Experience Møre og Romsdal!

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1 Ekstra: Experiences in Møre og Romsdal Experience Møre og Romsdal!... Where the mountains extend outwards, and end in the ocean when the country must give up... Where blue fjords wind themselves through majestic alpine tops, which are still topped with snow... Where five cities stand out each with its own temperament... Where we stand ready to provide our guests activities and experiences in world-class More og Romsdal aims to be the counties No. 1 for activities and adventures within Norway. On the following pages the Tourism Program in More og Romsdal County Council presents a range of experiences and activities found within the region. Whether you enjoy activities where the adrenalin bubbles in your blood, or rather peaceful experiences, Møre og Romsdal has a lot to offer. And then there s everything in between such as; mountain farms, fishing, kayaking trips, the many bike trips and hiking in the mountains. The summer goes fast, but memories last forever. An attachment from the Tourism Program in Møre og Romsdal County Council 1

2 Museum/Experience centers Foto: Magnus Nordstrand. A Time travel Romsdal Museum is an urban and rural museum in Molde center. The museum consists of about 35 houses, which show Romsdal architecture and lifestyle from 1600 to the 1900s. The houses have been collected from surrounding areas since the museum began in 1912, and the area consists of several yards. There are also a few farms in their own pastural environments, as well as a chapel that is used for wedding ceremonies. The museum also contains an idyllic duck pond, and a stage space that is used during Molde Jazz. Romsdal Museum offers guided tours around - Tresfjordstua, Holtstua, Hammervollstua, Eidestua, and Erikgarden. Romsdal Museum also hosts a city street, which shows Molde in mini format as it would have looked before the town s fire in 1916, and the bombing in The street consists of six houses, and one of the houses accommodates Mali s Cafe which is open during the summer months. Romsdal museum also owns several other developments, including the Fisheries Museum at Hjertøya. Location: Molde web: Ivar Aasen-tunet Ivar Aasen Centre is a documentation and experience centre for the nynorsk (New Norwegian writing language) culture that offers experiences and insights into the language. Regular guided tours are available during the summer season, individual tours of architecture, and specialized tours for children who are with tunkatten Lurivar are also available. Events continue throughout the year, with The Nynorskfestspela playing the last weekend in June, this is a highpoint in the cultural program. There is an outdoors children s library on Høgetua during the summer. City: Ørsta web: Norwegian klippfisk museum The Norwegian klippfisk (salted cod) museum on Milnbrygga in Kristiansund shows the development of cod fishing in Norway from the 1700s until post-war period. The production of cod has occurred here until quite recently, and there is a special atmosphere with the smell of dried cod and salt in the walls. Visitors are guided through Bergen s unique and pristine fixtures and are encouraged to see the exhibition on how the production of cod occurred in the traditional way. In the summer of 2010 one can also see the exhibition Kristiansund before, during, and after the war. Location: Kristiansund web: 2 Volda bygdetun and tannery museum Volda Museum consists of over 20 houses arranged as a common sunnmørsgard (farm in Sunnmøre) from mid century. Here you can see how people lived, and worked in the past. There is also a Tannery on site. Location: Volda Web: Gjemnes bygdemuseum The rural museum consists of Teigen farm in Skeidsdalen with equipment from the 1880 s, and Fagerlia school; found as the school would have been in Teigen consists of a farmhouse and operations building. The houses were relocated from the croft Litj-Ranheim in Of particular interest to us today, is that those who lived there until 1982 have made unusually few changes and modernization of the buildings and furnishings. Location: Gjemnes web: Ålesunds Museum Ålesunds Museum gives us small glimpses of the city s history and teaches us primarily about people s everyday lives, in work and leisure. The exhibitions show different sides of the city s growth such as fishing, catching, and shipping, and works as a craft and commercial purposes center for Sunnmøre. Important events such as the town fire in 1904 and the German occupation from 1940 to 1945 are also shown in their own exhibition spaces.. Web: aalesunds.museum.no Arctic Museum The Arctic Museum at Brandal in Hareid has a collection of 2500 artifacts, 1500 photographs and several films from the polar area dating back to The purpose is to preserve the history from our dramatic marine, hunting, and polar history and to facilitate studies and research. Exhibitions from seal hunting, mining activities on Svalbard and winter hunting in Greenland are to be seen here. The Arctic Aarvak, the oldest remaining of its kind, is a definite must see, and is found by the side of the museum. Location: Brandal, Hareid Web: Godøy coastal museum The theme of this museum is archeology, bay history, fishing history and war history. Local historical collections from each of the themes are present at the museum. There are also copies of Eilif Røys s findings a burial mound from early roman times ( years AD). Location: Giske Web:

