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ders a little bit.” The fjords of the west
coast are often sparsely populated, with
little hamlets found in between fields of
apple trees and linked by picturesque,
winding lanes. If you are looking for
that place where you can soak your-
self in beauty and atmosphere, then
Hjørundfjorden is waiting for you.
Many also use Sagafjord Hotel as a base
for experiencing what the rest of the re-
gion has to offer. “We have guests that
stay with us and day trip to nearby at-
tractions, cities and fjords,” Gjørtz says.
The city of Ålesund is worth a visit, with
its distinctive art nouveau architecture
and Geirangerfjorden, which features on
the UNESCO World Heritage List. But a
road trip in any direction is a feast for the
eyes. “We have all sorts of guests here
— including families or friends travel-
ling together, while a lot of businesses
choose us for their team events, confer-
ences and courses.”
Wholesomeness
The food also deserves a few words.
“We have a renowned kitchen, serving
traditional Norwegian food, based on
local produce,” says Gjørtz, who stocks
her fridge with her neighbours in mind.
Cheese, eggs, fish and meat from the
area are the foundation for this tradition-
al Norwegian menu. “Our neighbouring
businesses, others working in the tour-
ist industry and we ourselves share the
belief that the most important resource
between us is the fjord. We need to take
care of her and we can only do that by
working together,” Gjørtz explains. “We
support each other, make each one of
us better and build up each other’s busi-
nesses, with the philosophy that togeth-
er we treat the nature around us with
care and in a sustainable way.” It is hard
to disagree. To be a guest at Sagafjord
Hotel is to be reminded that we are
guests of nature. And whether you are
trekking in its mountains, kayaking
across its fjords or simply admiring it
from a terrace, you will love it, care for
it and leave it as perfect as you found it.
If you visit Sagafjord Hotel during winter, those nearby summits can feel awfully tempting.Time to go fishing.