Eidsdal Explained

Official Name:Eidsdal
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Møre og Romsdal#Norway
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Møre og Romsdal
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Norway
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Western Norway
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Møre og Romsdal
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Sunnmøre
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4:Fjord Municipality
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+01:00
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+02:00
Postal Code Type:Post Code
Postal Code:6215 Eidsdal
Coordinates:62.2626°N 7.1718°W
Elevation M:3
Elevation Footnotes:[1]

Eidsdal is a village and valley in Fjord Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located along the south side of the Norddalsfjorden, about southwest of the municipal centre of Sylte and the village of Norddal lies about east of Eidsdal. The local church, Norddal Church is located in nearby Norddal village. Eidsdal has approximately 400 inhabitants.[2]

The valley stretches from the Norddalsfjorden up to the lake Eidsvatnet in the direction of Geiranger. Eidsdal is part of "The Golden Route", a well known tourist route that connects Eidsdal and Geiranger with Romsdal and Trollstigen.[3] Norwegian County Road 63 runs north and south through the Eidsdal valley, with a ferry connection to Linge, across the fjord.

Eidsdal is mainly an agricultural village. Most farmers are engaged in milk production with cows and goats. Tourism is the second major economic activity in Eidsdal. There are several campgrounds, cabins, and room rentals. Furthermore, there has been considerable investment in building cabins in recent years.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eidsdal, Norddal (Møre og Romsdal). yr.no. 2019-08-18.
  2. Web site: Eidsdal. Store norske leksikon. Store norske leksikon. Norwegian. 2010-10-15.
  3. Web site: The National Tourist Route – The Golden Route. Destination Ålesund & Sunnmøre and Destination Geirangerfjord. 2010-10-15.