Åndalsnes Tours: 12 That Earn the Trip North

1.Andalsnes Shore Excursion: the Troll Road and Troll Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123Our pick

From Åndalsnes, this three-hour coach tour visits the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre, Stigfossen waterfall, Trollstigen, and Trollveggen. Guides such as Denise, Julia, Peter, and Silvia provide local stories and troll folklore. Check the current road status before booking, since Trollstigen was closed for the 2024 season because of falling-rock danger.

“This was a great trip with interesting and entertaining commentary from our guide, Denise. Respect also to our driver for managing the eleven hairpin bends, and for stopping to assist less capable motorists! Highly recommended if you are on a cruise....and so much cheaper than the ship.”

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2.Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen – Land of Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Ålesund to Trollstigen by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Kokarsteinen, Gudbrandsjuvet, the Trollstigen Plateau, Stigfossen, and Troll Wall. The six-hour English tour is built for cruise passengers, with an early start and a back-to-ship guarantee when your ship details are registered.

“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.”

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3.Rauma Railway Golden Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · from $64

Take a 2.5-hour round-trip ride on Norway’s Rauma Railway from Åndalsnes to Bjorli. An English-speaking host shares stories of mountain life, the Second World War, and the Golden Train. You’ll pass Troll Wall, Verma Waterfall, and Kylling Bridge, with a 30-minute break at Bjorli.

“Guide was informative. Beautiful scenery. there was room on the train to check views on the other side of the carriage. Half the price of booking with the cruise ship (P&O) for exactly the same trip! I booked through GYG in advance, but there was no availability for the rest of my party, but luckily there were tickets available for them to book on the day direct (same price as GYG).”

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4.Åndalsnes – Trollstigen & Trollwall Audio Guid Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · from $77

From Åndalsnes harbor, you’ll follow the Rauma Valley to the Troll Wall, then cross Sogge Bridge and climb Trollstigen’s 11 hairpin bends. An English or German audio guide explains the route, with a photo stop at the Trolls Path viewpoint. The tour includes cruise-terminal pickup and a back-in-time guarantee.

“Die Tour war wirklich toll. Die Trollstiegen waren leider gesperrt ( Wetterverhältnisse). Aber wir haben eine Alternative bekommen. :-)). Der Guide Alexander war super. Er hat uns viele Informationen gegeben und auch über das Leben in Norwegen erzählt. Der Fahrer hat uns sehr gut zu den einzelnen Halte Punkten gebracht. Danke dafür :-). Auf jeden Fall würde ich die Tour weiterempfehlen.”

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5.Via Ferrata Åndalsnes Intro Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Meet your local guide at Norsk Tindesenter at 10:00 am for a four-hour Via Ferrata climb above Åndalsnes. You’ll use fixed cables, steps, ladders, and natural rock on a beginner-friendly route with views of Troll Wall, Romsdalshorn, and Bispen. Guides such as Jakk and Stian provide calm, careful instruction.

“Great guide who was knowledgeable, great leadership and good support without being patronising. Exhausting but great fun.”

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6.Via Ferrata Åndalsnes West Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $214

You’ll climb the West Wall of Via Ferrata Åndalsnes with a professional guide such as Mathias, Isaac, or Axel. After a safety briefing at Norsk Tindesenter, you walk to the route, clip into fixed cables, tackle three wall sections, and descend toward Åndalsnes. Expect exposed views, overhangs, and a serious six-hour workout.

“The views were amazing. Not terribly difficult but does require a good foundation of fitness. Our guide, Isaac, was professional, funny, and told great stories of the trolls that live in the area. Super fun experience 10/10 recommend”

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7.The Golden Train on Rauma Railway in Romsdalen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Ride the Golden Train from Åndalsnes to Bjorli and back along the Rauma Railway. English-speaking train hosts share stories about the route, engineering, and local sights while you watch the Romsdalen scenery unfold. You get a short stop at Bjorli, but most of the experience takes place from your seat, so arrive early for the best chance of sitting on the right side.

“So east you step of your cruise ship and the station is there for the golden train just show your booking to a guard and on you hop very informative commentary on your journey I would get to the train at least 20 mins before departure because the people who booked with the ship will be trying to board and there will be loads infact they overbooked and some had to get off no seats left I would book with viator they are half the price”

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8.3-Hour Kayak Tour in Åndalsnes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Meet your English-speaking guide at Uteguiden’s Adventure Center at 10:00 for a safety briefing and kayak test. Paddle from Åndalsnes toward Isfjorden and the Romsdalsalpene, stopping for stories about local culture and nature. Equipment is included, groups are limited to eight, and the tour returns to the starting point.

“Great experience! Our tour guide was professional and friendly. They took care of everything, and the sights were beautiful.”

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9.E-bike and hike in Åndalsnes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $212

This five-hour English-language outing pairs a 15-kilometer e-bike ride from central Åndalsnes with a one-hour hike to Litlefjellet. Guide Nikita has led the trip, which includes views of Trollveggen, Romsdalshorn, Store Vengetind, Isfjorden, and Kirketaket. A maximum of eight people keeps the outing small and personal.

“The bike tour was great. Much longer and more enjoyable than I expected. My guild Nikita was also great!”

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10.Andalsnes: Bike & Hike Adventure to Litlefjellet Summit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Ride a high-quality e-bike from Åndalsnes along the fjord toward Isfjorden and Vengedalen, then hike to Litlefjellet for broad mountain views. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight, with a local sandwich, juice, sweets, and time for photos at the top.

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11.Private shore excursions Troll road in 5-7 groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private guide on Norway’s Trollstigen route from Alesund. You’ll visit Aksla Mountain, Gudbrandsjuvet, Valldal, and Stordal Church, with snacks, drinks, coffee, and tea included. Guide Margita may lead your group, and pickup is offered.

“We were two families, 4 adults and 3 children. Was just a fantastic day!!! Fresh cinnamon buns, fresh strawberries (the best we had), scenic stops along the way and the best guide Margita.”

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12.Climb one of Norway’s Highest Indoor Climbing Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $15Best value

At the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre in Åndalsnes, an instructor introduces you to indoor climbing in a small group of up to six. You receive climbing equipment, learn basic wall skills, and try routes suited to different abilities during a one-hour session. Afterward, you can keep climbing on the bouldering wall.

“Finfint klatresenter med spennende klatreruter og fint buldreområde. Helt topp for familiens to trettenåringer, som storkoste seg. Hyggelig betjening, godt med utlånsutstyr og fin og avslappa stemning.”

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