3 Museum/Experience centers Geiranger Fjord is a unique World Heritage Area. But why are the mountains so high and the fjord so deep? How could people cope through the winter on a lonely mountain top? What flowers can only thrive in the undergrowth under the mountains in danger of avalanches and landslides? Wonders are great and the questions are many when you re visiting the distinctive nature and culture along our fjords. At The Norwegian Fjord Centre we attempt to answer these questions and many many more. The Norwegian Fjord Centre has educational exhibits, activities, art installations, a book shop, local crafts and a cafe. Location: Geiranger, Stranda Web: Get to know the Fjord landscape Agricultural Museum The Agricultural Museum at Gjermundnes was established in The museum covers all of Møre og Romsdal and they collect, preserve and exhibit systems, tools, artifacts, literature, and photography, linking to agriculture and agricultural industry in the county. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, with large and small objects from the history of agriculture in the county, you can also see the show Coast goat in Selje during the summer months. Location: Gjermundnes, Vestnes Web: Wool in Langevåg At the Devold factory in Langevåg there is a factory outlet, café and textile museum. Here you get insights into a little bit of Norwegian textile history, while you can relax in the café, and look out over the fjord. Opening 1st July-15th August, Monday to Saturday 10-17, Sunday Location: Langevåg, Sula Web: From marshes to villages Veøy vicarage and Medieval church Cultural and historical guided tours of the Middle Ages charger church and the parsonage. Rental of premises is also available. Location: Molde web: The Norwegian marsh museum is a modern museum that conveys the development of independent Norway throughout the twentieth century. Marsh cultivation and the farming of new land was an important part of this development. Location: Smøla web: Ergan coastal fort Ergan fort in Bud is a war museum built around one of the Germans many coastal forts along the Norwegian coast. The fort is well preserved and has an exciting story close to our time. Location: Bud, Fræna Web: Smøla Museum The area at Veiholmen is a three hundred year old upper class estate with a main house, pier, boathouse, barn and storehouse. The people who lived here worked in the fish trade and had a wide collection of contacts. You can also visit Rosvoll rectory and Rangnes old school. Location: Smøla Web: Leikvin heritage park This village museum emphasizes the Norwegian folk culture, and British salmon tourism. The farm was owned by the legendary Lady Arbuthnott. Location: Sunndal Web: Sunnmøre Museum Sunnmøre Museum is a folk museum with cultural-historical exhibitions and a collection of 55 old houses and 40 boats. A walk between the distinctive buildings provides an insight into the cultural history of Sunnmøre, and a glimpse of old buildings. Web: 3

4 Museum/Experience centers Against the wind in Smøla Guri Centre The Guri centre is a new adventure and viewing center with the state of the art exhibition Meetings. with the wind as one of their main attractions. Smøla has a wind farm, and the exhibition is a great gateway to see and experience the rest of Smøla. The presentation consists of audio guides, animations, interactive stations and original artifacts that bind the stories together. The centre also houses a large outdoor amphitheatre with space for about 1000 spectators. Mrs. Guri of Edøy is performed here during the month of July. The Guri Centre has a very special architecture made of untreated larch which will eventually turn grey, and a window of Plexiglas. The centre is an attraction in itself with a spectacular panoramic view and a facade that lights up in a range of colours before evening comes. The center also houses a tourist centre, cafe and a waiting room for passersby. Location: Edøy, Smøla web: 4 Volda electric mill This 70-year-old mill is in full production, and has rare equipment, such as stone mills, plate drying, and a rolling chair. Oat flour, barley, rye, wheat, spelt, emmer and peas are all made here. There is a millhouse cafe, in the same venue. Location: Volda, South Web: Bjørnstjerne Bjornson s childhood home Bjørnson grew up in Nesset vicarage, and he himself has described the farm as one of the most beautiful farms in the country. Location: Nesset Web: Surnadal Museum Have a look at the collections from the museum of Surnadal Hill. You can walk freely between the exhibitions, participate in activities or have guided tours on request. Location: Village, Surnadal Web: Rindal Museum The museum building holds a large collection of artifacts, textiles, furniture and a significant ski collection. The museum consists of 14 buildings, including trønderlån, a blacksmith, a trøskarlåve, farm and mill. Location: Rindal Web: Mellemværftet Mellemværftet was built in 1856 and is currently a working shipyard. An important goal for the shipyard is to preserve and maintain techniques from earlier times and craft traditions. The yard is open to the public all year round during regular working hours. Location: harbor, Kristiansund Web: Brudavolltunet Brudavollen was probably inhabited towards the end of the fifteenth-century after remaining desolate for a long time. The courtyard has been relatively unchanged since the first half of the 1800s. There are six buildings both large and small: Farmhouses with lofts, accommodation lounge with smokehouse, storehouse, protected gatehouse with barns, truskarhjulhus with a brick water flow, and a farm blacksmith. Location: Ørsta Web: The Coast Guard Learn more about life on a coastal farm, with a visit to Løvikremma at Gossen. The farm today consists of a dwelling house, storehouse and peat house. It is well located, with views north towards the ocean and the fishing villages of Bjørnsund and Bud. Location: Gossen, Aukra Web: Rose Church Stordal Old Church, or Rose Church as she is otherwise called, is one of the most decorated churches in the country. Rose Church was built in 1789, and within the church are many examples of rose painting (traditional Norwegian style) and wood carving. Rose Church is located in Stordal Rural Museum, where one also finds Løset lodge (from 1700s) and more. Location: Stordal Web: F isheries Museum in Ålesund Learn more about cod, cod liver oil and their production. See the area of Molja as it would have been in 1898 and a colonial store / ship store. There are also exhibits about sea fishing during the period up to Web: Fisheries museum on Hjertøya The Fisheries museum has a collection consisting of approx. 15 old buildings relating to shipping and fishing. The museum also has a fine collection of around 20 open rowing and sailing boats, and thousands of artifacts and fishing equipment from our local culture. Location: Hjertøya, Molde Web:

