The National Tourist Route Geiranger-Trollstigen
This road trip offers spectacular experiences in each of its 11 hairpin bends winding up the mountainside Stigøra (858 meters above sea level). Sections of the road are carved into the rock, while other parts are built with stone walls. The road crosses the foaming Stigfossen waterfall with an impressive natural stone bridge. Trollstigen is Norway's most visited tourist road and is one of Norway's 18 National Tourist Routes.
Impressive architecture
The road is a result of hard work and an impressive piece of engineering work dated 100 years back in time. His Majesty King Haakon VII opened the road in the summer of 1936.
At top of Trollstigen there are viewpoints and steel walkways which allow you to get close to the dramatic mountains and waterfalls. The service building houses a café with panoramic windows, souvenirshop and toilets. The Trollstigen Plateau and the two spectacular viewpoints that provide full overview of the countryside, is designed by Reiulf Ramstad Architects. Everything is built in steel and glass and provides good protection against rough weather. The structure is designed so that it blends in with the surroundings, some parts are carved into the rock, while other parts are built on stone walls.
When is Trollstigen open?
Trollstigen is normally open from mid May until the first snow falls in autumn, and there is no fee to drive the stretch. Please be aware that the road may close at short notice if there is a forecast of heavy rainfall or if there is a high risk of rockfalls.
Find information about opening and closure of Trollstigen here >>
See traffic updates and the status of Trollstigen here: Norwegian Public Roads Administration, or call +47 22 175 175 to check. Note that the road from Valldal to the Trollstigen Plateau may be open even if the bends from the Rauma side upwards are closed.
