Nesjestranda: Boat trips to Veøya and trails near Berg

Nesjestranda is a departure point for boat trips to Veøya; several routes also start in Berg. These two aspects of the surrounding area give your trip planning a concrete focus: Veøya offers cultural history and routes across the water, while the routes near Berg have different characteristics. If you’re looking for a hotel in Nesjestranda, you can first decide which of these highlights best suits your stay.

Veøya: Cultural history and routes across the water

Veøya is close to Nesjestranda. The island was settled early and became an important center of power in Romsdal during the Middle Ages, with a parliament site and a trading post. Veøya is a key site on Kystpilegrimsleia, the coastal pilgrimage route; Nesjestranda is a departure point for boat trips there.

Guided visits to Veøya include a tour with explanations of archaeological finds and historical events. They also include a visit to the unique 12th-century stone church and the vicarage. The island also offers opportunities for swimming and picnicking; it is designated as a protected landscape area. A visit thus brings together historical themes and a protected landscape.

Outside scheduled boat services, you can rent a boat in Nesjestranda to get to Veøya. Experience operating a motorboat is required to rent one; check availability before your trip. Wind and wave conditions in the area can change quickly during the crossing. Everyone on board must wear properly fitting life jackets when traveling in a rented boat.

Another option is the Veøya Rundt kayak tour. Its parking and launch point is in Nesjestranda, below the road, just after the tunnel in the direction of Sølsnes. The tour goes to the cultural heritage sites on Veøya; going ashore at the old Veøy Church and the old vicarage is recommended. This kayak tour lets you combine a trip around the island with visits to these cultural sites.

Routes near Berg

Vass-skaret starts at a parking area near Berg. The access road branches off Riksvei 64 near the former Nesjestranda secondary school and follows Bergsvikveien. From Berg, the route runs along the southern shore of Vikvatnet and then continues uphill to Vass-skaret. The lakeshore section and the climb that follows define the route.

The trail to Skålsetra also starts in Berg. Turn off Riksvei 64 near the former Nesjestranda secondary school, follow Bergsvikveien for about 1 km, and park at the start of the cross-country ski trail. The route passes through easy terrain. It is classified as a ski route in winter; the ski trail follows a path used as a vehicle track in summer.

The differences described are useful when choosing between the two routes: Vass-skaret follows the southern shore of Vikvatnet and continues uphill, while Skålsetra is characterized by easy terrain and the path’s different seasonal uses.

Kammen near Skåla

The Kammen near Skåla hike is also close to Nesjestranda. It follows a varied route through forest, along a forest road and a trail, and across marshland. The final section crosses rocky ground, where the landscape opens up. From Kammen, you can see Molde, Bølsøya, and the islands. The hike therefore offers a different kind of route from the trails near Berg: forest, marsh, and rock shape its course, while the view opens up in the final section.

Discover more destinations: Skåla, Bolsøya, Sekken, Hjelset, Molde, Kortgarden.

Go to the main travel overview: Molde.