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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Åndalsnes and Romsdal valley
Åndalsnes og Romsdalen
Use Åndalsnes as a base for 1–2 nights to drive Trollstigen and hike the Romsdal ridge; skip if you only have time for one fjord stop and prefer Geiranger or Flåm.
Åndalsnes is a small transport hub at the mouth of the Romsdal valley, a 40 km canyon with some of Norway's highest cliffs and waterfalls. The town itself is modest, but the surrounding mountains — Trollveggen, Romsdalshorn, the Trollstigen road — make it a top destination for hikers, drivers and photographers. Most visitors spend one night or a long day-trip from Molde or Ålesund.
- Country
- Norway
- Local name
- Åndalsnes og Romsdalen
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (Trollstigen closed, many hikes snowbound)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid kr 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High kr 2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire 110 · Ambulance 113
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | kr 30–50 |
| Lunch (sandwich or soup) | kr 120–180 |
| Dinner (main course) | kr 200–350 |
| Beer (pint) | kr 80–120 |
| Bus Åndalsnes–Trollstigen (one way, summer) | kr 150–200 |
| Camping tent pitch | kr 130 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AES · Ålesund Airport, Vigra
- 122 km (76 mi); bus or car via E136, about 2 h76 mi (122 km); bus or car via E136, about 2 h
- MOL · Molde Airport, Årø
- 67 km (42 mi) plus a ferry; about 1.5 h by car and ferry42 mi (67 km) plus a ferry; about 1.5 h by car and ferry
Typical fares
- Åndalsnes → Molde ferry
- about kr 100, 10 min (check)
- Åndalsnes → Ålesund bus
- about kr 250, 2 h (check)
- Rauma Railway Åndalsnes → Dombås
- about kr 400, 1.5 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Åndalsnes is walkable. For Trollstigen, Romsdalseggen and the valley, you need a car or the summer bus (route 63). The Rauma Railway runs through the valley to Dombås. A ferry connects to Molde.
See and do
Known for
- Trollstigen mountain road
- Trollveggen (Europe's highest vertical rock face)
- Romsdalseggen ridge hike
- Rauma Railway (Raumabanen)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trollstigen and Geiranger | Car or summer bus route 63 via Trollstigen | About 2 h each way |
| Molde | Ferry from Åndalsnes (10 min) then bus or car | About 1 h |
| Ålesund | Car or bus via E136, about 2 h | About 2 h |
| Eikesdalen and Mardalsfossen | Car via route 64 and 660, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Åndalsnes centre
- Walkable to station, shops and restaurants; Grand Hotel Bellevue and hostel nearby.
- Along E136 (south of centre)
- Hotel Aak and camping grounds; quieter, closer to trailheads.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Heihay |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much? | Hvor mye?vor mee-eh |
| Where is the bus stop? | Hvor er busstoppet?vor er boos-stop-et |
| Can I pay by card? | Kan jeg betale med kort?kan yay be-tah-leh meh kort |
| Help! | Hjelp!yellp |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Trollstigen opens late May to October; check the exact dates each year.
- Romsdalseggen hike requires good boots and weather; consider a guide if inexperienced.
- No ATM in Åndalsnes? Check; bring enough cash for small purchases.
- Last bus to Geiranger departs early afternoon; plan ahead.
Standard Norwegian safety: watch for sudden weather changes on hikes, slippery rocks near waterfalls, and traffic on the narrow Trollstigen road. No serious crime; keep valuables out of sight in parked cars.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Åndalsnes and Romsdal valley yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Trollstigen mountain road
- Trollveggen (Europe's highest vertical rock face)
- Romsdalseggen ridge hike
- Rauma Railway (Raumabanen)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Åndalsnes and Romsdal valley, revision 5304791 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5304791
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Åndalsnes and Romsdal valleyÅndalsnes og Romsdalen
Til denne adressen, takk
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The US embassy is in Oslo; consular services for emergencies can be reached by phone. Most other countries have embassies in Oslo.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/andalsnes-and-romsdal-valley). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.