Practical information
Access
The only way to get to Eikesdal is by car; no public transport serves the village. Follow county road 191 from Eresfjord to Eikesdal.
Parking
There are several places where visitors can park their car, either at Vertshuset Eikesdal, at the old Eikesdal School, or in Mardalen if you plan to walk to Mardalsfossen waterfall.
Charging station for electric cars:
The nearest charging station is in Eidsvåg or Sunndalsøra.
Dining and accommodation
Experiences from Eikesdal
Mardalsfossen Waterfall
Eikesdalsvatnet lake in Nesset is very long and narrow and is only 26 meters above sea level, while the surrounding mountains rise 1500 to 1800 meters straight up from the lake. Mardalsfossen waterfall plunges 297 meters into Eikesdalen valley and has the world’s fourth highest free fall of water (the entire waterfall is 655 m in length). The waterfall is an impressive sight when water levels are high from 20 June – 20 August each year.
There is a road (toll road) from Eikesdalen valley to the signposted parking lot in Mardalen valley. Picnic benches, a kiosk and information about the waterfall and the area. It takes approximately 30 minutes to walk to the waterfall from the parking lot. There is a nice gravel road all the way to the waterfall. If you wish to get even closer to the waterfall, there is a rocky path along one side. However, visitors must expect to get wet from the spray.
Eikesdalen–Hoem
Hoem is beautifully situated along the shores of Lake Eikesdalsvatnet, surrounded by steep mountains and a lush cultural landscape, with no road access.
The landowners at Hoem maintain the landscape through traditional haymaking, pollarding elm trees, and sheep grazing. This helps preserve a rich and diverse cultural landscape, home to several red-listed species that thrive in this type of environment.
Hoem was inhabited until 1946. Today, visitors can stay overnight at Hoemsbu – the old farmhouse at Hoem has been converted into a self-service cabin run by the Norwegian Trekking Association. To get there, you need boat transport across the lake from Vike.
Aursjøvegen
Aursjøvegen runs between Finnset in Eikesdal and Sunndalsøra. Driving up the steep Finnsetlia road, you’ll encounter dramatic scenery and several tight 180-degree hairpin bends that take many visitors’ breath away.
Originally built as a construction road, Aursjøvegen passes through demanding mountain terrain. The road also acts as a barrier to wild reindeer migration, and visitors are encouraged not to park camper vans along the roadside.
- The road opens on 1 June and closes after the first snowfall in autumn
- The road is not recommended for large buses or cars towing caravans
- Parts of the road are narrow and lack guardrails
- The route passes through very steep terrain with many blind corners
- Oncoming traffic may appear suddenly
- There may be a risk of rockfalls in some areas
- During heavy rainfall or periods of increased landslide risk, the road may be temporarily closed
Read more at Visit Nordvest
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Mardalsfossen | 6472 Eikesdal, Norge | |
Aurstaupet | 6472 Nesset, Norge |