Update 24-6-2025: prices changed.
On the 1500-meter-high mountain Dalsnibba, you’ll find Europe’s highest viewpoint that you can reach by car! The plateau is also known as the ‘Dalsnibba Skywalk‘, and the first time I went there last summer, I immediately understood why. Visiting this viewpoint feels like floating above the Geirangerfjord. Mountain peaks as far as the eye can see, the wind blowing through your hair and the sun stroking your cheeks.. Magical! If you’re afraid of heights you might feel differently about it, but this is an absolute must see if you’re paying a visit to Geiranger on your trip.
How do you get to the Dalsnibba viewpoint?
Dalsnibba is located along Riksveg 63, about a 30-minute drive from the adorable little village of Geiranger. After 15 kilometers of winding asphalt, you can turn left toward the toll gate. From Stryn it’s about an hour’s drive to this turnoff (which will then be on your right). In peak season there are also daily tour buses from Geiranger to the viewpoint.
The toll road to Dalsnibba
The toll gate is at Djupvasshytta, at an altitude of 1038 meters. Cars pay 350 NOK (just under €30) in tolls to drive on. Motorcycles pay 180 NOK (just under €17). You can pay in cash or by credit card, but you can also book your tickets in advance on the website. Once you’re past the barrier, you drive up the toll road Nibbevegen until you reach the viewpoint. This toll road opened in 1939 and has been a symbol of tourism in Geiranger ever since. In 2022 the viewpoint was renewed and completely refurbished.
Dalsnibba Skywalk
The Dalsnibba viewpoint normally opens in May and closes in October. In between, the toll road is open 24 hours a day and the barrier is staffed from 09:00 to 17:00 (until 18:00 in peak season – June 15 to August 15). On top of the mountain you’ll find restrooms and a little souvenir shop. The shop is open from May to September. The opening hours of the shop and the viewpoint can vary depending on the weather conditions. So always check the Dalsnibba website and the weather forecast before your visit.
Mountain peaks for days
Once you’re up at the viewpoint, you can look out over endless mountain peaks, mountain lakes, (suddenly teeny-tiny) Geiranger, the winding Eagle Road (Ørnevegen) and of course the famous Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I could have kept looking forever, it was so beautiful! So many shades of blue and green together.. We were incredibly lucky with the weather.
It can also be super windy up there, and when it’s cloudy, there’s a good chance you won’t be able to see your hand in front of your face. So plan your trip with some flexibility, so you can time your visit to Dalsnibba around the weather forecast.
You can walk around a bit along the glass walls and over stone stairs, but if you’re not so steady on your feet, you can also enjoy the view from the parking lot. If you do climb the stairs, watch out with light-colored clothing! The handrails give off a bit of rust. I speak from experience, haha.
In your shorts in the snow
Because the mountain is so high (1476 meters, to be precise), there’s often still snow on the top, even in summer. That in itself isn’t all that special, but I’m CRAZY about snow. And snow is of course extra fun on really hot days. In the summer of 2019 it was extremely hot when we were on Dalsnibba, no less than 32 degrees Celsius. So I loved plopping down in the snow in my shorts!
On the way down you’ll pass lots more photogenic vistas, including the stunning, bright blue Djupvatnet. So take your time on the descent and don’t let anyone rush you! You’re on vacation, after all. 😉
Disclaimer
In Norway the weather is as changeable as.. the weather. So there’s a chance you won’t be able to see much of the view from the viewpoint, or anything at all. Or that you’ll get soaking wet from the rain instead of lying in the snow in your shorts.
