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Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen - Land of Trolls

Alesund, Norway
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.1
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· JOHN_R ·
May 2026
Breathtaking experience once you leave the city limits. Simply amazing views. Plenty of time at each stop to do everything and enjoy it all. Driver and tour guide were fantastic. Driver handled a minor “incident” calmly and professionally. Great experience all around!!
· stephen_d ·
Jun 2026
Great trip with a great guide and an excellent driver. We saw so much and covered many miles. The sights are spectacular and the road from the visitor centre is a wild ride - hence we loved our driver. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Overview

Discover Trollstigen, Norway's land of trolls, on this day tour from Ålesund. Make photo stops at the Storfjord and Gudbrandsjuvet as you journey toward Trollstigen. Take in the view from the Trollstigen Plateau and while traveling down a mountain road with 11 hairpin turns, then stop at the powerful waterfall of Stigefossen and Trollvegen (Troll Wall), Europe’s tallest vertical rock face
  • Experience Trollstigen in just one day from Ålesund
  • Early start means you'll reach viewpoints before the crowds
  • Timed for cruise ship passengers to get back to port in time
  • Get unmatched views from the Trollstigen Plateau

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Back on time guarantee (for cruise ship passengers)
  • Trollstigen drive with 11 hairpin bends
  • Photo Stop at Kokarsteinen
  • Photo Stop at Gudbrandsjuvet
  • Photo Stop and magnificent view from Trollstigen Plateau
  • Photo Stop at Stigefossen Waterfall
  • Photostop at Troll Wall/Trollvegen
  • No hotel pickup

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Prestebrygga, Ålesund, Norway

    The Prestebrygga Cruise Pier. You will see a large, orange/rust-colored building located on the pier. IMPORTANT! IT IS NOT THE NEWLY FRESH PAINTED ORANGE BUILDING! The bus will be parked next to it. Your guide will be wearing a light-blue jacket and will be holding a "Excursions.no" sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Meet your guide at the Prestebrygga Cruise Pier. Board your air-conditioned vehicle and drive out of Alesund. Pass Sjoholt, and make a quick photo stop at Kokarsteinen bakery.

Continue through Stordal and Valldal, famous for the local strawberries, and make a photo stop at Gudbrandsjuvet. Continue up to the Trollstigen Plateau, where you stop for 45 minutes to take in views at the foothill viewpoint, and stop for food and drinks at the cafeteria (own expense).

Your final two stops are the Stigefossen waterfall and Trollveggen Besoksenter, also known as the Troll Wall, a popular spot for mountain climbers and base jumpers.

Your tour ends with drop-off at the Prestebrygga Cruise Pier in Alesund.

Alesund (Pass By)

1

Kokarsteinen

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Gudbrandsjuvet

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Trollstigen foothill viewpoint

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Stigfossen

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Trollveggen Besoksenter

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION!: The road down Trollstigen is now open! Nonetheless, please keep in mind that its still an old mountain road which may suffer rock falls/landslides. This means that there is always a chance the Road Authorities close the road suddenly due to such an event occuring. If this is the case, during the tour you will still reach the viewpoint on top of the road coming from the south. You'll see all the sights (except, unfortunately, the Trollwall) and have a wonderful view of the road even if you won't be driving through it.
  • Appearance time 15 minutes prior to departure. Kindly register correct mobile number with country code, so that we can contact you in case you have difficulties finding us.
  • Our excursions are adapted to arrival and departure times of cruise ships. Modified departure times will be announced in advance.
  • Back to ship guarantee for cruise line passengers provided that information regarding name of cruise ship is registered when you book (official tour time must end 1 hour before ship’s departure).
  • This activity requires a minimum number of participants. If there aren't enough bookings, a refund will be offered.
  • Guided tour in majority language (English) supplemented with a second language pending on availability and passenger mix.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Lisa_T
Tour operator kept us informed of time changes to the tour and meeting location. Our tour guide was lovely and she had lots of information regarding our drive. The were several stops for viewing Fjords and lovely scenery. The switchbacks were daunting and breathtaking. Our driver was super skilled rounding these curves (a bit of a nail biter). Plenty of time at the different stops.

Reviews

4.1
based on 152 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rainy days!

Sandra_T, Jun 2026
Even though it rained all day it was still a great tour! The bus driver terrified us. She wouldn't get off her phone while driving. Wonderful Day!

Breathtaking journey

stephen_d, Jun 2026
Great trip with a great guide and an excellent driver. We saw so much and covered many miles. The sights are spectacular and the road from the visitor centre is a wild ride - hence we loved our driver. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

There is just no way to...

Erik_A, Jun 2026
There is just no way to reach these areas for photography from a Cruise ship without taking a 4 1/2 hour bus tour for just 1 hour of viewing the amazing scenery. Yes, its long on sitting, but in my view, worth it for the views.

The bus is definitely the...

Rachel_R, Jun 2026
The bus is definitely the easiest way to see Troll road, however each stop was way too rushed for people to use restrooms (along with 4-6 other bus loads) and see the sites. We didn’t even make a stop at the Troll wall. The audio in the bus was incredibly loud but the guide didn’t seem to think there was anything to be done about it so that was a bit uncomfortable during the drive. Bring snacks with you.

Amazing views!

Anna_N, Jun 2026
Very scenic drive - the drive itself is an experience and the views of Trollstigen are very impressive.

Ehhhh

Rebecca_Y, Jun 2026
Guide was not overly informed or entertaining. Minimal historical facts during drive time. Great photo ops.

