Smøla
Smøla is Møre og Romsdal’s sea-eagle-swept island basin — a municipality where lighthouses crown rocky outposts, kayaks glide past skerries, and two silver gulls soar across the coat of arms. With around 2,100 residents and a landscape shaped by the Smøla archipelago, Veiholmen fishing village, and the islands of Edøya, Hopen, and Brattvær, Smøla is the kind of place where you can hike past Viking ship burials, explore wind farms, and still sip seaweed tea beside a lighthouse. It’s got salt, stories, and a name that may stem from *smule* — “crumb,” like the thousands of islets scattered across the sea.
Top Attractions
- Villsaugården – farm shop & café with wild sheep and coastal views
- Gurisentret – cultural center with Viking theater & coastal pilgrim stories
- Hauggjegla Lighthouse – overnight stays in a remote beacon near Veiholmen
- Old Edøy Church – medieval stone church with Viking ship burial nearby
- Smøla Naturopplevelser – sea eagle safaris with expert guides
Unique Experiences
- Smøla Kajakk – guided kayak tours through Norway’s densest sea eagle habitat
- Veiholmen – historic fishing village with cafés, galleries & coastal charm
- Smøla Wind Farm – one of Europe’s largest onshore wind parks
- Naustet – local food shop & art gallery in a restored boathouse
- Smøla Birding Festival – spring event with puffins, terns & guided tours
Places to Stay
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Where to Eat
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Getting There
Smøla lies north of Kristiansund, with Hopen as its administrative center. The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing gull echoes, Viking lore, or the hush of sea mist beside a wind turbine.