Top 5 Outdoor Activities in Stryn, Western Norway

Bicycling in the beautiful and historic Lodalen. After 4km (from the fjord) you arrive at idyllic Lake Loen. You can either cycle alongside the lake all the way into Kjenndalsbre Fjellstove restaurant or you can take the boat MB Kjenndal across Lake Loen to Kjenndalsbre Fjellstove and continue in to Kjenndal glacier itself. Take the same route back to Stryn. Lodal valley has an unusually impressive landscape. The scars from the landslide on the side of Mt. Ramnefjell and the abandoned farms at Nesdal give an indication of Lodal valley´s dramatic history. Tour description: The trip is easy relaxing. Hardly and climbing and good cycle roads. Start the trip in Stryn town centre. Follow the main road RV 60 in to Loen (approx. 10 km.) and turn off to the left for Lodalen. You bike on the country road in towards the beautiful and fertile community of Loen where you can take in the awesome Mt. Skala in the background. Allow between 3-5 hours for this trip.

If you are looking for different and active summer days, Stryn Summer Ski is a definite first choice. Towering mountains and Nordic climate makes skiing and snowboarding possible during the lightest and warmest Scandinavian summer days. In the middle of the glacier landscape, Mother Nature has created a large amusement park – young or old, professional or amateur will find great fun here with their skis or snowboard. The lifts will bring you to 1600 m.a.s.l (5250ft), where you get the feeling of being on top of Norway. Surrounded by mountain peaks, the Scandinavia’s largest glacier and views down to the fjords makes a visit unforgettable.The season starts late May and lasts to mid or late July depending on the snow conditions. At the bottom station you’ll find a cafeteria, toilets, ski shop with ski- and snowboard hires and ticket office . Remember sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, but also winter and wind-proof clothing, the weather can change quickly. Stryn Summer Ski Centre is the most renowned summer ski resort in Northern Europe, it’s located by the 100 year old national tourist route, Old Strynefjellsvegen (RV 258), 45 km East of Stryn city centre.Please respect all signs and warnings in the skiing area. It’s strictly forbidden to move or change any signs or markings. Any activity outside the ski area boundaries involves danger and is at your own risk. Do not move beyond the ski area boundaries without local knowledge.

HYDLAPARKEN - NORWAY`S FINEST CLIMBING PARK A brand new park with 7 climbing tracks, 11 zip lines, climbing tower with climbing walls and the «Hydla leap» from 12 meters, pump track for bikes, and playground for the little ones - spend your whole day in the forest! Please visit hydlaparken.no for more information, prices, opening hours, driving directions and booking.

Fjord hellikopter was established in 2001. We operate modern turbine engine helicopters, with 4 to 7 passenger seats capacity, our company has grown to be one of the largest passenger helicopter companies onshore in Norway. We offer sightseeings and VIP transportation in some of the most spectacular areas in Norway. We are based in Stryn in the Western part of Norway. From Stryn we have easy access to Jostedal Glacier, Myklebust Glacier, Nordfjord, Geiranger, Loen, Olden and Sognefjorden.