The Eagle Road

We’re now climbing one of Norway’s most spectacular and most photographed roads: the Eagle Road, or Ørnevegen. It winds its way up from the Geirangerfjord through eleven tight hairpin bends to the viewpoint at Eagle Bend, 620 meters above sea level. When it opened in 1955, it became the first proper road connection between Geiranger and the rest of Sunnmøre. Before that, people had to travel by boat to Eidsdal or Valldal, and many also crossed the mountains on foot. The road takes its name from the steep mountain slopes where eagles have nested and soared above the fjord for generations. At the top, one of Norway’s most famous views awaits — the Seven Sisters waterfalls and the fjord winding between towering mountains. It is a sight that leaves a lasting impression, even on experienced travelers.