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In Geiranger, Ålesund and the Sunnmøre region, the attractions lie like pearls on a string -waiting for you! 


Copyright © Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Destinasjon Ålesund & Sunnmøre

Ørsta

Norangsdalen - "The Queen's route"

Norangsdalen is one of the narrowest valleys in Norway, rich in both spectaculare sceneries as well as cultural memories. The valley bears the scars of the battle against the forces of nature. At lake Jelskred, the bottom of the valley is full of scree....
Address: 6150 Ørsta
Telephone: 70 06 85 18
Email: info@orstainfo.no


Hellesylt Badehus

Stranda

Hellesylt Bathing House

Excellent bathing beach with own bathing house with changing rooms and diving platform.


Copyright © Sandsøy Aktiv AS

Sande

Dollsteinhola cave

At the west side of the island Sandsøy in Sande municipality, the intriguing cave Dollsteinshol lies. This is one of the largest and most peculiar caves in Norway, and is has been mentioned in historic documents for centuries. The cave is 180 metres...
Address: 6089 Sandshamn
Telephone: 91 79 54 92


Copyright © Jugendstilsenteret

Ålesund

The Art Nouveau Centre

The Art Nouveau Centre in Ålesund documents the town's unique architectural history with the establishment of Art Nouveau architecture after the great Town Fire of 1904. Experience the fascinating and exciting history that is presented to you through a...
Address: Apotekergt. 16, 6004 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 10 49 70
Email: post@jugendstilsenteret.no


Copyright © DGT/Terje Rakke

Stranda

Friaren

Friaren –The Suitor – lies on the opposite bank to Dei sju systre – The Seven Sisters – in the Geirangerfjord. The falls are not particularly high, but are split at the centre, revealing a rock face in a form that resembles a bottle. Legend has it that...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 38 00
Email: info@visitgeirangerfjorden.com


Copyright © Stiftinga Ytste Skotet

Stordal

Ytste-Skotet

With a fantastic view of the Storfjord, the farm Ytste-Skotet is situated up in the mountain. There have been farms here since the Viking era, and even today Ytste-Skotet farm is without electricity and running water. Visit a musuem full of life!
Address: 6250 Stordal
Telephone: 975 08 300
Email: epost@skotet.no


Copyright © DGT/Terje Rakke

Stranda

Storseterfossen

Storseterfossen – a waterfall you can actually walk behind. A well-prepared footpath with a guardrail takes you behind the fall in perfect safety. The trip to reach the fall, which is in Vesteråsdalen, takes about 1 hour from Vesterås Farm in Geiranger.
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 38 00
Email: info@visitgeirangerfjorden.com


Copyright © DGT/Terje Rakke

Stranda

The Geirangerfjord

Formed in the shape of an S, nature herself has provided the first letter for many of the superlatives often used to describe the Geirangerfjord; stupendous, stunning, spectacular. Another often-used phrase used to describe the 20-kilomtre long between...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 38 00
Email: info@visitgeirangerfjorden.com


Copyright © Norsk Møbelfaglig Senter

Sykkylven

Norwegian Furniture Centre

Sykkylven is world known for its many furniture factories and a great part of the inhabitants live from making furniture for customers throughout the world. The most known are Ekornes and Hjellegjerde, Brunstad, Formfin and L.K. Hjelle, but there is also...
Address: Storgata 18, 6239 Sykkylven
Telephone: 70 25 30 03
Email: kjetil.tandstad@mobelfagligsenter.no


Copyright © Runde Camping

Herøy

Rundebranden

Rundebranden is the third largest bird mountain in Norway, and has got a thriving bird life as well as a wide range of plants and flowers. The peak is at around 300 metres, and offers views of the ocean, a myriad of islands, and mountains from Stadt to...
Address: 6096 Runde
Email: post@rundesenteret.no


Drynjafossen

Ørskog

Dynjafossen waterfall

Beautiful waterfall in Landedalen. Here you can enjoy the rare experience of standing behind a waterfall.
Address: 6240 Ørskog


Copyright © Per Eide/Hareid kommune

Hareid

Overåsanden - beach

The sandy beach at Ovra, perhaps the most idyllic beach in the whole of Sunnmøre, is situated by the National Monument at Ovra. It has fine white sand and a big car park nearby.
Address: 6063 Hjørungavåg


Copyright © Godøy Kystmuseum

Giske

Godøy Coastal Museum

Godøy Coastal Museum offers some varied exhibitions over three floors in an old school building. The guide will take you through the three separate exhibitions, and tell you interesting stories about what you see. The museum has got an archaeological...
Address: Geilevika, 6055 Godøya
Telephone: 41 48 48 25
Email: heidi@godoy.kystmuseum.no


Norsk Fjordsenter

Stranda

Norwegian Fjord Centre

Norwegian Fjordcenter - an experience for all ages We are working in conjunction with UNESCO, we dedicate ourselves to developing expertise in protection, conservation and education about the West Norwegian fjords. Our center brings the story of the...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 38 10
Email: monica@verdsarvfjord.no


Copyright © Arne Inge Tryggestad

Stranda

Hellesylt Waterfall

Hellesylt waterfall is one of the most photographed motifs in the area. In the centre of the village, between two bridges (Høge bridge from 1907 and Hellesylt bridge from 1902) the water masses cascade down the polished granite stones. It is an...
Address: 6218 Hellesylt
Telephone: 94 81 13 32
Email: hellesylt@dgt.no


