Valle
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We’re now passing Valle, a small village also known for the industrial area of Håhjem. From here, you can take a beautiful detour toward Ålesund — a narrower, more winding road that follows the fjord past farms, boathouses, and small coves all the way to Blindheim and Moa. Across the fjord, in the area known as Smeltevika, lies Skodje, a local center with shops, schools, small industries, and an active cultural life. Because of its sheltered and strategic location, Valle was important already in Viking times. It was one of the 16 “skipreider” under King Håkon the Good in Sunnmøre. That meant the village was responsible for building, equipping, and manning ships ready for voyages and warfare. It’s fascinating to imagine life here more than a thousand years ago. Hard, certainly — but perhaps also a little less hectic than today. What do you think?