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Things to Do  

See the church, go to a concert

See the church, go to a concert, Volda

 geigen Says:  Every Saturday at noon there is a free concert in the church. The musical program varies - usually local musicians, sometimes students, sometimes guests. Concerts last about a half of an hour. 

Walk up the Hill

Walk up the Hill, Volda

 geigen Says:  Just walk up any hill and look at the view! 

Hotels  

Leiteland Motel & Camping

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Hotels  

Volda Turist Hotel

Volda Turist Hotel, Volda

 geigen Says:  There is really only one hotel in Volda. It seems Ok but basic and is centrally located. 

Ørsta Camping: Camping near Volda

Ørsta Camping: Camping near Volda, Volda

 geigen Says:  We arrived in Ørsta too late and wet to want to put up a tent. Ørsta Camping had a small hytte (cabin) with 4 bunks, a two burner hotplate and a small refrigerator for 300 kroners. It was great! The bathrooms were clean and while you had to pay for the showers the meter... 

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Restaurants  

Landscape: Best true restaurant in Volda

Landscape: Best true restaurant in Volda, Volda

 geigen Says:  Landscape is the best sit-down non-pub restaurant in Volda. It is located on the second floor of the brick 'brygge' building across the street from the small boat harbor. Entrance is through the back of the building. The restaurant serves good Chinese food and good... 

Nightlife  

Rokken and Det Grøne Treet: Nightlife

Rokken and Det Grøne Treet: Nightlife, Volda

 geigen Says:  There are several bars in Volda. Most nightlife goes on in Rokken, the student bar. Concerts are scheduled here and non-students are very welcome.For a quieter drink, head to Det Grøne Treet on the waterfront. Extremely casual 

Transportation  

The bus

The bus, Volda

 geigen Says:  Busses come twice a day from Oslo and from Bergen to Volda. The bus stops right in the center of town near the hotel.Busses run from Ålesund every hour during the day. It takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Ålesund to Volda. 

Getting to Volda

Getting to Volda, Volda

 geigen Says:  Wideroe flies into an airport between Volda and Ørsta. There are semi-direct flights from Oslo and Bergen (the plane might land in between to let on or off passengers but you stay seated). An inexpensive cab ride will take you into either of the two towns. There are busses,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Stay on the path!

Stay on the path!, Volda

 geigen Says:  Walking up Rotsethjørnet is a popular long day hike. Stay on the path and you are fine. People have died trying to find a short way down, off the path. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Less Challenging Vertical Hiking

Less Challenging Vertical Hiking, Volda

 geigen Says:  A good walk in the woods can be provided up on the mountain above the residential part of the town. Shoes 

Vertical Hiking

Vertical Hiking, Volda

 geigen Says:  A newly improved path featuring integrated ropes makes climbing Rotsethornet a good choice for a sporty family on a clear day. Start early and enjoy the day. No special climbing equipment is needed but bring enough food and drink for the daylong (if with children) trip up... 

Favorites  

The College

The College, Volda

 geigen Says:  A lot of life in Volda is centered around the college. Høgskulen i Volda houses many excellent academic programs. The cafeteria (open during the school year) is a good place for a reasonable bite to eat. Stop by! 

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 A good walk in the woods can be provided up on the mountain above the residential part of the town. Shoes 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is there any bar or disco around here?? I need an answer, please. Thank you. 

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A: Volda is a very small village and during the Summer it's pretty 'dead' here. But when the students come back in late August the inhabitants doubles and Volda comes alive... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Volda. I'd love to share with you the 12 tips I've written, the 10 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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  Volda (Møre og Romsdal) is a small college town set in a beautiful countryside. http://www.hivolda.no  

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