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Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen: Experience the Magical Land of Trolls
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Ålesund
Embark on a 6-hour sightseeing tour to Trollstigen and experience the magical land of trolls. Explore stunning natural landscapes, visit charming Norwegian villages, and marvel at Europe’s tallest vertical rock face.
Embark on a 6-hour sightseeing tour to Trollstigen and experience the magical land of trolls. Explore stunning natural landscapes, visit charming Norwegian villages, and marvel at Europe’s tallest vertical rock face.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Alesund - The Art nouveau town of \[_lesund is a perfect starting point for excursions in the beautiful surroundings. It is the largest city in the province of M_re 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.
- Alesund - The Art nouveau town of \[_lesund is a perfect starting point for excursions in the beautiful surroundings. It is the largest city in the province of M_re 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.
What's Included
- Photo Stop at Kokarsteinen
- Magnificent views from Trollstigen Plateau
- Photo opportunities at the impressive Gudbrandsjuvet
- Thrilling Trollstigen drive featuring 11 hairpin bends
- Capture the grandeur of Troll Wall/Trollvegen
- Photo Stop at the majestic Stigefossen Waterfall
- Comfortable tour with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Back on time guarantee for cruise ship passengers
- Photo Stop at Kokarsteinen
- Magnificent views from Trollstigen Plateau
- Photo opportunities at the impressive Gudbrandsjuvet
- Thrilling Trollstigen drive featuring 11 hairpin bends
- Capture the grandeur of Troll Wall/Trollvegen
- Photo Stop at the majestic Stigefossen Waterfall
- Comfortable tour with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Back on time guarantee for cruise ship passengers
What's Not Included
- No hotel pickup
- No hotel pickup
Additional Information
Join us for a 6-hour expedition to Trollstigen, the intriguing Land of Trolls.
Starting from Ålesund, the bus will guide you through the quaint Norwegian villages en route to the Land of Trolls. Our first halt is at Kokarsteinen, situated right above a picturesque fiord. From there, we will cut through the Sjoholt village, notable for its wood industry…
Join us for a 6-hour expedition to Trollstigen, the intriguing Land of Trolls.
Starting from Ålesund, the bus will guide you through the quaint Norwegian villages en route to the Land of Trolls. Our first halt is at Kokarsteinen, situated right above a picturesque fiord. From there, we will cut through the Sjoholt village, notable for its wood industry and furniture, and Valldal, renowned for its delicious strawberries.
Following that, Gubrandsjuvet is our next destination. Here you can traverse a bridge passing over a ravine that’s 5 meters wide and 20 - 25 meters high. Subsequently, our warm and cosy bus will transport you to Trollstigen, providing a majestic view of the natural terrain and a remarkable mountain road featuring eleven sharp bends. As we navigate this road, an additional photo stop will be at Stigefossen, an imposing waterfall boasting a total height of 240 meters. The final stop is at Trollvegen (the Troll Wall), celebrated as Europe’s highest vertical rock surface. With these unforgettable sights recorded, the bus will take a round through Åndalsnes before returning to Ålesund.
- Guided tour in majority language (English) supplemented with a second language pending on availability and passenger mix.
- 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.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION! -The Trollstigen road is closed, yet this is only one stretch of the road. The tour is still running as we reach the viewpoint that is on top of the road from the south. You’ll still 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
Location
Prestebrygga
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(106 Ratings)
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Sue_n
Nov 30, 2024
Beautiful - Our bus driver did an excellent job. Excellent Tour.
What a Beautiful Country.
We saw Breathtaking views.
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Kay_s
Oct 8, 2024
ALESUND TO 🧌 - Fabulous day, even though the weather was not great.
We had a new bus with comfy seats and a lady bus driver who was very confident driving up the mountain roads which recently had snow on it.
The tour guide was very informative and had good English. Very good value for the price
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Viatorportcruisetour
Oct 6, 2024
Amazing scenery in foul weather - Great tour guide. Made best of foul weather day to show beautiful area of Norway. Despite cold rain and clouds traveling through the are was amazing. Recommend this tour regardless of weather
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Noreen
Oct 1, 2024
Trollstigen, Land of the Trolls - Beautiful sights, knowledgeable and informative guide. Well coordinated with timing requirements for cruise passengers
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Sharie_s
Oct 1, 2024
Almost perfect - We had a great tour. Due to snow on the final party of our journey, our tour was altered. Don't do this tour the last week of September. Apparently that's winter in Norway. I understand this was no one's fault but it was disappointing that we didn't make it to Trollstigen or get to travel all those hair pin turns. However Cian made the tour well worth it. He was full of fun facts and knowledge. We still saw many beautiful sights, more than I could have possibly seen on my own. And our driver Anika was a Puerto and made us feel very safe on the same narrow roads. Overall it was as close to perfect as could be.
