Eleven hairpins and the Geirangerfjord on a national tourist route. That is what Trollstigen and the Golden Route promises, and it delivers. At about 65 miles (105 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1–2 days, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Åndalsnes to Geiranger.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Åndalsnes
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Åndalsnes is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Trollstigen viewpoint. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Along the way
The road strings together Trollstigen. It is the natural place to stop, eat well and stretch your legs.
Do not miss Eagle Road.
Arriving in Geiranger
Save energy for the final stretch: Geirangerfjord is still ahead.
By the end you will have seen Trollstigen viewpoint, Eagle Road and Geirangerfjord, and you will understand why Trollstigen and the Golden Route belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is June–September. Plan on 1–2 days so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
