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Voykit pocket guide · Norway

Aure

Spend 1–2 days in Aure to see the coastal churches, maelstrom and enjoy fishing; longer only if you want extensive hikes.

Aure is a small coastal municipality in Møre og Romsdal with a 300 km shoreline, historic wooden church, maelstrom, and good fishing and hiking. It is reachable by ferry from Hennset and by road from Trondheim (150 km). One full day covers the main sights; a second day adds longer walks.

OsloÅlesundÅlgårdAltaÅndalsnes and Romsdal…ArendalÅsAskimAskøyAverøyBalestrandBardufossBarentsburgBåtsfjordAure500 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Norway
Best months
Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Avoid
Nov–Mar (short daylight, cold)
Stay
1–2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
NOK
Money
Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
Daily spend
Budget NOK 800–1 200 excl. bed · Mid NOK 1 200–1 800 excl. bed · High NOK 1 800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
Plugs
Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
Tipping
Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
Water
Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
Toilets
Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.

Get in

By air

KSU · Kristiansund Airport Kvernberget
about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus and car connections

Typical fares

Ferry Hennset → Arasvika
about NOK 200 per person, 15 min (check)
Car rental (compact)
≈ NOK 500 per day, includes basic insurance (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Car is the most reliable; the only public bus runs once or twice daily between Aure, Kristiansund and Trondheim. Ferry Hennset–Arasvika connects the island of Ertvågøya. Walking and cycling are possible on marked trails, but hills can be steep.

See and do

Known for

  • Aure Church (1924 wooden church)
  • Foldfjordstraumen maelstrom
  • Kjørsvikbugen viewpoint
  • Kråksundet fishing museum
  • Tustna mountain hikes

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Kjørsvikbugen viewpointDrive 15 km (9.3 mi) from Aure centre; follow signs to the coastal road.≈30 min round trip
Foldfjordstraumen maelstromDrive 20 km (12 mi) north; parking at the viewpoint.≈45 min round trip

Sleep

Aure Gjestegård
Farm guesthouse, rooms and flats; good base for exploring the coast.
Mjosundet Feriesenter
Seaside accommodation near the ferry dock.
Th. Lindaas
Rural guesthouse on the mainland.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryUnnskyldoon-skyld
Thank youTakktahk
How much is it?Hvor mye koster det?vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh
Where is the ferry?Hvor er ferjen?vohr er fehr-yen

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
  • Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
  • Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
  • Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
  • 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
  • Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in

Scams and watch-outs

  • Ferry schedules may change seasonally; check times before travel.
  • Local bus service is limited – plan around the few daily departures.

Aure is a low‑traffic rural area; main risks are weather‑related road conditions and limited night transport.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Aure yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Aure Church (1924 wooden church)
  • Foldfjordstraumen maelstrom
  • Kjørsvikbugen viewpoint
  • Kråksundet fishing museum
  • Tustna mountain hikes

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Aure

Til denne adressen, vær så snill

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

US consulate in Oslo; Norwegian emergency number 112.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/aure). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.