Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Norwegian Top Destinations
From Rampestreken viewpoint, 580 metres above sea level, you will have breathtaking views of Åndalsnes and the Romsdalsfjord. Photo: Stein Lindseth Olsen, Anunatak
Be at one with nature With some of the most spectacular nature-based attractions in Europe, the Åndalsnes and Romsdal region in western Norway is a nature lover’s paradise. Visitors can experience everything from mountain climbing and challenging hikes to fishing, cycling and the most scenic train journey in Europe – the region offers unforgettable experiences in every season. By Linn Skjei Bjørnsen
Norway is known for its breathtaking nature with sky-high mountains, emerald fjords, beautiful waterfalls and wild rivers, but very few places can offer all of this within a small radius. Åndalsnes, however, is home to all of this and more. A visit here, to one of the most unspoiled regions in Norway, allows you to step right into the wild. 78 | Issue 98 | March 2017
Located in the Romsdalen valley, with majestic mountains towering on both sides, it is no surprise that the area is well-known, and loved, among rock climbers. In fact, European rock climbing started in the Romsdalen mountains back in 1830. Trollveggen (the Troll Wall) is the most popular and spectacular climbing destination in the area, and at-
tracts climbers from all over the world. Rising 1,788 metres above sea level, of which 1,000 metres are straight up, it is the tallest vertical rock face in Europe. “We are very proud of our long climbing history, and it is not for nothing we have named Åndalsnes the peak capital of Norway,” says Hilde Gråberg Bakke, tourism manager of Visit Åndalsnes. Visitors can really witness the rich climbing history come to life with a trip to Norsk Tindesenter, a modern adventure centre dedicated to mountaineering that opened in Åndalsnes town last year. Here you can learn all about climbing and mountain sports through an interactive exhibition,