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Plane - SAS to Molde or Kr.Sund
Plane - Wideroe to Molde or Kr.Sund
Plane - Norwegian Air Shuttle to Molde
Train - NSB Raumabanen to Åndalsnes
Hurtigruten - to Molde or Kristiansund
Hotels - A room with a view
Cabins - and holiday houses
Camping - Room to roam
Apartments - A homely holiday
Fishermen's Cabins - Watch the sun set in the sea
The Atlantic Road - from Molde
The Atlantic Road - from Kristiansund
Veiholmen - from Kristiansund
Trollstigen - from Molde
Geiranger - from Åndalsnes
Ona - from Molde
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Visit the Romsdalen valley for a live performance of the emerald green river Rauma, lush waterfalls, steep mountains and magnificent bridges. Nestled between fjords and mountains, the mountaineering capital of Åndalsnes makes a natural starting point for activities and attractions.
“Then he told him about Åndalsnes, a tiny settlement up in Romsdalen valley, surrounded by high mountains which were so beautiful that his mother had always said that that was where God had started when he was creating the world, and that He had spent so long on Romsdalen that the rest of the world had to be done posthaste to be finished by Sunday. ”
- Jo Nesbø, The Bat
With major natural attractions like the Rauma Railway, the national tourist route Trollstigen, the vertical rock Trollveggen and the Romsdalseggen ridge, there are countless activities on offer in the area.
The national tourist route Trollstigen takes you over the mountain to the Romsdalen valley and Åndalsnes, passing 11 exhilarating hairpin bends on the way. For hikers, the trek over the Romsdalseggen ridge is a top recommendation. This hike grants a seat in the front row to take in the Romsdalen mountains, the Trollveggen vertical rock, and the peaks of Romsdalshorn and Vengetindene.
Another way to experience the mountains in Romsdalen is by train. Raumabanen, operated by NSB (the Norwegian State Railways), has been named Europe's most scenic train ride by Lonely Planet. On the way from Dombås to Åndalsnes you can see the Trollveggen vertical rock, the Kylling bridge and the river Rauma as it winds its way down the valley.
Romsdalen is home to some of the highest mountains in Norway and many scenic attractions, such as Raumabanen, Trollstigen, Trollveggen and the Romsdalseggen ridge. The town of Åndalsnes is an ideal starting point for an active holiday.
Choosing the right accommodation kan give your holiday that little extra spark. Local food, great atmosphere, and scenic nature is often a part of the deal on the most popular places to stay.
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Trollstigen, the road 63, is a part of the Norwegian Scenic Route; Geiranger - Trollstigen. Driving…
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The Romsdalen valley is long and narrow with majestic towering mountains on either side. Along the valley…
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Romsdalseggen ridge is one of the world’s most scenic hikes (Lonely Planet 2011). This hike…
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What makes Åndalsnes so special for adrenaline junkies with a lust for great food and drink? Hikes, icons like the Trollveggen wall and the mighty Trollstigen road, and tasty local food and wine is just some of what you can experience in a couple of days.
The dream of building a national mountaineering centre started around eight years ago. In May 2016 the bold dream came true with an impressive visitor centre by the sea in Åndalsnes.
There are several options for getting to Åndalsnes and around.
One of the most beautiful train rides in Norway. The rail line Raumabanen to Åndalsnes goes daily from Oslo (5.5 hours) and Trondheim (4-5 hours).
Drive here via the E136 from Ålesund, or on Rv 64 from Molde.
There are daily express buses from Trondheim and Bergen.
The nearest airport is Molde Airport Årø, 1.5 hours from Åndalsnes. There are daily departures to Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.
There is no need to wait until you’re here to find out what you’d like to do. Filter your search and check out the offers below.
Dramatic coastline, long fjords, alpine mountains and lush valleys – the north-western part of Norway is wild, authentic, and beautiful. Drive the National Tourist Routes Trollstigen and the Atlantic Road, or walk the Romsdalseggen ridge.
Enjoy the great outdoors hiking, sea kayaking, cycling and fishing, explore local caves, or dive in the Atlantic Ocean. Go on a roadtrip on Trollstigen and the Atlantic Road, and visit the coastal cities Molde and Kristiansund.