A round trip in Nordmøre - from fjord to mountains

Are you a nature enthusiast? Then Nordmøre is the perfect place for you. Here you can experience everything from fjords to mountains, miles of coastline and a wild landscape. Nordmøre is the northeastern part of Møre og Romsdal, with a number of towns and villages such as Kristiansund, Sunndalsøra and idyllic Surnadal. The area offers spectacular fjord scenery, summit hikes with views, world-class food, Norway's wildest road trip and much more. Here you can experience nature like never before.

When an area has so much to offer, it can be difficult to choose the right destinations and route. That's why we at Campio have put together a guide so you can get the most out of your trip to Nordmøre!

Atlantic Road - Norway's wildest road trip

Whether you're exploring your inner James Bond or looking for a spectacular road trip, this 8,274-meter-long coastal road is a must-see.

The Atlantic Road is known as the "road in the sea" and is a visual delight as it elegantly winds from islet to islet over its eight bridges. Take time to watch the sun disappear below the horizon from here. This is a truly unique driving experience.

Stay overnight at the campsites Skogly Camping Hustadvika or Valsoya on the trip.

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Hiking in the Trollheimen mountain area

In Nordmøre you will find the Trollheimen mountain area. Trollheimen is known for its varied and dramatic landscape, with spectacular mountains. Most of the nature is protected as a landscape conservation area. The mountains have been used since the Stone Age and are therefore full of cultural heritage with a rich history.

In Trollheimen you will find several hiking trails for exciting summit hikes. Experience Ekkertind - Sunndalen's answer to Preikestolen. Ekkertind is twice as high and plunges 1000 m straight down into Sunndal.

We also recommend a trip to Innerdalen in West Trollheimen. Innerdalen is for many Norway's most beautiful valley. Here you will find, among other things, Innerdalstårnet, which is well known as the landscape of Christmas in Blåfjell. This area is possibly the most legendary landscape in Trollheimen.

If summit hiking is not for you, Trollheimen offers many other activities such as cycling, fishing and skiing.

Salmon fishing Surna and Driva - Try your luck

The joy of landing a great fish can hardly be described. Norwegian salmon fishing is a fantastic experience. Norway offers very good and varied salmon fishing in several hundred rivers. In Nordmøre you will find the rivers Surna and Driva.

Surna is Møre og Romsdal's largest and most important river for salmon fishing. The river flows through Rindal and Surnadal Municipality. If you have not fished here before, it is highly recommended.

Driva has its sources from both Dovrefjell and Trollheimen. Driva is a national salmon river that offers both salmon and trout. The river became known early on for its good salmon fishing and has long tempted anglers from all over the world to try their luck.

While you set new personal records for salmon fishing during the day, you can spend the nights at one of the many campsites in the area. In Surna you can either stay overnight at Surnadal Camping Brekkøya, Småøyan Camping or Utigard Skjermo. In Driva, Furu Camping, Phillipshaugen and Trædal Hotell are good options for accommodation near the fish.

Dirty fishing!

Smøla

At the far end of the Atlantic Ocean you will find Smøla, an island unlike any other. Here you will find a fantastic archipelago and a living fishing village. Boats come in daily with their catch.

On Veiholmen you will find art exhibitions, museums, cozy cafes and shops with locally produced delicacies.

Smøla is well known for its white-tailed eagle experiences. The guides at Smøla Naturopplevser give you a close encounter with our largest bird. No other place gives you a greater chance of getting up close to the white-tailed eagle.

Smøla has something for everyone all year round. On the way to Smøla you can stop by the restaurant and climbing park at Valsøya.

Read more about Smøla here.

Short drive to Romsdalen with Trollstigen, Trollveggen and Romsdalseggen

Also take a trip to Romsdalen and the Romsdalsfjellene which offer one of the most exciting and varied hiking terrain areas in Norway.

Romsdalen is a long and narrow valley with the emerald green salmon river Rauma at the valley bottom and majestic mountains on each side.

Here the contrasts between fjord and mountain are striking. A trip may start by the sea and end up high in the mountains – without it necessarily taking hours.

In the area you will find Trollveggen, Northern Europe's highest, vertical mountain wall. Stay at the foot at Trollveggen Camping.

Close to Romsdalen you will also find Trollstigen, one of Norway's most dramatic and best-visited attractions. Trollstigen offers spectacular experiences in each of the 11 hairpin bends that wind up the mountainside and climb up to Stigrøra (858 meters above sea level). In some places it is carved into the mountain; and some parts are built on top of stone walls. An impressive natural stone bridge leads the Trollstigen over Stigfossen. The road offers stunning views of steep mountain slopes, deep fjords, high waterfalls and fertile valleys. The road is surrounded by majestic mountains such as Kongen, Dronninga and Bispen. Åndalsnes Hytteutleie is the perfect starting point for exploring Romsdalen

Did you feel tempted by a trip to Nordmøre or to Romsdalen? There is no shortage of campsites in the area. Check out all our campsites here and book your holiday today.