Villages and places

Sunndal

Sunndal is wild and beautiful, offering mighty mountains and spectacular waterfalls. Not only are they a feast for the eyes – the waterfalls and the hydraulic power have also laid the foundation for today’s modern industrial society of Sunndal and are therefore a core part of our identity.

Experience Norway’s most beautiful mountain valley, cascading waterfalls, roads tougher than Trollstigen and peaks raging 1700 metres above the fjord.

Sunndal is situated between two of Norway’s most famous mountain areas; Dovrefjell – Sunndalsfjella National Park and Trollheimen. Trollheimen, with the valley Innerdalen as a natural highlight, is a unique mountain area in many ways. Its location between different climatic zones creates distinctive geological conditions. The result is a great variety of landscapes and habitats, as well as a large diversity of plants and animals.

Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella nasjonalpark is a Norwegian National Park situated in the mountain area of Dovrefjell and the Sunndalen mountains, a natural meeting point of the counties Sør-Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal and Oppland. Among the peaks, you will find more than 200 glaciers, lush mountain valleys, a myriad of mountain fishing lakes and several traces from earlier times. If you are lucky, you may also discover musk and wild reindeer in these areas.

Read more about Sunndal in the magazine "Kingdom of waterfalls".

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What to see and do

Alpine Ski touring with Contrast Adventure

This is the ultimate adventure for those with some experience in skiing and mountaineering and ready to explore new territories under safe conditions. The mountains around the fjord of Sunndal is one of Norway`s best areas for spring skiing. The walk up, the view and the downhill skiing from the summit to the fjord is an ultimate adventure for all who enjoy off piste skiing. We can offer you many places with about 1000 meters beautiful downhill skiing!

Sunndal Rural Museum

Sunndal museum is part of Leikvin heritage park. Here is all the main exhibition of the British salmon lords who came to Nordmøre in time between 1850 and 1950, especially Barbara Arbuthnott if dramatic life has become legendary in the valley.

Åmotan gorge

If you are driving along Highway 70 from Oppdal or Sunndalsøra, take off at Gjøra and drive about 5 km to Svisdal. Around you, the Sunndal mountains rise up towards Dovre, with three waterfalls tumbling down the mountainsides into the same ravine. During the spring floods, this becomes an raging inferno that will take your breath away. But even at other times, there is plenty of water in the falls to allow you admire one of Sunndal's greatest natural phenomena. A path carries you down into the ravine, but you can enjoy a little of the same experience from the road leading up to Vangshaugen tourist lodge. Marked trails in spectacular surroundings. Maps available at Sunndalsøra tourist information, the National Park Center at Gjøra and by parking place at Åmotan.

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Where to eat and sleep

Fugelvåg Camping

Fugelvåg camping is idyllic located between the fjord, mountains and waterfalls. Travel here to fish, hike and spend time wtih your family.

Phillipshaugen Lodge

At the foot of the mighty mountains in Øksendal you can experience the lodge built in 1899 by the englishman Ethelbert Lort-Phillips. A perfect location for nature adventures and tranquility.

DNT Vangshaugen mountain lodge

Vangshaugen was built in 1910-1911 by the Englishman Ethelbert Lort-Philip who came to Norway for the first time in 1886 and built several beautiful mountain lodges. In 1934 the mountain lodge with all its contents and approxomately 10 acres of land was was given to Kristiansund and Nordmøre Trekking Association. 64 beds and two on loft.

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Events

Lady Arbuthnott - Theatre

The musical "Lady Arbuthnott" is a musical fairy tale about the life of the wealty Scottish Barbara Arbuthnott who settled in Sunndal in the 19th century.

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Åndalsnes

The mountain capital of Åndalsnes is located in the heart of Romsdalen. Here you will find a wide range of activities throughout the year. Travel with the Rauma line when you go on a summit hike or experience the famous attractions Trollstigen, Romsdalseggen and the viewpoint Rampestreken.

Kristiansund

Kristiansund is located at the far end of the ocean gap's headland in northwestern Norway. Opera, delicious clipfish, the fishing village of Grip, the Opera Festival Weeks and the Nordic Light photo festival await visitors here. Kristiansund is referred to as the Atlantic City, as it is the closest city to one of the world's most scenic roadways - the Atlantic Road.

The Hjørundfjord

The Hjørundfjord cuts 35 km inland between the jagged Sunnmøre Alps. Small idyllic villages lie dotted along the fjord waiting to welcome you.

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