Ålesund -Trolls country round trip

Troll Road from Ålesund with Uniktur local guide 

Only on a private tour you can experience the power of mysterious places, visit secluded corners that are not available on group tours! Embark on an adventurous private tour into the mystical land of the trolls with a caring and witty local guide.

It is one of the most popular tours in Norway!  The Troll Country is worth visiting all year round, and this wonderful excursion will take you to the world of a fairy tale.

The drive along Trollstigen is undoubtedly more dramatic than most people can imagine. This journey offers numerous highlights, and the 11 hairpin bends of Trollstigen may set your pulse racing. Lush valleys, sheltered strawberry-growing areas, precipitous mountains, and vantage points guaranteed to make you dizzy offer some of Norway’s most scenic views.

This area is famous as a shelter for Trolls.

Your guide will tell you some amazing stories about Trolls who tromped through the imaginations of generations before they relocated from their ancestral lands (mountains, forests, under bridges, etc) to their new homes on the internet and books.

For several centuries the road was an important transport artery between Valldal and Åndalsnes, first as a path and then as a bridleway, until construction of the Trollstigvegen road started up in 1916. Parts of the original pack horse track are still visible and passable on foot. It’s an exciting alternative for everyone who would like to experience the road as it was in days of old.

The viewing point at Gudbrandsjuvet gorge is beautifully located in the Valldalen valley, with precipitous mountainsides, the river, and the gorge at close range. Over millennia, the Valldøla River has cut large potholes and intricate formations into the rock. The viewing platform is shaped like a garland in the terrain, leading down to the Gudbrandsjuvet café which is located at the very edge of the foaming river.

Since Trollstigen is closed from October to May, Uniktur offers two routes — summer and winter.

I remember a time without that comfortable and exciting gondola ride, with a gruelling climb of 6 or more hours. That’s why I fully agree with the expression that The Romsdal gondola has been named the best facility of the year 2021!

The gondola cable officially opened at the beginning of July 2021 in Åndalsnes. It turned out that having a gondola on Mount Nesaksla had been talked about for more than 60 years. The steep steps to the summit and the long, difficult path down meant the Romsdal- seggen hike was possible only for fit hikers—this prevented many people, especially the elderly, from enjoying the views. Over the years, lots of people had been injured. The need for a gondola seemed obvious.

Directly from the center of Åndalsnes, surrounded by the famous Troll Mountains and fjords, in just 5 minutes the Romsdal gondola takes you to the top of Mount Nesaksla, at an altitude of 708 meters above sea level. Romsdal Gondola is the first sustainable gondola in Norway.

A 360-degree view of the impressive Romsdalshorn, Vengetindene, Åndalsnes town centre, lush valleys and the emerald green Rauma river awaits you at the top.

In the restaurant , you can enjoy the view along with a delicious meal. Photography enthusiasts can also explore the area at the top by taking short walks that lead to several viewpoints.

Summer route from May to October:

*From Alesund downtown to Skodjebruene — first photostop
* Orskog Resort center (toilet stop)
*Tresfjord bridge, 3 tunnels (toll)
* Andalsnes — a marvelous little town, surrounded between the mountains, waterfalls, and fjords.
* Trollwall tour center — photostop
* Trollcamping — photostop
* Trollstigen top — 1h lunch/photo stop
* Valldall valley- national strawberries road
* Gudbransjuvet — cofee/is cream/ photo stop
* Dyrkorn photostop
* Stordal photostop
* Alesund center

The price for a private tour (up to 4 people) — 1280 Euro

Price for a private group tour on request
Included:

  • Guide, car/minibus, all roads toll
  • water, coffee, some local treats.

Winter route that can be used all year round

  • Scenic driving Ålesund — Andalsnes through charming Norwegian countryside, with the favorite locations for filming Hollywood movies.
  • Stunning coastal views along the fjords all the way.
  • The Troll Wall – the highest in Europe humongous vertical stone wall.
  • The Romsdal Valley – is a narrow valley along the towering majestic mountains, with countless waterfalls all the way.
  • The magnificent waterfall Slettafossen is located in a narrow gorge 30-40 meters high, where the Rauma River descends over 20 meters before stopping 125 meters downstream. The passage is narrow, which makes Slettafossen extremely powerful.
  • Vertical gondola ride to the top of Mount Nesaxla
  • Exclusive panoramic view 3600, 708 m above sea level — a real magnet for photo lovers.
  • Sjoholt — a cozy town by Storfjord, where all roads converge.
  • Famous panoramic view from Mount Aksla to Ålesund, fjords, islands and mountains

The price for a private tour (up to 4 people) — 1250 Euro (ask about winter discount from November to April and get up to -20%)

Price for a private group tour on request
Included:

  • Guide, car/minibus, all roads toll
  • water, coffee, some local treats.

In addition — tickets to Gondola 500NOK per adult