Beyond beautiful. The trail up the mountain is not terribly difficult but is mostly metal stairs…read more(327 of them). But all along the way their are picturesque vantages that scream for a photo or, even better, a video. At the top (or at least, as far as we went) is a quaint coffee shop that allows for a drink, a snack, and a chance to catch your breath. You can return by the same trail or venture down the road and check out a small church along the way. Enjoy the incredible beauty of Norway and hike along this trail and see the amazing vistas that only Nature can provide.

Sheep waterfalls and…read more magic Storseterfossen is a famous and very popular waterfall in Geiranger, Norway. The main falls is about 100 feet high and to get close to the waterfall requires about a hour's hike up some fairly steep terrain. The path is well marked and even has some stone steps, so although it might get you puffing in places, it isn't that strenuous. But just beware that hiking is the only way to the top and definitely isn't for people that have trouble going up or down rather steep hills. The entire trip up is incredible, with lovely views of the surrounding hills and small villages. A whole bunch of sheep run loose all over the hill and most are very use to people and will ignore you. Occasional you will have to go around one on the path because they seem to think they always have the right of way. The hike is indeed lovely but the really cool part is the waterfall at the top that you can actually go right behind. Literally stand in a hollowed out spot right behind the roaring water falling one hundred feet from the top of the hill. The only other time I've seen a waterfall this powerful that you could actually get behind was Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. That waterfall actually originates from the Eyjafjallayokull glacier and active volcanic system. Getting down behind the Storseterfossen does take a bit of dexterity because the rocks are wet and slippery and you have to duck to keep from wonking your head on the overhanging rocks. But there are rope guides so with a bit of care it's not too bad. We did however see one woman take a nasty fall on one of the loose rocks and had to be airlifted off the mountain. Storseterfossen is one of those places that just cannot be rated with stupid Yelp stars. It's about as magnificent and ethereal as anyplace can be. The hike up the mountain would be great even without the waterfall. But to actually get to stand behind the roaring falls and feel the ice cold water hitting you in the face and the thunder of the water hammering your ears is amazing. If there is indeed real magic in this world it's contained in places like this.

Disclaimer: This hike can be filled with tourists because they do one-way drop offs from the fjord…read more Even so, it is a stunningly beautiful hike. I did the hike as a two-way hike from Geiranger. You can either way all the way from the city center to the trailhead, or you can drive most of the way and leave your car on the side of the road near where the road starts to climb elevation, right before the camping sites. Be warned that if you park at a camping site they will charge you upwards of $30. The trailhead is easy to find and quickly gains elevation until Homlongssaetra. If you want to keep going, you can continue to Skagefla farm. There is some spectacular camping along the way, although I am not sure if it is technically "legal," but I had no problems.

Absolutely gorgeous hike from Hole up to Grinddalssaetra. Most of it is switchbacks and very…read moregradual. We did this hike in a couple hours to find a good place to eat lunch and escape the crowds. This is exactly what we found as the only other people on the hike were locals. You can drive up quite a ways if you have a car, then park it on the side of the road right when you see the turn off to the right for the trailhead. Ask at the visitor center for a trail map, tell them you are trying to escape the crowds, and they might give you the map for free (they did for me!). There are some good places to camp farther up the ridge if you are looking for that.

This review covers the marina's sideline as a camping & RV spot; we didn't have a boat…read more There are two gravel RV parking places with electricity, and some other gravel space for a third; we were tent camping, and found ourselves with the choice between the swampy, rocky breakwater or the gravel parking lot. We went for the parking lot. There's some picnic tables near the marina clubhouse, and two bathrooms (one with a shower). There's drinking water either in the bathrooms, or at a spigot on the bathroom building. Showers are apparently included in the price of an overnight, as far as we could tell. The views across the water are quite nice, but the camping area itself is filled with dry-docked boats, boat trailers (some coming and going), and unused construction equipment, which gives the place a post-apocalyptic wasteland feel. It's nice to be on the same island as Alnes and the spectacular hikes over and around the local mountain, but I'd find somewhere else to stay next time.

This place was spectacular! I was here today (09/12/2023)…read morewhile on the Norwegian Prima. I got lots of wonderful photos of the Fjords and Waterfalls. When it was not raining, you felt like you were in a fairytale. There were several viewpoints you could walk to and take photos from. I took a bus tour that took me all over Geiranger and we climbed lots of mountains/fjords, saw lots of waterfalls, and tried various foods. I cannot wait to come back! *Tip-Only downfall was lots of tourists but it is a touristy place to see.

Water ruins and…read morerocks Fossevandring Waterfall Walk is little stroll down the side of a rambling waterfall that cascades down from a glacier on the top of a mountain. Rather than one huge waterfall it is a series of smaller but still impressive drops. We were there in the "dry" season so unfortunately we didn't get the full fury and effect of the thundering water but it still was pretty amazing. The noise was deafening in places and you could feel the spray on your face. The walk has boardwalks so you can get close to the falls without killing yourself and numerous observation platforms to stop and get a good look at things. There are ruins and remains of obviously man made structures like mill dams that were taken out by various and numerous floods that come off the mountain and glaciers. A very cool and wonderful thing to do while in Geiranger, Norway. There are many waterfalls in this part of the country, and it seems everyone is unique, beautiful and worth spending some time at.

Never such devoted…read moresisters The Seven Sister Waterfall is an impressive cascade of water that comes off the top of a mountain and ends up in a fjord. The tallest one is 722 feet high and the other vary in height and also intensity. Even though the falls are named The Seven Sisters, the amount of sisters actually hanging around at any one time differs. In fact sometimes five, six or even eight are seen but seldom seven. Kind of like the Pleiades Star Cluster, which is also known as the Seven Sisters, but virtually nobody sees seven stars. Five, six, eight or nine but almost never seven. How and why the amazing falls were named The Seven Sisters might not be known, but there is no denying that falls are indeed an amazing sight. The amount of water depends on the time of year and the amount of snow melting and can range from four or five kind of whimpy falls to a massive amount of water pouring off the cliff. It's difficult to get real close to the Seven Sister because they are one of those things that are just so dang big that you can't even see them if you get close. Best seen from a boat in the middle of Geirangerfjorden, these devoted sisters will probably hang out together for a long, long time.

Steps statues and…read moreRollo The Alesund Town Park is an odd park that consists of a little plot of land with a playground and some weird statues and a cool staircase with 418 steps that lead to the top of Mt Aksla. At the summit of the mountain are some incredible views of the surrounding territory. The park was designed by a local gardener in 1885 and the statues and other things were added over the decades. One of the statues is of Gange-Rolf better known by his French name Rollo. Gange-Rolf founded Normandy, is the ancestor of William the Conqueror and as the TV show The Vikings points out, Rollo was one serious bad ass and maybe the toughest of all the Vikings. The statue was given to the park in 1911 in celebration of the 1,000 andiversary of the founding of Normandy. There isn't all that much in the bottom of the park outside of a little playground, pond and weird statues but the staircase leading to the summit of Mount Aksla is great fun, with lots of places to stop and take in the stunning views. Once you get to the top there is a little café and amazing views in every direction. Certainly an ususual and unique park, after all how many parks can claim a winding staircase up a mountain as it's main part. Add the statue of Rollo and the other things and this is one of the coolest parks I've ever been too.