5 Museum/Experience centers Art Nouveau Centre and Art Museum KUBE The Art Nouveau Centre is a national center for art nouveau / Jugend style. Here you can see a preserved interior of a chemist s shop from The center has both permanent and temporary exhibitions over three floors. In these exhibitions you can see the breadth of the Norwegian Art Nouveau in everything from advertising to jewellery, in addition to several multimedia performances. Art Museum KUBE is the regional gallery in mid-norway. The museum emphasizes different artistic expressions, with special concentration on those from mid-norway. KUBE, however, is known both locally, nationally and internationally. The museum presents painting, photography and video, performance art, textiles, sculpture and architecture and design. Art Nouveau Centre and the Art Museum KUBE share a cafe in Apotekergården. The Art Nouveau Centre has a museum shop and café. Archives and libraries are available for visitors under opening times. web: Runde Environmental Centre Guided tours, nature experiences, lectures and procurement about the environment are offered here. You can also experience boat and under the sea experiences with a mini-submarine (ROV). The official tourist information is also housed here. Location: Runde Web: Sivert Aarflot Museum Visit rural Norway s first print works (from 1809). Experience the ancient art of printing! City: Volda web: Handelshuset Patrick Volckmar as Experience the museum shop in the harbor, with a café, and probably the oldest coffee roasting house still in operation in Norway. Location: : Kristiansund web: Clothing cradle In Isfjorden the pre-production of clothes was already active in the 1860s. In the 1930s, Romsdal villages began to receive rent from major clothing wholesalers and business from people in the cities. Romsdal, then called dot dress chamber, has held this high position for decades. To meet the demand for labour, an annual import of around 100 dressmakers was necessary just to the area of Isfjorden. Oddfred Toklas clothing factory was in operation from 1938 to The house is built with tailors in the basement, sewing room on the first floor, and an apartment for the factory-owner and family on the second floor and flats for employees in the attic. Location: Isfjorden, Rauma Web: Tingvoll Museum Experience the atmosphere of a genuine 1800-century farm in the summer. The houses are furnished so you can experience how sea folk, families and children lived and worked in the era from about 1850 to Location: Tingvoll Web: Old Kvernes Museum This Museum on Averøy is an outdoor museum with a sea department, and is adjacent to the Kvernes church. The main courtyard of the museum creates a coastal farm environment, as if it was about Here you can find houses, a storehouse and a smokehouse from different periods. The sea department with fishermen and several boats represent the coastal culture and fish farmers life and work. The Listerbåt and the old goat boats are very well preserved. The museum also has its own archaeological department, with artifacts and documentation from Fosna culture. Location: Kvernes, Averø Web: Sykkylven Natural History Museum A unique collection of animals and birds from Norway and Svalbard are placed in an environment with vegetation and beautiful nature. Activities are available for children, all suitable for both old and young animal lovers. Art Exhibitions will be displayed in the museum s gallery every summer. Location: Sykkylven web: The Goat boat museum The Goat boat museum is a knowledge centre for the Goat boat which is anchored on site, boat exhibition and construction are also to be seen. The Goat boat museum protects boatbuilding traditions through constructional documentation and the transfer of knowledge about the old crafts. Location: Enge, Halsa Web: Kråksundet sjøbrukmuseum Experience Kråksundet maritime museum, with a boating environment, collected boats and a fisherman s home. The boathouse is from 1844 and contains the herring seines with galvanized boats, nets and sails, and other artifacts that provide insight into the fishing history on the coast. Location: Aure web: Vikan Commerce City Vikan Commerce City offers visitors an opportunity to experience coastal culture up close. Both the store and post office are in original condition. The boathouse and the blacksmiths workshop are also open for visits. Several organized courses - including wool reparation, yarn ball bonding, knots & splices, and knife making are available during the summer. Location: Fræna Web: vikangamlehandelsstad.com 5

