Excursion Land of the trolls tour at Alesund

Embrace the spectacular beauty of the mountains of Norway in a unique new way during this panoramic, full-day excursion to the Troll's Road and Troll Wall.

Borgundfjord, Storfjord, Sjøholt and Stordal

Depart the pier for the approximately three-hour drive to the Troll's Road, or 'Trollstigen'. En route, proceed along the Borgundfjord, passing charming suburbs and well-kept gardens. Next, follow the Big Fjord, or 'Storfjord', and pass the village of Sjøholt. Here, the fjord changes course as you head south into the Bay of Stordal, where the village of the same name is situated.

Valldal, Troll's Ladder, Trollstigen Viewpoint and Lunch

Upon arrival in the fertile valley of Valldal, see where strawberry cultivation takes place, then ascend the scenic valley to the Troll's Road, or 'Trollstigen' Viewpoint. Following a comfort and photo stop at the Trollstigen Viewpoint, which offers spectacular panoramic vistas of your surrounds

Troll's Road and Stigerøra Waterfall

Re-board your coach for the drive down the Troll's Road. The Troll's Road is perched approximately 3,000 feet (about 900 metres) above sea level. This marvel of engineering features a winding road with 11 hairpin turns that snake their way down the mountain and through the valle. Descend the curves to the bottom of the valley, then stop to see the Stigerøra Waterfall cascading down the mountainside. From here, continue to the Troll Wall Viewpoint.

Troll Wall and Trollveggen Viewpoint

The Troll Wall, or 'Trollveggen' is the highest perpendicular rock face in Europe. It measures approximately 5,856 feet (about 1,785 metres) from the valley to the top of the wall. Out of this, approximately 3,248 feet (about 990 metres) are vertical together, with an approximately 148-foot (about 45-metre) overhang. Climbers from all over the world come here to try out the various routes to the top. Following a photo stop at the incredibly scenic Trollveggen Viewpoint, commence the approximately 2.5-hour drive back to Ålesund along the Romsdalsfjord, whose many small villages are noted for their woodcarving, rose-painting and ship-building. Next, cross over the Ørskog Mountain Plateau, a popular skiing area in Ålesund, then follow the fjord once again and return to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of driving and a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven and gravel surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear and a jacket from the ship. The tour sequence may vary.Lunch will be served en route.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Ålesund, Borgundfjord, Storfjord, Sjøholt, Stordal, Valldal, Troll's Road, Lunch, Stigerøra Waterfall, Troll Wall, Romsdalsfjord, Ørskog Mountain Plateau

Note

This tour involves an extensive amount of driving and a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven and gravel surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear and a jacket. The tour sequence may vary.Lunch will be served en route.