Ulstein
Ulstein is Møre og Romsdal’s ship-sculpted coastal basin — a municipality where fjords cradle shipyards, hiking trails climb past sea cliffs, and three silver wolf teeth rise across the coat of arms. With around 8,800 residents and a landscape shaped by Hareidlandet island, Dimnøya, and the villages of Ulsteinvik, Flø, Eiksund, and Haddal, Ulstein is the kind of place where you can hike past panoramic peaks, explore maritime innovation, and still sip spruce tea beside a spark that launched a fleet. It’s got hulls, hills, and a name that may stem from *ulfr* — “wolf.”
Top Attractions
- Høgåsen – highest point on Dimnøya with views of fjords & Ulsteinvik
- Roppehornet – open mountain hike with views of Ytre Herøy & Giske
- Blåtinden – Hareidlandet’s highest peak at 697 m with multiple trail options
- Uglesætra – family-friendly forest hike with picnic spots & troll lore
- Sjøborg Kulturhus – cinema & cultural center with concerts & exhibitions
Unique Experiences
- Ulstein Church – 1974 concrete-glass church with modern design & community events
- Ulsteinvik Marina – harbor strolls, seafood cafés & shipyard views
- Dimna IL – athletics club with Olympic ties & local sports events
- Flø Village – art studios, ocean swells & unpredictable weather magic
- Grasøyane Lighthouse – 1886 wooden lighthouse on nature reserve island (seasonal access)
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Getting There
Ulstein lies on the western edge of Hareidlandet island, with Ulsteinvik as its administrative center. Reach it via the Eiksund Tunnel from Ørsta or by ferry from Hareid. The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity — especially if you’re chasing hull echoes, wolf lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a fjord-framed trail.