Last updated: 04.03.2021
This is a “Travel like the locals” tour. The tours use public transport, i.e. regular buses, ferries and boats, but we have done the planning for you so that you can concentrate on enjoying your trip. You travel on your own - there is no guide or tour leader. On most of our tours you must change several times between different buses/ferries/boats, and it is up to you to make sure you catch your connections – truly travelling like a local! (The tours are set up so that the buses, ferries and boats connect.)
Hellesylt & UNESCO Geirangerfjord (one way) Ålesund – Hellesylt – Geiranger
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful fjords - enjoy the Sunnmøre Alps!
This one-way trip goes from Ålesund to Geiranger.
The trip starts in Ålesund, goes via Sykkylven, famous for its furniture industry, over the mountain pass to Stranda and from there to Hellesylt where the fjord cruise to Geiranger starts.
You can choose to leave the bus at Strandafjellet and take advantage of the various offers there, for example a gondola ride to the top or a short hike. Note that the gondola is only open certain periods of the year. For opening hours, see http://www.strandafjellet.no/activities/gondola-ride.)
In the winter, Stranda offers spectacular skiing. This is one of the very few places in the world where you can ski from the mountain top all the way down to the fjord.
If you want to participate in activities like the guided hike or bike tour you must make an overnight stay. Therefore, your ticket for this trip is valid for 2 days, including the departure date.
The ferry cruise from Hellesylt to Geiranger takes 1 hour, and while cruising the fjord you can see beautiful waterfalls and small farms in the steep mountain sides.
Note! When you arrive at the ferry harbour at Hellesylt, please approach the ferry personnel to show them you already have tickets. You do not have to wait in line together with travelers who are buying their tickets at Hellesylt.
Departure from: Skateflukaia (only 9:10) or Ålesund bus terminal (Rutebilstasjonen), track 3
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Itinerary and transport information
Ålesund-Hellesylt: Take bus no. 250 towards Hellesylt. Departure from Skateflukaia, next to the Tourist Information (9:10 departure only) or Ålesund bus terminal (Rutebilstasjonen), track 3. This bus trip includes a ferry trip between Magerholm and Ørsneset (Sykkylven). The bus will drive on to the ferry and continue on the other side, all the way to Hellesylt via Stranda. You may make a stop at Strandafjellet, as described above.
Hellesylt-Geiranger: From Hellesylt you take the ferry to Geiranger. It’s a short walk from the bus stop to the ferry (approx. 5 minutes).
Travel route
1. Ålesund, 2. Sykkylven, 3. Stranda, 4. Hellesylt, 5. Geiranger Map: Google
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There is a free Voice of Norway guide available for this trip
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Download the Voice of Norway app from App Store or Google Play. Open the app, select Providers and FRAM, and download the guide for this trip: Ålesund - UNESCO Geirangerfjord (round trip).
Voice of Norway is a third party product. Any inquiries regarding the guide must be directed to the provider ([email protected]).
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