Photo: Finn-G. Frostad
The impressive Stegastein viewing point is ‘floating’ mid-air 650 meters above Aurlandsfjorden in Vestland municipality. The viewing point is a beautiful attraction by itself, designed by the architects Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen. The wooden platform reaches 30 meters out, hoovering the treetops, and reaches slightly over the edge. This allows you to fully enjoy the spectacular view over the fjord and Aurlandsvagen below.
Stegastein is right next to the Norwegian Scenic Route Aurlandsfjellet, so it’s a must if you are planning a trip along that route.
Other locations in this part of Norway:
The gravel road to Nørdstedalseter is a hidden gem in Breheimen. If you go, you have to endure the view twice since its a dead end.
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Borgund Stave Church is a former parish church of the Church of Norway in Lærdal Municipality in Vestland county, Norway.
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Avaldnes and 'Nordvegen History Centre' in Karmøysund near Haugesund is an important area for Norway's cultural history.
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Sverd i fjell (Swords in Rock) is a huge monument located in Hafrsfjord just outside the city of Stavanger.
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Øvre Holmegate is a unique street called 'Fargegata'/The Street of Colors. Not without a reason. This is the most colorful street in Norway.
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Røldal stave church was one of the most important pilgrimage destination because it is said that the church crucifix has healing properties.
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At Vangsnes stands the colossal statue of the saga king Fridtjov. It reaches 22.5 meters into the air – including a 10-meter shelf.
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The UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks and wild waterfalls.
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