Copyright © Terje Rakke/Destinasjon Geirangerfjord

Norddal

Gudbrandsjuvet

Gudbrandsjuvet is a 5 metre narrow and 20–25 metre high ravine through which the Valldøla River forces itself. The ravine is easily accessible from main road route 63 between Valldal and Trollstigen. The waters have formed a complex of deep potholes and...
Address: 6210 Valldal
Telephone: 70 25 77 67
Email: info@visitgeirangerfjord.com


Copyright © DGT/Svein Skylstad

Norddal

Muldal-Muldalsfossen

Muldalsfossen – The Muldal Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the Kingdom, with its free fall of almost 200 metres. However, since the hydro-electric development at the end of the 1950’s, the volume of water in the falls is considerably...
Address: 6213 Tafjord
Telephone: 70 25 77 67


Copyright © Odd Magne Kvalsund

Herøy

Beaches in Herøy

Herøy municipality offers sandy beaches and small capes for sunbathing and swimming. Mulevika, Nautøy, Sandesanden og Runde.
Address: 6099 Fosnavåg


Copyright © Bj. Skarbøvik

Norddal

Muribugen


Address: 6210 Valldal


Copyright © DGT/Terje Rakke

Stranda

The Seven Sisters

The ”Seven Sisters” are among the most photographed waterfalls in Geirangerfjorden. They are close to Knivsflå, the abandoned farm. No less than seven waterfalls descend into the fjord. They have an average fall of around 250 meters and are an impressive...
Address: 6216 Geiranger
Telephone: 70 26 38 00
Email: info@visitgeirangerfjorden.com


Copyright © Ivar Aasen-tunet

Ørsta

Ivar Aasen Centre

Ivar Aasen-tunet is a national cultural centre and museum working with the Norwegian written language Nynorsk, as well as being a museum about the language's creator, Ivar Aasen. Enjoy the beautiful architecture made by Sverre Fehn, together with buildings from three centuries, and many exciting exhibitions.
Address: 6160 Hovdebygda
Telephone: 70 04 75 70
Email: admin@aasentunet.no


Copyright © Flatøy Holidays

Sande

Flatøy Holidays

Flatøy Holidays is beautifully situated far out at the coast of southern Sunnmøre, between Voksa and Sandsøy, about 2,5 hours from Ålesund. They offer accomodation in sea houses or bed & breakfast, activities, art and culture for all ages - "a hidden...
Address: Flatøy, 6089 Sandshamn
Telephone: 70 02 90 66
Email: info@flatoyholidays.com


Copyright © Nynorsk Kultursentrum

Ørsta

The Ivar Aasen Centre

THE IVAR AASEN CENTRE, with its special focus on language and literature and its unique architecture guarantees you a wealth of memorable experiences while you are here and plenty of food for thought after your visit. Opened in 2000, the main building...
Address: Indrehovdevegen 176, 6160 Hovdebygda
Telephone: 70 04 75 70
Email: admin@aasentunet.no


Copyright © Atlanterhavsparken

Ålesund

The Atlantic Sea Park

The Atlantic Sea Park is one of the most particular aquariums in Northern Europe, and has been built into the coastal landscape at Tueneset, the coastline west in Ålesund. Study the large landscape tanks that show life in sea along the Norwegian coast...
Address: Tueneset, 6006 Ålesund
Telephone: 70 10 70 60
Email: mail@atlanterhavsparken.no


Copyright © Sindre Grimstad

Hareid

Grimstadvatnet, Holesanden and Raudesanden beach

Holesanden (fresh water beach) is located at the south end of Snipsøyrvatnet (Lake of Snipsøyr), and Raudesanden (fresh water beach) is located at north east end of Grimstadvatnet (Lake of Grimstad). Preserved natural reservation area with botanical and...
Address: 6060 Hareid
Telephone: 70 09 50 00
Email: postmottak@hareid.kommune.no


Copyright © Knut Werner Alsén

Herøy

Runde Environmental Centre

Runde Environmental Centre (Runde Miljøsenter) represents an opportunity for those wishing to make an event into a unique experience. The research station provides prime facilities for courses and conferences, as well as for accommodation. It is an...
Address: Runde Miljøsenter, 6096 Runde
Telephone: 70 08 08 00
Email: post@rundecentre.no


Copyright © Oddbjørn Grimstad/Hareid kommune

Hareid

Brandal beach

Beach in the center of Brandal.
Address: 6062 Brandal
Telephone: 70 09 50 00
Email: postmottak@hareid.kommune.no


Copyright © Barnas Lekeland

Ålesund

Barnas Lekeland

The Children’s Playland is a popular indoor activity centre and playground with some of the largest apparatuses in Norway. Children can play on obstacle courses, ball pits, slides and climbing walls in an area covering 1400m². Activity zones for...
Address: Vasstrandvn 75, 6011 Ålesund
Telephone: 416 01 600


Badestrender i Giske

Giske

Beaches in Giske

Giske municipality has got a variety of beautiful beaches, spread out across several islands. Giskesanden at Giske, and Blimsanden at Vigra are idyllic sandy beaches, while Alnes at Godøy offers both a sandy and a pebbled beach. The different areas are...



Contact details

Destinasjon Ålesund & Sunnmøre
Skateflukaia
N-6002 Ålesund
NORWAY
Tel.: 70 15 76 00
info@visitalesund.com


Destinasjon Geirangerfjord-Trollstigen
N-6216 Geiranger
Tel.: 70 26 30 99
NORWAY
info@visitgeirangerfjord.com