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Vanylven

Vanylven ligg lengst sørvest på Sunnmøre, og byr på mektige landskap, ekte kystkultur og gode naturopplevingar. Her kan du gå Hakkaletrappene, bade på Sandvik-sanden eller utforske dei gamle olivinbrota langs Åheimselva – med rolege bygder som Fiskå, Syvde og Rovde som utgangspunkt.

Hakalletrappa
Hakalletrappa|© Sissel Smaller

Nært og ekte

Vanylven ligg mellom Stad og Ålesund, og passar perfekt inn i ei rundreise på Nordvestlandet. Her er det kort veg frå by til bygd og frå fjord til fjelltopp. Mange kjem for naturen – men blir verande litt lenger fordi det også gir ro. I bygdene langs fjorden finn du god plass, venlege folk og landskap du ikkje gløymer.

Turar som gjer inntrykk

Fotturen opp Hakalletrappene ved Åram gir både høg puls og vid utsikt. Sherpa-trinna leier deg oppover mot fjell og fjord, og belønninga ventar på toppen med ei fantastisk utsikt mot storhavet.

Ved Sandvik-sanden på Åheim finn du ei av dei vakraste badestrendene på Sunnmøre – langgrunn og barnevennleg, med havet som næraste nabo. Og i bygdene rundt kan du padle på stille fjordar, gå på fjellryggar eller berre rusle i fjæra. Her er det lett å finne sitt eige tempo – og sin eigen plass.

Bygdene med utsyn

Fiskå, Syvde, Åheim, Rovde, Åram og Eidså – Vanylven er delt opp i små grender og bygder, kvar med sitt uttrykk og sitt landskap. Nokre vender seg mot fjella, andre opnar seg mot havet. Det er her du kjem tettast på kvardagen, på stilla – og på dei ekte møta.

På Åheim møter industri og natur kvarandre langs elva og ved dei gamle olivinbrota. I Syvde ligg fjorden stille mellom bratte dalsider, og på Rovde har du utsyn over fjordkryss og fjelltoppar. Det er eit område du ikkje berre ser – men kjenner, pustar og tek med deg vidare.

Walk through Kvanndalsveien - Kleivamannen

Walk through Kvanndalsveien - Kleivamannen

A nice walk on a graveled mountain path. You will pass by Børevatnet on the way, then walk further up to Kleivaskaret, with a lovely view.

Valborgsamlinga - Museum

Valborgsamlinga - Museum

In Thue old school you will find the Valborg Collection, an exhibition of old local everyday used textils and equipments.

Family walk to Helgehornsvatnet

Family walk to Helgehornsvatnet

Helgehornsvatnet is a small mountain pond that lies between two valleys, Almklovdalen and Sunndalen.

Hakalletrappa - walk the stone staircase to the top of Kragsethornet

Hakalletrappa - walk the stone staircase to the top of Kragsethornet

The Hakalletrappa to Kragsethornet (458 meters above sea level) is located on Hakallestranda, south of Ålesund. This Sherpa staircase with panoramic views of the ocean, will consist of 2,000 steps.

St. Jetmund  Church in Vanylven

St. Jetmund Church in Vanylven

St. Jetmund Church in Åheim is one of Norway’s oldest stone churches, built around 1150 and rich in history, legends and beautiful details.

Four over 1000 - mountain peak hikes in Vanylven

Four over 1000 - mountain peak hikes in Vanylven

Popular roundtrip where you start from the parking area at Røfsdalssætra (Ripsdalsætra). On this hike you'll visit the four peaks (1000 m.a.s.l.) that surrounds Blæjevatnet.

Family walk to Brudevikvatnet and the lean-to

Family walk to Brudevikvatnet and the lean-to

Easy family walk that ends up at the lean-to by Brudevikvatnet.

Hiking trip to Nystøylhornet

Hiking trip to Nystøylhornet

If you want to experience an amazing view in all directions of the sky, a good choice would be the peak of Nystøylhornet.

Bike rental - Kragset Marina

Bike rental - Kragset Marina

Kragseth Hamn is situated at Hakallestranda in Vanylven. The resort consists of 5 sea houses in total, all with an exclusive and high standard. Four of the sea houses are brand new, designed by architects and with a high standard. Water-based heating in the floors, slate tiles on the ground floor and tiled bathrooms. Three of the sea houses have double rooms, joint bathroom with shower/toilet on the ground floor and living room/kitchen in the first floor. The houses can each accomodate 6 persons, in total 18 persons. The largest sea house has five bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with a large bath tub), a guest toilet, living room, kitchen and attic. The house can accomodate 9-14 persons (when using the attic). "Skipsekspedisjonen" is originally from 1920. It has five bedrooms, one bathroom, a guest toilet, living room and kitchen. The sea house can accomodate 8 persons in total. Total accomodation capacity 40 persons. Conference In the conference loft in the original "Skipsekspedisjonen" from 1920, the walls carry atmosphere and tradition. All necessary equipment for a good meeting can be provided for: wireless Internet, projector, canvas, overhead and flip-over. The capacity of the loft is 30 persons. Food - a part of the experience The sea is offering Norway's probably best sources of food; splashing fresh fish, mussels from a clean and poison-free ocean, large juicy clams and - if you are lucky - one or several scowling lobsters. Take a trip by boat, return with the delicacies from the sea and prepare your food yourself - or let us arrange a party table of sea food. Activities Based on the fact that each person is different and has various experiences, we can put together several activities on land, challenging both the creative and philosophic characters of each group. Facilities Wireless Internet in all houses, separate fish handling room. Rental of boats with engine, outdoor yacuzzi, grill house, kayaks and bicycles. Kragset Hamn is situated at Hakallestranda, a small pearl along the Sunnmøre coast. Approx. 1 hour from Stadt/Vestkapp, Ørsta/Volda, Ulsteinvik, Herøy and Måløy. Approx. 2 hours from Ålesund and Stryn. 7,5 hours by car to Oslo. By air: approx. 1 hour from Ørsta/Volda Lufthavn, Hovden, and approx. 2 hours from Ålesund Airport, Vigra. Kragset Hamn can arrange transport to/from the airports on request.

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Jetmund Guesthouse

Jetmund Guesthouse

Jetmund Gjuesthouse is located in quiet and idyllic surroundings in Åheim.

Troll Fjordhytter

Troll Fjordhytter

Troll Fjordhytter is located in the small cozy village Syvde, surrounded by mountains, with fantastic views over the fjord. We have 6 cabins, with a motorboat on the fjord included.

Hakallevaer - Sea houses and holiday apartments

Hakallevaer - Sea houses and holiday apartments

Come to Hakallestranda, on Sunnmøre and experience the very finest nature has to offer. You can experience activities, or you can find peace and recreation.

TunheimsFjørå Lodge

TunheimsFjørå Lodge

On the beautiful north west coast of Norway the surrounding nature is ever-changing and a wonder to behold.

Kragset Marina

Kragset Marina

Kragseth Hamn is situated at Hakallestranda in Vanylven. The resort consists of 5 sea houses in total, all with an exclusive and high standard.

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