Before you go

Your trip to Geiranger.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Geiranger – Møre e Romsdal Destination Geiranger and Ålesund about 125 km from Molde

How to get there

Ålesund lufthavn, Vigra (AES) Ålesund · 110 km
Geiranger ferjekai 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. From Ålesund, about three hours by car or bus, including a ferry. From Hellesylt, the ferry through the fjord takes about an hour, from May to September. In summer, the Hurtigruten often diverts to Geiranger.

How many days

One day for the boat and the viewpoints. With one overnight there's time for the Skageflå hike or for Trollstigen. Many visitors stay two nights in summer.

When to go

From June to September, when the mountain roads and the ferry are usually operating. The waterfalls typically have more water in May and June. In winter, the village has few services and access is restricted on some roads.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car is very helpful for the viewpoints and Trollstigen. Without one, there are excursion buses in season to Dalsnibba and the Fjord Route, in addition to the boats.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Geiranger

Morning
Boat through the fjord
Take the ferry or the boat trip past the Sete Irmãs and the Pretendente.
Afternoon
Dalsnibba and Flydalsjuvet
Drive or take a bus to the top of Dalsnibba and stop at Flydalsjuvet on the way back.
Late afternoon
Ørnesvingen
Drive up the Estrada da Águia to the viewpoint, with the late-afternoon light over the fjord.
Evening
Fjordsenter and village
Descend the staircase at the Storfossen waterfall and have dinner in the village.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Geiranger have a market and an ATM?

There is a small market and shops in the village. Payments are usually made by card.

Do cruise ships crowd Geiranger?

In summer, ship days make the village crowded around midday. Early in the morning and late afternoon the activity is lower.

Can you hike in Geiranger?

Yes — for example the Skageflå trail above the fjord, and the staircase route from the Storfossen waterfall up to the Fjordsenter.

How long to stay in Geiranger?

One day for the boat and viewpoints; two nights to include Trollstigen and a hike.

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