Stegastein viewpoint
Aurland, Norway
A wood and steel platform jutting out 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord on the Aurlandsfjellet scenic route. The road up from Aurland is narrow and winding, and the small car park is busy in summer.
The Stegastein viewpoint lies above Aurland in Vestland, Norway, and juts out of the mountainside some 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord. The platform, made of glulam timber, is 30 m long and 4 m wide and is part of the Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route. From here you look out over Aurlandsvangen and the fjord; Aurland is 8 km away and Flåm 18 km.
The approach matters for road-trippers: the last stretch from Aurland is steep and narrow, with seven hairpin bends. In many places only one vehicle fits, so you may have to reverse to the next passing place. A vehicle length restriction applies on the route, so check it in advance if you are travelling in a larger motorhome. The road is open all year but closes just above Stegastein in winter. Allow time for the narrow road and drive carefully.
- Nearest town
- Aurland, Norway
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 60.9120, 7.2110
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Lunde CampingCampsite1 km from Stegastein viewpointTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Undredal CampingCampsite7 km from Stegastein viewpointTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Flåm Camping og HostelCampsite8 km from Stegastein viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Nærøyfjorden CampingCampsite18 km from Stegastein viewpointTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Resepsjon;Gudvangen CampingCampsite21 km from Stegastein viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Reception;Vang CampingCampsite21 km from Stegastein viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Stegastein viewpoint?
Stegastein viewpoint is in Aurland, Norway, at GPS 60.9120, 7.2110. It is about 8 km from Flåm.
Can you camp near Stegastein viewpoint?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lunde Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Stegastein viewpoint?
Stegastein viewpoint is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund.
What is there to see near Stegastein viewpoint?
Places worth a stop nearby: Flåm (8 km), Borgund Stave Church (36 km), Urnes Stave Church (43 km) and Tvindefossen (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Stegastein viewpoint?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)