6 Active in and out of water Sea fish outside of Ålesund Want to try your luck fishing? Actin takes you on a fishing trip around Ålesund. The tour starts from the port of Ålesund and we fish in Hessafjord and Breisundet. The trip is suitable for families with children and also provides good opportunities for photography. All participants are given the opportunity to fish, but for efficiency reasons, not everybody will fish simultaneously. Participants receive an introduction on the use of fishing equipment, fishing techniques and how we treat fish. A brief history of Ålesund and the nature around us is of course given during the trip. There are also opportunities to purchase refreshments. Deep sea fishing trip is available daily all weekdays from 15 June 15 August with departure from Skansegata/ harbor at 10:00 and we will return around 13:00. Web: Ka jak in Nordmøre Fjordkajakk offers guided kayak tours for anything from 2 hours to 4 days duration. The starting point is Valsøyfjord in Nordmøre, but the tours are arranged on the ocean and the fjords within Nordmøre. On the guided trips, equipment, food and accommodation are included. The goal is to give active and excellent experiences with cultural spice and good food. Experienced local guides and instructors know both the weather and the nature in the areas, and contribute to a safe and comfortable experience. Fjordkajakk also offers canoeing courses and activity events for smaller groups, as well as canoeing tours and rental of sea kayaks with all the necessary equipment. Location: Valsøybotn, Halsa Web: Stay in a lighthouse At Flatflesa lighthouse in the ocean between Gossen and Ona - nature is the only neighbor! The lighthouse has a total of 9 beds, and a separate kitchen. If it is too cold in the sea, then the hot tub right outside can do the trick! Location: Flatflesa Web: Sailing in Romsdal See the nature of the Romsdal fjord from aboard a sailboat. Tours last from 4 to 12 hours. On The longest trip, the boat will sail all the way to Ona. Location: Vestnes Web: Nordmøre water Aboard the SJ Anne Margrethe yacht, you can experience the Nordmøre coast over one afternoon, or a week. Minimum number of persons: 5 Location: Kristiansund Web: To Runde with an RIB In a RIB boat you get in touch with nature under the power of the motors. From Ålesund, it takes approximately one hour to Runde and the famous bird colony. If you wish, the area outside Runde often offers boating through the waves on days where the swell of the wave is optimal. Web: Canoe in Istra Istra is a tributary of Rauma in Norway and here; you can paddle from mountain to sea, and choose to use either a half or a full day. Location: Rauma Web: 6

7 Active in and out of water High and low in Valldall Valldal Nature experiences have the area Gudbrandsjuvet, the River Valldøla and Nordal area as their home. Rafting in Valldøla is very popular, and Valldal Nature experiences offers two different rafting trips, one which is calmer, so that the whole family including children down to 10 years can participate. And the other for if one wants to have more experiences in Valldal including canyoning in Gudbrandsjuvet, climbing, courses in whitewater and activities in a wilderness camp, where you live in huts. Most activities last from 4-6 hours. Location: Valldal Web: Fjord Cruise Experience the fjords of Sunnmøre, Storfjorden and Hjørundfjorden aboard S / Y Ellen, a Bavaria 50 sailboat, model In all stops on this voyage one is given the opportunity for a walk in the country for those who want to see it, and experience the culture of the countryside. Web: Paddling in Geiranger Fjord With a guided kayak trip on the Geiranger Fjord you experience getting close to the waterfalls The seven sisters. A day trip lasts 5-6 hours. Location: Geiranger Web: Kayak and mountain trips in Molde During the summer, DID Adventure offers daily 3-4 hour kayak trips from Molde to Hjertøya, one of the most beautiful islands outside the city? These islands near the city are dubbed The Moldives by the city inhabitants. This summer there are also 3-4 hours of hiking trips to Jendemsfjellet just outside Molde. Jendemsfjellet is 633 meters above sea level and has a classic pyramidal shape that provides 360 degree views! Location: Molde Web: Deep sea fishing On the fishing vessel Freidig, one gets familiar with both people, and equipment. A guided fishing trip may also include fly fishing, rod fishing, pulling crab pots and line fishing. Location: : Smøla Web: Vikaneset Hotel Abseiling diving scuba diving certification the large bay plunge venue conference accommodation restaurant Location: : Kristiansund Web: 7

