Stegastein is one of Norway's most iconic fjord viewpoints, a steel-and-pine platform that juts roughly 30 metres out from the mountainside some 650 metres above the Aurlandsfjord. Built in 2006 as part of the Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route and designed by architects Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen, its far end curves downward to a glass railing, giving the vertiginous sense that the fjord drops away straight beneath your feet. As of 2026 the platform remains free to enter, and in the busy summer season a Park & Ride shuttle runs from the Aurland side to ease heavy traffic. It makes an easy half-day trip when visiting Flåm or Aurland.
The signature glass-railed tip where the 30-metre platform curves down and the fjord seems to fall away beneath you
Sweeping views over the Aurlandsfjord and the village of Aurlandsvangen from 650 m up
The minimalist steel-clad-in-pine architecture — a landmark work by Saunders for the National Tourist Routes
The hairpin bends and alpine scenery of the Aurlandsfjellet mountain road (Fv243) on the way up
Fast-changing light and weather over fjord, peaks and cloud — a superb photo spot on a clear day
Good to know
SafetyThe access road (Fv243) is steep and narrow with hairpin turns and long single-lane stretches. If you drive, take care to yield at passing places; if you're not confident, use the shuttle bus or a minibus tour from Flåm or Aurland.
SeasonIn winter the mountain 'snow road' between Flåm and Aurland is closed, so access is only from the Aurland side (about 8 km), which stays open year-round. The snow road usually reopens in late spring/early summer — check road status before a May–June visit.
SeasonAt 650 m it is windy and noticeably cooler than the valley, even in summer. Bring a windproof, warm layer in July. At this latitude (~61°N) summer nights are long and bright but this is not true midnight sun, and it is not an aurora destination — don't expect northern lights here.
RulesThe platform itself is free, but the Stegastein car park charges a fee, and in summer parking is limited to 30 minutes. Emptying motorhome/caravan waste is not allowed. Prices and time limits change, so confirm the latest details.
MannersIt is busiest from about 11:00 to 15:00 in peak season. Don't monopolise the narrow platform tip; share the view and photo spots. Check drone rules before flying, and note that Norway has no tipping culture — you won't be pressured to tip in cafés or restaurants.
CautionThe site itself has low pickpocket risk, but watch your belongings in crowded hubs like Flåm and Bergen. Be wary of unofficial 'official' tours or parking touts, and note that card payment is near-universal in Norway, so you rarely need cash.
Practical info
Stegastein is about a 10–30 minute drive from Aurland or Flåm; in winter it is reachable only from the Aurland side. In summer the easiest option is to park at the Aurland Park & Ride and take the shuttle bus up, with a discount on the shuttle fare for parking there (tickets are bought from the driver). The platform is open 24/7 year-round and free to enter, but parking fees, shuttle schedules and toilet opening (roughly May–October) vary by season — check the latest information before you go.
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