Sykkylven is perhaps the most beautiful of all Sunnmøre's landscapes. What creates this beauty is not one thing alone – neither the fjord, nor the mountains, nor the glaciers, nor the valley – but all of it together, a harmonious blend of the magnificent with the gentle.
What's on?
Summer and winter alike, there's something happening in Sykkylven – from story time for the little ones at the library to seasonal festivals and the high-energy Jibbecamp up at Fjellsætra. Come and be part of it all.
Join us for community cycling rides around the village, gathering at the Sykkylven sign. Departure times vary between 10:00 (for longer routes) and 13:00 (for shorter rides).
Sykkylvsskiltet ved kaitrappa i Aure sentrum (Sykkylven)
Welcome to Baby Songs! If you have a little one between 0 and 1 year old, you're warmly invited to join us for six cosy Thursday mornings in September and October. Bring your little treasure along – mums and dads are equally welcome!
Sykkylven Frivilligsentral
Sykkylven Handelsforening invites families once again to Children's Day in the town centre. The streets fill with happy children, activities, play and fun! More details coming soon.
Sykkylven sentrum
On Saturday, 12 September 2026, Næringsfabrikken in Sykkylven transforms once again into a haven for those who appreciate fine beer – and for those keen to discover new flavours.
Næringsfabrikken, Sykkylvsvegen 125
Stories
There's much to tell about Sykkylven. The landscape and people reveal stories of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Discover what shapes Sykkylven into who we are.
welcome into the mountain realm
Sykkylven is a starting point for many mountain walks in the Sunnmørsalpane. The distinctive Straumshornet (976 m) comes into view already on the ferry from Ålesund. Råna (1586 m) is our highest peak. From Brunstad in Velledalen, a path leads to Slogen (1564 m) in Ørsta, also known as the 'Sunnmøre Queen'.
Furniture capital and technology hub
Over a hundred furniture factories emerged in cellars and simple factory buildings before and after the Second World War, gradually becoming a vital industry in the agricultural community of Sykkylven. Craftsmanship and industrial production took off in 1929, and by the 1940s and 50s, there were well over 120 furniture businesses here. Today, Ekornes is the largest furniture manufacturer in the Nordic region, capable of producing 1,700 Stressless chairs in a single day with advanced automation. Take a journey through history at the Furniture Museum, or discover furniture art at Galleri Cylindra.
Small villages, great experiences
In Hundeidvik you'll find a climbing park for the young and an indoor climbing wall. Or how about a dip in the heated open-air pool at Ikornnes? In Tusvika, you can see Peder Opsvik's art furniture, or try your fishing luck from the quay and visit the country shop in Ramstaddalen. In Velledalen, you can play disc golf beneath snow-capped peaks. Fjellsætra is a perfect base for fine mountain walks, summer and winter alike.
A welcoming high street
Sykkylven centre, Aure, has several specialist shops for clothes and fashion, sports retailers, building supplies, interior design, glassware and ceramics, a wine shop, pharmacy, hairdressers and more – all within walking distance, like an open-air shopping district. Perhaps a break in Kyrkjeparken, at a café or the library, might tempt you?
Fjellsætra
A popular recreation area just 20 minutes' drive from Sykkylven and Stranda, with 700 cabins surrounding Nysætervatnet in the heart of the Sunnmørsalpane. Excellent hiking opportunities summer and winter, with Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena for alpine skiing, hiking and ski touring enthusiasts. A local shop in Velledalen is just under 10 minutes away.
The region
In the heart of Sunnmøre lies Sykkylven. Hundeidvik sits at the entrance to Hjørundfjorden, and from here you can take the ferry to Standal and onward to the roadless village of Trandal. We'd recommend a visit to the idyllic Christian Gaard heritage farm, which hosts blues, rock and country festivals each summer. From Sykkylven you can take day trips to Geiranger in Stranda, Trollstigen in Rauma, Tafjordfjella in Fjord, Runde in Herøy and the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, among other destinations.
