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1. Pulpit Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,994 reviews
Reviewed By NOVAVol02 - Gainesville, United States
Wife, 21yr old daughter and I hiked Preikestolen (Norwegian name for Pulpit Rock) today and it was fantastic, but not just due to the amazing geography of the area. The overlook from up top is as amazing as all the picture show, but the hike itself was far more challenging and interesting than I was expecting. I’m an experienced backpacker, so day hikes aren’t generally much of a challenge but for a relatively short hike (only 4+km in each direction or about 2.5 miles) it had a good variety of terrain and several sections of steep climbs followed by equally steep downhill. The trail is generally pretty rocky but there is no “hand over hand” climbing required. Trekking poles are handy for those (like me) with occasional knee pain, but they’re not absolutely necessary. Heavy tennis shoes are doable but I used my low-cut Teva hikers. Trail Advice: GET AN EARLY START!!! We stayed at the Fjellstue so we hit the trail just before 0630 and basically had the trail to ourselves on the way up. As we approached the top we passed several couples coming down who we believe camped upon the mountain (we saw several tents in a high meadow/glen 1-2km before the top). Once up on top we shared the plateau with maybe 8 other hikers and spent about 45 minutes having our trail snack and soaking up the amazing views. By the time we headed down the number up top was approaching 20. On the way down we encountered the tour bus crowds and by the time we were almost down the trail was almost full with all types of day hikers and tourists - many with small children or on the older side who we assessed had about 5% chance of making it up to the top. Problem is if you’re “stuck” behind 100s of tourists and slow movers you’re experience is not going to be as enjoyable. Do yourself a favor and stay at the Fjellstue or somewhere on the Tau side of the fjord in order to get an early start. Overall we LOVED the hike and the views. Highly recommend it!
2. Stegastein
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By CookiDr4gon - Berlin, Germany
I think the photos speak for themselves, the view from the viewpoint is absolutely fantastic. The drive there was gorgeous as well, if a bit scary. I took a tourist shuttle from Flåm, which was great and hassle-free. Went there in December and our little group (around 6 people) were the only ones there. We took so many fotos...
3. Taleroret
4. Gorsa Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Driving further into the valley, you will cross a bridge over a canyon and reach another parking lot. The marked trail to Gorsabrua starts here (1,8 km) and this walk is easy. Lamb are eating grass in the trench and there is a full view over the valley along the trail. When reaching the bridge, Gorsabrua; prepare for some tickling height fear! An enormous waterfall flows down into the 153 metres high canyon and you have a fantastic view over it when standing on the bridge. On Saturdays during the summer, you can bungee jump from an exit-ramp on the middle of the bridge. It is probably one of the northernmost bungee jumps that you can find!
Reviewed By Jippster - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
We parked up the hill, from there you can follow a very easy trail of 2km that will lead you to the bridge and canyon. We had the place all to ourselves, around 6pm. It was one of our highlights, beautiful and wild, the bridge is very high up over roaring waterfalls, and the canyon and view is amazing. The road towards Gorsabrua is unpaved, so you drive slow. The scenery is unparalleled!
5. Knivsfla
6. Hendanes fyr
7. Huldefossen Waterfall
8. Kava Roofgarden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Kava offers a spectacular experience, wonderful cocktails and one of the city's finest roof terraces. It’s a home for design and musical expression, but above all a uncensored playground. Our main goal is to bright up the Norwegian nightclub scene - down to earth but still on the 7th floor.
9. Hoyde 96 - Watch Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Located 45 km south of Kirkenes in the valley of Pasvik. Viewpoint with coffee shop and souvenirs. You can climbe up into the tower and enjoy the nice view over the valley and into the Russian neighborhood Nikel. Are you lucky you will obeserve brown bears. You can drive by your own car or you can take part in a sightseeing to Pasvik valley. Open only in summer (june, july, aug)
10. Geiranger Skywalk - Dalsnibba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,182 reviews
Reviewed By angeleyes27 - Brigantine, United States
We took a Mt Dalsnibba moutain bus trip with Fjordservice to the top of this mountain, reasonably priced. The journey was beautiful as you started at the green fjord with waterfalls at Geiranger, through green pastures and waterfalls on this winding road, then through tundra with more and more snow until you got to the top of Mt. Dalsnibba with its snow covered rocky peaks. This road goes through some of Norway's best scenery. We were lucky to have a clear day, although the clouds rolled in while we were there. I was amazed at the skill of our driver as the steep road is too narrow in places for two vehicles to pass so one has to stop at the wider sections. I can't imagine driving this in bad weather. This skywalk was just opened in 2016 and provides a nice viewing platform for a panoramic view of the scenery around you. You can see down to our starting point in one place. Even in summer, there is some snow here. Part of it is a toll road. There is a nice gift shop at the top and picnic tables. Very cool. I liked passing Djupvatnet, a beautiful lake with a hotel.
