Tomrefjord

It’s a village full of life, yet easy to enjoy the peacefulness of Tomrefjord. This small community along the fjord offers exciting career opportunities, top-notch services for children and youth, and so much stunning nature that it can take your breath away.

-We have it really good here, laughs Hege Lie, a mother of two and a teacher. She was born here and moved back after living in Copenhagen and several other places.

-It’s a small village, but there are so many opportunities and so much happening anyway. Especially for the kids! Hege adds.

It’s true. Tomrefjord isn’t a big place. The village has just over 1 000 residents and sits by the fjord with the same name. But don’t be fooled by the snow-capped mountains, the fresh air, and the sound of the waves from the ocean. Tomrefjord is less than an hour away from major cities like Ålesund, Molde, Kristiansund, and Åndalsnes. Right in the sweet spot, in other words.

-And it’s less than a fifteen-minute drive to the municipal center, Vestnes, where you can find just about everything you might need, Hege adds.

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Another feature that gives this idyllic village an international edge is its deep roots in the shipbuilding industry. The Vard Langsten shipyard, which at times employs around 1 000 people (!), is located in Tomrefjord. Across the fjord lies Solstrand Shipyard. Together, they create jobs and career opportunities, drive innovation, and -last but not least- support the local community.

-The industry here in Tomrefjord contribute so much to supporting the village, says Hege.

-We do a lot of volunteer work, and companies like Vard are always willing to help or sponsor, for example, sports events for the kids. That means so much to the villagers, she adds.

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For those who can’t decide whether to spend the day on the fjord or in the mountains, Tomrefjord is the place. Here, you don’t have to choose. You can have it all.

-One of the things I love most about Tomrefjord is that I can spend part of the day on the beach swimming or fishing in the fjord, and then a few hours later go on a beautiful hike in the mountains with the kids, Hege says.

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-Overall, the outdoor opportunities here are incredibly diverse, Hege concludes. Her family enjoys time at sea, in the forest, and up in the mountains.

-It’s simply a safe and wonderful childhood close to nature, says the mother of two.

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You might think a small village can’t offer much in terms of leisure activities. Think again. Take a look at this impressive list:

• Large multi-purpose hall including swimming pool, indoor sports hall, climbing wall, and more
• Artificial turf football field
• Grass football field
• Outdoor sports amphitheater
• Idahall, the local cultural center
• Tomra Brass Band (brass ensemble)
• School band
• Choir for adults, Tomrefjord Songlag
• Small boat harbor
• Diving club
• Cultural school, which is integrated into after-school programs
• As mentioned, an extensive cross-country ski trail network

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The Øverås Disc Golf Course is located in Tomrefjord and is known as one of Scandinavia’s best courses. It’s a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The disc golf course has become a major attraction in the Vestnes area. While the course is used mainly by local players, it also draws visitors from abroad; it has even hosted the world cup!

In other words, there’s plenty for both young and old to get involved in in Tomrefjord!

The village also has its own elementary and youth school, kindergarten, and grocery store.

-People here are engaged, outgoing, and friendly, so Tomrefjord is a great place for children to grow up and for adults to live a life close to nature with good neighbors, Hege concludes with a smile.

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Sources:

Heim • iVestnes

Tomrefjord – Wikipedia