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Boat tours around Runde

Boat tours around Runde, Runde

 evaanna Says:  If you want to see the birds better and hear some stories from the local skipper, take a boat tour from the pier right outside the Goksoyr campsite. You will learn, for instance, why Runde is called the Treasure Island. As it happens, some gold is said to have been found... 

Cliff walks

Cliff walks, Runde

 evaanna Says:  The road ends at the bird cliff, where there is a small car park, but it may be used by buses to turn back. Here you can climb the cliff and walk along some marked paths to see the birds. We were too late in the summer for them but, even so, a walk on the cliff was a... 

A journey to remember

A journey to remember, Runde

 evaanna Says:  The winding road to Runde from Hareid takes you across a picturesque area of big and small islands connected by bridges, dikes or tunnels. You can see small beaches down in the valleys, colourful villages. The scenery changes as in a kaleidoscope. If you are the one who is... 

Hotels  

Goksoyr Camping: Campsite on the island of Runde

Goksoyr Camping: Campsite on the island of Runde, Runde

 evaanna Says:  Most people come there in June/July to watch the thousands of birds nesting on the cliffs.But the place is charming and worth seeing out of season, too, being open from April till the end of September. The cabins are very well equipped, and there are all the facilities for... 

Runde Vanderhjem: Youth Hostel

Runde Vanderhjem: Youth Hostel, Runde

 geigen Says:  The hostel is located about 300 meters from the Cafe and boat tour dock. The people there are extremely nice and helpful! 

Car park on the rocks: A shower - yes, a stay - no

Car park on the rocks: A shower - yes, a stay - no, Runde

 evaanna Says:  It's not really a place to stay, but somewhere to leave your car or even a caravan while you go on the sightseeing tour of the island. It's on your right, just past the tunnel described in my danger tips. The interesting thing about this place is not only that it offers... 

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Transportation  

Ferries to Runde

Ferries to Runde, Runde

 evaanna Says:  Whichever way you come to Runde, you will always have to use a ferry. I know they are expensive but they are also a pleasant diversion in the journey, a rest for the driver, a chance to admire the great scenery, and a short cut for the long winding roads along the fjords.... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Narrow Bridge

Narrow Bridge, Runde

 geigen Says:  The bridge from Remøy to Runde is only one car width. The island is very popular with German and Dutch tourist in campers. Scan the bridge before entering it. If you see a vehicle coming, stay at the bottom until it is off the bridge. If you are at the top of the bridge and... 

Mind the cattle

Mind the cattle, Runde

 evaanna Says:  The cattle on the islands are not used to traffic. In fact, they often seem not to know what you want, which is just to pass. They know their rights and won't budge an inch whatever you do. It took us a quarter of an hour to persuade the cows in the picture to move out of... 

Midges, the nuisance.

Midges, the nuisance., Runde

 evaanna Says:  When we were staying on Runde in August, there were just a few midges making a nuisance of themselves, especially in the evening, when the wind died down. There may have been many more earlier in the season. Since the village is situated on the coast, you shouldn't expect... 

Arrival on Runde

Arrival on Runde, Runde

 evaanna Says:  When you come close to Runde, you will have to go along a one-lane dike and then also a long one-lane bridge. Watch out for cars coming from the opposite direction at the other end - driving backwards along the narrow road might be really awkward. There is a tunnel just past... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Sandsoy

Sandsoy, Runde

 evaanna Says:  Sandsoy is an island off the coast of Norway, not far from Runde. To get to it, you must take a ferry from Larsnes to Voksa and then drive across the bridge to Sandsoy. The main attraction of the island is the Dollstein Cave, on the way to which you may encounter some of the... 

Voksa

Voksa, Runde

 evaanna Says:  Voksa is a little island off the coast of Norway, not far from Runde. To get there, you must take a ferry from Larsnes. It seems to be a real anglers' paradise. While we were waiting for our ferry back, we watched a coach driver get out of his coach with a fishing rod, catch... 

The Place

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 The hostel is located about 300 meters from the Cafe and boat tour dock. The people there are extremely nice and helpful! 

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Q:  My ship calls at Alesund for one day on Sunday 27 July. Can anyone advise how to get from Alesund to Runde Island, with some idea... 

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A: This should help you: http://www.runde.no/english/travel_to_runde.htm 

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Nature and us

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 I could never get up to see the sun rise so I owe this picture to my husband, who is an early bird. 

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Runde

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 Runde is an island off the Møre og Romsdal coast. You can get there by car over a very narrow bridge. The island is famous for its sea bird nesting sites but has good hiking trails and some sandy... 

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Island of Runde

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 The isle of Runde is situated near Alesund. It has the largest population of birds below the polar cicrle in Norway. The isle of Runde is 64 km² big and has a coastal line of about 20 km. The highest... 

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