How long is the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen to Ålesund route?

This route takes 10 days taking in 6 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Bergen to Ålesund in Western Norway, Norway.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is June to September: mountain passes open from late May.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Nature, Adventure, Classic road trip, Culture.

Norwegian Fjords: Bergen to Ålesund

1

Bergen

2 nights

Norway's second city sits among seven hills. The UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, a row of colourful medieval wooden warehouses, is the historic heart. Take the Fløibanen funicular to Mt Fløyen for sweeping views over the harbour before picking up the hire car.Norway's second city sits among seven hills. The UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, a row of colourful medieval wooden warehouses, is the historic heart. Take the Fløibanen funicular to Mt Fløyen for sweeping views over the harbour before picking up the hire car.

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2

Flam

2 nights

At the innermost tip of Aurlandsfjord, Flam is the best base for the western Sognefjord. A cruise into narrow Nærøyfjord passes cliffs rising 1,700 m from the water (UNESCO). The Flamsbana railway climbs 864 m to Myrdal. Drive the Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road to reach Stegastein viewpoint.At the innermost tip of Aurlandsfjord, Flam is the best base for the western Sognefjord. A cruise into narrow Nærøyfjord passes cliffs rising 1,700 m from the water (UNESCO). The Flamsbana railway climbs 864 m to Myrdal. Drive the Aurlandsfjellet Snow Road to reach Stegastein viewpoint.

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3

Geiranger

2 nights

The route's centrepiece. Geirangerfjord (UNESCO) is a 15 km arm of Storfjord lined with cliff faces and waterfalls. A fjord cruise passes the Seven Sisters falls, visible from below. Drive the Eagle Road switchbacks for views back over the fjord, and the Dalsnibba road to 1,476 m for Europe's highest road-accessible fjord viewpoint.The route's centrepiece. Geirangerfjord (UNESCO) is a 15 km arm of Storfjord lined with cliff faces and waterfalls. A fjord cruise passes the Seven Sisters falls, visible from below. Drive the Eagle Road switchbacks for views back over the fjord, and the Dalsnibba road to 1,476 m for Europe's highest road-accessible fjord viewpoint.

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4

Loen

1 night

A quiet Nordfjord village backed by glacier-topped peaks. The Loen Skylift whisks passengers from near sea level to 1,011 m in five minutes, with views stretching to the North Sea in clear conditions. Lovatnet lake turns vivid turquoise where glacier melt enters the water.A quiet Nordfjord village backed by glacier-topped peaks. The Loen Skylift whisks passengers from near sea level to 1,011 m in five minutes, with views stretching to the North Sea in clear conditions. Lovatnet lake turns vivid turquoise where glacier melt enters the water.

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5

Åndalsnes

1 night

A small fjordside town ringed by soaring peaks, reached via the Trollstigen: 12 switchback hairpins, a waterfall beside the tarmac, and the sharpest driving of the trip. The Romsdal Gondola lifts walkers to a ridge above Trollveggen, Europe's tallest rock face.A small fjordside town ringed by soaring peaks, reached via the Trollstigen: 12 switchback hairpins, a waterfall beside the tarmac, and the sharpest driving of the trip. The Romsdal Gondola lifts walkers to a ridge above Trollveggen, Europe's tallest rock face.

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6

Ålesund

2 nights

Rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a fire in 1904, Ålesund has the most architecturally coherent town centre in Scandinavia. Climb 418 steps to Mt Aksla for a panorama over the islands and sounds. The Atlantic Ocean Road, 45 minutes north, is a half-day side trip.Rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a fire in 1904, Ålesund has the most architecturally coherent town centre in Scandinavia. Climb 418 steps to Mt Aksla for a panorama over the islands and sounds. The Atlantic Ocean Road, 45 minutes north, is a half-day side trip.

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Norwegian Fjords: Bergen to Ålesund