The Hjørundfjord, Norway

This 35 kilometer long fjord is not as famous as its parallel fjord Geiranger. But its beauty is nothing less!

Sæbø, being the largest village in the fjord just short of a population of 300, is an authentic village with two small supermarkets open daily. During the summer season the fjord is hosting weekly visits for Hurtigruten and Kystruten, as they take a detour from Ålesund port. The fjord is surronded by mountains on all sides. The most popular summits in the fjord are Slogen, Saksa, Dalegubben and Skårasalen. Rough hikes for the more fit and experienced hikers and skiers, but the location of the apartment also offer easier trips just outside the doorstep.

Snow conditions are normally at its best from January to March. Although, the winter season has become quite unpredictable. For the most enthusiastic skiers the season can stretch all the way to May and sometimes June, if You can accept carrying the skis the first bit of the trail. Summit skiing in sunset is a unique experience. The hiking season is normally at its peak from June to October.

The carferry sails frequently just outside the shoreline as well. If You would like to tag along for a bicycle ride or hiking in the most popular mountains, or just to enjoy the short 13minute cruise, the dock is only 800 meters away from the apartment.

The nearest airport from Sæbø is Ørsta/Volda Lufthavn (HOV) just 30mins by car. Ålesund Lufthavn (AES) has more frequent flights and is located approximately 2 hours from Sæbø.

The Hjørundfjord offer a variety of culture, art, food and handcraft, along with a rich history in agriculture, WW2 and local tragic avalanches.

The people are very friendly and proud to enlighten curious tourists.

Northern Lights with green and purple hues over mountainous landscape at night.
Two skiers standing on a snow-covered mountain peak with ski poles and gear, under a bright sun and clear blue sky, surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
A serene lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains at sunrise, with a book and a cup of coffee in the foreground on a ledge.
Scenic view of a fjord with a large ship and smaller boat on the water, surrounded by steep mountains, with a blurred foreground of orange foliage.
A person hiking on a snow-covered mountain ridge with a view of surrounding snow-capped peaks and a deep blue lake below, under a clear blue sky.
Two hikers on a mountain ridge overlooking a fjord with mountains and cloudy sky