Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 3
295 mi2 mi
Twisting Turns through The Troll's Ladder
You're in for a treat on day 3! Not only will you begin your morning with breakfast at an award-winning restaurant, but you'll also learn more about Norwegian heritage at The Norway Building, stop for some photo opportunities at a stone railway bridge and rushing gorge, and then the pièce de résistance, a drive through the world famous Trollstigen. A short ferry ride after and you'll be welcomed to your home for the night, the charming village of Stryn.
1.3 mi
10 min
08:101 hr
Palmehaven
Restaurant
Open Details
You'll begin your day early with the award-winning five-star breakfast at Britannia Hotel's Palmehaven restaurant. The gorgeous dining room will be your venue as you enjoy your eggs royale, pancakes with berries, and açai bowls. Lunch will be on the later side today so make sure you you make the most out of this award-winning breakfast.
Non-residents can enjoy the breakfast offering from 8 AM Monday-Friday.
Bookings are required and can be done online here.
Non-residents can enjoy the breakfast offering from 8 AM Monday-Friday.
Bookings are required and can be done online here.
26.5 mi
50 min
10:1045 min
The Norway Building
Landmark
Open Details
The Norway Building played a huge role in marketing Norway and its stave churches to the rest of the world. It was first presented during the World Exhibition in Chicago in 1893. You can visit this architectural landmark on your own or join a guided tour.
Events and group guiding in the summer months on request.
Tickets can be purchased on-site, but it's better to e-mail them to get information on guided tour schedules: post@baardshaug.no
Opening Hours: 25 june - 21 august: daily 11:00 am - 15:00 pm
The rest of the year: by appointment
Events and group guiding in the summer months on request.
Tickets can be purchased on-site, but it's better to e-mail them to get information on guided tour schedules: post@baardshaug.no
Opening Hours: 25 june - 21 august: daily 11:00 am - 15:00 pm
The rest of the year: by appointment
44.2 mi
1 hr 10 min
12:201 hr
Stasjonen Cafe & Spiseri
Restaurant
Open Details
This roadside restaurant serves simple but hearty food perfect for explorers looking to fuel before a big day ahead. Their white pizza comes highly recommended.
Opening hours Monday-Friday: 10 AM - 8 PM Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM
Opening hours Monday-Friday: 10 AM - 8 PM Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM
29.4 mi
50 min
14:1015 min
Mågålaupet
Landmark
Open Details
Parking is available off the E6 and is marked accordingly. The zig zag shape of the gorge was created after the last Ice Age. This short pitstop lets you feel the rush of the river Driva as you gaze into the gorge.
42.6 mi
1 hr
15:3010 min
Jora Bru Dombås
Landmark
Open Details
Stretching over the river Jora, the jora bridge in Dombås is a stone railway bridge with impressive arches curving across the river. If you're lucky, a train will whizz by just in time for a photo.
Parking is available by the bridge.
Parking is available by the bridge.
70.5 mi
1 hr 50 min
17:3015 min
Trollstigen (The Trolls Ladder)
Landmark
Open Details
Though only 5 km long, Trollstigen or "The Troll's Ladder" is one of the most famous roads in the world. Only open in the summer months, it welcomes over 150,000 cars every year. There are eleven hairpin bends that wind down the Vall valley. When at the top of the pass, you can park your car and walk for 10 minutes to a viewing platform to see the road in its entirely as well as the Stigfossen waterfall.
Trollstigen closes in the winter. Check the schedule for opening dates.
22.2 mi
50 min
18:501 hr
Valldal Fjordhotell - by Classic Norway Hotels
Lodging
Open Details
Though you won't be spending the night, you'll still be able to enjoy a delicious dinner at Valldal Fjordhotell's restaurant whilst taking in the enviable views of the Norddalsfjord while you dine. Seasonal dishes are what's on the menu and you'll be able to choose from options such as traditional fish soup, summer salad, or local cheese board.
Restaurant opening hours vary according to the season. Please contact Valldal Fjordhotell for further details.
Restaurant opening hours vary according to the season. Please contact Valldal Fjordhotell for further details.
9.7 mi
40 min
20:301 min
Liabygda ferry dock
Open Details
You'll take a quick ferry ride from the north shore of the Norddalsfjorden and ferries leave every 30 minutes and the crossing time is just over 10 minutes. Check the full time schedule here.
1.9 mi
10 min
20:501 min
Stranda Ferry Pier (Obsolete)
Open Details
After about ten minutes you'll land on Stranda, a village on the south side of the Storfjorden. From here you'll get views of Geirangerfjorden as you drive past on your way to Stryn.
48.5 mi
1 hr 20 min
22:2010 hrsHotels
Stryn Hotel
7.6
You're checking into the Stryn Hotel, the Stryneelva riverside property that serves as a basepoint for glacier skiers who visit all year-round to enjoy the sport.