Fjellstova Ørskogfjellet

Skiing needs not fully satiated on site? Never fear – it’s just over an hour’s drive to Romsdalen, where visitors can take part in ski touring or (during less snowy months) hiking and climbing. There are also some spectacular waterfalls to have a gander at, if peaceably wandering in nature appeals. Romsdalen is in a particularly mountainous part of the country, so stunning views are somewhat de rigueur hereabouts. About 55 minutes in the car will bring guests to Rampestreken view point, where a walkway arcs out into the great wide open, meaning uninterrupted views as far as the eye can see. If urban days more appeal, turn tyres instead to Ålesund (50 minutes), a port town with an art nouveau vibe, museums, a lighthouse and a stadium (as well as shops, of course), and be sure to make a pit stop on the way at the outdoor museum dedicated to old boats and houses, Sunnmøre (40 minutes). Travel just a little bit further to explore the islands beyond Ålesund too. These are all connected by bridge, so travelling to and fro should be a cinch. The closest, Hessa, puts Atlantic Sea-Park (one of the largest saltwater aquariums in Norway) within an hour's drive, while pretty Godøy should be wandered for its lighthouse, mountain and lake.