Information about Geiranger:
A church probably existed in Geiranger as early as 1450, but the current church building dates from 1842. Traffic to and from Geiranger was originally largely carried out by water. However, as early as the 15th century, a mountain road existed from Geiranger to Lom during the summer months. By the 1850s, trade along the route had increased significantly. For example, pickle, birch bark, falcons, grain, leather, and tar were delivered from Lom to Geiranger. In return, iron, fish (especially herring), salt, and textiles were transported towards Lom.[1]
The D/S Sunnmöre was the first steamship to reach Geiranger in 1858. In 1867, Martinus K. Maråk opened the first inn in Geiranger. A frequent guest here was Hans Hagerup Krag, who made a significant contribution to Norwegian road construction. Tourism, which was important for the town, began in 1869. In 1880, Krag proposed building the road from Geiranger up to Dalsnibba, particularly to further develop tourism. Work on the Geiranger Road began on November 29, 1881, and the Knuten Road was completed in 1882. The Geiranger Road was inaugurated on August 15, 1889, but the Nibbevegen road to Dalsnibba was not built until the 1930s. Parallel to the construction of the Geiranger Road, the harbor was expanded in 1885 to provide better mooring options for steamships.[2] N.P. Veiberg also built the Geiranger Hotell in 1884.[3] The Union Hotel followed in 1891.[4]
From the 1890s onward, the German Emperor Wilhelm II visited Geiranger several times until 1914.