The viewpoint is part of the Norwegian Scenic Routes project, which aims to improve the experience of driving along specific Norwegian roads.
The structure was designed to blend into the landscape, using materials that reflect the harsh mountain environment.
The road it overlooks, Trollstigen, was officially opened by King Haakon VII in 1936 after eight years of construction.
The viewing platform features a glass floor section for those who wish to look directly down the cliff face.
The Stigfossen waterfall, visible from the platform, has a total vertical drop of 239 meters.
Construction materials were chosen to withstand extreme mountain weather conditions, including heavy winter snow loads.
The design received the Norwegian Steel Construction Prize for its architectural integration of industrial materials.
Trollstigen Utsiktpunkt is a modern architectural viewing platform cantilevered over the precipice of the Trollstigen mountain pass. It offers a panoramic perspective of the 11 hairpin bends of the Trollstigen road and the Stigfossen waterfall. Designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, the structure is constructed primarily from steel, glass, and concrete. The platform extends from the mountain side to provide an unobstructed view of the Isterdalen valley. It serves as a focal point of the Norwegian Scenic Route Geiranger-Trollstigen. Visitors access the viewpoint via a network of walkways that traverse the rugged mountain terrain. The site includes integrated safety railings and minimalist infrastructure to minimize environmental impact. It is a major transit point for tourists traveling between the coastal towns of Åndalsnes and the fjords to the south.
The very end of the main cantilevered steel walkway looking back toward the waterfall and the hairpin bends.
Bring a windproof jacket, as conditions at the summit are significantly colder and windier than in the valley.
Use the provided binoculars on the platform to spot vehicles navigating the tight hairpin turns below.
Visit the gift shop and café located at the visitor center for locally sourced Norwegian crafts and snacks.
Do not attempt to drive the pass during late autumn, winter, or early spring, as the road is strictly closed due to avalanche risk.
The pass and viewpoint are strictly seasonal; the road typically opens in late May or early June and closes for the winter season in late autumn due to heavy snowfall.
Stay within the designated railings as the terrain drops sharply; do not attempt to climb onto the surrounding rock faces.
