Norway’s Top Attractions: Geirangerfjord & Trollstigen
We had an amazing and unforgettable road trip throughout Norway. This was definitely the place to fall in love with the country. In this trip we have visited 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Borgund Stave Church, Bryggen, and Geirangerfjord). We drove from Ålesund to Trollstigen and then to Geirangerfjord in a day. The scenery was outstanding and I was so pleased to have experienced it. We literally stopped every 10 meters taking amazing photos!
Aksla Utsiktspunkt in Ålesund
The view from the top of Aksla mountain is fantastic! You can see the harbor, the city, and surrounding islands. We drove up to the top. If you have time, it’s 418 steps up.
Trollstigen (the “Troll Ladder”)
This is one of Norway’s National Tourist Roads. The road twists through 11 hairpin bends as it climbs up to 858 meters above sea level. The road is closed in the winter and opens in late May or June. Definitely a must-see while in Norway!
Sunrise ~4:02am
Sunset ~10:54pm
The view of the waterfalls from the zigzag road are spectacular.
The visitor center is well done. The cement walkways is very modernistic provide you with easy access to lookout points with incredible views.
When I saw pictures of the Trollstigen viewing platform, I knew this place would be a great part of our Scandinavian road trip. The views from up high offering an amazing view point on the opposite cliff road. Jaw dropping views everywhere!
UNESCO Heritage Geirangerfjord
It was one of the two fjords that are UNESCO World Heritage Natural Sites. We took a 1.5 hour ferry around the fjord (May to Sept. only). While it was still cold during May, we tried as much as we could to stay outside on the deck so we could fully appreciate the fjord.
You can take a ferry along the fjord and enjoy the massive landscape towering on either side. Ferry took about an hour and half.
The view of the fjords is definitely breathtaking. Highlight for most is the “Seven sisters Waterfall”.
Driving to Olden
We saw Glacier!
Bunnpris, Olden (Airbnb)
We stayed in an modern apartment with a breathtaking view over the river. The location from the front was not so attractive as it was part of a supermarket shopping complex. But it was right at a glacial river with awesome views of the mountains!
Great day to start with a homemade breakfast!