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Annemarie_c
Oct 26, 2024
All I can say is I took the excursion - It was a chilly, dreary and drizzly day. You couldn’t see anything. Because of the weather, we couldn’t travel the Troll Road. We didn’t see any Trolls. We didn’t see any breathtaking views. The Tourist Center was closed. Perhaps on another day. But it was a bust. Of course that’s at due to Mother Nature. So it just made for an average excursion.
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Erin_p
Oct 21, 2024
Good Tour with a Bad Description - The Land of Trolls sightseeing tour offered us a beautiful opportunity to see this area of Norway. It included stops at waterfalls , mountain tops, and a lovely spot with views for lunch. Sometimes the views were obstructed by the rain and clouds but that’s the reality of Norway.
There were a couple of issues which included the closure of the road with the hairpin turns. It has been this way since June 2024 and is indefinite for at least the next year or so. So the description is not accurate. Our tour guide was lackluster. He could have used our time together by providing more information about the area’s geography and the lifestyles of its inhabitants.
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Pamela_s
Oct 8, 2024
Mountain trip that was changed due to snow on the upper mountian road. - Unfortunately the upper road to the scenic point was closed due to snow. The tour leader said we would receive a refund for the tour. The coach was to leave the cruise pier at noon. The tour leader said we had to wait a little while to see if the road could be cleared and the tour would continue as described. It was raining and I didn't want to stand outside so she allowed us to wait in one of the buses. At 1300 there was still no word that the road was open. She told us to wait a little longer and they would know in the next 15 minutes if we could use the upper mountain road. At 1330 she told use that the road still wasn't open and we could stay with the tour knowing there would be a shortened trip and we would receive a partial refund. What we did see once we got out of the city was nice. I would not recommend this trip for visitors in October. Please send me my refund
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John_w
Oct 6, 2024
Pretty good. - Not their fault but the trip was only partial due to snow. Then the bus broke down but another one arrived in 45 minutes. Luckily had plenty of time before the ship left. But the views were awesome.
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Robert_l
Oct 19, 2024
Tour not as described - I travelled to Ålesund on 5th October 2024 aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship. The cruise line did not offer a shore excursion to Trollstigen, so I booked with Viator.
The description of Viator’s "Trollstigen - Land of Trolls sightseeing tour" featured a stunning photograph of 11 hairpin bends on the Trollstigen road. It mentioned "magnificent views from the photo stop at Trollstigen Plateau" and said, “Food and drinks can be bought in the shop/cafeteria" [at the Plateau]. It also listed other photo stops at Kokarsteinen, Gudbrandsjuvet, Stigfossen Waterfall and the Troll Wall/Trollvegen.
I booked the tour on 14th September. The booking confirmation and subsequent emails from Viator did not mention any changes and their message, timed at 08:48 on 4th October confirmed the itinerary. But less than three hours later, a final email said, “Probably many of you have heard it already, but the Trollstigen Road is closed. Yet, do not despair! The so called Trollstigen Road is only one stretch of the road. The tour is still running as we reach the viewpoint that is on top of the road from the south. You'll still 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.”
As far as the tour was concerned, some of the scenery was spectacular. However, I chose this tour, because I really wanted to see and experience the descent through the hairpins on the Trollstigen road. Unfortunately, the weather was really unpleasant at the Trollstigen Plateau with strong winds and driving sleet. I couldn’t even see any part the closed roadway and the coach couldn't visit the Stigefossen Waterfall or the Trollwall. Furthermore, everything at the plateau was closed, including the shop/cafeteria and the public restrooms.
I subsequently discovered that the Trollstigen Road had actually been closed since 12th June, due to the risk of rockslides. The tour operators must have known about the closure, when they accepted my reservation. So why didn’t Viator advise me about the closure until it was too late for me to make alternative arrangements for my visit to Ålesund?
Viator’s booking conditions offer a full refund for cancellations at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience. If I had known about the road closure, I would have cancelled. However, notification of the change arrived less than 24 hours before departure.
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