Geiranger Views @ Ease

by coach & on foot

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

Geiranger is situated at the head of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geirangerfjord, an idyllic location and home to a population of approximately 200.

Departing from the tender pier, your coach will climb the slopes on which the village of Geiranger is situated, passing the octagonal wooden church, built in 1842, and the Hotel Union offering beautiful views down the Geirangerfjord to those who choose to stay here.

Admire the scenery of the Flydal Valley, as you ascend the mountain, pausing at Flydalsjuvet to enjoy views overlooking Geiranger and the fjord below. From here you continue further to Knuten where, off to the side of the new road upon which you are driving, you can see a section of the original Geiranger Road that opened in 1889. The name Knuten means ‘the knot’ and derives from the fact that the original route of the old road first passed under a bridge, then took a 270-degree turn to cross back over the top of the same bridge, providing an excellent insight into the engineering required to navigate the steep slopes.

Next, you will head back down towards Geiranger, passing the pier and along the Eagle’s Road, the only road which links Geiranger to the outside world during winter months. Your driver will expertly navigate your coach around the eleven-hairpin bends taking you from fjord level to 620m (2030ft) above sea level. Pause at a spectacular vantage point, where you can enjoy views to Geiranger nestled amongst tall mountains at the head of the fjord, and in the other direction, down the impressive Geirangerfjord.

From here, your coach will wind its way back down the mountain to return to the pier.