8 Galleries and handicrafts Fairytales at Skaret At Skaret, which is ten minutes drive from Molde, is Skarstua, Klokkagården and Lysgården. Skaret is a great starting point for those who want to experience Norwegian nature, culture and craft traditions. Klokkagården holds crafts, where ten craftsmen make different products, from clothing, jewellery, soaps and traditional rosepainted products. In Lysgården they make candles. At Skaret, there is also a mini farm including horses, goats and rabbits, and in the café, you can sit back and enjoy local cuisine. Location: Skaret, Fræna Web: skarstua.no Baak Gallery A gallery showing handicrafts such as weaving, and picture art. Location: Hellesylt Web: Baak Gallery A gallery showing handicrafts such as weaving, and picture art. Location: Bud, Fræna Web: Ingrid s glassworks site Glass blowing is a visual experience, and the process can be witnessed close up inside the workshop. The glass that is made is also for sale in the workshop. Web: Gallery Cylindra Open gallery which shows a selection of sculptural furniture items from Peter Opsvik. The objects have previously been shown at numerous museums and art exhibitions around the world, including Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Munich, London, New York, Chicago and Edinburgh. Cylindra also have an open workshop in Sykkylven.. /Sykkylven Web: Tornes ceramic and Textile workshop An exhibition of handicrafts, ceramics, and textiles with a tour of the workshops. By arrangement we can provide activities for smaller groups, e.g. Decorate your own cup, and camp activities for children. Location: Fræna Web: tornes-keramikk.no kattogkaniner.no Exhibition at Smøla Art exhibition by the artist Edgar Berg. Location: Veiholmen Public Sanitetsforening, Smøla Gallery KHz Gallery with paintings by Kolbjørn Håseth, who has won several international awards for his realistic descriptions of the coastal environment. Location: : Fræna Web: www. khz.no 8

9 Activity Centers The Sea and you Atlantic Sea Park is one of Northern Europe s largest saltwater aquariums with a variety of fish and marine animals. The aquarium displays marine life from the inner fjord, through the coastal zone islets and reefs of the Atlantics mysterious deep. In the open contact basin, one can participate in the feeding of the fish, and in the activity pools, one can touch the exciting marine organisms, catch crabs with clothes-pegs using shrimp as bait. A daily dive show in the Great Atlantic-ocean tank (nearly 4 million liters salt) is a spectacular experience. The divers/feeders almost disappear in the pack of ravenous halibut, cod, eels, Pollock, and catfish. The fish fed each day at And the penguins are fed at web: Children s Play land AS Children s Play land is an indoor activity and play land concept for those between 0 and 12. Here, there are obstacle courses, slides, ball pools, climbing walls, cycling tracks and much more! og Molde web: Molde Swimming pool A new swimming complex, with pool, sports pool, spa pool, family pool, Jacuzzi, slides, and climbing wall. Location: Molde web: Atlantic swimming land Swimming complex with sports pool, relaxation pool, family pool, Jacuzzi, slides / wave pool etc. Location: Kristiansund web: Swimming pool in the ocean The building Hope in the ocean is a pool, Jacuzzi, children s pool, water slide and hot water pool. Nice diversion if it is too cold in the big pool next door! Location: Sandøy web: 9

10 Mountain Trips Spacious walks in the most beautiful valley! Join a spectacular hike with professional guides. In Innerdalen, often called the most beautiful valley, you can climb the characteristic Innerdalstårnet with an experienced tour guide. The trip can be completed without climbing experience, and can be taken as a day trip or overnight, with dinner in Innerdalen. Climb Innerdalstårnet Location: Sunndal Web: Meditative walks Meditative walks of three or five hour s duration. These are quiet walks in nature where the focus is on the atmosphere, and meditation. Location: Valldal Web: Guided hike in Sunnmørsalpene Want to try your hand at a proper summit climb, but need some confidence to take the step? Join a guided tour to e.g. Kolåstinden and get an airy and memorable experience. Location: Ørsta Web: Raumabanen A trip on the Rauma Railway provides a unique opportunity to get close to one of the most spectacular areas in Norway. The tour runs from Åndalsnes to Bjorli. Location: Åndalsnes web: Sail to the mountain The Sea Road, perhaps offers the best gateway to the beautiful mountain peaks. Join the adventure on the old rescue boat R / S 21 Solli, a Colin Archer-ship from Location: Rauma Web: The veteran in the industry Villa Norangdal is a hotel that has its 125-year anniversary this year - this same year, the hotel was awarded the quality label Olavsrosa by the county mayor Olav Bratland. Villa Norangdal offers accommodation in special rooms and also organizes activities in the mountains and fjords along with DID Adventure and Yourway. Location: Stranda Web: 10

