Fossbergom to Stranda

Today’s drive from Fossbergom to Stranda was another stunning journey through some of Norway’s most breathtaking scenery. We headed west on Highway 15 before switching to Route 63 towards Geiranger, covering about 150 kilometres. Along the way, we passed through the mountain village of Grotli, which has a hotel and skiing centre that caters to skiers during the snow season. It was very quiet this time of year, but I’m sure it’ll be thriving once the snow arrives. We had the chance to detour to the famous Dalsnibba viewpoint, which offered an incredible panoramic view of the Geirangerfjord from a high vantage point. The road itself was an adventure, featuring winding mountain passes, steep descents, and numerous hairpin bends, especially as we neared Geiranger.

Perched at the end of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, the pretty village of Geiranger is surrounded by waterfalls and soaring mountains. The Geiranger Fjord was absolutely stunning. This fjord is a 15-kilometre-long branch of the Sunnylvsfjorden, which itself branches off the Storfjorden, or ‘Great Fjord’. We’d planned to take the ferry along the Geiranger Fjord, but the cost was a bit steep. So, we ended up travelling by road, tunnel, and ferry to our overnight spot in Stranda.Read more