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Golden Route to Norway – a place you must drive-in

Norway is a beautiful country packed with magnificent mountains, breathtaking fjords, and opulent seascapes. However, one path in particular claims to offer the most amazing natural wonders, and its names is the “Golden Route”. Also known as the Geiranger-Trollstigen Route, this 106km of all-natural Norwegian utopia highlights an awe-inspiring blend of glaciated valleys and emerald green fjords scattered all over the place from north to south.

The Golden Route of Norway is part of the 18 National Tourist Routes of Norway. It comes with beautiful drives and stupendous architectural viewing spots that will leave travelers speechless. Out of the 18 routes, 6 are already completed, and according to government officials, the other 12 will be completed by 2020. 

Exploring the Golden Route of Norway

The Golden Route stretches between Lake Langvatnet (Strynefjell) and Sogge Bridge (Romsdal), and it highlights the most spectacular western Norwegian landscape. The dizzying appearance of the waterfalls, fertile valleys and deep fjords will help adventurers benefit from the most surreal travel experience. The road consists of 11 hairpin bends and it has been luring tourists in since 1936. Road builders and talented engineers made this place perfect for driving, so if you’re traveling through Norway by car, checking out the Golden Route is an absolute must.

 

Start your adventure from Alesund, which is a beautiful town in the district of Sunnmøre. Then drive south for about 100 km until you reach Trollstigen; climb the glacial plateau and enjoy the incredible landscape from the top. Stop by the Trollstigen Visitor Centre and admire the impressive Stigfossen waterfall. Architect Reiulf Ramstad needed 8 years to be able to complete the glass structure that mimics the place’s granite outcrops and replicates the ice melt of the Istra River. 

 

Afterwards, keep driving south for another 16 km and you’ll stumble upon another design jewel at the extremity of Valldal Valley – the Juvet Landscape Hotel. This beautiful accommodation has 7 guest houses for tourists and it was particularly designed to fit in the natural habitat of Norway without damaging it.

What to see along the Golden Route of Norway

The Golden Route has lots of natural wonders worth exploring, and Ørnevegen is one of them. Better known as Eagle Road, this place has 11 hairpin turns; it reaches 620 m above sea level, and from the top you get to see the most spectacular panorama of Geirangerfjord. Some other incredible attractions onsite are Dalsnibba, which is located at 1,500 m above sea level and the gorge of Flydalsjuvet. The best thing you can do here is experience the raw, calm nature and fresh, clean air; just breathe in the magnificence and admire the astonishing vistas.

For some more grandeur, check out Gudbrandsjuvet, a place with a striking system of whirlpools neighboring a 5 m-wide and 20 m-deep gorge. Romsdalen Valley is also worth checking out. The place features unbelievable sceneries of the Romsdal Alps and the Rauma River. 

Golden Route activities

There are lots of activities you can try out while exploring the Golden Route of Norway. Join a fjord trip and admire the dreamlike waterfalls and fjords; the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters are some of the most well-known attractions to check out. Next, you can engage in a sightseeing cruise as there are lots of options to consider. For example, you can take a ferry and begin an expedition through Hellesylt and Geiranger.

Another great way to relish in the Norwegian fjord landscape is to go hiking. There are plenty of accessible paths to try out; a relaxing walk to the Storseterfossen Waterfall or a more adventurous trek to the mountainous farm of Skageflawill spice up your whole travel experience. Kayaking is yet another great activity to try out. There are lots of villages along Geirangerfjord, from where you can rent kayaks and enjoy a spectacular river adventure.

Norway’s Golden Route is a natural wonderland. Surrounded by endless waterfalls, gorges and fjords, the path is a must for international travelers hunting for unbelievable travel spots. The best time of the year to drive through the route is from May to October. The weather is fabulous, the landscape is colorful and vibrant, and the natural habitat is in full bloom.

 

By Peter Smith and BalticTravelCompany.com!

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