Norway. Golden Globe 10.

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Norway has long been known to the world for the extraordinary beauty of its harsh northern nature, and its majestic fjords have become a kind of hallmark of the country. In order to give tourists a better view of the incredible landscapes, Norway has built many observation decks, but one of them, known as Stegastein, deserves special attention.



































This place is located six kilometers from the city of Eurland, on the old road leading up. The view that opens from here on the Eurland Fjord is really fantastic – the stunning beauty of the mountain, the emerald greenery of the forests and the unshakeable surface of the water make an indescribable impression.

Such a place is simply created for luxurious photo shoots, so there has always been a huge number of tourists here. Due to the constant influx of people to this section of the road, it was decided to build a convenient observation deck, which would open a wide view of the landscape.



The project was taken up by architects Todd Saunders and Tomi Wilhemsen, who decided to approach the problem in a non-standard way. Their idea was to erase the line between man and nature, as well as to emphasize the incredible grandeur of the landscape stretching here. Therefore, the observation deck does not look as usual, but resembles an unfinished bridge, abruptly breaking a few tens of meters from the edge of the abyss.



At first glance, it seems to tourists that there are no fences at the end of this bridge, and some of them are even afraid to approach its edge, but this is not true. The site ends with a wide side of strong glass, which gives visitors a great opportunity to see the fantastic nature in all details.



Stegastein’s design is made of laminated timber, wood and steel, its length is 30 m, and its width is 4 m. Above the ground, the platform rises 30 m, but the distance to the valley lying below is as much as 650 m, which allows tourists to enjoy luxurious views. The site opened in 2006, after which it became a constant stopover for travelers in this part of Norway.