11 Farm Hakallegarden is a farm experience for all ages. Here you can try sitting and riding on llamas, and also stay overnight in huts and more. This is Sunnmøre s only alpaca farm, and you can also see angora rabbits too. Right next to the farm - on Hakallestranda - there is a farm shop selling alpaca products and crafts, there is also a cafe. When the animals are out grazing in the summer, the barn is transformed into a gallery. Location: Vanylven Web: you big alpaca! Riding camp, Vestnes Oh, I know a farm... With goats and more than 30 old farms, Herdalssetra is the most common dairy goat farm in the country. Here we also have sheep and fjord horses. Setra is in the Geiranger-Herdal Landscape and the World Heritage Area. The Farm Cafe is open from early July to mid- August. There are options for staying overnight in the farmhouses. Cheese making, exhibitions and guided tours can be booked by appointment. Location: Norddal Web: Activity Days for the children At the Skogan Rural Farm in Halsa, Nordmøre, one can participate in activity days for children and small groups. Among the activities offered are canoeing, kayaking and shooting Location: Halsa Web: At Vestnes there is a great riding environment, and with Stall Kjellbotn you can take part in a riding camp, hourly riding lessons, and riding excursions that last from one half to one whole day. Location: Vestnes web: The country s only Winemaker! In Rauma, we find the world s most northerly vineyards and Norway s only winemaker! Each week there are wine courses at Vingarden Tuen. There are also wine courses at the hotel / restaurant, or outside in nature where one can pick the raw materials themselves. Location: Rauma Web: Farm visit in Ålesund Borgund Animal Club is a farm that is open for visits every day. Every second Sunday from May to September there is an opportunity for children to ride and there is also an open kiosk. (No child riding in June). Location: : Ålesund Kjesafari One of three goat farms in Norddal. Come on farm visits, and experience the goat safari - walk in the wilderness to say hello to the goats. Here you can also buy cured meats, local sausage, goat meat, leather, raspberry juice and - pickles. Location: Norddal Web: Farms in Innerdalen At Renndølsetra in Innerdalen, you can meet the cows, goats, calves and chickens in a great natural landscape of waterfalls and mountains, where there are great also hiking routes. Location: Innerdal, Sunndal Web: Food service at Setervollen Torbuvollen is a farm that is in operation during July and August, with cows and goats, and with the processing of all products and food on premises. Experience Aursjøvegen and Eikesdalen with Mardalsfossen at the same time. Location: Sunndal 11

12 Town experiences From island to island in Kristiansund Sundbåten in Kristiansund travels between the four islands that the city consists of. Sundbåten is the world s oldest form of public transport and has a rich history. Every day in July you can travel on the boat for the harbor sightseeing tour. Location: Kristiansund Web: Experience the fishing village of Grip! 14 km out to sea from Kristiansund lay the group of islands named Grip, which up to 1964 was Norway s smallest municipality with a school, shop and church. Now it is mostly closed, but the stave church from the 1400s and the school house are open to the public. At the schoolhouse, there are simple meals available in summer, and there are also opportunities for guided tours of the small island with the big story. The catamaran MS Grip Expressen has daily departures from the wharf and Merchant yard, to the Inland Kristiansund. The tour, which includes a stop at Grip, takes around three hours. Location: Kristiansund web: Get to know Molde and Romsdal Want a guided city tour of Molde and the surrounding area? There are guided tours in Molde and surrounding areas to places such as the Atlantic Road, Trollstigen and Geiranger. The journey can be taken by bus, boat - or perhaps with Hurtigruten? Location: Molde Web: Lookout Point Take a trip up to the mountain in Aksla to the restaurant Fjellstua and the view point The Knife. From here there is a wonderful view over the city, sheep farms, and inwards to the majestic Sunnmørsalpene. To get you up to Aksla, you can either walk the 418 steps from the city park, or drive up Borgundfjorveien/ Fjelltunveien road to the top. Helicopter! By helicopter you can fly from the inner fjord to the highest peak and back again in less than 15 minutes. To see the beautiful countryside from the air is a different experience. Web: Take the train in Ålesund! Take a sightseeing tour in Ålesund on a wheeled train. Four departures daily. Take a seat! Web: wws.bytoget.no 12

