Vaksvik

We’re now passing Vaksvik, a small village on the Storfjord where people have lived close to nature for centuries. In earlier times, people settled by the fjord because it provided almost everything they needed — fish, game, grazing land, transport routes, and access to trade. Farms were tucked between sea and mountain, and many families combined farming, fishing, and small crafts to make a living. Today, Vaksvik is still a living community, though its way of life has changed. Many people now commute elsewhere for work, while nature has become an even more important part of leisure time. The mountain above, Vaksvikfjellet, is a popular area for hiking and skiing in both summer and winter. Marked trails and prepared tracks follow the old summer road toward Tresfjord, offering fine views across the Sunnmøre landscape.