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Andalsnes

Andalsnes · Norway · 62.57, 7.69

A small town at the head of Romsdalsfjord known as the mountaineering capital of fjord Norway. It is popular for the Trollveggen rock wall, the scenic Trollstigen road with its 11 hairpin bends, and as the starting point of the Rauma Railway, considered one of Europe's most beautiful railways.

Port highlights

About 3,000
Population
A west-coast oceanic climate. Summers are cool, while weather changes easily in mountainous areas.
Climate
Norwegian (English is also commonly used)
Language
Norwegian krone (NOK)
Currency
June to September (when Trollstigen is open)
Best time to visit
Local food

Salmon, rainbow trout, lamb, berries, waffles

Sights
Trollstigen (Troll's Path)Rauma Railway (Golden Train)Romsdalen GondolaTroll Wall (rock face)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
5°
-1°Jan
5°
-1°Feb
7°
0°Mar
11°
3°Apr
15°
6°May
18°
9°Jun
20°
12°Jul
19°
12°Aug
16°
9°Sep
11°
5°Oct
8°
2°Nov
5°
0°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: TAFJORD · about 39.7 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)300 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

NOK 22.10
Water 500 ml
NOK 52.00
Coffee
NOK 164.50
Inexpensive meal
NOK 132.00
Local beer
NOK 78.00
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Alesund (about 80 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MOL
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries listed yet.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Åndalsnes” (CC BY-SA 4.0)