Discover Sande: Mountain Views, Trails and Culture

Sande offers different perspectives on the landscape: marked trails lead to mountain peaks and viewpoints, while a cycling route on Sandsøya passes bird sanctuaries. There is also a humorous historical play and a 19th-century estate. When choosing your holiday rental, it is therefore worth first considering whether you would mainly like to hike, cycle, experience the local culture or spend time at the beach during your trip.

Mountain Peaks and Views

The two peaks Grøntua and Hornet lie north of Sandshamna. From there, views stretch across outer Sunnmøre and the ocean. The hiking trail to the peaks can be accessed from Sandshamn and Våge and is well marked throughout.

Another viewpoint is Hidsegga. The summit is 556 m high, and a view rose there shows the names of nearby peaks. From the top, you can look towards Herøy and the Flåvær archipelago. The view rose helps you identify the named peaks, while the view opens up across the surrounding area to islands and wider landscapes. Grøntua and Hornet, as well as Hidsegga, thus offer different, specific landmarks to help you plan your hikes.

Hiking and Cycling on Sandsøya

The trails on Sandsøya also offer different experiences. The cycling route passes the Storevika and Vågen bird sanctuaries. This is a distinct way to explore the island by bike while including two named protected areas in your route choice. The Sjutoppstur takes place every year at Easter. If you would like to plan your stay around this hike, the Easter date is something to bear in mind when planning your trip.

A marked trail leads to Dollsteinhola from the road at Skare, at the end of the drivable route. This makes it easy to include the hike as a separate excursion. The trail markings, access points to Grøntua and Hornet, and the starting point at Skare are specific landmarks for different hiking plans; no information on trail length or walking time is provided here, so these are not a basis for comparison.

Culture and History

On Sandsøya, Kong Arthurspelet is associated with Kongsvollen. This humorous historical play is for families and people of all ages. It adds a cultural event to the outdoor activities.

Another historical landmark is Rønneberghuset, an estate in Sunnmøre built in 1879. The year places the building in its historical context; it offers a different way to engage with history than the play. Together with the viewpoints and trails, it gives you a choice of landscapes, activities and culture without having to limit yourself to just one type of excursion.

Beach Area in Larsnes

There is a swimming beach next to the ferry quay in Larsnes. The beach area by the ferry quay also has a guest jetty. If you would like to consider a beach area when choosing where to stay, Larsnes offers a specific option.

More Places in Sande

More pages about places in Sande: Gursken, Bringsinghaug, Hakallestranda, Sørbrandal, Larsnes, Gurskøy, Våge, Kvamsøy, Sandshamn and Gjerdsvika.

For the main travel overview: More Og Romsdal.