Surnadal
Surnadal is Møre og Romsdal’s salmon-streamed valley basin — a municipality where rhododendrons bloom beside fjords, trolls linger in mountain passes, and two silver river strands ripple across the coat of arms. With around 6,000 residents and a landscape shaped by the Surna River, Trollheimen mountains, and the villages of Skei, Todalen, Bøfjorden, and Surnadalsøra, Surnadal is the kind of place where you can hike past waterfalls, explore arboretums, and still sip spruce tea beside a limestone beach. It’s got folklore, fjords, and a name that may stem from Surnadalen — “valley of the Surna.”
Top Attractions
- Svinviks Arboretum – museum garden with hundreds of rhododendron species
- Kalkstranda – chalk-white limestone beach with fjord views
- Surnadalsøra – historic town center with art galleries & craft shops
- Mo Church – rare Y-shaped church built in 1728
- Nauståfossen – 110-meter waterfall near Kårvatn with hiking access
Unique Experiences
- Salmon Fishing – cast your line in the Surna, one of Norway’s top salmon rivers
- Trollheimen Hikes – explore deep valleys & alpine trails from Vindøldalen or Kårvatn
- Farm Museums – visit Småbruksmuseet or Røstsetra for traditional food & crafts
- Maritime Heritage – see boat-building tools & fishing gear at Bøfjorden Sea Museum
- Scenic Drives – stop at “Utsikten” viewpoint for panoramic views over fjords & valleys
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Getting There
Surnadal lies between Kristiansund and Sunndal, with Skei as its administrative center. The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing troll echoes, salmon lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a rhododendron trail.