About the Port
Tucked at the head of the Romsdalsfjord, Andalsnes sits beneath some of Norway's most striking mountain scenery, including the sheer cliffs of the Romsdalen valley and the towering rock face of Trollveggen. The small village has long served travelers heading into this alpine landscape, and its setting among peaks and fjord waters has earned it a reputation among hikers and scenery seekers alike.
The town itself is compact and walkable from the pier, with a rail line and mountain roads that open onto some of the country's most photographed terrain, including the switchback route of Trollstigen. Andalsnes works well as a base for exploring dramatic valleys and waterfalls without venturing far from the waterfront, making it a rewarding stop for anyone drawn to Norway's wilder, more vertical side.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Andalsnes.
Drive or Ride Trollstigen
The famed switchback road climbs through eleven hairpin bends to a viewing platform overlooking waterfalls and the Romsdalen valley; roughly an hour each way by coach or car from the pier.
Ride the Romsdalsgondolen
A cable car lifts riders from near town to a summit platform with sweeping views over fjord, peaks, and Trollveggen's rock face; the round trip takes about an hour, and booking ahead is wise in peak periods.
Take the Rauma Railway
One of Norway's most scenic rail lines winds along the Rauma River past waterfalls and the Trollveggen cliffs, with the station an easy walk from the ship.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Andalsnes
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 10 | $9,360 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 27 | $4,189 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 13 | $1,749 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 29 | $4,424 | |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 15 | $1,999 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 14 | $2,019 | |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 21 | $3,514 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 14 | $2,319 | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $4,099 | |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Cunard | Queen Mary 2 | 12 | $1,789 | |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $4,924 | |
| May 1, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $4,899 | |
| May 14, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $4,979 | |
| May 14, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 14 | $2,539 | |
| May 15, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $4,954 | |
| May 15, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 14 | $2,514 | |
| May 22, 2027 | Windstar | Star Pride | 11 | $4,747 | |
| May 22, 2027 | Windstar | Star Pride | 19 | $12,411 | |
| May 24, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 14 | $14,100 | |
| May 28, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 28 | $5,234 |
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