Motion Sickness: Andalsnes to Valldal Drive
The Andalsnes to Valldal road trip covers approximately 31 miles (50 km) and takes around 1.5 hours in normal traffic. The terrain is mountain hairpin wall, making it a high motion sickness risk route.
Trollstigen climbs 11 hairpin bends up an 850 m mountain wall on a roughly 9 percent gradient, part of the 50 km road Fv63 between Andalsnes and Valldal. The bends are tight, stacked directly above each other, and often busy with buses and campervans. The climb is short but intense, concentrating most of the motion load into about 15 minutes.
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Where Motion Sickness Hits Hardest
The sections most likely to trigger motion sickness are: The 11 hairpin wall above Isterdalen, Stigfossen waterfall bridge, Descent toward the Valldal side. As of August 2026 the road is open for the season after the 2024 to 2025 rockfall protection closures, and it opened early this year on 27 April 2026. It still closes each winter and can shut at short notice in heavy rain, so check Fjord Norway or the road authority before driving. Use the Trollstigen viewpoint as a break before the descent.
Best Seat for Motion Sickness on This Drive
Front passenger seat with eyes on the road ahead, not the valley floor.
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Prevention Tips for the Andalsnes–Valldal Drive
- Have Dizzout downloaded before you start - it works instantly when symptoms begin
- Take Bonine or Dramamine 30-60 minutes before departure if you're prone to symptoms
- Eat lightly before the drive - heavy meals worsen motion sickness
- Take breaks every 90 minutes minimum on long stretches
- Keep the car cool and well-ventilated
- Avoid reading or phone use in the back seat
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does motion sickness last on the Andalsnes to Valldal drive?
Motion sickness symptoms typically peak 20–60 minutes after exposure begins and continue until the motion stops. On a 1.5-hour drive, symptoms can persist for the entire journey without intervention. Sound therapy and medication can shorten or prevent the symptoms.
Is the Andalsnes to Valldal drive bad for motion sickness?
This route is rated high for motion sickness risk. Trollstigen climbs 11 hairpin bends up an 850 m mountain wall on a roughly 9 percent gradient, part of the 50 km road Fv63 between Andalsnes and Valldal.
What's the fastest way to stop car sickness mid-drive?
Once you're already feeling sick, pills won't work fast enough - they take 30+ minutes to kick in. The fastest options mid-drive are sound therapy via headphones (works in under 90 seconds), pulling over and getting fresh air, and looking at the distant horizon.