On the north side of Nordfjorden, in Stryn municipality, lie the idyllic villages of Innvik and Utvik. Here you’ll encounter fjord, mountains, and village life in a landscape that invites both peaceful days and active experiences. With a short distance to well-known attractions in Nordfjord, this is a natural stop on your journey.
Winter at Utvikfjellet @ Saltnwax
Spring arrives early along the fjord, with green hillsides and snow-covered mountain peaks in contrast. The fruit trees bloom, and this is a great time for peaceful walks and experiences close to the fjord.
Summer is peak season for fjord and mountain experiences. Hiking trails, swimming, and activities along the fjord attract both locals and visitors. The summer days in Utvik are an annual highlight, with activities, a market day, and a town-centre celebration.
Autumn offers clear days and strong colours on the mountain slopes. Fruit and berry production leaves its mark on the landscape, creating a calm and atmospheric setting for walks.
Winter offers great opportunities for skiing on Utvikfjellet. At Breim Skisenter you’ll find both an alpine resort and cross-country trails, with views towards the mountain areas around Jostedalsbreen.
View of Innvik and Nordfjorden @ Dag Ulvedal / Visit Nordfjord
Briksdalsbreen at dusk, a short drive from Innvik @ Ruben Soltvedt
Innvik is beautifully situated along the fjord, while Utvik lies further west where the fjord opens up with wide views both further in and out of Nordfjorden. Both villages are located along National Road 60, between Olden and Utvikfjellet, and are easily accessible for travellers in the region.
The landscape is characterised by green hillsides, fruit farms, and mountains rising above the fjord. Here you will find a living cultural landscape where agriculture and fruit growing are still strong, and where people have lived in close interaction with nature for generations.
Innvik and Utvik offer varied hiking opportunities, from easy walks to mountain hikes with magnificent views over the fjord. The cultural trail in Innvik is an easy circular walk of about 3.2 kilometres that takes you through the village’s history, with stops including Innvik Church, the vicarage, and the old church site at Hilde.
For those who want to get up higher, Øvresetstøylen on Utvikfjellet is a popular hiking destination. From here you get wide views towards Våtedalen, Breim, and down towards Sandane. The trip is suitable for both walkers and cyclists from the car park at Breim Skisenter.
In summer you can swim and fish in the fjord, while winter offers great skiing experiences on Utvikfjellet with both an alpine resort and cross-country ski trails.
Raspberries in Innvik @ Innvik Fruktlager
Innvik and Utvik have long traditions in agriculture, crafts, and travel. Innvik was previously its own municipality and a centre in Indre Nordfjord, while Utvik was an important hub for travel over the mountains and onwards across the fjord.
A distinctive feature of Innvik is its industrial history linked to textile production. The old Innvik Woollen Mill, established in 1890, is today an important cultural heritage site and one of the largest wooden buildings in Europe. Here you can experience exhibitions and events that provide insight into local industrial history.
The churches in the villages are also worth a visit. Innvik Church from 1822 is an octagonal wooden church, while Utvik Church from 1840 is beautifully located near the fjord.
In Innvik and Utvik you will find good accommodation options close to the fjord, with a short distance to both nature and activities. In Utvik, Fransøyra Cabin Rental is located right by the shoreline, with modern cabins, good fishing opportunities, and proximity to varied hiking terrain in forest and mountains. In Innvik, Innvik Fjordhotel is idyllically situated by the water’s edge, with a restaurant and terrace overlooking the fjord, and a great starting point for trips in the Nordfjord region.
In both villages you will find grocery stores and simple dining options. In Innvik, Skogstad has its own outlet with clothing for both everyday wear and outdoor life, with roots going back to 1937 and inspiration drawn from the nature of Nordfjord.
Sandane Airport Anda: approx. 45 km (approx. 50 minutes)
Ørsta/Volda Airport Hovden: approx. 100 km (approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Ålesund Airport Vigra: approx. 175 km (approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes)
Bergen Airport Flesland: approx. 270 km (approx. 4 hours and 15 minutes)
There are direct flights from Oslo and Bergen to Ørsta/Volda and Sandane. There are also direct flights to Ålesund from, among others, Trondheim, London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Gdansk.
Innvik and Utvik are located on the north side of Nordfjorden in Stryn municipality, and are easily accessible by car along national road 60 between Olden and Utvikfjellet. The trip goes through a varied and beautiful fjord landscape, with views of both mountains and fjord along the way.
There are bus services to Innvik and Utvik, with onward connections to Stryn, Nordfjordeid, and the rest of the region. For up-to-date timetable information:
View from Innvik Fjordhotell @ Innvik Fjordhotell