Explore the outer part of the Hjørundfjord, where no one would think anyone could live
Stavset boarding school and the sleepy village of Trandal.
You get to enter the old boarding school, which was built in 1915 when the days of home schooling were over. The children now had the right to a schoolhouse, but the school road was dangerous. There was no road along the shore, and The schoolchildren from the west side had to walk where there was a danger of avalanches or landslides. The children from the east side had to be transported by boat, which was not very safe either. The Hjørundfjord is known for gusting winds that can overturn small boats. A boarding school made it a little safer, because of the reduced number of trips to and from the school.
The old dormitories are still there and bear witness to another era.
A little further in, Standal ferry quay is the next stop. A few times a day there is a ferry to the village of Trandal on the east side of the fjord. Here there is no road connection with the outside world, but there are a few kilometers of village road, and it is nice to explore the village on foot. They learn more about the history of Trandal and what it's like to live in a roadless village. The population of Trandal is actually growing, about 20 people at present. This also includes families with children.
Here we find Christian Gaard Bygdetun, where several music festivals are held every summer and where you can have a bite to eat on the beautiful terrace. Our hike ends here and we are served a tasty lunch.
The standard menu includes venison burgers, dessert and coffee.
After lunch, we stroll back to the ferry and finish the trip.
Price for a minimum of 4 participants: NOK 890,- per person.
Children under 14 years old NOK 490,- (if there are at least 4 others paying full price).
The guide can bring 6 people, but they can use their own cars and bring many more.
The price includes admission and a guided tour of Stavset Boarding School, a village walk with storytelling at Trandal and a 2-course lunch at Christian Gaard. The ferry is free of charge.
Registration and payment to Sunnmørsalpane Guide Service at least 3 days before the start of the tour.
Send registration to info@orstainfo.no
Pay to account no. 3910 34 66966
IBAN: NO70 3910 3466 966
BIC/SWIFT: SPARNO22XXX
Cancellation deadline: 24 hours before the start of the tour.
If there are less than 3 days until the start of the tour, you can still contact us by phone 913 67 470 to see if we can still organize a tour.
Meeting at Vartdal church at 1145
The guide will meet you at the church (unless otherwise agreed) and can take up to 6 people in the car, or - if they have their own car - they can follow the guide. They drive the short trip along the Hjørundfjord beach to Stavset. The tour ends at Standal at 1600 or Vartdal at 1615.
The tour is conducted every Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday with a minimum of 4 registrations.
Languages: The guide speaks Norwegian, German and English. Occasionally we can also offer Italian, Dutch or French. Please let us know which language you want when you sign up.
