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Where Nature Inspires the Future
Søvik
Haram municipality / Sunnmøre region / Møre og Romsdal county
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There’s no shortage of wild coastal nature in Søvik! Locals love living close to the fjord, and whenever they want a change of scenery, they have countless options. And that’s not all. This village also offers good job opportunities and a wide range of leisure activities.
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Life by the Fjord
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Just another glorious sunset in Søvik. Photo: Caroline Kjerstad Grønli
-Unsurprisingly, many people here in Søvik love life by the sea, says Caroline Kjerstad Grønli.
-There’s fishing, swimming, diving, and simply being out on the water in a boat. We have beautiful beaches that are very popular in the summer, a small marina - and some people even go winter swimming!
Søvik sits between fjord and mountains, surrounded by untouched nature. It’s a village where roughly 1 000 residents live close to the outdoors; a place with seemingly endless hiking opportunities for all ages. At the same time, the city life of Ålesund is only about a mere 40-minute drive away. Caroline is one of many Søvik residents who commute to the city.
-There’s no problem living here and working in Ålesund, she says.
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Industry and Optimism
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Søvik has a rich industrial history, and today the shipyard Vard is the village’s largest employer. There are also several other important companies, such as Nogva Motorfabrikk -one of Norway’s leading engine suppliers- and Mørenot, to name a few.
There are many opportunities for jobseekers in Søvik, perhaps especially those interested in industry and innovation.
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Undoubtly, this is a village with a lot of emphasis on industrial growth. Photo: Kristine Longvanes
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Huge Hall and Other Services
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Young children in the village can attend Søvik Kindergarten. It has the Trollskogen nature area as part of its playground, giving the little ones plenty of room to explore. The kindergarten also has its own boat and makes active use of the surrounding nature. Great for the little ones!
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The hall is the place to meet! Photo: norborg.com
Søvik School is located in the heart of the village and serves pupils from 1st to 10th grade. Children come from Søvik and the surrounding hamlets, making up a total of around 100 students. Here too, nature plays an important role in everyday life; both the forest and the shoreline are used for play and learning.
The school also has access to the big Norborghallen multi-purpose hall, which is a gathering place for children and adults alike, both during and after school hours.
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Norborghallen is a natural meeting point for people of all ages in the community. The range of activities is impressive — just look at this list:
- indoor football pitch
- squash court
- golf simulator
- badminton court
- fitness centre
- spinning studio
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Caroline and one of her dogs. Photo: private
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There are loads of things to do inside the hall. And it’s not only for those who want to exercise.
-They also host bingo and lots of other activities, says Caroline.
-For example, there’s a youth club where the younger generation can meet, hang out, play games, listen to music, and enjoy some snacks. The hall is sort of Søvik’s big living room, she says.
Love the tunes of trumpets and percussions? So do the band members in Søvik! They have a school marching band and also a brass band in the village. That makes for a good 17th of May – and many other musical occasions.
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In Søvik you’ll also find grocery stores, various shops, a hairdresser, and the well-known Valaker Bakery. Visitors passing through can stay overnight at Systra Hotel Søvik.
People have lived in Søvik for a very long time — in fact, since the Viking Age and long before. The area is rich in traces from that era, including a so-called tjæremile (tar kiln) — a large, funnel-shaped structure built outdoors for the purpose of extracting tar from wood and old pine stumps. It was a labor-intensive process that required deep knowledge and careful craftsmanship. The tar kiln in Søvik is built of large stones and measures an impressive 11 meters in diameter.
The Vikings used tar to waterproof their boats, houses, ropes, fishing nets — and even as a form of medicine.
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Nature, Nature, More Nature
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Life by the fjord is wonderful, but the area around Søvik has so much more to offer for those who love fresh air and outdoor adventures. How about a trip to Lake Søvikvatnet, or perhaps climbing the peaks of Tverrbotsornet, Søvikvarden, or Hagefjellet? You can try your luck fishing in the rivers Niklaelva and Reiteelva, or venture into the cave called Trollhola.
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Hamnsundhellaren - a bit spooky, a whole lot of cool! Photo: Are Skarstein Kolberg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Or visit Hamnsundhellaren, Caroline and her husband suggest in unison.
High in the mountains above Hamnsund lies a cave 54 meters above sea level, offering wide-open views toward the western sea.
Hamnsundhellaren has been examined by archaeologists and geologists as far back as the late 1800s. Inside the cave, they found bone tools and ceramic pieces showing that people used it during the Early Iron Age (500 BC–570 AD).
In winter, snow blankets the mountainsides. Then, the cross-country slopes are prepared, ready for skiers of all ages. Or take a ski trip off the beaten track, if you prefe.
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With strong job opportunities, magnificent nature, and plenty of leisure activities, there is truly no shortage of things to explore in Søvik!
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Furry explorer taking in the fjord scenery. Photo: Caroline Kjerstad Grønli
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Sources:
Norborg fleirbrukshall – norborg.com
Søvik barnehage - Haram kommune
Hamnsundhellaren i Haram - jaktbu, smie og gravplass? - DigitaltMuseum
Norborg ungdomsklubb | Facebook
Søvik Gamlem Skulekorps | Facebook
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Photos by Caroline Kjerstad Grønli
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Where is Søvik?
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Primary school
Kindergarten
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Volleyball
Small boat harbour
Sea fishing
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Soccer club
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Vinmonopolet (wine and liquor shop)
Dentist
Library
Mosque
Airport
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Game hunting
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Note that not all available houses in the village are listed on freysta.com. Feel free to contact the municipality for more information about available homes. Best of luck with finding your dream home!
Are you tempted? Get in touch with Søvik!
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