Hundeidvik at the entrance to the Hjørundfjord

Hundeidvik lies at the entrance to the Hjørundfjord. A short hike to Hovdeåsen, ferry connections and a distinctive waterside overnight stay give the place a variety of highlights. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether you would like to focus your trip more on a hike, a ferry journey or exploring other topics in the wider destination of Sykkylven.

Hovdeåsen: a short hike with a view

The hike to Hovdeåsen in Hundeidvik is short. There is a car park on the main road for the hike, and the summit offers a good view. This makes it easy to plan Hovdeåsen as a hike in its own right, without letting it define your entire stay. If you are weighing up different travel plans, this is a different focus from a ferry journey or a visit centred on culture. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these interests matters most to you during your stay.

Ferry connections and a waterside overnight stay

FRAM operates ferry route 1049 between Hundeidvika and Festøya. From Hundeidvik, you can also take the ferry to Standal and continue to Trandal; Trandal is not connected to the road network. This adds ferry connections and a destination without road access to the travel options alongside hiking. Check the latest departures and operating times before travelling, so your plans fit the service.

Vellingsneset is a waterside spot associated with overnight stays in a hammock. This offers a different focus from a hike to Hovdeåsen or a ferry journey: here, the idea is to spend the night in a hammock by the water. You can take this distinction into account when planning your trip and consider the kind of stay you want separately from your search for a holiday apartment.

More topics in the wider destination of Sykkylven

In the wider destination of Sykkylven, the Naturmuseet brings together nature-related topics. The MOSAIKK exhibition showcases the diversity of nature, animal life and birdlife in the coastal fjords of Sunnmøre. The Naturmuseet presents plants, animals and birds as a mosaic of the surrounding natural landscape—a different way of exploring the landscape from the view from Hovdeåsen.

The Møbelmuseet in Sykkylven tells the story of how Sunnmøre became a centre of the furniture industry, with customers around the world. Its permanent exhibition includes furniture from the more than 100-year history of Norway’s furniture industry. One exhibition area is accessible; check the accessibility information again before your visit. Nature and industrial history thus offer different cultural experiences in the wider destination of Sykkylven.

Activities also vary: Sykkylven offers opportunities for swimming, paddling and boating in the harbour. The Fjølg sauna in Sykkylven’s small boat harbour combines a sauna session with a refreshing dip in the sea. Cycling opportunities include routes away from paved roads, from mountain to fjord, along mountain lakes or the fjord, as well as a pump track. The ski school at Fjellsætra offers courses for beginners and advanced skiers in alpine skiing, Telemark and snowboarding; availability may vary by season.

The hiking trail ratings can also help you assess different levels of difficulty. For the 2026 season, Stikk UT! lists established hiking destinations in the municipality of Sykkylven in green, blue and red difficulty categories: green routes are suitable for most people, blue routes require some hiking experience, and red routes are for experienced hikers with good stamina. Check the options again for later seasons. Archaeological finds at Aurefløten in Sykkylven indicate that the area has been inhabited for at least 4,000 years. The dates of the six large burial mounds at Aursneset are uncertain: they may date from the Early Bronze Age, about 3,500 years ago, or the Early Iron Age, approximately 300 to 550 AD.

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