Valldal is a picturesque valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush strawberry fields. It’s dotted with small towns and villages where you can experience authentic Norwegian mountain culture. Fjords, rivers, waterfalls and rugged peaks make Valldal a great base for outdoor adventures.
Visit in the summer and pick your own strawberries at local farms. Valldal is famous for its sweet and juicy strawberries, which you can eat fresh or enjoy baked into cakes, churned into ice cream and incorporated into savoury dishes. The valley is also dotted with family-friendly orchards where you can pick apples, plums and cherries.
Set sail on a scenic cruise along Geirangerfjord. The glacier-carved fjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Be amazed as you cruise past towering rock walls, emerald-green pastures and tumbling waterfalls.
Get your pulse racing with a rafting adventure along the Valldøla River. Local tour operators offer action-packed trips along the river, which features rapids for all ages and skill levels. There are plenty of hiking trails around Valldal if you don’t want to get your feet wet. You’ll find everything from leisurely walks to challenging mountain summits.
Getting there
Valldal is on the famous Trollstigen “Troll's Path” mountain road, a 1.5-hour drive from Ålesund. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore the Valldal and visit local towns and villages at your own pace. Ålesund Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.