Ørnesvingen Viewpoint
Ørnesvingen
A viewpoint at the highest hairpin bend of the Ørnesvegen, at about 620 metres above sea level, overlooking Geiranger village, the fjord and the Seven Sisters Waterfall.
The Ørnesvegen (Eagle Road) is the stretch of Route 63 that climbs north from Geiranger village toward Eidsdal, with 11 hairpin bends. It opened to traffic in 1955. The Ørnesvingen viewpoint at the highest bend sits at about 620 metres above sea level. Its platform with a glass railing faces the entire Geirangerfjord. On clear days you can see the Seven Sisters Waterfall and Suitor Waterfall on the opposite shore, as well as cruise ships docked in front of the village, making it one of the best spots for panoramic fjord photos. Admission is free. There is a small roadside car park that often fills up in peak season. The viewpoint is about a 15-minute drive from Geiranger village and is a must-stop when driving to Geiranger from the Trollstigen direction. The road is generally open in winter, but drive with care when there is snow or ice.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Skageflå
- Norwegian Fjord Centre
- Flydalsjuvet
- Storseterfossen
- Seven Sisters Waterfall
- Geirangerfjord
- Dalsnibba Skywalk
- Gudbrandsjuvet