Vestnes: Fjord Landscapes, Culture and Active Days

Vestnes brings together a variety of travel experiences: you can explore museums and historic routes, try water sports in Kråkvika, or discover hiking destinations and ski trails. The landscape also offers striking contrasts. The 782-metre-high Rekdalshesten rises directly from the fjord; Tomrefjord lies on the eastern side of the nine-kilometre-long Tomrefjord. So if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Vestnes, it is worth first considering whether culture, activities on the water or days in nature will shape your stay.

History between the museum and the post road

The Tresfjord Museum officially opened in 1949. Its open-air farmstead dates from the mid-19th century and includes several buildings: a smokehouse, a barn, a storehouse, a mill house, a fire house and a sleeping house. A pavilion at the museum offers panoramic views of the Tresfjord. The Gjermundnes Agricultural Museum is also one of the three museums in Vestnes Municipality. If you want to focus particularly on cultural history during your trip, you will find more than one place to start.

Another historic trace is the Trondhjemske postvei. It runs from Amdam over Ørskogfjellet and down to the centre of Vestnes. On the Vestnes side, it passes through forest and cultural landscapes, under the E39 and through modern residential areas. Its varied sections reveal how the historic route meets today’s landscapes. This is distinct from the historic Stikk-UT! walk along the Postvegen, which passes through the centre of Vestnes and along Remmemsvatnet.

Maritime history is also part of the picture. The Båtbyggarmuseet in Vestnes oversaw the restoration of the Søblomsten. In the future, it is intended to sail on from its home port as a living cultural monument. The settlement of Vestnes is also home to the oldest of three bridges across the strait to Flatevågen: a protected wooden bridge dating from 1844.

Water, routes and activities

In summer, you can borrow canoes, SUP boards and life jackets free of charge in Kråkvika. The offer is open to everyone. You can collect the key from the library during opening hours; the equipment is kept in the boathouse. Rowing boats are also available free of charge in the Kråkvika outdoor recreation area. To borrow them, contact Vestnes Frivilligsentral. The two services have different borrowing arrangements—useful to know when planning your activities on the water.

There are 19 Stikk-UT! hiking destinations in Vestnes. One route leads from the Vestnes motorhome and rest area to the Kråkvika hiking area. If you would prefer a different kind of activity, Tresfjord Hestesenter has a 350-metre oval track approved to international standards. The municipality also offers opportunities for rides through beautiful countryside.

There are also options for different kinds of winter outings: Vestnes has many varied ski trails, suitable both for recreation and longer training sessions. Many are suitable for children and families. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore decide whether to focus your stay on hiking destinations, winter sports or activities on the water, without having to fit everything into a single itinerary.

Other places in Vestnes

For help finding your way around the municipality, here are some other places: Fiksdal, Vestnes, Vikebukt, Selneset, Tomrefjord, Sørsylte and Rekdal. In Vikebukt/Gjermundnes, there is a beach with an outdoor recreation area. Daugstad offers opportunities for outdoor activities on the water and in the mountains, as well as hunting and fishing. Gapskattfestivalen is a revue festival in Tresfjord.

Vestnes therefore combines cultural history, fjord landscapes and a range of options for active days.

For the main travel overview: More Og Romsdal.

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