Norway's most famous mountain road climbs eleven hairpin bends up a near-vertical valley wall between Andalsnes and Valldal, with waterfalls crashing beside the tarmac and a glass viewing platform at the top.
66 mi / 106 km
1 day
June to August (road closed in winter)
Moderate
Right
Toll-free
Iconic stops
Andalsnes
The gateway town at the foot of the Romsdal Alps, surrounded by sheer peaks.
Trollveggen (Troll Wall)
Europe's tallest vertical rock face, rising 1,100 meters from the valley floor.
Stigfossen Waterfall
A 320-meter waterfall that tumbles beside the hairpin bends.
Trollstigen Viewpoint
A cantilevered glass platform at the top with a vertigo-inducing view down the hairpins.
Valldal
A fjordside village famous for its strawberry farms and the Gudbrandsjuvet gorge.
Stops on the map
Each numbered marker matches the list above, linked in driving order from 1 to 5. Hover or tap a marker to see the stop name, scroll to zoom, and download the map as an image.
Prefer turn-by-turn navigation? Open the full route in Google Maps with all 5 stops loaded as waypoints in driving order. It opens in a new browser tab.
Tolls & fees
Trollstigen itself is toll-free. Some Norwegian tunnels and bridges on connecting routes charge automatic tolls via AutoPASS.
No tolls to estimate
Enjoy the drive. Budget instead for fuel, ferries, and parking.
Traffic & road alerts
The road is open only from late May or early June to October, depending on snow. Vehicles over 12.4 m are banned. Expect queues at the viewpoint car park in July.
Best maps & planning
Plan your drive and check the latest conditions with these trusted maps and official resources.
Driving tips
- Check the Norwegian Public Roads site the morning you plan to drive. The pass can close unexpectedly for weather.
- Arrive at the viewpoint by 9 AM to avoid coach crowds and secure a parking spot.
- Combine with Geirangerfjord for a full day of Norway's most dramatic scenery.
Distances, tolls, and seasons are curated planning references and can change. Always confirm current tolls, opening dates, and closures with the official sources linked above before you travel.