Picolo recommends · Log-built hotel above the Storfjord
Storfjord Hotel: the log-built hideaway above the fjord near Ålesund
Thirty rooms in dark timber buildings in the forest above the Storfjord, a four-course dinner from the surrounding area every evening and a boat waiting at the jetty. Storfjord Hotel is Norway's answer to the small luxury lodges of the Alps.
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Evening over the Storfjord
The log buildings on the hill, with the Sunnmøre Alps behind.
The road up from Glomset ends at a cluster of dark log buildings. Inside, the fire is lit, the bookshelves reach the ceiling, and the windows look out over the Storfjord and the Sunnmøre Alps. It is quiet in a way you rarely find in a hotel.
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Picolo's verdict
Why we like Storfjord Hotel
Storfjord Hotel is for travellers who want fjord views, good food and peace, and who do not need city life outside the door. It is a member of Relais & Châteaux and holds two MICHELIN Keys.
A fair warning: it is remote, so you will eat most dinners at the hotel, and without a car you depend on transfers.
Rooms, food and days on the fjord
The rooms
There are 30 rooms and suites, each furnished individually with antiques, wood and textiles. Most look out over the fjord or the forest, and some have a fireplace or a private terrace. The Storfjord Suite is the largest, with a living room and fjord views. Breakfast is included.
Food and wellbeing
Dinner is a four-course menu that changes with the seasons, made with produce fished, foraged or aged nearby. The spa has a hot tub and treatments, and the library is the real heart of the hotel after dinner.
A day at Storfjord
Mornings can start with a kayak on the fjord or a guided walk or e-bike ride through the forest. Boat trips leave from the jetty below the hotel, including towards the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In winter there is downhill and cross-country skiing nearby.
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Storfjord Hotel near Ålesund
Thirty rooms in log buildings above the fjord, a four-course dinner every evening and breakfast included.
Getting there
The hotel is at Glomset in Skodje, about 40 minutes by car from Ålesund and under an hour from Ålesund Vigra airport. There are direct flights to Vigra from Oslo and other Norwegian cities. A hire car makes it easier to explore the Sunnmøre region.
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When to go
Summer brings long, light evenings and the best boat trips. Autumn is quieter, with colour in the forest. Winter means snow, fires and skiing, and the hotel is open all year. Book early for weekends and high season: with only 30 rooms, it fills up fast.
Alternatives
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Three other hotels in Sunnmøre, on the fjords and in town.
Frequently asked questions about Storfjord Hotel
Is Storfjord Hotel worth it?
Yes, if you want peace, views and a dinner to remember. It has few rooms and personal service. If you want to stay in town and eat out every night, a hotel in Ålesund will suit you better.
Where is Storfjord Hotel?
At Glomset in Skodje, in the forest above the Storfjord. It is about 40 minutes by car to Ålesund and under an hour to Vigra airport.
Is dinner included at Storfjord Hotel?
Breakfast is included. Dinner is a four-course menu booked at the hotel. Check what your room rate includes before booking, as packages with dinner may be available.
What is there to do near Storfjord Hotel?
Kayaking, fishing and boat trips on the fjord, guided forest walks, cycling and the spa. The Geirangerfjord and the Hjørundfjord are within reach for a day trip.