Trollstigveien (Giant's Footpath) is the most visited tourist destination in Norway and is located between Geiranger and Åndalsnes. The switchback road is quite a sight and is likely to take your breath away the first time you see it from the bottom of the valley south of Åndalsnes. When you get to the top, the viewing platforms by the modern information Center, souvenir shop and cafeteria are no less impressive. We manager to Get there on a foggy
Overhanging dramatic viewing platforms, be sure to walk right to the end and see how tour buses manouvre the tight hairpins from high above. Parking is free and takes about a short 5-10 minute walk right out the the furtherest platform.
Breathtaking views on this lovely route through fascinating Norwegian countryside. Great views of mountains, valleys, waterfalls, turf-roofed houses. Standing on the viewing platforms not only allows you to see the scenery, but also to watch the coaches navigate the amazing hairpin bends on the road. If you are lucky (or actually unlucky, as you will be turned to stone!) you may even spot a troll!
Trollstigen is one of those places where a human being feels completely swallowed by nature, where one can understand the fragility of human life compared to nature.
a great road with superb views, plenty of car and motorhome drivers and motorcyclists were there when we went, there is a great visitor centre at the top where food and drinks can be purchased and there are viewing platforms where you can watch the waterfall go over the edge
This is an amazing place to see if you are ever in Norway I completely recommend this drive and make sure to check out all the little look out posts on the way!!!!
We took an excursion from RCL to visit Trollstigen via Coach. At the beginning of the excursion, we visited The Rose Church and it was lovely with hand painted walls and ceilings. Then, up we went with more and more to see. There were great views of the sea first, then forests and waterways/waterfalls. One reststop included a walkway elevated above rushing waters! Breathtaking! Later, just above the Troll's Ladder (roadway with LOTS of switchbacks), we stopped at another reststop. It had the usual restrooms, gift shop and cafe - plus an amazing path with overhangs to view the sights below. It is incredible! The ride down in the coach was exciting and some of the corners were a bit tight but the driver was excellent. We also had a super lunch stop at Trollstigen Camping Og Gjestgard. Then, on to Alesund were we drove around to see art deco buildings. The best part of the tour was Trollstigen. Amazing and not something to do where you drive yourself. Leave it to the pros!
So amazing! For those who are afraid of heights it might look extremely scary! Everybody who goes to Noway must see Trollstigen.
I cannot speak enough about this choice of vacation location in Norway when you visit between June and September , truly breath taking and majestic mountain road nothing like what you would see in Asian or American continent . You may think that it is expensive being Norway but I disagree having visited Bergen. I note the low no of reviews being attributed to the cultural background of largely domestic regional tourists.... Carry that bottle of wine and cheese along
We joined the excursions arranged by a cruise ship from Geiranger and passed by this spot. The road with 11 sharp turns up to 3,000M was wonderful but looking down would be a bit scary particularly under inclement weather. However, this should be a "must see" sight when travelling to this region. Parking was free. Modern shops with washroom facilities were all available. The Trollstigen Lookout was strongly built and absolutely safe for all viewers. You could well appreciate the wonders of nature after seeing the stunning views of fjords, lakes and waterfalls.