Dalsnibba junction is where the Fv63 road above Geiranger meets the turn-off to the mountain of Dalsnibba, on a high, bare plateau around a thousand metres above the sea. It is a bleak, beautiful place, with dark lakes, patches of snow and low scrub, and the road crosses it on its way between Geiranger and Grotli. The mountain rises to about 1,500 metres, and a private toll road leads to the summit, where a viewing platform offers one of the highest views of a fjord in Norway, looking straight down over the Geirangerfjord. The toll road opens in the warm season, once the snow has been cleared, and closes in autumn.
If you take the toll road, you climb a few more kilometres on a narrow, well-surfaced road, with tight bends and a steep drop, and you arrive at a car park on the top. From the platform, the fjord is a thin dark line far below, with the village of Geiranger at its head and cruise ships looking like tiny white toys. It is cold and windy, even in July, and the cloud can come down in minutes, so be ready to turn back if the view vanishes. On a clear day it is among the finest views in the country.
The ride across the plateau is a pleasure in itself. The road is wide and well surfaced, with long bends and open views of the mountains, and traffic is moderate, though it is thicker in summer when coaches run to Geiranger. The altitude brings cold air, and snow can fall even in midsummer, so do not underestimate it. A good rain jacket and gloves are worth carrying. The road is open only in the warm season, usually from late May to October, because of the snow, so check before planning a trip.
Geiranger, down the hairpins, has a few services, but it is small, and Stryn and Stranda are the nearest towns with reliable fuel, so fill the tank before you climb. Food and coffee are available at the summit in summer, and in the village below, but prices are high. Early morning is the quietest time, with fewer buses and a soft light on the mountains. If the weather is poor, enjoy the plateau and save the summit for another day.