Andalsnes, Norway

[Jules 1970]

Would love to know any information about Andalsnes.

Has any members been here ?

Any sort of feed back is appreciated,

thanks

[dsrdsrdsr]

There's a train ride up the mountain. We got off at Bjorli, which is about as far as you can get and still hope to get back and catch the ship. It's a pleasant ride, not Flam by any means but still worth the trip, and at Bjorli you can go for a walk. (You can't do much else there, it's a very small ski resort but doesn't cater for tourists in any other way. Lovely countryside, though.)

[Jules 1970]

As a previuos poster once told me "Just an average Norwegian Spectacular" :)

Does'nt sound as big as Flam,but requires some kind of trip to fill in the day.

I know the ship offers the train/bus journey though.

[I-Cruiser]

You could go to Trollstigen (Path of the trolls).

The road is about 30 minutes from Åndalsnes and en route you pass the famous mountain Trollveggen. I believe it is the larges vertical mountain in Europe.

 

Trollstigen is the most visited road in Norway. It contains 11 curves and the scenery with its stunning mountains and waterfalls are....yes, you guessed it; spectacular:D

At the top of the road there is cafe and restaurant. There is also a viewpoint which hangs out in the air. The experience is stomach churning as you look hundreds of meters down to the valley.

 

Trollstigen is closed for the winter and will probably open sometime between late May to mid June.

 

http://www.visitnorway.com/uk/Where-to-go-uk/Fjord-Norway/The-Geirangerfjord/What-to-do-in-the-Geirangerfjord-area-and-Trollstigen/Attractions-in-the-areas-of-the-Geirangerfjord-and-Trollstigen/Trollstigen-mountain-road/

[Jules 1970]

Yeah, it looks a very very small town,but the views look Great !

The Ship offers both these trips you've mentioned.

But which one is the more popular ? :confused:

Lot's of photos of Andalsnes ,well pleased :)

 

[I-Cruiser]

Yeah, it looks a very very small town,but the views look Great !

The Ship offers both these trips you've mentioned.

But which one is the more popular ? :confused:

Lot's of photos of Andalsnes ,well pleased :)

 

 

Nice picture. it brings back lots of memories as I lived one year in Åndalsnes I used to live next to the hotel (the large building in the middle of the picture):)

 

Of the tours you should not miss the Trollstigen (Path of the Trolls)

[Jules 1970]

With the train ride in Flam decided, then your option seems the Best. :)

[I-Cruiser]

With the train ride in Flam decided, then your option seems the Best. :)

 

I am looking forward to hear all about it:)

[Jules 1970]

I am looking forward to hear all about it

 

Was'nt to sure what expect in Andalsnes having not seen many reviews and photos of the place.

But it must be one of the most Scenic places in Norway.

In the morning we took the Trollstigheimen Bus tour it lasts for approx. 3 hrs 30mins and stops serveral times for comfort stops and photographs.

Really enjoyed this one,some Terrific views, and Great Scenery on the drive up and down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The weather that morning started off a bit overcast with a bit of light Drizzle ,but in the afternoon it turned out to be just Glorious !

Would have loved to have done the train ride as well ,but couldn't fit in both tours.

 

[I-Cruiser]

I am glad you had such a wonderful time.

Thank you for reporting back and for posting the fantastic pictures.

[Jules 1970]

Thankyou I-Cruiser it was one of the Best Tours of my Holiday.