Andalsnes
Set on the shores of the glistening Romsdalsfjord, Andalsnes is a tiny town, home to just 3,000 friendly inhabitants in an area of outstanding scenery.
Trolls, kings and hairpin bends… cruise to Andalsnes for Norway’s breathtaking scenerySet on the shores of the glistening Romsdalsfjord, Andalsnes is a tiny town, home to just 3,000 friendly inhabitants in an area of outstanding scenery. Described as the ‘Alp town by the fjord’ and known locally as the ‘peak capital’, Andalsnes has been welcoming cruise ships and their passengers for over 120 years. Norway’s fjord towns are always popular during the MSC Nordic cruise vacation itinerary and Andalsnes is no exception. Leave your luxury liner in the sparkling fjord waters and come ashore for a lungful of crisp mountain air and some of the finest natural scenery in the world. Encompassing nature and culture, our selection of excursion packages for Andalsnes and the surrounding area guarantee passengers the best deals on outings here. One of Andalsnes’ most famous attractions is the Trollstigen Road (Troll’s Ladder), probably one of the most spectacular routes in Norway. Open seasonally, this winding mountain road and its 11 hairpin bends traverses magnificent scenery and is sheltered by a circle of majestic mountains, known as Kongen (the King), Dronningen (the Queen) and the ‘Bishop’, due to its resemblance to the chess piece. At the Trollstigen summit is a fabulous viewing platform over the mountain valleys, down to the fjords and across to the Stigfoss waterfall. Marvel at Trollvegen, or Troll Wall, a huge cliff of gneiss rock, which, at over 3500 feet, is the highest vertical mountain wall in Europe. Another way to experience the Troll Wall is via panoramic steam train on the Rauma Railway; this leaves from a station by the cruise port. Back down in Andalsnes, hunt for authentic Nordic holiday souvenirs in the Saturday crafts market. |
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AND01 - PANORAMIC TOUR OF ÅNDALSNES VIA TROLL WALL - Duration: approx 3 hours - 2012
Set on the shores of Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes is the terminus of the Rauma railway line and surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks. The modern town supports a variety of industry, mainly furniture and textiles. This coach tour takes you along the River Rauma, well known for its salmon and a favourite with British anglers for more than a century, with views to the left and right of Romsdalshorn (1550 m.) and Trolltindane (Troll Peaks, approx. 1800 m.). There will also be a chance to get a closer look at the Trollveggen (Troll Wall), a sheer vertical rock face at a height of more than 1,000 m. Your coach then continues over Sogge Bridge to the mountain-flanked Isterdal valley and on to the Trollstigen (Troll’s Ladder), whose 11 hairpin bends were blasted out of the mountainside. A photo stop will be made at the Stigfoss Waterfall. More fabulous views await you at Trollstigheimen, the highest point, after which you will return to the quay in Åndalsnes.
Please note: there are an optional 81 steps to the lower viewing platform at Trollstigheimen. Limited number of guides in languages other than English. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in English only. This tour includes a drive along a very steep and curvy road.
Price per person Starting from: £57.00 Adults £40.00 Children
AND02 - BJORLI BY COACH AND TRAIN - Duration: approx. 3 hours - 2012 Set on the shores of Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes is the terminus of the Rauma railway line and surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks. Starting by train, the route follows the course of the River Rauma, known for its excellent salmon and attractive waterfalls, with views to either side of Romsdalshorn (1550 m) and Trolltindane (Troll Peaks, approx. 1800 m) as well as the so-called Troll Wall. Kylling Bridge, impressively engineered to consist solely of natural stone, affords an exciting view of the 180-ft drop and the white-water river flowing below. From Bjorli, located at 574 metres above sea level, the tour continues by coach through one of Norway’s loveliest valleys, mountains peaks rising up on both sides. Upon reaching the 1,000-m Troll Wall, a stop will be made to take photos of the highest vertical rock face in Europe. A further stop will be made at the Slettafossen Waterfall before you return to the landing stage in Åndalsnes. Please note: the excursion includes a train ride through a series of long tunnels. Some groups will start the tour by train and end the tour by coach and vice versa. This tour is not suitable for guests who are claustrophobic, have mobility problems or are in a wheelchair. In Stalheim we will drive along a very steep and curvy road. Limited number of guides in languages other than English. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in English only. Prices TBA.
Price per person Starting from: £70.00 Adults £49.00 Children
The excursions in the programme above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this programme is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine
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