Norway: 33 places to see - Geirangerfjord to Trolltunga

Explore Norway's most iconic natural attractions across fjords, mountains, and Arctic regions. The interactive map features 33 landmarks including Geirangerfjord, Preikestolen, Trollstigen, Lofoten Islands, and Trolltunga, showcasing the country's dramatic geology from southern valleys to northern extremes.

Distance
12131.5 km
Mode
Places
Start
Geirangerfjord
End
Reine
Stops
34
Video author
travmap
Updated

Stops on this route

  1. Geirangerfjord — Spectacular fjord formed by glacial activity, known for cascading waterfalls.
  2. Trollstigen — Mountain pass with eleven hairpin turns, opened 1936.
  3. Lysefjord — Fjord surrounded by high cliffs in Rogaland province.
  4. Preikestolen — Iconic cliff plateau overlooking Lysefjord.
  5. Kjeragbolten — Massive boulder wedged between two cliff faces.
  6. Lysevegen — Mountain road with 27 hairpin turns connecting Lysesboth and Sirdal.
  7. Langfossen — Norway's tallest waterfall at 612 meters, accessible year-round.
  8. Lovatnet — Turquoise glacial lake in mountainous valley.
  9. Oldvatnet — Clear alpine lake reflecting mountain peaks.
  10. Lofoten Islands — Archipelago with dramatic mountains and fishing villages.
  11. Hamnoy — One of the oldest settlements on Lofoten Islands.
  12. Reine — Picturesque village famous for red fishing cabins.
  13. Reinebringen — Mountain above Reine with stone staircase trail.
  14. Reinevatnet — Glacial lake at summit of Reinebringen.
  15. Austvaagoy — Island known as 'Lofoten Venice' with islands connected by bridges.
  16. Trolltunga — Rock formation shaped like a troll's tongue above Ringedulssvatnet lake.
  17. Reinheimen National Park — Pristine wilderness in central Norway, one of last great mountain ecosystems.
  18. Kylling Bridge — Stone railway viaduct built 1923 crossing Rauma River.
  19. Romsdalen Valley — Valley with Rauma river flowing through scenic landscape.
  20. Rauma Railway — Scenic railway through valleys, rivers and waterfalls.
  21. Saltstraumen — Massive tidal whirlpool between Skjerstad Fjord and North Sea.
  22. Trollfjord — Small fjord between Lofoten and Vesteralen islands, accessible by boat only.
  23. Trollveggen — One of Europe's highest vertical cliffs, named for troll legends.
  24. North Cape — Northern tip of Norway where Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet.
  25. Barents Sea — Arctic sea visible from North Cape with iconic globe sculpture.
  26. Svalbard — Archipelago in Arctic Ocean, halfway to North Pole.
  27. Svalbard Global Seed Vault — Underground facility storing seed samples from around the world.
  28. Sognefjord — Norway's longest and deepest fjord, known as 'King of Fjords'.
  29. Aurlandsfjord — Branch of Sognefjord leading to village of Flom.
  30. Flom — Small village inspired fairytales, receives thousands of visitors daily.
  31. Stegastein — Glass viewing platform overlooking Aurlandsfjord.
  32. Folgefonna Glacier — Norway's third largest glacier, part of Folgefonna National Park.
  33. Buerbreen — Glacier tongue showing dramatic seracs and ice formations.
  34. Reine

Useful for your trip

Timing
Trollstigen typically opens in spring and closes in autumn due to snowfall and potential rock slides. Plan accordingly.
Timing
Visit Geirangerfjord during spring and early summer for intensified water flow from melting mountain ice and cascading waterfalls.
Transport
Lysevegen Road features 27 hairpin turns with an elevation gain of nearly 900 meters (2,900 feet), linking Lysebotn village with Sirdal town.
Transport
Flåmsbana railway has a 55% gradient, one of the steepest non-cable or cogwheel railways in the world, traveling from Myrdal Station to Flåm in under an hour.
Timing
Atlantic puffins breed at Runde Island between April and August; they migrate offshore by late August to spend the rest of the year at sea.
Timing
Experience the Midnight Sun from May to late July in far northern regions like Svalbard, where continuous daylight lasts for months.
Timing
Best times to view Northern Lights are at the Lofoten Islands, Svalbard, and Tromsø during winter months in northern regions.
Transport
Trollfjord is accessible only by boat due to its narrow entrance between the Lofoten and Vesterålen islands.
Avoid
Preikestolen rock platform has steep, unprotected edges over the waters. Exercise extreme caution when approaching the edge.
Tip
Stegastein viewing platform features glass railings and is part of Norway's national tourist routes with well-developed infrastructure.
Timing
Plan to visit Flåm during off-peak season; it receives thousands of visitors daily during peak season despite having only a few hundred residents.
Tip
Rago National Park requires proper preparation and suitable gear due to its remote location near the Swedish border in northern Norway.

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