The 6 Best Things to do in Fraena Municipality, Western Norway

Jendemsfjellet (633 m.a.s.l.) is almost like a huge pyramid in the southern Fraena, and from the top there is a great view over large parts of the community and beyond to the ocean. Here you can see all the way to Ona Lighthouse! The special thing about this trip is that despite the fact that it is quite short, you get a real summit feeling when coming up. The tour is suitable for families, and does not require any extra special hiking equipment. Good sneakers or preferably hiking boots are recommended. How to get to the starting point? Local bus to Jendem from Molde, check with for updated schedules. Or drive by car to Jendem. Look for the local supermarked and the marked parking area. Tour description: Go up the forest road towards an old barn, then up the hill, where you turn right along a good forest path. The last part goes on a trail with some rocks/boulders. Fantastic views from the upper part of the trip!

Bjørnsund is a deserted island with idyllic atmosphere. Around 1900 the population was 5-600. The houses, which "cling" to the islands and skerries have been restored and are now used as holiday houses. Popular place for school camps. Regular boat service from Harøysund in the summer season.

Klokkargarden (the sexton's house) consists of two old timber buildings joined together. Local artists and craftsmen have moved into these lovely premises. In the sales showroom you can buy handmade products - rose-painted and woven articles, knitwear, silver, ceramics, needlework, wooden and leather goods. Well-made products complete with a guarantee.

Restored German coastal fort from World War II with command centre, cannon positions, sickbay and water reservoir built into the rock. In addition to the 350 Germans, Bud was home to 150 Russian and Polish POWs during World War II. The fort has a view of the whole of the Hustadvika bay, the shipping lanes to alesund, Molde and Kristiansund as well as the fishing villages of Bjornsund and Ona.