I can you show the world #01 : Trollstigen, Norway
I love traveling and being in nature. I visited many places around the world.
Last month I showed a friend some pictures from my last trip. He recommend
me to share my pictures here on steemit. So this is my first blog. Have fun
and enjoy.
How to get to Trollstigen?
By Plane
The two nearest airports are in Ålesund or Molde airport. I would recommend to rent a car
at one of these Airports.
By Train
The nearest train station is Åndalsnes, which is connected to Oslo and Trondheim via Dombås. From Åndalsnes you can join a roundtrip by bus to Trollstigen and Trollveggen during the summer season. The tours will be operating as soon as the Trollstigen Road is open. The duration time of the trip is around 2,5 hours and the coast are 550 NOK.
By Car
Åndalsnes to Trollstigen
From the road you can see Trollveggen, the tallest vertical rock wall in Europe. There are 1800 meters from the bottom of the valley to the top.
Geiranger to Trollstigen
This route is a part of the Norwegian Scene route. Norwegian Scenic runs from Langevatn to Strynefjellet and Sogge Bru in Romsdalen, a total distance of 104 km.
Important information!! Trollstigen opens normally in late May and remains open until November. Weather dependent.
History
For several centuries the road was an important transport artery between Valldal and Åndalsnes, first as a path and then as a bridleway, until construction of the Trollstigvegen road started up in 1916. Parts of the original pack horse track are still visible and passable on foot. It’s an exciting alternative for everyone who would like to experience the road as it was in days of old.
Trollstigen
Driving Trollstigen is a dramatic and exciting experience. The road twists through 11 hairpin bends as it climbs up to Stigrøra (858 metres above sea level). Some places it's cut into the mountain and some parts are built on top of stone walls. An impressive bridge in natural stone carries it across the Stigfossen waterfall.
At top of Trollstigen there are viewpoints and steel walkways which allow you to get close to the dramatic mountains and waterfalls. The service building houses a café with panoramic windows, souvenirshop and toilets. The Trollstigen Plateau and the two spectacular viewpoints that provide full overview of the countryside, is designed by Reiulf Ramstad Architects. Everything is built in steel and glass and provides good protection against rough weather. The structure is designed so that it blends in with the surroundings, some parts are carved into the rock, while other parts are built on stone walls.
In my oppinion Trollstigen is on of the most breathtaking roads in Norway. If you are coming to Norway you have to go to Trollstigen.
Here are the pictures ->
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Trollstigen Visitor Centre
Kiosk and shop
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Path to the platform
Trollstigen valley
Trollstigen platform
Steep curvy roads
What a beautiful view
Trollstigen Gjestegard
Down in Trollstigen valley you will find the camping areas and on of the souvenir shops.
The shops are in a big wooden building in a typical Norwegian design. The store has
many items to choose. I would recommend to buy a troll here is the home of trolls :-)
Welcome troll and the camping areas in the background
Warning Troll
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Finally saw a troll
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Until next time
OMG. That troll shop os fabulous. This is a great post. Informative with lots of pics and info. Thanks for sharing. The natural beauty of Norway blows my mind.
thank you @onethousandpics. That´s great you like it. The Next blog is about Norway too :-)
I will definitely keep an eye out for that.