In Geiranger, Hotel Utsikten is beautifully situated on a mountain slope overlooking Geiranger, with magnificent views of the fjord and mountains. Villa Utsikten was built in , and is today a part of the hotel chain Classic Norway. The hotel is open from May to September. Read more and book on classicnorway. In the centre of Valldal, a fjord village between the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen, you find another of Classic Norway's hotels: Valldal fjordhotell.
The hotel is located just a few meters from the shoreline and boasts breathtaking views of fjords and mountains. The area is ideal for mountain hiking, as well as kayaking or relaxing boat trips on the fjord. Trollveggen If you didn't know why some of the mountains and rocks in Fjord Norway are named after trolls, you will find out now! By Yancy Caldwell, Matador Network. Email: info fjordnorway. Photo Service. About Us. Use of cookies. Photo credits. The mountain pass is the starting or ending!
I'd argue it's one of the best. There's also the attractive Gudbrandsjuvet gorge and varying mountain landscapes around every bend. Plus, there's a short ferry trip across the Norddalsfjord thrown in too. Trust me on that one! But then you spot a car crawling up the mountain face. Read more : Driving in Norway. The hiking trail remains popular with keen hikers and has recently been restored, improving conditions on the climb. However, most people are going to be driving, so we'll stick to talking about the road!
Such is the steepness of the mountain that Trollstigen requires eleven hairpin bends at an incline of 10 percent on its climb up to the metre-high plateau. The road is mostly single track and although there are several passing points, they're often clogged with parked cars. Where are the drivers? Outside taking photographs. Approximately halfway up, an old stone bridge crosses the Stigfossen waterfall. The water tumbles more than metres down and depending on the snowmelt and other conditions, the flow can be very impressive indeed.
Primarily known as an attraction for drivers, Trollstigen surprises many by its offering at the summit. The wooden paths around the summit connect you with the rugged mountain landscape. Three impressive viewing platforms allow you to peer down onto the road and valley below. Personally, I recommend you take the walk to all three, as the view and experience is slightly different from each of them.
The largest platform dangles above a sheer drop of metres, but the glass and steel construction keeps you safe as you take in the spectacular view of the racetrack-like road below.
Just be aware that given the landscape, foggy weather is not unusual! Opened in , the striking visitor centre designed by Reiulf Ramstad Architects provides useful facilities for the increasing numbers of visitors. Inside you'll find a cafe and gift shop packed with all the troll-related merchandise you never knew you needed…. The most important factor when planning a trip here is the time of year. That's because Trollstigen is one of Norway's roads that is subject to a winter closure.
The stretch of the scenic route between Langevatnet and Geiranger is typically closed from November to May. Trollstigen itself closes up to a month earlier. However, the actual dates vary each year, sometimes considerably. The decisions are made based on snow cover and weather. The stretch from Langvatnet-Geiranger is usually closed in November and reopens in May.
Trollstigen is usually closed in October and reopens in May. Red flags in the map show where the road will be closed. Travelling by electric car? Map of EV charging points at Geiranger-Trollstigen.
Read more about the use of cookies here. Geiranger - Trollstigen Pictures from the roadside. Experiences You will find some of the most sensational installations we have constructed on this stretch. Cycling This route is characterised by high mountains and deep fiords. Hiking Passing between fjords and mountains, the route presents the opportunity to explore a mixture of alpine terrain and green valleys. Motoring maps with Norwegian Scenic Routes.
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