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 UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks and wild waterfalls.
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Billingen pension is a must if you're passing on road 15. You don't find anything more national romantic or 'Norwegian' than this place.
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The Big Elk is the world's second-tallest sculpture of a moose. The statue is near the village of Atna in Stor-Elvdal, Hedmark, Norway.
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Bryggen consists of a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings on the east side of the harbour in Bergen. UNESCO listed since 1979.
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Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet runs from Lom to Gaupne, a total distance of 108 km (Road 55).
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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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Kaupanger Stave Church (Kaupanger stavkyrkje) is the largest stave church in Vestland county – along the longest fjord – Sognefjorden.
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Norwegian Scenic Route Gaularfjellet runs from Balestrand to Moskog and from Sande to Eldalsosen, a total distance of 114 km.
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