Sunnylvsfjorden is a stunning fjord located in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, this fjord is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. The crystal-clear waters of the fjord offer a serene atmosphere for visitors to relax and unwind. Kayaking and canoeing are popular activities in the fjord, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with the natural beauty of the area. The nearby village of Hellesylt offers quaint accommodations and delicious local cuisine to complete the perfect Norwegian fjord experience.
Stunning Sunnylvsfjorden will wow you as you wind your way along its 16 miles of craggy cliffs, tall waterfalls, and glassy waters, headed for the town of Hellesylt. On the way, you pass the historically important Me-kernes – a deserted Fjord farm, dating back to the 1600s and possibly as far as medieval times. Preserved for its unique siting, it’s perched 100 meters above the water, tucked under an overhanging rock to protect it from avalanches. Me-kernes inspired Ibsen, who visited in 1862 and used its inhospitable setting in his play Brand. At its widest, Sunnylvsfjorden stretches to over a mile, narrowing to 600 meters in places. And at its deepest, it reaches a startling 452 meters below sea level. The fjord ranges from 600 to 2,000 meters (2,000 to 6,600 ft) wide and reaches 452 meters (1,483 ft) below sea level at its deepest point, just west of Skrenakken near the mouth of the fjord.
Just south of the village of Helsem, the Storfjorden splits off into the Norddalsfjorden (to the east) and Sunnylvsfjorden (to the south). The village of Hellesylt sits at the end of this fjord. The historic Me-Åkernes farm lies on a cliff on the north side of the fjord. This former municipality of Sunnylven was centered on this fjord.
