Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen - Land of Trolls

In Ålesund

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Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen - Land of Trolls
Experience the Land of Trolls with our 6 hour sightseeing tour to Trollstigen. The bus will take you from Ålesund, through charming norwegian villages to the Land of Trolls. First stop will be at Kokarsteinen placed just above the fiord. We will pass by Sjoholt village known for the furniture and wood industry and Valldal – famous for tasty strawberries. Next stop will be at Gubrandsjuvet. It’s a 5 meters narrow and 20 – 25 meters high ravine where can take a bridge and walk over it. After that, the bus will drive you to the Trollstigen so you can enjoy the majestic view of natural landscape and fantastic mountain road with eleven hairpin turns. While driving down the road, we will take an extra photo stop at Stigefossen – the powerful waterfall with a total height of 240 meters. Last stop will be at Trollvegen (Troll Wall) which is Europe’s tallest vertical rock face. From here the bus will drive you through Åndalsnes back to Ålesund.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Photo Stop and magnificent view from Trollstigen Plateau
  • Photo Stop at Gudbrandsjuvet
  • Trollstigen drive with 11 hairpin bends
  • Photostop at Troll Wall/Trollvegen
  • Photo Stop at Stigefossen Waterfall
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
  • Photo Stop at Kokarsteinen
  • Back on time guarantee (for cruise ship passengers)

What's not included

  • No hotel pickup

Itinerary

  1. The Art nouveau town of Ålesund is a perfect starting point for excursions in the beautiful surroundings. It is the largest city in the province of Møre og Romsdal and it has a unique setting across several islands streching out into the Atlantic Ocean. Destroyed in 1904 by a devastating fire it is now noted for its concentration of Art Nouveau style.
  2. After passing Sjoholt, our first photo stop is at Kokarsteinen along the Storfjord. (5 min)
  3. We continue the tour via Stordal and further via Valldal, famous for its tasty strawberries, until we reach the spectacular Gudbrandsjuvet where we make another photo stop. (15 min)
  4. After the ascent up to the Trollstigen Plateau, we take a longer stop to enjoy the breathtaking views. Food and drinks can be bought in the shop/cafeteria. (45 min)
  5. On the descent down from the Trollstigen Plateau, we make a photo stop close the the impressive waterfall of Stigefossen. (5 min)
  6. The spectacular Troll Wall mounts above us. A beloved spot for mountain climbers and base jumpers. (10 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
The Prestebrygga Cruise Pier. You will see a large, orange/rust-colored building located on the pier. IMPORTANT! IT IS NOT THE NEWLY FRESH PAINTED ORANGE BUILDING! The bus will be parked next to it. Your guide will be wearing a light-blue jacket and will be holding a "Excursions.no" sign.
End point
The Prestebrygga Cruise Pier. You will see a large, orange/rust-colored building located on the pier. IMPORTANT! IT IS NOT THE NEWLY FRESH PAINTED ORANGE BUILDING! The bus will be parked next to it. Your guide will be wearing a light-blue jacket and will be holding a "Excursions.no" sign.

Practical information

Operated by
Excursions.no
Max group size
48 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–8
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION!: The road down Trollstigen is now open! Nonetheless, please keep in mind that its still an old mountain road which may suffer rock falls/landslides. This means that there is always a chance the Road Authorities close the road suddenly due to such an event occuring. If this is the case, during the tour you will still reach the viewpoint on top of the road coming from the south. You'll see all the sights (except, unfortunately, the Trollwall) and have a wonderful view of the road even if you won't be driving through it.
  • Appearance time 15 minutes prior to departure. Kindly register correct mobile number with country code, so that we can contact you in case you have difficulties finding us.
  • Our excursions are adapted to arrival and departure times of cruise ships. Modified departure times will be announced in advance.
  • Back to ship guarantee for cruise line passengers provided that information regarding name of cruise ship is registered when you book (official tour time must end 1 hour before ship’s departure).
  • This activity requires a minimum number of participants. If there aren't enough bookings, a refund will be offered.
  • Guided tour in majority language (English) supplemented with a second language pending on availability and passenger mix.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 6 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.