Ørnesvingen
Geiranger, Norway
The Eagle Road viewpoint above the Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters waterfall.
Ørnesvingen (Eagle Bend) is the highest hairpin on the Ørnevegen (Eagle Road), the steepest stretch of road up the mountainside from Geiranger towards Eidsdal on road 63. The road was officially opened on 15 September 1955 and gave Geiranger year-round road access. The gradient is at most 1 in 10, around 10%. The name comes from the eagles that traditionally ruled the heights here.
The Ørnesvingen viewpoint was upgraded and officially opened on 21 June 2006. From there you look out over Geiranger, the Geirangerfjord, the Seven Sisters waterfalls and the mountain farm Knivsflå.
Practical notes: according to Visit Norway the maximum permitted vehicle length is 15 m; check road and weather conditions in advance, especially in winter. Geiranger itself is often crowded, with some 600,000 visitors a year according to Lonely Planet and scores of cruise ships docking daily in summer. For a quieter experience of the fjord, take the Geiranger–Hellesylt ferry.
- Nearest town
- Geiranger, Norway
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 62.1175, 7.1729
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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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Geiranger CampingCampsite3 km from Ørnesvingen · 140 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Vinje CampingCampsite3 km from ØrnesvingenTentsCaravans
- Dalen Gaard Camping & HytterCampsite7 km from ØrnesvingenTentsCaravans
- Solvang CampingCampsite9 km from ØrnesvingenDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Valldal CampingCampsite23 km from ØrnesvingenTentsCaravansElectricityWi-Fi
- Skoglund Camping ICampsite25 km from ØrnesvingenTentsCaravansElectricity
All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ørnesvingen?
Ørnesvingen is in Geiranger, Norway, at GPS 62.1175, 7.1729. It is about 16 km from Hellesylt.
Can you camp near Ørnesvingen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grande Hytteutleige og Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ørnesvingen?
Ørnesvingen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Norway’s fjords: Bergen to the Atlantic Road.
What is there to see near Ørnesvingen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Flydalsjuvet (5 km), Dalsnibba (9 km), Trollstigen (46 km) and Nigardsbreen (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Ørnesvingen?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)