Stegastein Viewpoint
Experience the spectacular view from Stegastein. From here, you can see Aurlandsvangen from a bird’s perspective, the impressive mountain range across the Aurlandsfjord, and the landscape stretching toward Flåm.
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Sightseeing tour to Stegastein viewpoint
With several daily departures through the year, this tour is the most conveniente way to reach Stegastein. The trip from Flåm or Aurland gives you around 30 minutes at the viewpoint — just the right amount of time to explore and take photos without waiting around. All guests receive a free audio guide for the drive, offering valuable insight into Aurland and the places you pass along the way.
Stegastein is one of those places you simply must visit when you are in Flåm, Aurland, or Lærdal. Built in 2006, Stegastein was designed by Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen as part of the National Tourist Routes project. The viewpoint sits 650 metres above the Aurlandsfjord, is made of steel clad with pine, extends 30 metres out from the mountainside, and is 3.3 metres wide. It is a great example of how modern architecture can be integrated into natural landscapes.
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Destination
The Stegastein viewpoint is located along the National Tourist Route over the Aurlandsfjellet, County Road Fv.5627.
Practical information
Transport
- Departure Flåm Customer Center: Bus stop C.
- Departure Aurland to Stegastein: Bus stop F (by the church).
- Departure Prest parking: Bus stop K.
- Departure Aurland to Flåm: Bus stop E.
- Bus marked: "Stegastein Viewpoint".
- Duration: Round trip takes approx. 90 minutes.
All guests with a bus ticket get access to an audio guide through the Guide To Go app, which provides useful insights into Aurland and the places you pass along the way.
Please note
• Dogs: Allowed
- Children 0–3: Travel for free, but must be included in the booking to reserve a seat
- Food and drink: Bottled drinks are allowed – please wait with food until after the trip
- Luggage: Outside our visitor centre, you will find self-service lockers in various sizes.
- Same timetable/bus route for the Stegastein Viewpoint and the bus to Prest.
- Stegastein Viewpoint – round-trip tickets only.
- Bus to Prest – one-way tickets only.
The route may change or be cancelled at short notice due to unforeseen events such as weather and road conditions beyond our control.
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Part of the National Tourist Routes
The National Tourist Routes are a collection of 18 roads across Norway that offer unique views, many of them former main roads across mountain passes. One of these routes passes by Stegastein, crossing the Aurlandsfjellet between Lærdal and Aurland. The National Tourist Routes also feature innovative architecture, art installations, viewpoints, and rest areas.
Challenging driving conditions
In summer, this narrow and steep road winding up the mountainside from Aurlandsvangen often experiences heavy traffic. In winter, driving conditions become particularly challenging with ice, snow, and a seasonal closure of the mountain road. Joining a sightseeing tour allows you to enjoy the scenery instead of worrying about the drive.
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Scenic day trip to Lærdal & Stegastein
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Bus to Prest
Enjoy a great day out with one of the most popular and stunning hikes in Aurland thanks to the bus to Prest, which will take you all the way up to the starting point and bring you back at the end. You can take the bus either from Flåm or from Aurland.