3. The Facts Norway Norway Møre og Romsdal Møre og Romsdal Romsdal Romsdal Åndalsnes Åndalsnes 1,502 km2 1,502 km2 7,334 7,334

4. How to get to Rauma? By bus, if you don’t have a car. By bus, if you don’t have a car. Distances: Oslo-Åndalsnes 480 km Otta-Åndalsnes 140 km Dombås-Åndalsnes 105 km Molde-Åndalsnes 50 km Ålesund-Åndalsnes 120 km Geiranger-Åndalsnes 85 km Distances: Oslo-Åndalsnes 480 km Otta-Åndalsnes 140 km Dombås-Åndalsnes 105 km Molde-Åndalsnes 50 km Ålesund-Åndalsnes 120 km Geiranger-Åndalsnes 85 km From Ålesund: Take the E136 east via Sjøholt and across the Ørskogfjellet mountain pass. From Ålesund: Take the E136 east via Sjøholt and across the Ørskogfjellet mountain pass. From Molde: Head east along the RV64 towards Sølsnes, enjoy the fjord crossing on the car ferry service to Åfarnes From Molde: Head east along the RV64 towards Sølsnes, enjoy the fjord crossing on the car ferry service to Åfarnes

5. Åndalsnes Center Map

6. Geography The municipality has built several larger communties. On the north side og the romsdal fiord is Isfjorden, Rødven, Åfarnes and Mitet The municipality has built several larger communties. On the north side og the romsdal fiord is Isfjorden, Rødven, Åfarnes and Mitet

7. Åndalsnes cruise port The Romsdalsfjord The Romsdalsfjord The ports of Molde (25.000) and Åndalsnes (7.300) are situated by the Romsdalsfjord, and have been visited by cruiseships since 1882. Åndalsnes has a unique setting beside the Romsdal Alps, and is the starting point for the wild and beautiful Rauma Line. The Troll Wall and the world famous Trollstigen, are just minutes away. Molde, the town of roses, faces the fjord and is famous for its panoramic view of 222 mountain peaks. Molde has an annual International Jazz Festival in week 29. The town is the nearest to the Atlantic Road, - labelled the world`s best road trip. Cruiseships dock right in the town centres, perfect for independent exploration. The ships stay at both harbours for a combined fee, allowing for excursions to several of Norway`s most popular sights in one day. Sail to Molde in the morning, make fullday excursions to Trollstigen, and half day excursions to the Atlantic Road/Town/ Håholmen etc. Cross the fjord to Åndalsnes in the afternoon to pick up passengers from the Trollstigen fullday tour, - and offer some further exciting excursions to Trollstigen / Rauma Line etc. We offer excellent excursions in both harbours, and the future National Tourist Roads: Atlantic Road and Trollstigen are within 45 min. drive. The ports of Molde (25.000) and Åndalsnes (7.300) are situated by the Romsdalsfjord, and have been visited by cruiseships since 1882. Åndalsnes has a unique setting beside the Romsdal Alps, and is the starting point for the wild and beautiful Rauma Line. The Troll Wall and the world famous Trollstigen, are just minutes away. Molde, the town of roses, faces the fjord and is famous for its panoramic view of 222 mountain peaks. Molde has an annual International Jazz Festival in week 29. The town is the nearest to the Atlantic Road, - labelled the world`s best road trip. Cruiseships dock right in the town centres, perfect for independent exploration. The ships stay at both harbours for a combined fee, allowing for excursions to several of Norway`s most popular sights in one day. Sail to Molde in the morning, make fullday excursions to Trollstigen, and half day excursions to the Atlantic Road/Town/ Håholmen etc. Cross the fjord to Åndalsnes in the afternoon to pick up passengers from the Trollstigen fullday tour, - and offer some further exciting excursions to Trollstigen / Rauma Line etc. We offer excellent excursions in both harbours, and the future National Tourist Roads: Atlantic Road and Trollstigen are within 45 min. drive. (Last update: 16.02.2009 12:52) (Last update: 16.02.2009 12:52)

8. Rødven, one of Norway’s oldest stave churches from Åndalsnes goes along the north side of the Romsdalsfjord where there is a superb view of the Romsdal Alps.We pass idyllic hamlets and the lake Gjersetvatnet, to the village Rødven by the Rødvenfjord. The old stave church is beautifully situated by the fjord. The building itself was erected in 1050 ad., which makes it one of the oldest and best preserved churches in Norway. It is still used for special services, weddings and christenings. Inside the church one finds many exhibits, amongst them a crucifix dating back to 1250.Time: 3 hours

9. Walking in Vengedalen Driving along the Romsdal fjord to the village Isfjorden and up to the Vengedalen Valley. Marvellous scenery. The path up to Litlefjellet mountain goes steeply uphill (approx. 30 minutes), but the view from the top is amongst the finest in our district!. At the top (780 m. a.s.l.) there is an amazing view towards Trolltindene peaks and Trollveggen (Troll Wall), as well as providing the best view down the Romsdalen Valley towards Åndalsnes. The Rauma River snakes its way down the valley. Also you can see Vengedalen Valley, Vengedalsvatnet lake and the Vengetindene peaks.

10. The Rauma Line – Contrasts in perfect harmony Time: 3,5 hours Unique opportunity gives you a unique opportunity to experience at close hand some of the most spectacular scenery Norway has to offer. Once on board the train, all you need to do is sit back, gaze through the large windows and enjoy your journey through a landscape of wild magnificence full of contrasts. (photo ©Leif Jonny Olestad) Distance from the port to train station: 100 m Read more