Organised activites

During summer, tours for individual travellers are being arranged with a regular frequency. You may choose from a variety of exciting activities such as deep-sea fishing and sea kayaking. 

Guided mountain hikes, sea eagle safaris by boat, lighthouse and coastal safaris by boat, sightseeing to the island of Grip, guided tours by bus on the Atlantic Road and guided walks in Kristiansund are easily accessible. The diving centres offer boat trips and equipment to meet the needs of the divers.

Companies offering deep sea fishing:

• Vågarbryggå
• Håholmen
• Strømsholmen Sea Sport Centre

Companies offering kayaking – courses and guided tours, also rental:

• Fjordkajakk
• Hopen Aktivitetsgård

Guided mountains hikes
Experience the dramatic Aursjøvegen Mountain Road, visit fantastic waterfalls,
see one of Norway's most beautiful valleys or take one of several
other exciting excursions. Guided tours are arranged by Contrast Adventures and Valsøyfjorden Outdoor Activities.

Killer whale safari/orca safari
During winter, the ocean areas outside of Kristiansund and Nordmøre is rich with herring. Herring is the preferred food for the black and white killer whales/orcas. Once you have seen the playful, beautiful whales you will remember them for life.

In Kristiansund, orca safaris are available for a short periode during winter, as six-day long expeditions (no day trips). Following the fisherboats and the herds of herring, the wait to see the whales are exciting and fun filled. The organizers have been operating orca safaris for almost two decades and are highly skilled in what they do. For more information and booking, contact Strømsholmen Sea Sport Centre.

Sightseeing with the passenger ferry Sundbåten
Sundbåten has been transporting people between the islands of Kristiansund for more than one hundred years. Today, Sundbåten still offers an important transport service, but it is also one of the most important carriers of culture and history in Kristiansund. A round trip with Sundbåten is great for sightseeing. During summer, there are guided tours for individual travellers.

Sea eagle safari
Two-hour boat trips to see the majestic bird of prey are organised by Hopen Aktivitesgård.

Discover the island of Smøla
Packages are offered by Hopen Aktivitetsgård and Veyen Vertskap.

Visit summer pasture farms
Learn about the culture, food and traditions of summer pasture farms in
beautiful surroundings. Most of the farms sell locally prepared food.
Accommodation is available at Renndølssetra. Courses in summer farming are available at Gammelsetra. At Torbuvollen, guided tours of the Torbudalen Valley are available.

On your own

Salmon/trout fishing
Fishing permits are sold locally. The Driva and Litjdalselva rivers in Sunndal,
and the Bøvra and Surna rivers in Surnadal/Rindal are particularly well
organised for fishing. Fishing permits are available from hotels/guesthouses and local tourist information offices.

Go cycling
Bicycles can be hired from Bjartmars favorittkro, Vikaneset, Hopen Aktivitetsgård and Sunndal Aktivum. 

Diving centres:

• Vikaneset Dykk
• Strømsholmen Sea Sport Centre
• Nekton Diving

Golf
Golf has conquered the hearts of many locals in the region. Green fee players are always welcome at the varied and pleasant golf courses in the Nordmøre region. The location of the golf courses are often offering great view and natural obstacles may be a part of the course. There are golf courses in the Kristiansund and Nordmøre region in the following places: Surnadal, Sunndal, Kristiansund and Smøla.

Motorsports
Are you interested in motorsports? In Halsa, approximately one and a half hours from Kristiansund there is a wonderful go-cart track. The location provides a great view and the track itself is of very good standard.

Galleries, craft makers and exiting museums
Several galleries and shops offers art, crafts and souvenirs. Interesting museums will provide you with further knowledge of the region. Most museums have guideservice available during the summer season.

Recommend these stops:

• Arnulf Øverlands Galleri, Kristiansund
• Huset med det rare i, Kristiansund. Crafted souvenirs, ceramics, glass workshop, quality gifts.
• Husfliden, Kristiansund. Crafted souvenirs, knit wear, quality gifts.
• Klippfiskbutikken, Kristiansund. The best split cod/clipfish to bring home.
• Nordmøre Museum has a wide range of museums in the region, for example the Norwegian Split Cod Museum and the Mellemværftet Ship Yard Museum. 
• Svinviks Arboretum is a big botanical garden which during summer has hundreds of blossoming rhododendrons. Located in Todal in Surnadal.
• Tingvollost has a reward-winning, local cheese production. Farm shop.

Horse riding
Experience nature from a horse's back. The following companies offer riding:

• Stall Stølan, phone: +47 412 30 408
• Cecilies Rideskole, phone: +47 934 05 157
• Folda Hest og Miljø
• Sandnes skyss-stasjon