Just the journey itself is an experience in itself, whether you arrive by boat, bus or car, and we will be happy to answer your questions about the best route.

Travel by plane

Ålesund lufthavn, Vigra (AES)  is the closest airport to the Geirangerfjord, and is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from the airport to Geiranger. Check the airport’s homepage for information on direct routes to and from Ålesund Airport, both domestic and international, in addition to charters. Here you will also find information about the airport bus and rental car.

Reise med bil

Driving to Geiranger is a powerful experience through fantastic nature with many great vantage points. Whether you travel in winter or summer, it is important to be aware that you may encounter varying road and traffic conditions and you must plan your journey accordingly.

Summer routes, travel time by car:

  • Oslo – E6 Otta – Rv15 / Fv63 Geiranger: 6,5 hours
  • Bergen – E39 Stryn – Rv15/Fv63 Geiranger: 6,5 hours
  • Trondheim – E6 Dombas / Otta – Rv15 / Fv63 Geiranger: 5,5 hours
  • Ålesund- E39 Stordfjordvegen – Fv650 Sjøholt – Fv63 Linge – Ferry to Eidsdal – Fv63 Geiranger (Ferry info at www.fjord1.no ) : 2,5 hours

During the winter season, some mountain passes may be closed due to a lot of snow and the risk of avalanches. County road 63 to Geiranger may be closed in winter from late autumn to early summer. This applies to both the road from the east that comes over Strynefjellet and the road over Trollstigen. The exact time the road closes and opens depends on the amount of snow and weather conditions and changes from year to year. You can find information about closing and opening the road here: vegvesen.no

Winter route, travel time by car:

  • Oslo – E6 Otta – E136 E39 Stordfjordvegen – Fv650 Sjøholt – Fv63  Linge – ferry to Eidsdal – Fv63 Geiranger
  • (Ferry info at www.fjord1.no ): 10 hours
  • Oslo – E6 Otta 3 E39 Stryn – Fv60 Hellesylt – Ferry to Geiranger: 8,5 timar
  • Bergen – E39 Stryn – Fv60 Hellesylt – Ferje to Geiranger (Ferry info www.thefjords.no) : 7,5 timar
  • Trondheim – E6 Dombas – E136 Åndalsnes – Fv650 Sjøholt – Fv63 Linge – Ferry to Eidsdal – Fv63 Geiranger (Ferry info at www.fjord1.no ) : 7,5 hours
  • Trondheim – E39 Molde – Ferge til Vestnes – E39 / Fv 650 Sjøholt – Fv63 Linge – ferry to Eidsdal – Fv63 Geiranger (Ferry info at www.fjord1.no ): 7,5 hours
  • Ålesund- E39 Stordfjordvegen – Fv650 Sjøholt – Fv63 Linge – ferry to Eidsdal (Ferry info at www.fjord1.no ): 2,5 hours

(Driving time estimated by Google Maps)

Travel by boat and ferry

Fjord cruise from Ålesund – Geiranger Geiranger Fjordservice offers a boat trip from the center of Ålesund to Geiranger. When you arrive in Geiranger, it is only a short stroll from the quay to the Havila Hotel Geiranger. For timetables and booking see Geirangerfjord. Fjordcruise from Hellesylt – Geiranger The Fjords offers a boat trip from Hellesylt to Geiranger When you arrive in Geiranger, it’s just a short stroll from the quay to Havila Hotel Geiranger.For timetables and booking see The Fjords

Fjordcruise frå Ålesund – Geiranger Geiranger Fjordservice tilbyr båttur fra Ålesund sentrum til Geiranger. Når du kjem til Geiranger, er det berre ein kort rusletur frå kaia til Havila Hotel Geiranger.  For rutetider og booking sjå Geirangerfjord  Fjordcruise frå Hellesylt – Geiranger The Fjords tilbyr båttur fra Hellesylt til Geiranger Når du kjem til Geiranger, er det berre ein kort rusletur frå kaia til Havila Hotel Geiranger.  For rutetider og booking sjå The Fjords

Travel by bus

If you want to travel by bus in Geiranger and visit places such as Ålesund, Ørsta, Hornindal or Stryn, you can use the local buses run by FRAM. On their website you will find timetables for local buses in addition to information and timetables for ferries and long-distance buses, including buses from Oslo. More information on FRAM’s website.


HAVILA HOTEL GEIRANGER

+47 70 26 30 05

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