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Herøy is Sunnmøre’s island constellation - a municipality where bridges leap between skerries, puffins nest on cliffside kingdoms, and the local museum doubles as a time machine to the 1800s. With around 8,800 residents and a landscape scattered across eight main islands, Herøy is the kind of place where you can kayak past lighthouses, hike to bird cliffs, and still catch a jazz concert in a coastal opera house. It’s got seabirds, shipyards, and a name that once meant “army island.”
Top Attractions
Runde Fuglefjell
Norway’s southernmost bird cliff with puffins and panoramic views
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Runde Lighthouse
historic beacon perched on cliffs since 1767
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Herøy Kystmuseum
coastal museum at Herøy Gard with 19th-century trading post
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Fosnavåg Konserthus
modern concert hall hosting opera, jazz & local performances
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Golleneset Fyr
scenic lighthouse and lookout point on Nerlandsøy
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Unique Experiences
Runde Miljøsenter
environmental center with exhibitions on climate, seabirds & shipwrecks
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Fiskarkona Statue
bronze sculpture honoring coastal women, overlooking Vågsplassen
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Strandgravfeltet på Løsetstranda
ancient burial site with Bronze Age ruins
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Heid Tursti
forest trail with sea views and local flora
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Sunnmørsbadet
indoor waterpark with pools, slides & wellness zone
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Where to Stay in Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)
Getting There
Herøy sits on the coast of Møre og Romsdal, with Fosnavåg as its administrative center. The E39 highway connects nearby towns, and bridges link six of the eight main islands. Ferries run to Hareid, Ålesund, and surrounding archipelagos. The area is best explored by car, bike, or boat - especially if you’re chasing puffins, poetry, or the scent of salt on the wind.