Vaksvik
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We’re now driving along Vaksvik, a small village on the shores of the Storfjord where people have lived close to nature for hundreds of years. In earlier times, people settled by the fjord because it offered everything they needed — fish, game, grazing land, a natural travel route, and access to trade. Farms were tucked between the mountains and the sea, and families combined farming with fishing and small crafts to make a living. Today, Vaksvik is still a vibrant local community, though life has changed. Many residents commute to work in other towns, while nature has become a central part of leisure time. Vaksvikfjellet, the mountain above, is now a popular area for hiking and skiing. Marked trails and prepared cross-country tracks follow the old summer road over the mountain toward Tresfjord, offering stunning views across the beautiful Sunnmøre landscape.