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Vestnes is Møre og Romsdal’s fjord-sculpted shipbuilding basin - a municipality where disc golf meets Viking graves, fjords cradle fishing boats, and two golden triangles stretch across the coat of arms. With around 7,100 residents and a landscape shaped by the Tresfjorden, Tomrefjorden, and the villages of Vestnes, Tomrefjord, Fiksdal, Vikebukt, and Tresfjord, Vestnes is the kind of place where you can hike past alpine lakes, explore rural museums, and still sip spruce cordial beside a brewery that doubles as a community hub. It’s got fjords, forges, and a name that means “western headland.”
Top Attractions
Baatbryggeriet
local craft brewery with tastings & community events
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Lauparen
alpine hike with panoramic views & glacial lakes
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Alti Vestnes
shopping mall with cafés, boutiques & fjordside location
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Øverås Frisbeegolfklubb
world-class disc golf course hosting international tournaments
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Tresfjord Museum
19th-century farmstead with smokehouse, mill & rural artifacts
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Unique Experiences
Gjermundnes Agricultural Museum
Viking settlement site turned museum with seasonal exhibits
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Boatbuilding Heritage
visit Sjøbua for exhibitions on Vestnes’s maritime legacy
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Høgsvora Summit
ski or hike to 1164 m peak with views over Romsdal
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Horseback Riding
Icelandic horse tours through forest trails & mountain passes
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Fishing & Fjord Cruising
boat trips to coalfish grounds or quiet coves
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Where to Stay in Vestnes
Getting There
Vestnes lies across the fjord from Molde, with Vestnes village as its administrative center and Tomrefjord as its shipbuilding heart. Reach it via E39 or ferry from Molde (35 minutes). The area is best explored by boots, boat, or bold curiosity - especially if you’re chasing forge echoes, fjord lore, or the hush of pine needles beside a trail once walked by Viking farmers and modern engineers alike.
