Herøy
Municipality · Møre og Romsdal
About Herøy
Bridge-hop out to Runde, where tens of thousands of puffins nest on the bird cliffs through summer, with the Runde Environmental Centre at the foot.
NB! Not to be confused with Herøy in Nordland. Double-check your GPS.
Plan a trip hereWhat to do and where to stay in Herøy
Places to stay are run locally, with no hotel or campsite chain behind them.
1Puffins at Lundeura on RundeNature
A marked path from Goksøyra climbs to the Lundeura lookout, where tens of thousands of puffins still breed despite a steep fall since 2005; evenings are best.
Runde island, path from the campsite/Goksøyr side · 3 h (6.5 km loop, 460 m ascent) · late April–mid August (puffins); paths all year
2Runde Miljøsenter and the Runde treasureHistory & culture
The visitor centre shows the silver and gold of the Dutch ship Akerendam, wrecked off Runde in 1725 with all 200 aboard; divers found the treasure in 1972.
Rundavegen 237, Runde · 1 h · daily in summer; by appointment rest of year
3Runde Lighthouse at KvalnesetHike
A 3.6 km path from Goksøyra crosses bog on boardwalks and drops steeply to Runde's protected lighthouse at Kvalneset, on the island's north-west tip.
Kvalneset, Runde · about 3 h (7.2 km return, 520 m ascent) · all year
4Herøy Kystmuseum at Herøy GardHistory & culture
An 18th–19th-century trading post on Herøy island with original buildings, a medieval church site and a pilgrim path; the St Olav play is staged here in early July.
Nautøya 175, Tjørvåg (Herøy island) · 1–2 h · Open daily June–August; September–May by appointment
5Kvalsvikryggen ridge walkHike
An 8.5 km ridge route across Nerlandsøy above steep cliffs to the Atlantic, with views to Runde, Skorpa, the Sunnmøre Alps and Svinøy lighthouse.
Golleneset to Mulevika, Kvalsvika, Nerlandsøy · about 3.5 h one way · all year
6Galleri R/ART at HorisontHistory & culture
A gallery among the fishing boats on Fosnavåg's quay showing Ervik & Sævik's private collection and changing shows with names such as Magne Furuholmen and Håkon Bleken.
Mjølstadnesvegen 22, Fosnavåg · 1 h · guided tours on selected summer dates; check otherwise
7Fosnavåg SaunaActivity
A sauna for up to 10 on Urholmen in Fosnavåg harbour, with a wide wooden stair straight down into the sea for cooling off.
Urholmen, Fosnavåg · 1–2 h · all year
8Café at Runde MiljøsenterFood & drink
The visitor-centre café below the bird cliffs serves coffee, homemade cakes and local ice cream, plus hot and cold dishes at lunch and dinner.
Rundavegen 237, Runde · 45 min · daily in summer; otherwise by arrangement
9Rundebranden gannet cliffsNature
Runde's south-west bird cliff, about 300 m high, holds Norway's largest gannet colony, founded in 1946 and still growing while other seabirds decline.
South-west side of Runde (Raudenipa) · 2–3 h (as part of the Runde loop) · Birds mainly April–August; reserve rules 15 Mar–31 Aug
10Horisont lunch restaurantFood & drink
Simple lunch dishes from local ingredients, often from nearby fisheries, in the Horisont building on the Fosnavåg quay, about 20 m from where fishing vessels dock.
Mjølstadnesvegen 22, Fosnavåg · 45–60 min · all year (lunch hours; check)