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1. Stegastein viewpoint
Stegastein viewpoint is a viewing platform with panoramic view 650 metres above Aurlandsfjord. It is part of the National Tourist Road, from Aurland to Lærdal, also known as “The snow road”.
The wooden platform juts 30 meters from the mountainside and it is one of the most photographed viewpoints in the region. And we can easily see why. The panoramic view over the fjord and the surrounding mountains is just breathtaking.
You can reach the viewpoint by car. In summer you can drive to Stegastein from both Flåm and Aurland. During winter the road is closed just above Stegastein, so you can only drive up from Flåm.
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2. Bondhusvatnet
Bondusvatnet glacier lake is one of the most popular hikes in the Hardanger region. The hike is short, not demanding and you can do it all year round. The colors of the lake, the unique landscape and the glacier in the background make Bondhusdalen one of the most beautiful valleys in Norway.
The hike is an out & back trail of in total 4,5km over a gravel road. It will take you about 45 minutes to reach the lake, so the total hike is around 1,5hrs. If you want to go all the way to the glacier, you’ll have to walk 30 minutes to reach the glacier. For the parking lot, you have to pay a fee of 100NOK (€9).
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3. Preikestolen
Preikestolen or Pulpit rock is a cliff that rises 604 meters above the Lysefjord. It is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Norway and is over 10.000 years old. Also the hike to this amazing scenery is breathtaking and will reward you with the most incredible views over the Lysefjord. The hike to Preikestolen is around 4km, so the total hike is 8km. You will have to ascend in total 500 meters to reach the top.
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4. Vøringsfossen
Vøringsfossen is one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. It is 182 meters high in total, with a free fall of 145 meters. What makes this waterfall so beautiful is that it is located in a steep, fairytale-like gorge: the Måbødalen valley. It is located next to the famous Hardanger tourist road RV7 and there are multiple viewing options.
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5. Rampestreken (Romsdalseggen)
Rampestreken viewpoint provides a fantastic view over the valley of Andalsnes in Norway. You can either hike up to this viewpoint or you can make it yourself easier and take the cable car.
You pass this viewpoint during the Romsdalseggen hike, one of the most beautiful hike in Norway. But you don’t have to do the full hike to enjoy this beautiful view.
The complete Romsdalseggen hike is 10.3 km. If you hike it in the direction of Andalsnes, you will come across the viewpoint on your final descent.
We chose to take the cable car up and walk back down.
Practical
The hike to Rampestreken viewpoint is about 2km one way and 520 meters of elevation (steep and tough).
Single: 360 NOK (€31)
Return: 540 NOK (€48)
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6. Geirangerfjord
The Geirangerfjord is the most famous and one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway. It is a 15 kilometer long arm of the Storfjord.
The fjord has several waterfalls and is one of Norway’s most visited tourist attractions. Since 2005 the fjord is listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
There is so much to see and to do in this region:
- Rib boat tours
- Kayaking
- Different hiking trails
- Geiranger Sky walk
- Explore many waterfalls in the region, such as the Storsæter waterfall and the Seven Sister waterfall.
- … and so on.
On top of that Geiranger has the Sustainable Destination certificate, which means this destinations systematically try to counteract the negative impact of tourism. Bonuspoints!
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7. Jotunheimen National Park
Besseggen
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About the hike
14,3 km
743 m
1100 m
6 to 8 hours
A to B hike
Easy - Moderate - Difficult - Expert
Knutshøe
The Knutshøe is a mountain in Jotunheimen Park on the other side of the Gjende lake, where you find the Besseggen hike. It is a 1517 metre-high-peak from where you have marvelous views over the surrounding peaks and lakes. The Knutshøe is often referred to as the little brother of the Besseggen hike.
About the hike
12,6 km
718 m
718 m
4 to 5 hours
Loop
Easy - Moderate - Difficult - Expert
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8. Vettisfossen
With a free fall of 275 meters Vettisfossen is Norway’s largest protected/unregulated waterfall and we have to admit that the waterfall is quit powerful. It is located in a protected area in Utladal, near Øvre Årda.
When hiking to the Vettisfossen waterfall, you will not only be rewarded with this powerful beauty, but you can also enjoy many other beautiful waterfalls along the way: Hjellefossen, Avdalsfossen and many other little waterfalls spread throughout the valley.
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9. Trolltunga
Trolltunga (literally translated as troll tongue) is without a doubt one of the most scenic and most famous rock formations in Norway. It is a spectacular cliff hovering 700 meters above Ringedalsvatnet lake.
To reach this cliff you will have to take a long and demanding hike, but you will be rewarded with some breathtaking views.
We recommend that you go as early as possible, or even spend the night at the Trolltunga. Since this is one of the most famous places in Norway, it can get incredibly busy here. We have even heard that it sometimes takes hours to queue for a photo.
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10. Jostedalsbreen
Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in mainland Europe. It covers almost half of the Jostedalsbreen National Park.
The Jostedalsbreen has several side arms, such as the Nigardsbreen and Tunsbergdalsbreen, the Briksdalsbreen, the Bøyabreen, the Kjenndalsbreen and Austerdalsbreen.
Bøyabreen
Briksdalsbreen
In front of this side arm is a small glacial lake called Briksdalsbrevatnet. At this lake, you find hundreds of little, super clear pieces of ice. To get close to Briksdalsbreen, you have to walk for about 2,5km. Or you can take a small shuttle car, but they are not electrical. So, in our opinion this contributes to the disappearance of this impressive natural phenomenon and we advice you to go for the walk.
Nigardsbreen
Another easy accessible side arm is the Nigardsbreen and you can get closer to the glacier than at Boyabreen. The hike to Nigardsbreen is an out & back trail of in total around 4 km. After about one hour you will reach the glacier, so it’ll take you 2 hours to get back to the starting point. The walk has no steep ascents but the path is very uneven and slippery because there are big rocks you’ll have to cross. In the summer you can skip a part of the walk by taking a boat.
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11. Mardalsfossen
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12. Trollstigen
Trollstigen is one of Norway’s most famous and scenic mountain roads. This road is located in the Møre og Romsdal region and a part of the National Tourist Route. It is a narrow, winding mountain pass that stretches through the steep mountains of the Romsdalen valley. You have to drive along 11 hairpin bends, making it a thrilling road up or down the mountainside. One of the most famous attractions along Trollstigen is the Stigfossen waterfall. The waterfall tumbles down the mountainside and passes under the road through a stone arch bridge. Due to its high elevation and challenging weather conditions, Trollstigen is generally closed during the winter months. The road usually opens in late spring or early summer when the snow has melted, and it is safe for vehicles to pass. There are multiple viewing platforms at the top of Trollstigen, from where you get a breathtaking view of the road and the valley it winds into. You can also hike up to the top along the Klovstien path.
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