Discover Stordal: Culture, Valley and Nature

Discover Stordal through its culture and landscape: with the white, octagonal Rosekyrkja and a valley that stretches as far as Vad. Rosekyrkja dates from 1789 and stands out for its particularly lavish interior. Whether you prefer to shape your trip around scenery, cultural history or outdoor activities, Stordal offers plenty of ways to explore the area.

Church, village museum and furniture-making tradition

Rosekyrkja is Stordal’s old church. Its octagonal shape and white exterior define the building; its richly decorated interior is particularly striking. The village museum is also part of the area’s cultural heritage. It houses Løsetstova, a dwelling from the late 18th century. Another museum building is a storehouse relocated from Utigard in Busengdal. Its components date from the 17th century. The church and the two historic museum buildings offer insights into different periods and architectural styles in Stordal.

Stordal is also known as a furniture-making centre in Sunnmøre and has a long tradition of furniture production. This craft heritage adds another facet to the picture of the area alongside its church and historic buildings. When planning your holiday, you can therefore consider whether you would like to discover Stordal mainly through its architectural history, its furniture-making tradition or its landscape.

Trails for different kinds of holiday days

Elvaforbygninga runs alongside the Storelva. The trail is easy, with only a gentle gradient, and can be used year-round. However, it is not cleared in winter. Visitors using a wheelchair can start the route at Kvammen Bridge.

Another trail option is Moloen in the town centre. This easy, accessible-to-all route runs over asphalt and gravel. At Moloen, there is a designated bathing area by the sea, towards the Stordalselva. There is also a facility on Moloen suitable for fishing. This area offers both a trail and activities related to water and fishing; the route itself is characterised by its surface and town-centre location.

Valley views, a lake and winter ski trails

For views from above, Varden is the summit overlooking Stordal. From there, the views extend across the valley and along the Storfjord. The Stordalselva is a salmon river, with good public access for salmon fishing. The river and valley are therefore not only part of the scenery, but also places to spend time outdoors.

Another hiking idea is a trip to Litlevatnet. There is a shelter and a fire pit by the lake. The route also passes the mysterious Trollkyrkjegarden.

In winter, the upper Stordal has kilometres of well-maintained cross-country ski trails. Arena Overøye ski centre is located in Overøye in Stordal. When choosing your holiday apartment or holiday home, it may help to decide what kind of holiday you want first: cultural discoveries, trails and the river, a hike to the lake, or cross-country skiing in the upper Stordal. The Stordal Valley stretches from the Storfjord to Vad, where it divides into two valleys—a defining geographical feature that helps visitors find their way around the destination.

For the main travel overview: Stordal.