lobster129

I actually did both of these as ship excursions. I did the Atlantic Road from Molde and I did the other one while in Alesund. The Atlantic Road trip was ok, but probably my least favorite of the entire 12 day Celebrity cruise. It wasn't bad, just not particularly memorable. The one bridge you see in the pictures of the road was cool, but not spectacular. If you have to pick one of them, I would pick the Trollstigen Road. It's a beautiful roadway. Unfortunately, the highest part of this trip (the one shown in the website where it overlooks the valley) was totally covered in misty fog when we were there. We could barely tell there was a valley below us. So if you go, I hope you have the weather shown in the picture on the website. But I still would vote for Trollstigen.

 

Here is a link to my Atlantic Road pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/rickchapman62/20110727Molde?authuser=0&feat=directlink

 

and here is a link to my Trollstigen Road (and other things) pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/rickchapman62/20110725Alesund?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! Between that and your wonderful photos....you helped make my decision very easy.:)

We will not be driving, so I am not concerned about the heights and hairpin curves of the Trollstigen Road. I hope we get a clear day too...but was lovely even in the fog/cloud cover.

My gut feeling was to see as much "inland" Norway as we could. But we may never be able to visit Norway again...so trying to make wise choices.

Thanks again for your advice!

Trying to decide between two tours while we are docked in Molde. Both are Shorex (via bus). The real decision is which route...one along the coast and the other inland.

 

Anyone that has been to Molde...and have done either option???

 

Trollstigen Mountain Road

http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Where-...mountain-road/

 

The Atlantic Road

http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Where-...Atlantic-road/

 

We are sailing on Celebrity Eclipse July 7, 2012. (Other ports in Norway are Geiranger, Flam & Bergen)

 

TIA

Let me try the links again:

ATLANTIC Road

http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Where-to-go-us/Fjord-Norway/Molde-Romsdal/What-to-do-in-Molde-and-Romsdal/Tour-suggestions-in--Molde-and-Romsdal/

Trollstigen Mountain Road

http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Where-to-go-us/Fjord-Norway/The-Geirangerfjord/What-to-do-in-the-Geirangerfjord-area-and-Trollstigen/Attractions-in-the-areas-of-the-Geirangerfjord-and-Trollstigen/Trollstigen-mountain-road/

Trying to decide between two tours while we are docked in Molde. Both are Shorex (via bus). The real decision is which route...one along the coast and the other inland.

Anyone that has been to Molde...and have done either option???

Trollstigen Mountain Road

http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Where-...mountain-road/

The Atlantic Road

http://www.visitnorway.com/us/Where-...Atlantic-road/

We are sailing on Celebrity Eclipse July 7, 2012. (Other ports in Norway are Geiranger, Flam & Bergen)

TIA

Deck - 9

Cabin # - 9215

Class – A1

Starboard or Port Side - Port

Bed near?(balcony or bath) – Balcony

Quiet Cabin (With comments on problems. Note if connecting. ) – Generally quiet. The ONLY noises we heard were the opening and closing of nearby cabin door and service room. (ALL doors close loudly)

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. -Largest of the angled balconies...great views, no obstruction.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Largest of the angled balconies.

Was wind a problem? Faces bow so some wind when ship sailing fast.

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? Cabin door closing noise above. Service door nearby.

Any other comments? Excellent mid-ship location close to elevators & entrance to card room but these venues where NOT a source of any noise.