Norway Route: Geirangerfjord to Lofoten Islands, 12 Stops
Explore Norway's most iconic fjords and mountain landscapes across 3,803 km. This route spans from Geirangerfjord's dramatic waterfalls and clifftop farms to Romsdalsvalley's towering rock faces and the famous Trollstigen mountain pass.
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- Places
- Start
- Skageflå
- End
- Briksdalsbreen Glacier
- Stops
- 12
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Stops on this route
- Skageflå — Historic cliff-side farm 270 meters above Geirangerfjord with moss-covered cabins, accessible only by ferry and hiking, dating back to the Middle Ages.
- Trollveggen & Litlefjellet — Dramatic vertical rock wall rising 1,100 meters above a valley, attracting climbers and BASE jumpers seeking extreme adventures.
- Trollstigen (Troll’s Path) — Winding mountain road featuring eleven hairpin turns and steep gradients connecting valleys in the Romsdal region.
- Pulpit Rock — Famous flat-top cliff with 600-meter sheer drop accessible via six-kilometer hike from base camp, best visited at sunrise to avoid crowds.
- Tromsø & Lyngen Alps — Arctic city famous for northern lights viewing and gateway to jagged snow-capped mountain peaks across the fjord.
- Nordkapp (North Cape) — Northernmost point of mainland Europe at 71°N, offering midnight sun in summer and dramatic Arctic coastal cliffs.
- Lofoten Islands
- Henningsvær, Reine, & Kvalvika — Three exceptional Lofoten destinations featuring picturesque fishing villages, white-sand beaches, and surrounding mountain vistas.
- Geirangerfjord — One of Norway's most popular fjords, over 260 meters deep and surrounded by massive mountains, featuring the spectacular Seven Sisters waterfall.
- Geirangerveien — Scenic mountain pass south of Geirangerfjord featuring exposed rock landscape, pristine lakes, and the Geirangerfjord Skywalk viewpoint offering highest fjord views in Norway.
- Stryn — Beautiful village in Western Norway with a serpentine river winding through the valley, serving as a gateway to nearby glacial lakes and waterfalls.
- Briksdalsbreen Glacier — Accessible glacier near Stryn requiring a five-kilometer round-trip hike through waterfalls and mountain scenery in the Briksdal valley.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Geirangerfjord is about a 6-hour drive from Oslo. Best way to see the fjord is by boat; you can take a ferry or tour boat to witness the waterfalls and majesty of the fjord.
- Tip
- Ferry to Skageflå mountain farm costs about $50 per person. The hike goes straight up the mountain; it's steep but offers amazing views. Farm is 270 meters above the fjord.
- Save money
- Geirangerfjord Skywalk viewpoint costs about $25 to access. It's the highest fjord view in Norway and located along Geirangervegen road.
- Tip
- Stryn is about 1.5 hours from Geirangerfjord. Good base location close to lakes like Lovatnet (20 minutes away) and Oldovatnet with glaciers and waterfalls.
- Transport
- Trollstigen (Troll's Path) is 20 minutes from Trollveggen. Famous road with 11 hairpin turns, 10% incline, opened 1936. Visitor center and lookout point at top with 5-minute walk.
- Transport
- Lysebotn toll road costs about $10. Takes 20 minutes fairly easy hike from toll road to view Trollveggen (1,700m vertical rock face). Best at sunrise.
- Timing
- Pulpit Rock gets very crowded. Wake up early to avoid crowds and enjoy sunrise at this flat-top cliff with 600m+ straight drop. 6km hike from base camp.
- Tip
- Trolltunga is 6 hours from Oslo. 28km round-trip hike taking 8-12 hours; extremely strenuous. Rock shoots out 2,000+ feet from lake below. Most famous rock formation in Norway.
- Timing
- Ålesund: visit during winter months for potential Northern Lights viewing (Aurora Borealis). 7-hour drive from Bergen.
- Tip
- Reine in Lofoten Islands: 4km round-trip hike to Kvalvika beach. Features mountains like Switzerland, Caribbean-like ocean. Most beautiful town in Lofoten.
- Transport
- Saltstraumen (whirlpool): 3-hour ferry ride from Lofoten Islands. 110+ billion gallons water passes through every 6 hours. Whirlpools reach 33 feet diameter, 16 feet depth.
- Tip
- Senja island: hike to Segla mountain (sea mountain) from town of Fjordgård. Popular overnight spot to view Northern Lights; bring blanket and camping supplies.
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