Åndalsnes Cruise Port: Things to Do, Excursions & Cruises Calling

About Åndalsnes

Åndalsnes sits among the highlights of the Norwegian Fjords, alongside ports such as Ålesund, Bergen, Eidfjord, and Flåm. This town in Rauma Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, is the administrative centre of the area and sits along the Isfjorden at the mouth of the river Rauma, at the north end of the Romsdalen valley.

Things to do in Åndalsnes

Visitors can explore Rampestreken, rated 4.8 out of 5, just 1.5 km from the port, or venture slightly further to Trollstigen, the celebrated mountain road 12.0 km away, also rated 4.8. The Trollstigen Foothill Viewpoint (4.8 rating, 11.5 km away) and Stigfossbrua (4.8 rating, 12.3 km away) offer spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The Norsk Tindesenter visitor centre is just 0.2 km from the port, making it an ideal first stop for orientation.

The town itself is compact and welcoming, with The Golden Train attraction (4.5 rating) located just 0.2 km from the port. The nearby villages of Isfjorden, Veblungsnes, and Innfjorden provide further exploration opportunities for those wanting to venture into the valley.

is a town in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Åndalsnes is also the administrative center of Rauma Municipality. It is located along the Isfjorden, at the mouth of the river Rauma, at the north end of the Romsdalen valley. The village of Isfjorden lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the east, Veblungsnes lies just to the west across the Rauma river, and the village of Innfjorden lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the southwest via the European Route E136 highway.

Things to do in Åndalsnes on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Photo: Rampestreken · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Rampestreken

4.8 (2,925) 1.5 km from port

Trail to an observation deck jutting from a rugged mountainside, with dramatic peak & fjord views.

Near: Eggen Restaurant (212 m) · Romsdalsgondolen (243 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “We did the hike with our three children (youngest 6), it was lovely, steep yet well signposted trail, you have…” — Lonneke van Ravenswaaij
- 5 · “Lovely viewpoint and hike if you are planning to stay in Åndalsnes. We did a day trip from Geiranger, which…” — mohit bora
Website Google Maps Directions +47 70 23 88 00
Photo: Roger Suen · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Trollstigen

4.8 (1,091) 12.0 km from port

Near: Trollstigen Outer Viewpoint (575 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Insane view, worth coming here and battling with the hordes of tourists. A good amount of space at each of…” — Robert E
- 5 · “Absolutely breathtaking! The mountain views are stunning, the air is crisp and refreshing, and the majestic waterfalls make the landscape…” — Nace
Website Google Maps Directions
Photo: Bartłomiej Nosal · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Trollstigen Foothill Viewpoint

4.8 (850) 11.5 km from port
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Breathtaking views, most definitely should stop and enjoy as much as you can” — Roxana Barbu
- 5 · “The best view point to understand the incredible engineering of the Trollstigen road among with a fantastisc view of the…” — Arne Bergsvik
Google Maps Directions
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Visitor centre

Norsk Tindesenter

4.4 (386) 0.2 km from port

Near: Åndalsnes (45 m) · Åndalsnes (57 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “One of the best visitor centres with a magnificent view and location. The staff was extremely nice and courteous. Clean…” — Winnie Ray
- 5 · “Via ferrata rental was smooth and the route itself was great fun. Be mindful though, the Randers Wall route says…” — The Vanderful Life
Website Google Maps Directions +47 71 22 33 00
Tourist attraction

Stigfossbrua

4.8 (269) 12.3 km from port
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “We were there in mid-May. Beautiful view up, despite the line of cars.” — Irma Glaner
- 5 · “It was an absolutely amazing experience, the bridge really had a great view, loved the way it was build.” — Khan
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Tourist attraction

The Golden Train

4.5 (61) 0.2 km from port

Near: Åndalsnes (9 m) · Train Chapel (40 m)
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “Highly recommended! The journey on The Golden Train takes you up the Romsdalen valley - the wildest landscapes in Norway.…” — Jørn Aleksander Berg
- 5 · “Clean and beautiful carriages. The nature and views are amazing, with interesting stories from the guide along the way.” — Bendik Andre Berg
Website Google Maps Directions +47 77 71 01 00