Storsæterfossen Waterfall
Waterfall with walk-behind cave in rugged mountain landscape
Storsæterfossen in Møre og Romsdal is a mountain waterfall reached by short hikes; visitors come for high-country scenery, photography and nearby walking trails.
Storsæterfossen at a Glance#
Address: Near Geiranger, Stranda Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
How to Get to Storsæterfossen#
From Geiranger village, follow Norwegian County Road 63 for about 2-3 km toward the waterfall turnoff; parking is roadside and the walk to the falls takes roughly 15-30 minutes on a marked trail. The path becomes wet and slippery close to the grotto, so expect a short scramble and spray from the falls.
Tips for Visiting Storsæterfossen#
- Park in Geiranger and approach on foot - the path to the falls branches off County Road 63 about 20 minutes' walk from the village.
- Bring a waterproof layer and protect electronics: the path takes visitors behind the curtain of water where spray is constant.
- Visit early morning or late evening in summer to avoid coach crowds from the fjord tours.
Best Time to Visit Storsæterfossen#
Best visited in summer for access and long daylight; spring brings high flows and autumn brings quieter trails.
Weather & Climate near Storsæterfossen#
Storsæterfossen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1548 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 179 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 140 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 134 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 86 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.6h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 57 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 75 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 86 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 105 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Poor | 4° - 10° | 4° | 158 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 166 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 166 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | -5° - -1° | -8° | 196 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
