Trollstigen & Norwegian Nature @ Ease

by coach & on foot

This experience is ideally suited to those wishing to see some of the highlights of Åndalsnes and its surroundings, predominantly from the comfort of a coach.

Åndalsnes is a beautifully located village on the Romsdalsfjord, surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks. In April 1940, British troops landed here, and 160 buildings were destroyed during the bombing raids. Today, the village is modern and vibrant, with some significant industry, mostly in furniture and textiles.

After boarding your coach at the pier, your experience begins with a drive alongside the famous River Rauma, a well-known spot for Britsh salmon anglers for over a century. View Mount Romsdalshorn on your left, towering at 1,550m (5,085 feet), and to your right, the imposing Trolltindane peaks, rising to approximately 1,800m (5,905 feet).

Drive close to the awe-inspiring Trollveggen (Troll Wall), a vertical, overhanging rock face over 1,000m (3,280ft) high. This challenging area attracts climbers from around the globe who come to tackle some of the most difficult climbing routes in the world.

Pause for a photo stop before crossing the Sogge Bridge, and enter the Isterdal Valley, surrounded by towering peaks with majestic names, such as The King 1,614m (5,295ft), The Queen 1,568m (5,144ft), and The Bishop 1,450m (4,757ft). Further up the valley, you will reach the stunning Trollstigen (Trolls' Path), a winding road with 11 narrow hairpin bends carved into the mountainside. Halfway up the road, it crosses the Stigfoss waterfall, where the coach will slow to allow you to snap photos of the impressive 180m (590ft) cascade. Reaching the highest point at Trollstigheimen, some 850m (2,789ft) above sea level, you will have time to admire the fabulous views before returning to Åndalsnes along the same route, taking in the breathtaking scenery one more time.