Alesund: Trollstigen, Troll Wall & Fjord Day Trip
The Road to Trolls: Alesund's Gorges, Waterfalls & Mountain Views
You board a bus at the cruise terminal and spend the day driving through Norwegian fjord country, stopping to walk across a gorge bridge, view a famous mountain plateau, and photograph waterfalls. Lunch is optional and included in the longer version. The tour returns you to the ship with time to spare, so you don't have to arrange transport, timing or worry about missing departure.
Step-by-step itinerary
Scenic tour from Ålesund to Troll Wall
- Depart from Norway Excursions AS
- Photo stop at the Storfjord
- Walk over the bridge at Gudbrandsjuvet gorge
- Enjoy view from Troll Road platform
- Drive the Troll Road (Trollstigen)
- Photo stop at Stigfossen waterfall bottom
- Visit Europe's tallest vertical rock face
- Drive along the Rauma river
- Return to meeting point
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel or cruise port pickup at Atlantic Sea Park, sightseeing stops at Storfjord, Gudbrandsjuvet gorge with bridge walk, Trollstigen plateau viewpoint, Stigfossen waterfall, and a drive along the Rauma river.
- A multilingual local guide accompanies the group throughout.
- Lunch is available as an optional add-on.
- The tour returns you to the meeting point in time for ship departure.
Times
Next departure: 19 May 2027
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The experience
The bus pulls away from Atlantic Sea Park at the cruise port, and within minutes the Storfjord opens up on your left: water so still it looks like glass. You're heading inland toward Valldal, a valley famous for strawberries that taste nothing like the ones at home, and the real reason you're here becomes clear: this isn't a quick loop around town. The route takes you through green fields, past small farms, and then the landscape starts to tighten. Gudbrandsjuvet arrives suddenly: a narrow gorge where a waterfall drops 20 to 25 meters into a ravine below, and the water is so clear you can see the rocks at the bottom. There's a bridge you walk across, and the sound of the water echoing off the stone walls is the kind of thing that makes you stop talking for a moment.
After that comes the Troll Road, Trollstigen, though here's the thing: the actual mountain pass is closed for 2024 due to falling rock hazards, so the tour takes you to the plateau instead, where the view over the Istradal valley spreads out in front of you. It's still the famous viewpoint, still worth the drive, and you get the sense of why this place earned its name. On the way back down, you stop at Stigfossen, another waterfall, this time for photos. The bus winds along the Rauma river on the return leg, and if you've chosen the lunch option, you'll eat somewhere along the route before heading back to the ship. Without lunch, the whole thing takes 6.5 hours. With it, 7.5. The timing matters if your ship is tight on port time: anything under 8 hours and you'll want to skip the meal.
A multilingual guide travels with the group, which usually stays small enough that you're not crammed in with fifty people. The bus itself is wheelchair-accessible, and foldable wheelchairs fit in the storage. If you're traveling with infants or small children, a pram works fine on the stops, though you'll want to bring your own car seat if you need one. The whole day is built around the ship's schedule: the tour starts about 30 minutes after you dock, which gives you time to clear the port without rushing, and the return is timed so you're back before departure.
Is this one for you?Book this if your ship is docked in Alesund for at least 8 hours and you want to see the fjords and mountain scenery without arranging your own transport or worrying about timing. The tour is built around cruise schedules and handles all the logistics so you just show up at the terminal.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian and Dutch.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Is Trollstigen (the mountain pass) open on this tour?
No. Trollstigen is closed for 2024 due to rockfall risk. The tour visits the Trollstigen plateau instead, which offers the same valley views from the top without driving the pass itself.
How long is the tour and when does it start?
6.5 hours without lunch, 7.5 hours with lunch. It departs about 30 minutes after the ship docks, so you have time to disembark without rushing.
Can I bring a stroller or pram?
Yes. Infants and small children can use a pram or stroller at the stops. You'll need to bring your own car seat if required.
Is the bus wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All vehicles support foldable wheelchairs, and all terrain visited on the tour is wheelchair accessible. Contact the operator before booking if you need a wheelchair ramp.
What if my ship is only in port for 8 hours?
You can join the tour without lunch (6.5 hours) and return in time. If your ship is in port 9+ hours, you can choose either version.
What's included in the tour?
Gudbrandsjuvet gorge walk, Storfjord views, Trollstigen plateau viewpoint, Stigfossen waterfall photo stop, and a drive along the Rauma river. Lunch is optional.
Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?
Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most stops involve short walks or standing on viewing platforms rather than strenuous hiking.
Alesund: Trollstigen, Troll Wall & Fjord Day Trip
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