13 Viking Activities Wilderness camp at Vestnes The wilderness camp at Flatevågen in Vestnes is the natural starting point for wooden boat trips with and without sails, guided tours or a walk in the woods and fields. It offers nature-based activities, such as brewing coffee on the fire and quick and easy food. Location: Vestnes Web: Hunting and fishing! Saga Siglar At Håholmen we get an exciting journey into the past and present in the Documentation Center, Saga Siglar hall. Central in this hall is a rebuilt wreck of the round the world ship Saga Siglar The Viking ship which sank in the Mediterranean in We can also see other great items from Ragnar Thorseth s many adventures, such as model boats, photos, maps, tools and equipment. Learn also about the history of Håholmen, and watch a fascinating film about Ragnar Thorseth s fantastic adventures during the Viking ship, voyages. Location: Håholmen, Averøy Web: Hunting and fishing enthusiasts can experience their interest in Stordal. Here, one can find stag hunting, salmon fishing, trout fishing, fishing, deer hunting and small game hunting. The activities can be combined with guided mountain tours. Sted: Stordal Web: www:stordalsferien.no Sail in a Viking ship Bjørkedal in Volda has a long tradition with boat building, and here, you can sail in a Viking ship on Bjørkedalsvatnet. The tour around Bjørkedalsvatnet takes. 1 hour. If you wish to row, you must be at least six people. Location: Bjørkedalen, Volda Web: Viking Cruise Viking life! In Vestnes, you can learn, among other things, nail binding, weaving, different woodworking skills and other crafts. All activities are based on the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Viking times. Location: Vestnes Web: Join the Viking boat Langvin on fishing expeditions or a Viking cruise to the Beach! Langvin saw the light of day on Bjørkedalen. The Viking ship is 36 feet and weighs about 1500 kg. It is equipped with 10 oars and has space for up to 15 Vikings. Location: Haram Web: Hole in one? Play golf at the 18-hole course in Solnør, and a 9-hole short course at Moa Golf Center. There are good training facilities here, and there are also opportunities for instruction. og Skodje Web: Frisbee Golf Play Frisbee golf at Volsdalsberga in Ålesund or Langevåg stadium in Sula. The latter is a track used for competitions of international format and houses the European Cup Conference of Frisbee golf in June. Frisbee Golf or disc golf is a recreation sport that attracts more and more practitioners! og Langevåg Web: 13

14 Food Lagoon in the mountains Want a mesmerizing experience? Inside the mountain at Naas are a lagoon and a large lake where you can be driven to by boat. On the way, are two charming arcades which have been blasted out, where you can go ashore for a quick stop? There is a possibility of being served local cuisine and get crystal clear, fresh drinking water bottled directly from the mountain. There is a large hall with a stage which can be used for arrangements for 150 to 300 people. Bergtatt experiences also have a museum of historic vehicles, vintage cars, tractors, trucks and construction machinery from the early 1900 s to the present day. In the general store, you can stop and buy various souvenirs or maybe just a cup of coffee and a little brown sugar in a pointed bag. Location: Naas, Eide Web: Local fish Fiskebuda Varda produces fish, and has their own little shop at Vigra where you can buy fish such as homemade fish cakes. Customers can even see that food is made. There is also a small bakery here where Lefse is produced. Location: Vigra Web: Botanical garden 14 Svinvik arboretum is a botanical garden where you can experience 450 species of rhododendron, majestic cypress trees and exotic fragrances in a fairytale of a landscape garden. At the arboretum in Todalsfjorden, you can follow the summer from a rainy spring atmosphere to colorful autumn, whether you walk on your own or book a tour. At the atmospheric café, a range of cakes of seasonal fruit and berries are served, and friendly words of knowledge about the gardens are also available. Open from 8 May to 1 August, Thursday - Sunday at Location: Nordvik, Surnadal kommune Web: surnadal-turist.no Specialties Bacalao and Potetball have to be tasted! Potetball Bacalao Around Flatøy and into Dollsteinshola At Flatøy holiday center, you can rent bikes and take a trip around the island, or try bird watching, cave exploring, mountain walking, fishing, or diving.only 30 minutes from Flatøy is Dollsteinshola, which is one of the deepest caves in Norway. Location: Flatøy, Ulstein Web: Flatoyholidays.com Happy food! In Den Glade Ku ( The happy cow ) you can buy locally produced food from the farm where the calves wander around the yard. Location: Tingvoll Web: Cooking classes in Giske Swiss Cecilia Chiara has a restaurant where cookery courses, and special evenings with specific themes are arranged. Here, the food is made from good ingredients, and everything is homemade - even the ice cream, bread and pasta. In the restaurant, is a small shop where you can buy homemade pasta and pesto made from seasonal ingredients. Location: Giske Web: Popular cheeses Tingvollost is known for its farm cheeses, which have received both praise and prizes. In Torjulvågen is a farm store which sells six types of cheese from their own dairy farm, as well as goods from other local producers. Location: Tingvoll Web:

