Kvisvik: Fjord, paddling route and excursions

If you are looking for hotels in Kvisvik, the fjord setting of individual places, a paddling route that passes through the area, and nearby hiking destinations can help you get your bearings. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between the options in Kvisvik and the wider range of possibilities in the broader Tingvoll destination.

Kvisvik by the fjord and paddling route

Kvisvik Camping is located on the outer part of the Sunndalsfjord. Magnillen Camping in Kvisvik also has its own sandy beach. Kvisvik Camping also has a sandy beach, suitable for a break during a paddling trip. The beaches are useful reference points if the fjord landscape and a paddling route are a focus of your trip.

The “Frå Nålsund til Årsundøya” paddling route passes Kvisvik and is best suited to easterly and southerly winds. This wind information is a practical point to consider when planning the route. It also leads to a public outdoor recreation area on the western side of Årsundøya. There is a campsite, a toilet, rubbish bins, and a coastal fort from the Second World War.

Hiking in the area

The hike to Årsundfjellet offers views of Kristiansund, Årsundøya, and the wind farm on Smøla. A large car park is available for the hike about 1.2 kilometres from Kvisvik. The route description was updated in 2020; check access information locally.

The area’s history also provides a point of reference: Kvisvik was a central place until Krifast opened in 1992.

More options in the wider Tingvoll destination

In the wider Tingvoll destination, the Utsikten trail from Tingvollvågen offers a hike of 1.4 kilometres each way, with an elevation gain of 86 metres. The viewpoint on the Utsikten route looks out over the Tingvollfjord towards Flemma and Reinsfjellet. The first 0.9 kilometres of the route are well suited to mountain biking. The route is therefore described in specific terms, including its length and elevation gain, as well as a limited section for another use.

Another hike leads to Geilhaugen and is considered easy and suitable for everyone. Maretbua, which is open to all, is located there. From the viewpoint near Geilhaugen, you can see across Tingvollvågen and towards Stølsvatnet. These details describe a separate hiking option in the wider Tingvoll destination.

From the floodlit trail in Tingvoll, you can walk or cycle to Tingvoll Museum and continue to Reitfjellet. A new path goes via Vasslia; there are several shelters along the way. The museum has a mill, a water-powered sawmill, a forge, a large residential house, and a small crofter’s cottage.

Culture and architecture also shape the wider Tingvoll destination. Tingvoll Church dates from around 1180 and is also known as Nordmørsdomen. It is built of stone, with marble and limestone door and window surrounds. Next to the church stands the listed vicarage, dating from 1730. At Honnhammaren in Tingvoll, there are rock paintings that are many thousands of years old.

Tingvoll Økopark is a learning and visitor centre focusing on organic farming, animal welfare, renewable energy, and sustainable development. Visitors can see the “Reisen i jorda” exhibition there, and follow the cycle of the year at Stjernehagen. In Tingvoll, Møre Bånd & Vev represents an old and still vibrant textile tradition. At Tingvollost, a 30-minute guided tour is available by prior booking, with information about the farm and cheese dairy, as well as a cheese platter.

For sports enthusiasts, Tingvoll offers several clearly defined options: Øydegard Golfbane is a par-62 course with two nine-hole loops and two tees per green. Tingvoll Discgolfpark has 18 holes in an outdoor park. Each hole has two tee areas: a red beginner course and a white course for more experienced players.

Discover more destinations: Torjulvågen, Meisingset, Øydegard.

To the wider travel overview: Tingvoll.