Listen to the tour introductionA short audio preview of this tour
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Welcome to the Geiranger to Trollstigen drive, a summer-season road trip of about eighty-five kilometres, or 53 miles, plus a short ferry crossing, from Geiranger Fjord to Åndalsnes.
We'll follow road 63, a Norwegian Scenic Route: up the Eagle Road, across the Norddalsfjord on the Eidsdal to Linge ferry, through the Valldal valley and over Trollstigen, then down to Åndalsnes.
The ferry crossing takes about thirteen minutes, with departures generally every half hour during the day, although some gaps are longer. No advance booking is needed or available—simply join the vehicle queue and follow the crew’s instructions. Summer queues can mean waiting for a later sailing, so allow some flexibility and check the current FRAM timetable before travelling.
Trollstigen is a seasonal mountain road. Opening and closing dates depend on snow, weather and safety work, including rockfall measures. Check the road status with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration before setting off.
Allow about three hours of travel, plus any ferry waiting time, or a full day with stops.
Set up the tour while parked, drive on the right, let a passenger handle the phone, and stop only in marked parking areas.
Take your time—this is a journey to enjoy, one spectacular view at a time.
Top landmarks and attractions included in this English self-guided 2h:59m driving tour in Geiranger
For the best experience, begin at the tour's recommended starting point and follow the stops in order.
Want to start somewhere else? Simply use Start At on the tour screen, before tapping Start Tour, to begin from any stop.
Need to detour or skip a stop along the way? Tap Tour Assistant () to use Force Play, Skip, and Back, for full flexibility.
Route Preview
Places (POIs) visited during this tour
Place 1
Leaving Geiranger on the Eagle Road Recommended starting point
Distance: 0.00 mi
Fv63 81, 6216 Geiranger, Norway
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Here we go! We're leaving Geiranger on road 63, the Eagle Road, climbing away from one of the most famous fjords on Earth.
The Geirangerfjord became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in two thousand and five, together with the Nærøyfjord further south, as a classic example of a fjord landscape.
Today we'll climb high above it, cross the Norddalsfjord by ferry, follow the Valldal valley into the mountains, and drop down the hairpins of Trollstigen to Åndalsnes.
The first hairpins start shortly. I'll stay quiet while you take them.
Place 2
Geiranger Fjord — Where Mountains Meet the Sea
Distance: 0.55 mi
Fv63, 6216 Geiranger, Norway
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On your left is Geiranger Fjord, a spectacular arm of the sea winding between towering mountains.
But what exactly is a fjord? It’s a deep, narrow sea inlet carved by glaciers. Over successive ice ages, moving ice gouged out this valley. When the glaciers melted, seawater flowed in, leaving the dramatic landscape beside us.
Waterfalls tumble down the cliffs, while old farms cling to mountain ledges. For the families who lived here, the fjord was their highway, with boats carrying supplies, livestock and visitors.
Passengers, enjoy the views as we climb. Drivers, keep your attention on the bends—we’ll have opportunities ahead to stop safely and admire this extraordinary meeting of mountains and sea.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
Place 1 Leaving Geiranger on the Eagle Road
Place 2 Geiranger Fjord — Where Mountains Meet the Sea
Place 3 Ørnesvingen: The Seven Sisters and the Suitor
Place 4 The Eagle Road: How Geiranger Got Its Year-Round Lifeline
Place 5 Eidsvatnet: The Lake That Named the Valley
Place 6 Eidsdal Ferry Quay: Crossing the Norddalsfjord
Place 7 The Night the Mountain Fell: The Tafjord Wave
Place 8 Valldal: Saint Olav and the Sea Serpent
Place 9 Juvet: Where Ex Machina Was Filmed
Place 10 Gudbrandsjuvet: The Outlaw's Leap
Place 11 Trollstigen: The Road Won by Three Votes
Place 12 Trollstigen Plateau: Nikka's Bend and the Eleven Hairpins
Place 13 Trolltindane: The Far Side of the Troll Wall
Place 14 The Rauma Line: Norway’s Gold Escapes in 1940
Place 15 Åndalsnes: Journey’s End Between Fjord and Mountains
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What's included?
A self-guided audio tour taken via the UCPlaces app [iOS (iPhone) / Apple CarPlay / Android / Android Auto].
Tour route map and in-app GPS navigation (via the UCPlaces app).
Audio stories for places visited during the tour.
Apple CarPlay connection (iOS users) and Android Auto connection (Android users); for a seamless driving tour experience.
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Earphones (highly recommended).
Smartphone.
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Tickets to the attractions on your tour.
Food and drinks
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How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 16 stops, covering top attractions such as Leaving Geiranger on the Eagle Road, Geiranger Fjord — Where Mountains Meet the Sea, Ørnesvingen: The Seven Sisters and the Suitor, The Eagle Road: How Geiranger Got Its Year-Round Lifeline, Eidsvatnet: The Lake That Named the Valley.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Leaving Geiranger on the Eagle Road (Address: Fv63 81, 6216 Geiranger, Norway). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - 1. A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). 2. A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
What known landmarks and main sites does this tour have?
The top landmarks and main sites on this tour include Gudbrandsjuvet, Ørnesvingen, Geiranger Fjord, The Night the Mountain Fell, Trollstigen and Juvet. In total, the tour has 16 points of interest along the route.
Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!
Driving tour
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