15 Close up to nature inside and outside Juvet Landscape Hotel is a 7-room hotel in Valldal. All rooms are uniquely built and adapted to the landscape so that guests really feel at one with nature - whether they re outside or inside. Hotel guests are offered activities such as wilderness camping, rafting, climbing, farm visits and skiing. The hotel can also be hired when there are no other events booked. Location: Valldal Web: A day of experience Want a real adventure day? In Stordal, you can get an action-packed day of nature, cycling, hiking, raft-building and paddling. It takes hours in total including a lunch break. Location: Stordal Web: High Elements Off-road at Ørskogfjellet In Hellesylt, at the entrance of the Geiranger Fjord, you can join in activities where one combines mountains, rivers, waterfalls and fjords, several types of activity trails - All with high elements. The trips are often concluded with light refreshments at Hellesylt Museum. Location: Hellesylt Web: At the mountain lodge at Ørskogfjellet off-road bikes can be rented out, and you can take trips across the plains in the mountains between Romsdal and Sunnmøre. Location: Ørskog, Vestnes Learn to paddle At Averøy, you can paddle in sheltered bays and straits, or Wild Ocean. Sveggvika organizes kayak courses in cooperation with skilled instructors. If you have a våtkort (wet card), you can also rent kayaks here. Location: Averøy Web: Guided motorcycle tours Take a guided motorcycle tour, around the best dream destinations such as, Stranda, Stryn, Geiranger etc. The tours are of different durations and are led by guides with communications equipment. Location: Stranda Web: adventurestranda.no Walk in Strawberry Country In the strawberry farm in Valldal, you can walk among strawberry fields, in strawberry season - From mid-july to about 20 August. Location: Valldal, Norddal Web: Boat on Geiranger Fjord From the Geirangerfjord holiday centre, you can get a boat ride out to sea farms in Geiranger fjord such as Skageflå, Knivsflå or Blomberg. Location: Geiranger, Stranda Web: geirangerfjorden.net 15

16 Island hopping with a bike Cycle from Molde, via Ona and Hustadvika, to the Atlantic Road and Kristiansund. This is a flat and child-friendly area with several attractions for the whole family. The trip is devised carefully and takes a week. Web: Reindeer Safari On the wild safari in the mountains of Eikesdal we are to be introduced with perhaps the last surviving wild strain of reindeer in Europe. We follow the tracks back to the Fosna culture, and see the old traps and graves, with guidance from a local guide. Location: Eikesdal, Nesset Location: Eikesdal, Nesset Web: Attractions from the Bus and Hurtigruten Every morning at 8:00 there is a bus from Molde to Åndalsnes and Trollstigen. It continues through the strawberry fields in Valldal and onto the Ørnesvingen to Geiranger. From there, the bus goes on board Hurtigruten and experiences The seven sisters and Geiranger Fjord which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Areas. On the way home there will be a short stop in Ålesund, before you join Hurtigruten back to Molde.. Location: Molde Web: Saga Hotel Trollheimen Photo exhibitions, canoeing, and guided tours in Trollheimen, dining experience around the fireplace in the house, climbing / abseiling, river trekking, cave exploring, Viking games, collective activities. Location: Rindal Web: Soak up the heights on a bicycle seat 2 days, 5500metres high, this is a proper bicycle trip in Sunnmøre landscape. On the tour you will be visiting both Geiranger, and Trollstigen. Location: Norddal Web: Cruise on Hjørundfjorden The wild kingdom is waiting for you! From Ålesund there are daily trips to Øye and the famous Hotel Union Øye. Here, Europe s aristocracy and upper classes found a beautiful and exciting travel destination over the last century. Web: Hellesylt Motel Operation AS Boat rental, kayak rental, bike rental and gallery. Location: Stranda Web: More activity ideas and a list of accommodation can be found at Møre og Romsdal Reiseliv and destinationselskap s web sites: