Møre og Romsdal has been visited by the royal families of Europe for several centuries. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by fjords. The fjord is a winding sea bay, along the banks of which cliffs rise up to 1 km high. In addition to excellent fishing, there is entertainment here for all family members.
Accommodation options are varied, from traditional rorby houses located on the coast, to camping next to the fjord, to a magnificent hotel in the center of Ålesund.
For a comfortable trip, many tourists prefer to use car rental services in Norway. The average cost of renting a car in Oslo is 20 euros per day, at Bergen Airport - 18 euros per day.
Two types of outdoor activities are very common in Norway: fishing in the ocean or mountain lake and hiking. In Norway, like in no other country, hiking is developed when people walk a certain distance along a pre-planned and equipped route. Fishing and hiking often have to be combined. The mountains offer an extraordinary view of the islands and the ocean.
Fishing in the fjords is possible all year round, trout lives in high mountain lakes, and salmon lives in rivers with crystal clear water. Saltwater fishing trophies can be cod, pollock, haddock, menek and, perhaps, the most coveted halibut. If there is a desire to catch trophy cod, then it is better to come in February, when it spawns in the fjords. A good result can be achieved in the mountains on lakes for trout.
The region's largest city has a population of 45,000. From the middle of the 18th century, the production of dry cod began here. Ålesund remains to this day the main port city for the export of dry fish. It is located on several islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Ålesund stands out for its architecture. After a fire in 1904, as a result of which the entire city burned out, since all the buildings were wooden, stone buildings began. For this, young architects from Europe were invited. Thanks to them, the city acquired its unique Art Nouveau look. If you overcome 418 steps, you will find yourself on the observation deck, which offers a breathtaking view of the city, islands and ocean.
The Møre og Romsdal region is home to the Atlantic Aquarium, which is one of the largest in Northern Europe. All the inhabitants of the ocean are represented here. In 2014, the Tyuleniy Bay, unique in Europe, was opened; the habitat of seals here is close to natural. In the interactive room, you can touch the ocean life. Sea urchins, stars, crabs and other shellfish can be picked up and examined. But it’s not worth putting your hands into the water to the catfish - you can be left without a finger. It is allowed to feed seals and penguins in this bay.
On the island of Runde, located in the southern part of the country, you can observe a large number of seabirds. This island has approximately 150,000 species of native birds and about 500,000 migratory ones. About 100,000 puffins nest on the island, as well as numerous colonies of cormorants and skuas. The peak of "bird colonies" falls on the period from April to August. Adventure lovers also come to the island to search for old gold coins on the Dutch ship Akerendam that sank in March 1725. In 1972, 57,000 coins were raised by divers from the depths of the sea.
Jörundfjord and Geirangerfjord are places of untouched nature. Rushing streams of water fall from steep cliffs. A light water haze entangles the rocks and through it you can see multi-colored rainbows. The waterfalls were given very romantic names, for example, "Groom", "Bridal Veil". On the rocks, thrill-seekers can see abandoned farms, which can only be reached by rope ladders. During the last ice age, deep fjords and high mountains were carved by the pressure of glaciers.
Few people remain indifferent looking at these majestic creations of mother nature and involuntarily imbued with respect for the people inhabiting this region, who were able to master these harsh lands. The people who live here are distinguished by their hospitality and attentiveness to guests.