Valldal is surrounded by attractive alpine mountains and steep, green hills. A wild river runs through the valley creating several nice waterfalls, including Holsfossen (10 kilometers upstream), Gudbrandsjuvet (15 km upstream) and Skjerdsura (16 km upstream) - these waterfalls are next to the road.
Despite the high latitude, Valldal has a mild climate and is famous for cherries, apples, raspberries, and strawberries produced on a commercial scale. The thick forrests is home to a large number of red deer, roe deer and other wild animals. In the high mountains towards the east, rein deer and wolverine enjoy endless wilderness.
Road 63 through Valldal connects, Trollstigen and Geiranger, two of Norway's major attractions, to each other. Because of it's natural beauty, involving both wild, alpine mountains, green fertile vallies and deep fjords, and impressive road constructions this has been named the "Golden Route".
From Sylte (Valldal village) there is a local road to Tafjord, a tiny village at the mouth of a wild, narrow valley. From Tafjord village the road leads to the 100 meter high Zacahricasdammen, a concrete water dam in the extensive Tafjord hydro power production system. This is also the gateway to the network of paths and huts in the Tafjord mountains, the western part of Reinheimen national park.
Route 650 from Alesund.
In summer there is a scheduled car ferry from Geiranger to Valldal. The ferry has limited capacity and runs only two or three times a day, make a reservation or arrive early to make sure that there is space for your car. The ferry is expensive but provides a 2 hour cruise on the Geirangerfjord.
From Valldal there are buses from Alesund, Geiranger and Andalsnes few times every day.
There are a couple of taxis in the valley. Unless you are in the village, you must order the taxi by phone and be prepared to wait for it.
"The snake" - a geological formation in the cliffs above Valldal village.
In Holsfossen (waterfall 10 km from fjord) next to the road there is a tiny power station recently reopened after 50 years.
The gorge and waterfall at Gudbrandsjuvet (15 kilometers upstream). Rapids/waterfalls at Skjerdsura near Gudbrandsjuvet. According to the Sagas, king Olaf the Saint built the first road through the Skjerdsura boulders in year 1028.
Visit the Zacahrias dam in Tafjord. See Muldalsfossen waterfall on the road between Tafjord and Valldal.
Norwegian nature is free to anyone, but it's offered as it is - only the most accessible dangerous places are protected with fences and signs. '''Do not walk on glaciers without proper training and equipment.''' Be extremely careful on slippery slopes (particularly near waterfalls).
Walk the small road to '''Muldalen''' and visit the abandoned farms at the shelf overlooking the spectacular Muldalsfossen. The small road starts close to the small bridge after the 5 kilometer tunnel on the road from Valldal to Tafjord.
Valldal is dominated by camping and caravans. Fjellro turisthotell is the only hotel in Valldal. A large number of cabins ("hytter") are available along the main road.
From Valldal there are buses to Alesund, Geiranger and Andalsnes.
By car: roads to Geiranger (short ferry at Linge), Alesund and Andalsnes via Trollstigen.
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