairpin bends to the plateau, where we will have the next photo stop. From a spectacular lookout, we can see the entire scenery of this impressive mountain road, including the surrounding peaks and the wild Stigfossen waterfall. After a definitely unforgettable time on the top of Trollstigen, the route descends back down to Åndalnes. Let's relax and listen to our audio guide who will tell us about the history of Trollstigen and Åndalsnes on our way back to the harbor.

Embark on a scenic day trip through wild mountains, thundering waterfalls, and tranquil nature, beginning in Ålesund, the largest town on Norway's northwest coast. Ålesund is renowned for its stunning location on several islands extending into the sea. In 1904, much of the town was destroyed by fire, but it was rebuilt in the elegant Art Nouveau style that defines the early 20th century. Our journey starts in Ålesund and continues along the beautiful Storfjord, passing through Sjøholt. A stop at the Kokarsteinen Viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Next, we head toward Stordal, where we'll pause for a photo at the exquisite 200-year-old medieval "Rose Church." From Stordal, we travel along the Norddalsfjorden to the charming village of Valldal, famous for its strawberries. We’ll make another stop at the spectacular Gudbrandsjuvet, a dramatic gorge where the foaming river plunges deep below. The gorge is just 5 meters wide but 25 meters deep, making it an impressive sight. As we continue, we enter a mountain world of eternal ice and snow, reaching the high plateau of Trollstigen. Here, we’ll take a breathtaking break at two viewing platforms, offering magnificent views of the famous Trollstigen serpentine road, renowned for its dramatic curves and stunning surroundings. ‍ IMPORTANT! We reserve the right to alter the tour's time and route, particularly in the event of road closures or changes to the arrival times of cruise ships.

Canyoning is an activity where it`s all about moving down and though a canyon. The trip takes place directly downstream from the renowned Gudbrandsjuvet canyon, approximately 15 kilometers from Valldal, towards Trollstigen. The course is located in an breathtaking canyon, where placid water from Reinheimen National Park runs between vertical granite walls. Within the canyon we have a course of obstacles, travelling down the canyon. The first challenge is a via-ferrata, followed by a rope bridge, stretched across to the other side of the canyon. From there we move further into the canyon with via-ferrata, a new balance bridge, before do our first dive of the day from 3 meters height! After a short swim in the refreshing water, we climb up again, ready for more jumping, swimming, climbing and ziplining. The trip ends with a swim through a white water rapid at the end of the canyon. How high do I need to jump? The answer is 3 meter, which most people can do. It is possible to skip that jump also, but then you will loose a big part of the experience. And what about the highest? 12 meters, but that`s only for the toughest! We have jumps from 1 to 12 meters. Your safety- To keep you safe, we have some safety instructions and requirements we need you to follow. Our safety-waiver must be signed before you can participate in our activities or courses.

This tour starts from the city center of Åndalsnes where you will be picked up by bus. Along the way to Trollstigen, our guide will give you the most interesting stories from the area, both historic events as well as more current situations, such as the big avalanche on top of Trollstigen during the Easter week last year. When on the bus, you have every possibility to just enjoy the view while listening to the guide. On top of Trollstigen, you have almost 1 hour at your own disposal. This will give you the time to walk to the viewpoint, buy something at the kiosk and/or gift shop, or maybe you would like to take a short walk through the beautiful mountain landscape? Afterwards, the bus will descend the curvy Trollstigen road again and drive back Åndalsnes.

Begin your adventure with a drive to the Troll Wall, Europe’s tallest vertical rock face. Don’t forget to look behind you to see the famous Romsdalshorn. After a photo stop of approximately 15 minutes, the real adventure begins. Drive all the way up Trollstigen (Troll Road), a road built in 1936 with 11 hairpin bends. Every bend has a name, which you can find on the signs placed in every curve. On the side of the road, the mountains the King, the Queen, and the Bishop will be watching over you. At the end of Trollstigen, have another break at the Trollstigen plateau. Here you will find a restaurant, restrooms, a souvenir shop, and a paved path which will lead you to two platforms. Enjoy the stunning view over the valley, Trollstigen, and its surrounding mountains.