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Squeezed by the Romsdal Alps and the flowing waters of the Romsdalfjord, picturesque Andalsnes has been a favorite destination of cruise passengers for more than a century. Though fly-fishing and a collection of shops are favorite distractions for visitors, most head straight for the road out of town -- the famed Trollstigen, or “Troll Wall.” The road winds past postcard-perfect villages, sparkling fjords and craggy mountain peaks, offering the best of Norway’s great outdoors in a single drive. And at 6,000 feet -- the highest vertical climb in northern Europe -- the Troll Wall offers a bit of dizzying adventure.

Another popular route out of town is the Rauma Railway, a steam train that leaves directly from the cruise port for day trips among the striking alpine scenery. Many passengers opt for the trip to Bjorli, which travels over dramatic gorges and past spectacular waterfalls as it follows the path of the mighty Rauma River.

Language: Norwegian     Currency: Krone (NOK)