Denim Top Tour Guide !!

BrendaC_L, Jun 2026
Tour guide, Denim was VERY knowledgable, friendly, funny, and confident. My favorite guide on this trip to Norway . 10 stars for Denim.

Troll Road, Alesund, Norway

Rebekah_L, Jun 2026
The troll road tour was our favorite in Norway. Excellent guide, breathtaking scenery. Highly recommend.

Great experience,...

Robert_R, Jun 2026
Great experience, beautiful and tour guide was awesome. Norway is a beautiful country and your tour just made it better.

A must-do when you visit Alesund

sapana_p, May 2026
This trip is not just about trolls. It takes us through very scenic sites. Tour guide Danim was friendly and efficient. The trip takes about 6.5 hours. I would definitely recommend this to those who enjoy nature more than city walks.

Breathtaking experience...

JOHN_R, May 2026
Breathtaking experience once you leave the city limits. Simply amazing views. Plenty of time at each stop to do everything and enjoy it all. Driver and tour guide were fantastic. Driver handled a minor “incident” calmly and professionally. Great experience all around!!

Amazing experience...

Alan_F, May 2026
Amazing experience visiting this incredible area., Informative guide Would recommend this tour to others

A great way to explore...

Jeffrey_L, May 2026
A great way to explore further afield at a much more affordable rate than the cruise ship excursions. The bus picks passengers up in the port parking lot before the all day tour that is guided by an excellent guide and driver. The trip makes multiple stops, but never felt rushed and returned to the port with plenty of time to spare. The scenery is fantastic and very worth seeing.

We got to see more and...

John_S, May 2026
We got to see more and paid less than those who took the comparable tour offered by the cruise line.

Wonderful time visiting highlights of Ålesund

Carol_R, May 2026
Anna is a terrific guide, who gave wonderful insights into the culture and the places we visited, allowing a comfortable time in each place for us to spend there. Anneke is a marvelous driver, and we were all dazzled by her handling of the big bus down the Trollveggan. Thanks to both!

Incredible, the views...

Amanda_M, May 2026
Incredible, the views were stunning. Very impressive Tour guide, full of knowledge and lots of great stops

Great Troll / waterfall tour

debbie_k, Oct 2025
Great troll / waterfall tour. Driver was awesome on the very steep and winding road. She made it look and seem easy. Driver gave great commentary. And loved her little troll stories!

This day blew us away!

Alysia_R, Oct 2025
We hesitantly booked this tour when we couldn't figure out what we wanted to do at this port stop and we ended up being blown away! This was the most gorgeous drive with scenery that pictures cannot do justice to. There were a great number of stops to break up the drive and we saw a bunch of cool things. Would absolutely do it again.

Scenery is breathtaking!

Lisa_T, Sep 2025
Tour operator kept us informed of time changes to the tour and meeting location. Our tour guide was lovely and she had lots of information regarding our drive. The were several stops for viewing Fjords and lovely scenery. The switchbacks were daunting and breathtaking. Our driver was super skilled rounding these curves (a bit of a nail biter). Plenty of time at the different stops.

The bus was Filthy

Craig_F, Sep 2025
The guide was very nice, but the bus was filthy. It was a sunny day and the windows were all streaked. You could Not see anything through them. The guide would say to look at something and we could Not see it. The tray at the seat was filthy also. I have pictures that I would post if I could. Of course stopping at Trollstigen was Amazing, but the trip to get there was terrible.

Bus was terrible

Lela_L, Sep 2025
While the tour itself was very good, the bus that we were taken in had zero visibility for most of the right side windows (which were the most scenic views) and the side we were seated on. This bus should be put out to pasture. For the price we paid this was a huge disappointment.

Amazing scenery

Linda_M, Aug 2025
Beautiful scenery. winding roads and TROLLS make this a fun experience as well as seeing the country other than the towns.

Beautiful

Diane_P, Aug 2025
It was a wonderful tour, beautiful scenery, and waterfalls. Our tour guide was wonderful. She did a great job of telling us what time to be back. Everybody was back on time and she was very knowledgeable of the area.

Excellent tour! Tons of...

Sara_K, Aug 2025
Excellent tour! Tons of information about the local community. The views were spectacular. Would highly recommend

Gorgeous

Kim_R, Aug 2025
All in all it was a gorgeous and beautiful tour, but not at all what we were expecting. Would definitely recommend if you want some beautiful scenery.

Pity the Troll Pass was shut

Richard_K, Jul 2025
Very good tour up through the mountains, unfortunately the Troll Pass was closed due to a landslide that said very enjoyable good lady guide,

Great way to see much of...

Alison_C, Jun 2025
Great way to see much of the Norwegian countryside. Tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area and took us to some amazing viewpoints. It was unfortunate that part of the road was closed to a rock slide so we didn’t get to go further.

The views were absolutely...

kira_k, Jun 2025
The views were absolutely amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable and the driver very experienced.

Tours in Norway not worth the $$$

Robert_B, Jun 2025
Tour guide told a coupe of cute stories--but front door on bus didn't work, making it very difficult for my handicapped wife to get off and back on during the 6 stops. Plus--nearly 80 degrees and air conditioner on the bus didn't work either. Don't let "land of the trolls" mislead you--nothing special about trolls.

Great tour! Highly recommend.

TERESA_Y, Jun 2025
Small group, great tour, highly recommend! It was so beautiful and well organized. Elizabeth was an amazing guide!
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