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Trollstigen & Atlantic Road

Norway's engineering marvels

Distance

180 km (112 miles)

Duration

2-3 days recommended

Best Time

June to August

Route

ÅndalsnesKristiansund

About This Route

Combine two of Norway's most spectacular roads: Trollstigen (Troll's Ladder) with its eleven hairpin bends climbing a near-vertical mountainside, and the Atlantic Road that leaps across islands on dramatic bridges. These routes showcase Norway's fjords, waterfalls, and the incredible engineering that connects remote coastal communities.

Must-See Highlights

1

Trollstigen

Serpentine mountain road with 10% gradient

2

Stigfossen

320-meter waterfall visible from Trollstigen

3

Atlantic Road

8 bridges connecting islands across the sea

4

Geirangerfjord

UNESCO-listed fjord nearby

5

Trollveggen

Europe's tallest vertical rock face

Traveler Tips

  • 1

    Trollstigen is closed in winter (usually November-May)

  • 2

    Check opening dates each year - they vary

  • 3

    Pull over often - the views demand attention

  • 4

    The Atlantic Road is best in stormy weather (dramatic waves!)

  • 5

    Combine with Geiranger for a complete Norwegian experience