Ulsteinvik: Activity, Water and Local History

Ulsteinvik combines active leisure opportunities with a distinctive local history: at Saunesparken, sports facilities meet a waterfront promenade; the bike park has a pump track and forest trails; and Ulstein Church tells the story of a move in the 19th century. For planning your holiday, this means you can choose Ulsteinvik based on the experiences that are especially interesting to your travel group—from outdoor activities to swimming, culture and food.

Sports and activities to enjoy together

Saunesparken has facilities for beach volleyball, basketball and football. There is also a playground, mini golf and an artificial-turf football pitch. The options range from ball games to activities that can bring together people with different interests. A waterfront promenade also runs along the river. If you enjoy combining exercise with a walk during your stay, you can do both in the park.

Ulsteinbadet, in the centre of Ulsteinvik, has a 25-metre pool, diving facilities at heights of 1, 3 and 5 metres, and two water slides. The facilities also include a therapy pool with a wheelchair ramp; the swimming pool is accessible. For families planning to swim during their holiday, the pool, diving facilities and slides offer different options. The heights of the diving facilities are clearly specified: 1, 3 and 5 metres.

If you prefer getting around on wheels, consider the bike park in Hofset. The facility includes a hilly, paved pump track and a skills area with jumps and balance features. Three flow trails of varying difficulty run through the forest. This gives you several different ways to ride: the pump track, practice on the skills features, and trails with varying levels of difficulty. Ulsteinvik Skate Park is intended for skateboards, roller skates, kick scooters and BMX bikes—a dedicated option for these sports.

Church, food and harbour

Ulstein Church is a rare octagonal wooden church. It was built in 1849 and later moved to Ulsteinvik and extended; it was consecrated there in 1878. Its architecture and local history add a cultural dimension to a visit, distinct from the sports and leisure activities.

There are also two different places to eat: Mjøl & Meir is an artisan bakery and coffee bar in the centre of Ulsteinvik, offering bread and baked goods. Maluns restaurant serves Swiss- and Norwegian-inspired food. It is located in an old boat shed next to the small-boat harbour. When planning your trip, you can consider both a bakery and coffee bar and a restaurant that combines two culinary traditions.

In the centre of Ulsteinvik, the guest harbour at Quality Hotel Ulstein has 150 metres of floating docks. It also has a fixed wooden-fronted quay for larger boats. The small-boat guest harbour can accommodate 10 visiting boats at a floating dock and provides access to electricity and water. Public toilets are available at the bus station, in the library, at Blåhuset and at Amfi Ulsteinvik.

Choosing Ulsteinvik as a holiday destination

If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Ulsteinvik, the activities you have planned can guide your choice of destination: cycling and wheeled sports, swimming, local history or food each offer a different focus. The activities described make Ulsteinvik an interesting destination for a trip that combines active experiences with culture and culinary stops. Consider which of these themes matter to your family, and use them to guide your search for suitable accommodation in Ulsteinvik.

Another place to explore

You can also discover Haddal.

For the broader travel overview: Ulstein.