Andalsnes, Norway
Description
View cruises with Andalsnes, NorwayNestled between the deep-blue Romsdalsfjord and stunning mountain scenery, the mountaineering capital of Åndalsnes makes a natural starting point for activities and attractions. A sojourn to the Romsdalen valley area reveals a world of waterfalls, steep mountains, magnificent bridges and the emerald green Rauma River. A breathtaking ride along the Atlantic Ocean Road offers one surprise after another as it takes you right out to and over the ocean's edge. And a visit to an idyllic and celebrated farm just may lure to remain in Åndalsnes forever!
Points of Interest
- Valldal
- Trollveggen (Troll Wall)
- Raumabanen
- Troll's Path & Gudbran Gorge
- The Atlantic Ocean Road
- Trollstigheimen
- Stigfoss Waterfall
- Norwegian Mountaineering Centre
More about Andalsnes, Norway Points of Interest
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Valldal -
Apples, pears, cherries, and strawberries thrive in the area surrounding this town, which is home to Europe's northernmost orchards and is the site of a charming annual strawberry festival.
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Trollveggen (Troll Wall) -
Have your camera ready for Europe's tallest vertical rock face; rising over 3,600 feet, it also incorporates Europe's longest climbing route. Adventurers come from around the world to spend the night on the mountain wall.
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Raumabanen -
This railway line takes you from Åndalsnes through Norway's most dramatic scenery to view jagged mountains, sparkling rivers, tumbling waterfalls and the famous Troll Peaks and Troll Wall.
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Troll's Path & Gudbran Gorge -
Dotted with fanciful signs warning of trolls, the winding Trollistigen Highway - complete with eleven hairpin turns - features a 65-foot foaming waterfall that plunges down the spectacular Gudbrand Gorge.
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The Atlantic Ocean Road -
Witness an impressive mountain road that rises and falls from islet to islet across the boundless sea. Voted one of the most world's spectacular roads by National Geographic, the five-mile journey boasts eleven hairpin turns.
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Trollstigheimen -
Located atop the steep Troll's Path Highway, this viewpoint offers spectacular vistas of lush, green valleys, majestic 5,000-foot-high peaks and Åndalsnes in the far distance.
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Stigfoss Waterfall -
One of the most famous waterfalls in Norway, Stigfoss plummets 600 feet down the mountainside into the Ister Valley and is spanned in the middle by the switchback-like Troll's Path.
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Norwegian Mountaineering Centre -
Discover the history and development of mountaineering, from the first ascent of Romsdalshorn in 1828 to the modern era with a multimedia show, interactive exhibitions and equipment and Norway's highest indoor climbing wall.
