Norddalsfjord

We’re now crossing the Norddalsfjord, an arm of the mighty Storfjord. Looking west, you’ll see Stranda, often called the “pizza village,” famous for its food industry, the ski paradise at Strandafjellet, and of course, its warm and welcoming people. Looking the other way, the fjord leads inland toward the villages of Norddal, Valldal, and Fjørå, and at the very end lies the power village of Tafjord, surrounded by steep cliffs and dramatic scenery. For centuries, the fjord has been the very lifeline for the people who live here. Before the roads were built, all travel took place on the water. Boats carried people, animals, and goods between the settlements, binding the small communities together. Today, it’s part of the scenic tourist route between Geiranger and Ålesund, but it still carries traces of the old coastal life — perhaps a fishing boat or a lone kayaker, quiet reminders of the fjord’s role as both workplace and destination.