Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 2
85 mi1 mi3 mi
Mountaintop Hikes in Loen
You'll wake up in the breathtaking town of Loen, where the fjord and the mountains are at your doorstep. Get a good stretch in as you'll be doing some hiking today. After taking the Loen skylift up to Mount Hoven, you'll walk the Gjølrunden with sky-high views of the fjord landscape below, then after a quick lunch you'll see things from a different angle with views of Ørsta and Hovdebygda from your Vallhornet hike. You'll end the day with a quick visit to the beach before taking the ferry to Norway's prettiest town where you'll be treated to a cod extravaganza.
0.3 mi
5 min
09:055 min
Loen Skylift
Landmark
Open Details
Park your car at the Loen Active parking lot and head towards the skylift entrance. The Loen skylift runs regularly throughout the day and you can buy tickets on-site. Take the five-minute ride up, sit back, and enjoy the view.
Opening hours: Everyday: 9 am - 10 pm
Opening hours: Everyday: 9 am - 10 pm
0.2 mi
5 min
09:152 hrs
Hoven Restaurant
Restaurant
Open Details
Though you won't be eating at this cliffside restaurant (it only opens for lunch), it'll be your starting point the easy Gjølrunden rountrip hike you'll take on top of Mount Hoven. Let the path and signs lead you as you enjoy sights such as the Jostedalsbreen National Park, glaciers, fjords, mountains, and the valleys of Lodalen and Oldedalen.
0.2 mi
5 min
11:205 min
Loen Skylift
Landmark
Open Details
Give your feet a rest as you take the skylift down and back to the parking lot.
42.2 mi
1 hr
12:3045 min
The Tree
Restaurant
Open Details
The Tree is a café and bar located in central Volda. Expect dishes featuring local Volda produce and a menu that includes a chili burger, cheese and meat platter, and mocca cake.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Opening hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
6.5 mi
15 min
14:005 min
Vikegeila Waterworks
Landmark
Open Details
Drive to the end of Vikegeila road (about 700 metres) and you'll find parking at the Vikegeila Water Treatment Plant.
1 mi
40 min
14:4530 min
Vallahornet
Landmark
Open Details
The Vallahornet hike will take less than two hours, and this easy roundtrip hike has great views of central Ørsta and Hovdebygda.
21.3 mi
40 min
16:001 hr
Playa del Kaia
Landmark
Open Details
Soak your tired feet into the cool waters of Kaia beach in the coastal town of Barstadvik. This area is popular with Norwegian holiday makers and it's easy to see why, with its family-friendly surroundings and calm waters.
2.5 mi
10 min
17:105 min
Festøya ferjekai
Landmark
Open Details
The ferry crossing will take roughly 20 mins. Ferries run every 30 minutes. See the full timetable here.
2.7 mi
20 min
17:455 min
Solavågen ferjekai
Landmark
Open Details
After a 20-minute ride, you'll soon be in Ålesund, the home of art deco architecture and a very famous fish.
12.1 mi
25 min
18:302 hrs
XL Diner
Restaurant
Open Details
XL Diner has a particular speciality - cod! Proud of the city's position as one of the top exporters of cod, XL Diner has a menu with it prepared in many different ways. Whether it's in a traditional Norwegian fish soup or in the way made famous by the Portuguese, XL Diner is sure to wow you with its creativity and skillful cooking.
Reserve a table here.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday-Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Reserve a table here.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday-Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
0.3 mi
5 min
21:0010 hrsHotels
Hotel 1904
8.8
Your home for the night is a boutique hotel in central Ålesund which was built in the year 1904.