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Trollstigen
ℹ️Practical info — Trollstigen
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💡 Tips
- Drive early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the heavy bus and RV traffic on the narrow bends.
- Check road conditions before you go; the mountain pass is closed during winter and usually opens in late May.
- Use engine braking when descending the steep 10% gradient to avoid overheating your brakes.
- The visitor center parking is free, but it fills up very quickly around midday.
🍽 Food
Try this traditional Norwegian pancake at the modern visitor center café.
Look for cured meats from regional farms in the nearby villages of Valldal or Åndalsnes.
Enjoy a hot cup of black coffee at the viewing platform while admiring the Stigfossen waterfall.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
You will find a large selection of quirky troll figurines in the visitor center shop.
Pick up warm, traditional Norwegian patterned sweaters from the sports and clothing stores in nearby Åndalsnes.
Hike up from the main plateau to this quiet, clear mountain lake, away from the typical tourist crowds.
A short drive towards Valldal brings you to this spectacular yet peaceful river gorge.
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Trollstigen, translated as 'The Troll's Path,' is a masterpiece of engineering and part of the Geiranger-Trollstigen National Tourist Route. The road winds its way up steep mountain slopes at a 10% incline through eleven tight hairpin bends. Each bend has its own name, often named after the foreman of the construction crew that built it between 1928 and 1936. At the top of the pass sits a modern visitor center with striking viewing platforms that jut out over the abyss. From here, you have an unparalleled view of the serpentines and the mighty Stigfossen waterfall, which plunges 320 meters and is crossed directly by the road via a stone bridge. The surrounding peaks, such as Kongen (The King) and Dronninga (The Queen), provide a majestic backdrop. The location is a magnet for drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists from all over the world. Due to extreme weather conditions and avalanche risk, the road is typically only open from late May to October. In winter, it is buried under meters of snow. At the summit, there is a restaurant and a souvenir shop where you can purchase the obligatory troll figures. Access is usually from Åndalsnes or Valldal. As Trollstigen is one of Norway's most visited attractions, it is recommended to plan your passage early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid heavy bus traffic. The drive is a challenge for the senses and an absolute must-see on any trip to Norway.
- Location: Norway
- Top sights: Trollstigen og Stigfossen · Trollstigen
- Nearby: Åndalsnes (12 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -5 | -5 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 2 | -2 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 198 | 164 | 160 | 119 | 114 | 141 | 155 | 168 | 185 | 151 | 184 | 210 |
Geography
Facts
- Part of the National Tourist Route
- Eleven tight hairpin bends
- Incline of 10 percent
- Crosses the Stigfossen waterfall
- Open only from May to October
- Modern visitor center at the summit
- Eight-year construction period (1928-1936)
- Surrounded by 1600-meter high peaks
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