When is the Geiranger–Trollstigen road open in 2026?

The Geiranger–Trollstigen route is County Road 63 (Fv. 63), a 104 km stretch between Langvatnet above the Geirangerfjord and Sogge bru near Åndalsnes. It is normally open from mid-May to October or November, and it closes for winter. In 2026 Trollstigen opened early, on 27 April at 12:00, which the regional tourist board called a record. Check the status before you set out, because weather and mountain conditions can cause temporary closures.

Past closing dates have ranged from 5 October to 7 December, and opening dates from 29 April to 12 June. The stretch from Langvatnet to Geiranger has closed between 18 November and 9 January in past years.

The road from Geiranger to Ørnevegen

One part is open all year. The road from Geiranger up the eleven bends toward Eidsdal, called Ørnevegen, opened in 1955 and reaches 620 m at Korsmyra. The section from Korsmyra to Indreeide may close in winter. The sources differ slightly on winter status: one says the whole scenic route is always closed in winter, the other describes Ørnevegen as open year-round. Both can be true, because they describe different stretches.

Why is Trollstigen closed on weekdays?

From Monday 28 September 2026, Fv. 63 over Trollstigen was closed between Trollstigfoten, the start on the Åndalsnes side, and the plateau at the top. The closure ran Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 18:00, and was planned to last up to four weeks. The road reopened at 18:00 on weekdays and stayed open around the clock at weekends.

The rest of Fv. 63 stayed open. From the Valldal side you could still drive to the Trollstigen plateau and its viewpoints. Because the closure was planned for up to four weeks from 28 September, it should have ended by late October. The sources do not confirm an end date, so check the current status before you drive.

The detour when Trollstigen is closed

If Trollstigen is shut, the alternative is to go from Åndalsnes via Sjøholt on the E136 and then Valldal on road 650 to Geiranger. That route is 134 km and takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Is there a ferry on the route?

Yes. The Eidsdal–Linge ferry is the one ferry on the Geiranger–Trollstigen road. The crossing takes about 13 minutes. Fares quoted in the sources are:

  • Car up to 6 m: NOK 81
  • Motorcycle: NOK 33
  • Vehicle 6–8 m: NOK 180

The current timetable lists departures from Eidsdal between 06:15 and 22:45. Check the timetable for your travel date, as it may change.

The Geiranger–Hellesylt car ferry is a different service, and it is not running. Fjord1 stopped it on 4 September 2026 after a court ruling linked to new zero-emission rules for passenger ships in the World Heritage fjords. Do not plan a trip around that crossing until Fjord1 says it is running again.

How long does the drive take?

The sources do not give a non-stop driving time for the 104 km road. They advise allowing a full day with stops. Two figures are firm:

  • Dalsnibba, a viewpoint side trip, is 21 km and about 30 minutes from Geiranger.
  • The 134 km detour via Valldal, used when Trollstigen is closed, takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Start early in the morning or late in the afternoon for a quieter drive. One source suggests morning, when the light on the Geirangerfjord is best and tour buses have not yet arrived.

Are there tolls, and do I need a special licence?

The sources do not list any road tolls for this route, and they do not say whether one applies. They also do not cover licence rules for visitors. Check both with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration before you drive. Its traffic app, "Vegvesen trafikk", shows closures, and its traffic line is +47 22 175 175.

The Dalsnibba road charges a fee. The sources give no amount, so see the booking page on dalsnibba.no for current prices.

Can I drive a campervan or a large vehicle?

Buses longer than 13.3 m are not allowed on Trollstigen. Campervans and caravans are common, but the road is narrow and winding. Take the bends slowly, expect to meet oncoming traffic, and use the passing places. Some restrooms along the route may be closed early in the season.

Which stops are worth the time?

  • Ørnesvingen: a short stop on the climb from Geiranger, with views down over Geiranger and the Seven Sisters waterfall.
  • Dalsnibba: 1,500 m above sea level, reached by an 11-bend road. It is open about mid-May to September. Go only in clear weather, because one source says it is not worth the fee in cloud.
  • Norsk Fjordsenter in Geiranger: the World Heritage visitor centre, open 09:00 to 16:00. Adults pay NOK 160 and children aged 5 to 15 pay NOK 85. It is 1 km from the centre, or 327 steps up if you walk.
  • Gudbrandsjuvet: a gorge between Valldal and Trollstigen. Toilets are open mid-May to mid-October, and the café runs daily 10:00 to 17:00 in summer.
  • The Trollstigen plateau: a visitor centre and a viewing platform about 200 m above the road. Toilets open from late May to mid-September. Park only in marked areas.
  • Kløvstien: an old pack trail beside the road. It takes 1 to 3 hours and is medium to hard. Guided trips are available from Norsk Tindesenter in Åndalsnes.

Is the road safe?

It is a mountain road with real risk. An avalanche at Easter 2022 destroyed the new service building, and a rockfall in June 2024 closed the road for the rest of that season. A larger safety project is planned, but the sources do not give a timetable for it.

Getting back to Åndalsnes by train

From Åndalsnes, the Rauma Line runs to Dombås and on to Oslo. In the timetable from 13 December 2026, the morning train from Dombås arrives in Åndalsnes at 13:27. Seat reservation is required.

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