6 Nights in Norway’s Majestic Fjords & Mountain Landscapes

Unique Norwegian Stay: Juvet Landscape Hotel
 

This part of your journey takes you from the coast deep into the valleys, leading you to one of Norway’s most distinctive and architecturally stunning accommodations: the Juvet Landscape Hotel. For travelers who appreciate minimalist design and an immersive connection with nature, this is a true hidden paradise.

Design Philosophy: Green Architecture Coexisting with Nature
 

The core design principle of Juvet is to humbly integrate with and celebrate the surrounding wilderness.

• Architectural Concept: The rooms are housed in individual dark wooden box structures, subtly nestled within the forest along a winding valley. Built with non-toxic materials and featuring no fancy furnishings, these structures embody the principles of green architecture and coexistence with the natural environment.
• A Familiar Sight: If you have seen the sci-fi movie Ex Machina, the secluded setting and the perfect blend of old and new design will feel strikingly familiar—Juvet was one of the film's primary filming locations.
• Farmhouse Reborn: The hotel cleverly repurposed abandoned farm buildings: the old cowshed and pigsty have been transformed into the modern restaurant, offering you a cozy setting for dinner and a taste of local cuisine.

Room Experience: The Window as a Flowing Canvas
 

Through its mindful architecture, Juvet aims to immerse guests in the natural beauty of Norwegian valleys, glaciers, forests, and mountains.

"The walls, crafted from dark brown timber, blend into the mountainside, embedded with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that mirror the surrounding trees, making the entire structure appear like an insect in mimicry, subtly hidden within nature."

Your guest room becomes an art piece with seamless boundaries to the outdoors:

• Atmosphere: The interior spaces are uniformly dressed in dark tones, creating a quiet, profound ambiance that beautifully contrasts and highlights the bright scenery outside the glass walls.
• Boundary Dissolution: The enormous floor-to-ceiling glass walls dissolve the barrier between inside and out, extending the external landscape "outward into the infinite."
• A Living Painting: The wilderness outside serves as your most beautiful hanging artwork. As the colors of nature change with the seasons, the time of day, and the weather, every glance offers a spectacular view that captivates the eye.
• Winter Comfort: Given that Norwegian winter temperatures can drop below freezing, every room is thoughtfully equipped with heating and a fireplace, ensuring a warm and comfortable retreat even in the most remote setting.

Juvet Landscape Hotel is a unique stopover that invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and appreciate the beauty of minimalist living.

The hotel will arrange for transportation to take you to Åndalsnes Train Station to begin your scenic journey on the Rauma Line!

The Rauma Line: A Masterpiece of Railway Scenery
The route between Dombås and Åndalsnes is considered the most beautiful stretch of the classic Norwegian Rauma Line.

• Premium Comfort:
  The premium class offers a complimentary coffee machine (with free coffee, hot cocoa, and tea), free Wi-Fi throughout the train, and access to a dining car.
• Class Explanation:
  Please note: If you purchase a premium ticket, your seat may be labeled "Coach 1," but the class will read "Class 2." This is because Norway does not use a "1st Class," but instead offers Komfort Class, which is the highest available tier on the Rauma Line, which typically runs with only two carriages. Pass holders can board directly without a reservation.
• Unmissable Sights:
  Be sure to look out for the Kylling Bridge, a classic example of Norwegian engineering mastery, and the Trollveggen Cliff Face, Northern Europe's tallest vertical cliff, which you can see right from your window.
• Seasonal Tips:
  If you travel in the summer, you will benefit from English-speaking guides onboard. If you travel during winter, we highly recommend the Bjorli Ski Resort, located just 1 km from Bjorli Station!

Trollstigen: The Road of Legends
Beyond the railway, you are now in Rauma Municipality, home to the famous Trollstigen Road (a section of Norwegian National Road 63), nicknamed "The Troll's Ladder," "The Troll's Tongue," or "The Devil’s Road." This national road is an immensely popular tourist destination!

It's famously steep and winding, featuring a thrilling 10% gradient and 11 incredible hairpin bends. During peak season, up to 2,500 vehicles pass through daily—making it an exciting drive! But remember, private vehicles longer than 12.4 meters are prohibited. For travelers who prefer to admire the view safely, there is a parking area at a spectacular 700-meter-high viewing platform where you can safely look down upon these sweeping curves and the magnificent Stigfossen waterfall (which drops 300 meters).

The scenery along the entire route is constantly changing, showcasing not just spectacular landscapes, but also the unique character of Norwegians who choose to make their homes in this remote wilderness.

Åndalsnes: Journey's End
Upon arrival in Åndalsnes, you can take a bus service to continue your journey to Ålesund. Alternatively, you can stay and explore Åndalsnes, visiting the unique Train Chapel—a former Norwegian State Railway carriage converted into a church—or hiking a nearby trail to summit the Romsdalseggen Ridge for spectacular fjord views.

Since you have already experienced the road and rail beauty of Norway's Western Fjords, next, we invite you to take on Southern Norway's most iconic hiking route—Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)!

"Hike up to this colossal rock platform, towering 604 meters above Lysefjord, and let Preikestolen grant you the most soul-stirring 'God's Eye View' of your Norwegian adventure."