Øye

At the very end of Norangsfjorden, cradled by sheer mountain walls and shimmering waters, lies the tiny village of Øye—a hidden gem in the heart of the Sunnmøre Alps. Here, you’ll find the legendary Hotel Union Øye, one of Norway’s most storied hotels. Since 1891, it has welcomed adventurous mountaineers, royalty, writers, and artists. Stepping through its doors feels like entering another era. The rooms are named after famous guests like King Oscar II and Kaiser Wilhelm II, and the interiors whisper of a bygone age—with deep armchairs, ticking grandfather clocks, and crackling fireplaces. But Øye is more than a destination; it’s an experience. From the village, you can hike to the towering peak of Slogen, or lose yourself in the haunting tale of Lyngevannet—a lake that swallowed an entire farm during a landslide in 1908. The silence here is profound, broken only by distant waterfalls and wind whistling through the peaks. Can you feel the magic yet?