Shore excursions program for below cruises

AND01 – PANORAMIC TOUR OF ÅNDALSNES VIA TROLL WALL

Surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and situated on the shores of Romsdalsfjord, the modern town of Åndalsnes is the final stop on the Rauma railway line. This scenic coach tour first takes you along the salmon-rich River Rauma with views to either side of Romsdalshornet (1,550 m) and Trolltindane (Troll Peaks, approx. 1,800 m). A chance to get a closer look at the Trollveggen (Troll Wall), a sheer vertical rock face rising to a height of more than 1,000 m, is also part of the itinerary. Continuing on over Sogge Bridge to the mountain-flanked Isterdal Valley, you will then reach the Trollstigen (Troll’s Ladder) and its 11 hair-raising hairpin bends, which were blasted out of the mountainside. After a photo stop at the Stigfossen Waterfall, further fabulous views await you at Trollstigheimen, the highest point on your tour. Your outing concludes with your return to the quay in Åndalsnes.

Set on the shores of Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes is the terminus of the Rauma railway line and surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks. Starting by train, the route follows the course of the River Rauma, known for its excellent salmon and attractive waterfalls, with views to either side of Romsdalshorn (1550 m) and Trolltindane (Troll Peaks, approx. 1800 m) as well as the so-called Troll Wall. Kylling Bridge, impressively engineered to consist solely of natural stone, affords an exciting view of the 180-ft drop and the white-water river flowing below. From Bjorli, located at 574 metres above sea level, the tour continues by coach through one of Norway’s loveliest valleys, mountains peaks rising up on both sides. Upon reaching the 1,000-m Troll Wall, a stop will be made to take photos of the highest vertical rock face in Europe. A further stop will be made at the Slettafossen Waterfall before you return to the landing stage in Åndalsnes.