Trollstigen ('the Troll's Ladder') is a dramatic serpentine mountain road on County Road 63 in Rauma, Møre og Romsdal, climbing a steep valley wall via eleven tight hairpin bends. It is one of Norway's most iconic drives, famed for the roughly 320-metre Stigfossen waterfall beside the road and the cantilevered viewing platforms at the 700-metre plateau. After extended closures in 2024–2025 due to rockfall danger, safety work in 2025 allowed it to reopen record-early on 27 April 2026. Note that heavy rainfall can still trigger sudden temporary closures, so check road status before you go.
The drive itself — zig-zagging up eleven hairpin bends with the valley opening up beneath you
The cantilevered viewing balconies at the ~700 m plateau, looking straight down the switchbacks and waterfall
Stigfossen, the waterfall tumbling roughly 320 m alongside the road
The award-winning modern architecture of the plateau visitor centre and viewpoints
The jagged Isterdalen peaks (the 'Troll' spires) and summer wildflowers framing the pass
Good to know
SafetyEleven sharp bends on a narrow, steep road (about 10% gradient) are demanding for inexperienced drivers and large vehicles. Keep right, use the passing bays for oncoming traffic, and note that vehicles longer than 12.4 m are banned.
SeasonThe pass is closed by snow in winter and typically opens late April–May, closing around October–November. In 2026 it opened on 27 April, but the plateau toilets open around mid-May and the café may be temporarily limited during window replacement in early May — confirm the latest before visiting.
SafetyHeavy rain can close the road suddenly because of rockfall risk. Before setting out, check live status via the Norwegian Public Roads Administration app 'Vegvesen trafikk' or the official Trollstigen site.
RulesA toll for motor vehicles is being introduced (cycling stays free); fares and the start date are not final, so confirm the latest. Do not stop or park on the road itself — use the plateau car park only.
SeasonEven in summer the summit is cold, with frequent fog, wind and showers. At 62.5°N daylight is very long in summer (near-white nights), great for late photography, but the northern lights are a winter phenomenon you won't see while the road is open. Bring a windproof, waterproof layer and good footwear.
MannersThis is a narrow shared road — never stop mid-hairpin for photos; use the marked viewpoints and car park. You share it with cyclists and walkers, so yield courteously, and check the rules before flying a drone.
CautionCrime is low in Norway, but viewpoints are very crowded in peak season. Rather than buying inflated fjord/road tours on the spot from third-party resellers, book through official operators, and check rental-car toll and parking billing in advance. Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Practical info
The nearest hub is Åndalsnes in Rauma, reachable by the Rauma Line railway from Dombås; from there it is roughly a 15-minute drive or seasonal tour bus up to the plateau, with access also possible from Valldal/Linge to the south. The plateau has parking, viewpoints and a visitor centre. Opening dates, any toll, and café hours vary, so confirm the latest on the official Trollstigen site and with the Public Roads Administration before visiting.
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