Majestic mountains tower over deep valleys and rushing rivers. Åndalsnes is home to gems like Trollveggen, the Romsdalseggen ridge, and the Norwegian Scenic Route Geiranger-Trollstigen.
Famed for its high peaks and long mountaineering history, the city of Åndalsnes in the northern part of Fjord Norway is known as the alpine village by the fjord. The area has many peaks well suited for beginners, as well as more challenging routes for experienced hikers and climbers. In winter, swap your hiking boots for skis!
Climb the Romsdalsstigen via ferrata for breathtaking views. Or hike a trail, which was partly built by Nepalese Sherpas, that leads to the Rampestreken viewpoint.
The landscape also provides memorable road trips and train rides. Feel the thrill of making the 11 hairpin bends of Trollstigen or hop on the Rauma Line, named Europe’s most beautiful railway journey by Lonely Planet.
Rauma municipality is certified as a Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is completely sustainable, it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.
Get in-depth travel information on Åndalsnes’s official website.
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ÅndalsnesTrain ride on the Rauma Line
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Where to stay
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Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
Plan your trip to Åndalsnes with Entur, Norway's official travel planner.
By plane
The nearest airport is Molde Airport, 1.5 hours from Åndalsnes. The airport has regular departures to Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim.
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By road
There are daily express buses to Åndalsnes from Trondheim and Bergen.
Local buses connect Åndalsnes and Sunndalsøra with Molde, Ålesund, Geiranger, and other regional destinations. You can also see The Atlantic Road and Trollstigen by bus.
If you are travelling from Oslo by car, take the E6 motorway north and then head west on the E136 to Åndalsnes.
From Trondheim or Ålesund, follow the E39 motorway.
By train
The scenic Rauma Line between Dombås and Åndalsnes has several daily connections with the Dovre Line between Oslo and Trondheim.
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