Tennfjord: Circular Route, Mill House and Cultural Heritage
Accommodation in Tennfjord
In Tennfjord, historic places along the river meet a circular route with views of Grytafjorden. This lets you get to know the area both through its former functions and through the landscape along the route.
History along the Tennfjordelva
The Tennfjordelva and its surroundings lie at the heart of old Tennfjord. It was once a steamboat stop, a transport hub, a school location and a site for assemblies. These different functions give an impression of the role old Tennfjord once played.
Kaffekvernfabrikken is an early factory building dating from around 1900. An old, renovated mill house stands by the Tennfjordelva towards Kvernbakken. The Slyngstadliverkstaden workshop is on Kaivegen: the old red workshop began operating in 1913. At the Kvernbakken farm, you can see the tall monument Tanesteinen.
Circular route and getting around
The circular route in Tennfjord is suitable for walking, running and outings with a stroller. It follows Kaivegen and offers views of Grytafjorden. Along Kaivegen, you pass the old red workshop; views of the fjord and the historical landmarks give the loop a variety of themes.
Local buses stop both in Tennfjord and at Vatne Ungdomsskule, which is outside Tennfjord. Check current bus services before travelling.
More attractions in the wider destination of Ă…lesund
If you also consider the wider destination of Ă…lesund, you will find more cultural attractions there. Jugendstilsenteret is a museum and national centre for Art Nouveau; it explores the subject through authentic interiors, objects and temporary exhibitions. KUBE is located in the centre of Ă…lesund in a former branch building of Norges Bank dating from 1906. An exhibition about the 1904 town fire features a model of Ă…lesund as it looked before the fire. The Fisheries Museum explores the historical development of fishing and onshore processing.
The experiences related to the sea also vary in focus: Atlanterhavsparken in Tueneset, 3 km from Ă…lesund city centre, offers interactive and educational experiences related to the sea. You can explore the Brosundet canal by kayak. No prior experience is required for sailing trips on the Storeggen of Aalesund. If you want to get around on foot, you can reach Aksla from the centre by climbing 418 steps from Byparken to Fjellstua.
The Wildlife Sea Safari takes passengers from Ålesund along the open coast in an RIB. You can look out for white-tailed eagles, seals and other wildlife along the coast of Sunnmøre. Sightings are not guaranteed and depend on conditions. SVAI Sauna Molja is a floating sauna on Brosundet in the heart of Ålesund. You can swim in the sea there year-round; check current operating conditions before visiting.
Discover more destinations: Hildre, Longva, Vestre, Fjørtoft, Vatne, Søvik, Haramsøy, Haram.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Haram.
