Visit the Alpine Capital and Ride "The Golden Train"
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Fjord Service
Visit the Alpine Capital, Åndalsnes, and Ride "The Golden Train" Along the Rauma Line! Begin your journey in Ålesund and let the GuideToGo app be your companion. With GPS-guided audio tours along the entire route, you’ll hear fascinating stories about nature, culture, and history tailored to the places you pass. Explore the cities with guided walking tours in Ålesund and Åndalsnes, all available directly in the app. Experience breathtaking landscapes and captivating tales on your drive between the two towns. Along the way, take breaks at handpicked stops to enjoy local cuisine, soak in scenic views, or discover hidden gems. Once in Åndalsnes, hop aboard the famous Rauma Line – "The Golden Train." This extraordinary train ride takes you past dramatic cliffs, over pristine rivers, and through picturesque valleys – an unforgettable experience! Stay at Hotel Aak, a historic hotel surrounded by majestic mountains. Enjoy both comfort and proximity to nature. You might even hear about the hotel’s legacy as Norway’s first tourist hotel while savoring a gourmet dinner prepared with local ingredients. About This Activity Drive your own car or join a bus tour. Book now, travel whenever you like: Plan your trip to fit your preferences and needs. Download the tour in advance and get to know the locations before you travel. With GuideToGo, you’ll explore fascinating stories and facts about the highlights along the route. Duration 2 days Distance One-way: 118 kilometers (from Ålesund to Åndalsnes) Languages Included Norwegian, Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Ukrainian. Highlights Guided walking tour in Ålesund Audio-guided drive from Ålesund to Åndalsnes Guided walking tour in Åndalsnes Spectacular train ride on the Rauma Line Overnight stay at Hotel Aak Included ✔️ GPS-guided audio tour in 14 languages. ✔️ Recommendations for accommodations, dining, and activities. ✔️ Links for booking and reservations. ✔️ Guided walking tours. ✔️ Guided driving tour. ✔️ Pre-trip audio guide playback. Not Included ❌ Accommodation. ❌ Food and beverages. ❌ Tickets to attractions and activities. Activity Suggestions: Visit the iconic Troll Wall, Europe’s tallest vertical rock face. Explore the Norwegian Mountaineering Center in Åndalsnes to learn about Norwegian climbing and mountaineering. Enjoy a local delicacy for dinner, like mountain trout or salt cod.
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Points of interest
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The Walde House
The Waldehuset got the name” the miracle house” after the city fire in 1904. Anders Nord, who lived in the house on that fateful night of January 23rd in 1904, stated in the aftermath that he had been visited by an angel the day before the city fire. And the angel stated –”Fear not! I have been sent from the Almighty God to tell you that in this night, this whole city will be burnt to ashes for the many and large sins committed in it. But God has given you mercy – and you and your wife shall not go outside and not carry any of your belongings outside, for all that will carried outside will burn. I will keep you, and nothing evil will befall you.” Anders Nord did as the angel told him, and stayed in the Waldehuset as the city fire ravaged around him. His wife, Regine, who was not as strong in her faith as Anders himself, carried all of the furniture from the house into the city park during the night. When morning arrived, and the fire died down, the Waldehuset was left among the ruins, but the furniture carried outside, was burnt to ashes.