Discover Haram

Haram includes a mainland area on the peninsula between Grytafjorden and Midfjorden, as well as four of the Nordøyane islands. Scenic peaks, waterside trails and cultural sites offer a range of experiences. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, the experiences that interest you most can be a good starting point for planning your trip.

Peaks and varied views

The route to Gamlemsveten reaches a summit at 790 m by a television mast. From there, expansive views stretch south, west and north. At 1,061 m, Blåskjerdingen is the highest mountain in Haram; from its summit plateau, the view extends in every direction.

The viewpoints also differ in what they overlook. From Hildrehesten, the view takes in Nordøyane, the shipping route, and Hildre, Alvestad, Brattvåg and Hellandshamn. From Håvikhornet, you can see across the whole of Samfjord and take in the surrounding mountains and fjords; you may also spot a white-tailed eagle during the climb. From Vegardvarden, the view extends across Søvika, Gamlem, Nordøyane and Ålesund.

On Flemsøy/Skuløy, Skulen is the highest point. From Skulebua, the view reaches across the horizon and the mountain ranges on the mainland. These viewpoints therefore offer different vistas, from island views to mountains and fjords.

Trails, water and nature

The loop around Synnalandsvatnet is just over 5 km long and follows a lit gravel path. It is suitable for walking and cycling, as well as for strollers and wheelchairs. Those who want to combine different activities on one route will find several options here.

Remmevegen is a walking and riding trail. Along the route, you can see domesticated and wild animals; with luck, you may also spot a white-tailed eagle. At Risneset, Remmevegen passes a sandy beach with good swimming opportunities.

The Slyngstad–Fannevatnet route follows a gently undulating gravel path beside a lake with small beaches and swimming opportunities. A paddling trip on Longvafjorden takes you through relatively sheltered waters. It starts and ends at Gunnabuda in Longva on Flemsøy/Skuløy. Longvafjorden separates Haramsøy and Flemsøy/Skuløy; both islands belong to Nordøyane.

A trip to the Gjersetdalen wilderness area takes you to a developed site with a guild hall, a Red Cross cabin, water activities and an activity park. In addition to walking and paddling routes, there are other activities to choose from in the area.

Culture, churches and coastal history

Haram Church on Haramsøya is an octagonal wooden church dating from 1838. Vatne Church is a wooden long church, built in 1868. Fjørtoft has a fishing museum, and Longva on Skuløya has a coastal museum. A collection of prehistoric finds is located in Otterlei on Fjørtoft.

The cultural trail around Lepsøya is a walk featuring cultural and prehistoric monuments, information boards and boxes with a local audio guide. The Bjørnøya coastal fort includes bunkers and trenches from the Second World War. These places offer different points of reference for Haram’s cultural history: early finds, churches and evidence of wartime.

Ulla Fyr is a lighthouse station on Kvernholmen at the northwestern tip of Haramsøya. The walk to Ulla Fyr is also accessible to wheelchair users. Lepsøyrev Fyr was a beacon between Lepsøya and the mainland, northeast of Ålesund. It was in operation from 1879 to 2014; after renovations in 2014, the lighthouse station opened to tourists for daytime visits.

Discover more destinations: Haram, Fjørtoft, Vatne, Brattvåg, Vestre, Kjerstad, Haramsøy, Tennfjord, Longva, Søvik, Hildre, Helland.

For the overview of the wider region: More Og Romsdal.