Åndalsnes Cruise Port Guide
10 cruises call here in 2027–28, from £749 per person — see them.
Photos: Rampestreken, Patrick Mok, Tom Anders Dalseng, Dani Alex G.D, GIULIO ZENI, Vladimir Sarac · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Norway
- Region:
- Norwegian Fjords
- Coordinates:
- 62.5672° N, 7.6869° E
10 cruises call at Åndalsnes between May 2027 and Jun 2028, 5 to 10 nights, from £749 per person, sailing from Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith), Portsmouth and Southampton, on Balmoral, Borealis and Bolette.
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Cruises calling at Åndalsnes (10)
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Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 5 nights · from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) · 28 May 2027
from £749 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Summertime Norwegian Fjords
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 10 nights · from Southampton · 18 Aug 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 9 nights · from Liverpool · 19 Aug 2027
from £1,699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Autumn Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 9 nights · from Liverpool · 18 Sep 2027
from £1,699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Norwegian Fjords
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 10 nights · from Liverpool · 12 Apr 2028
from £1,299 pp · Interior Cabin
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Mountains & Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 7 nights · from Newcastle · 25 Apr 2028
from £999 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Highlights of the Norwegian Fjords
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 8 nights · from Newcastle · 10 May 2028
from £1,149 pp · Interior Cabin
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Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 9 nights · from Portsmouth · 3 Jun 2028
from £1,199 pp · Interior Cabin
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Mountains & Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 8 nights · from Liverpool · 6 Jun 2028
from £1,099 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Highlights of the Norwegian Fjords
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 9 nights · from Newcastle · 22 Jun 2028
from £1,249 pp · Interior Cabin
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Photo: Photos are copyrighted by their owners · via Google Maps 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
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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
Map of Åndalsnes and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Åndalsnes
Cruises to Norwegian Fjords mostly sail May to September.
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