Discover Sykkylven

If you’re looking for a hotel in Sykkylven, the focus of your trip can help you find your bearings: culture and trails in the centre offer different experiences from the seasonal winter activities elsewhere in the destination. Here you’ll find information about the museums, the townscape, activities and getting there.

Furniture history and nature in the centre

The Møbelmuseet in Sykkylven tells the story of how Sunnmøre became a centre of the furniture industry, with customers around the world. Its extensive collection of furniture and production equipment documents the development of Norwegian furniture production from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. It also has an extensive library, archival material from numerous furniture businesses and a photo archive. The permanent exhibition in the wider Sykkylven destination features furniture from the more than 100-year history of the Norwegian furniture industry.

At the Naturmuseet in Sykkylven, an exhibition presents plants, animals and birds as parts of a diverse mosaic of the region’s vast natural landscape. In the wider Sykkylven destination, the MOSAIKK exhibition also showcases the diversity of nature, wildlife and birdlife in Sunnmøre’s coastal fjords. The Naturmuseet offers step-free access to its exhibition.

Townscape and trails

In the centre of Aure in Sykkylven, colourful façades stand alongside architecture from different periods. The Kyststien Sykkylven offers sea views. Its first completed section runs from Aursnes along an old path through a residential area and on past the centre of Sykkylven. Small information boards along the route provide insights along the way.

Another way to find your bearings is the free Usynlig-O app. It uses GPS and vibrates when checkpoints are found; several routes are in the centre of Sykkylven. The app is open to everyone and is also suitable for beginners. The trails in the town centre offer different experiences: the Kyststien focuses on sea views and information boards, while Usynlig-O helps you search for checkpoints.

Activities in the wider Sykkylven destination

The wider Sykkylven destination encompasses narrow fjords, flat and fertile valleys, blue glaciers, mighty mountains and dramatic mountain formations. Nearby, Fjellsætra offers seasonal winter activities: 14 downhill runs, 35 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, a snowboard area, a free children’s lift, ski rental, a lounge and a restaurant amid the Sunnmøre scenery. The ski school at Fjellsætra offers courses for beginners and advanced skiers in alpine skiing, Telemark and snowboarding. Course availability may vary by season.

The trails and recreational opportunities in the wider Sykkylven destination also vary depending on the activity. Off-road cycling is possible from the mountains to the fjord, along mountain lakes or by the fjord; there is also a pump track. The harbour offers opportunities for swimming, paddling and boating. The Fjølg sauna in Sykkylven marina combines a sauna session with a refreshing dip in the sea after a day in the mountains. If you’re planning a sauna visit, check current visiting options in advance.

The municipality’s Stikk UT! overview for 2026 lists established hiking destinations in Sykkylven municipality, marked green, blue and red. Green routes are suitable for most people, blue routes require some hiking experience, and red routes are for experienced hikers with good stamina. Check the overview again in later seasons. The route around Sæssvatna in the wider Sykkylven destination follows gravel roads and paths.

Traces of regional history

Archaeological finds also form part of the picture of the wider Sykkylven destination. At Aurefløten, they provide evidence of settlement dating back at least 4,000 years. Aursneset is home to six large burial mounds. Their dating is uncertain: they may belong either to the Early Bronze Age, around 3,500 years ago, or to the Early Iron Age, around 300 to 550 AD.

Getting there and connections

Sykkylven is about an hour from Ålesund by car via the RV60; actual journey times may vary depending on conditions. There are good bus connections on the route between Ålesund and Stranda. Check routes and timetables before travelling. In the wider Sykkylven destination, a ferry runs from Hundeidvik to Standal and onwards to Trandal, which is not connected to the road network. Check the timetable for this connection in advance too.

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