You travel by public transport to Hareid, with the high-speed ferry from Ålesund. And from there a coach to Runde Environmental Centre, where a knowledgeable nature guide welcomes you and takes you on a guided tour of the exhibitions.
Afterwards, you will watch "Silver of the Sea", a beautifully made nature documentary about the puffins and the ecosystem they are part of here on Runde. The visit concludes with dinner before continuing on to the bird cliffs. The walk up to the bird cliffs takes around 45 minutes.
Along the way there is plenty to see and experience, with several stops en route. Once at the cliffs, you will have ample time to sit back and enjoy the views and the remarkable seabirds. With a little luck, the evening may end with the sun setting into the sea while puffins circle overhead. After the walk, the coach returns you to the ferry terminal for the journey back to Ålesund.
Practical information
The tour departs from Ålesund by high-speed ferry at 15:30 to Hareid. At Hareid, private transport will be waiting to take you on to Runde. After the mountain walk, the same transport returns to Hareid in time for the connecting ferry. Arrival back in Ålesund at 23:15.
Included
- Private bus transport Hareid–Runde return
- Admission to the exhibitions at Runde Environmental Centre and screening of the nature film Silver of the Sea
- House fish soup with home-baked bread, coffee/tea
- Transport from the Environmental Centre to the start of the trail to the bird cliffs
- Nature guide on the walk to the bird cliffs and the puffin scree
- Seat pad and binoculars available for loan
Not included
Public transport by express boat between Ålesund–Hareid (both ways).
Important: Dress according to the weather. Waterproof footwear, a wind- and waterproof jacket, and warm clothing are recommended.
