Discover Ikornnes: Trails, farm life and culture

Ikornnes brings together several themes that you can weigh differently when planning a stay: hiking trails with different profiles, farm animals and group activities at Blakstad, as well as Ikornnes kyrkje and a Viking Age grave. If you are looking for hotels in Ikornnes, these destinations can help you tailor your stay to your interests. The trails offer a different focus from the farm and church: you can plan your stay around a hike or a look at local architectural and cultural history.

Hiking: Stavekollen and Sessvatna

A forest path leads to Stavekollen along a river through Kalddalen and above the treeline to the summit. The hike offers views across parts of Sykkylven, as well as the islands and Ålesund. The hike to Sessvatna is short and easy; the gravel path is suitable for strollers. In practical terms, Sessvatna is the short, easy hike on a stroller-friendly gravel path, while Stavekollen takes you from the river valley to the summit, with views of parts of Sykkylven, the islands and Ålesund.

Blakstad: Farm animals and group activities

As part of the tailored experiences, participants can get close to the farm animals. The farm offers tailored experiences for kindergartens, schools, birthday parties and private groups.

Church and history in Ikornnes

Ikornnes kyrkje dates from 1978 and is the parish church of the Ikornnes congregation. It is a concrete church with a rectangular floor plan and space for community activities. These descriptions refer to different aspects of the building: its role in the congregation and its architectural layout. There is also a Viking Age grave by the sea at Blakstad farm in Ikornnes. Thus, Ikornnes has a church built in 1978 and a Viking Age grave as distinct historical points of reference.

More to explore in the wider Sykkylven destination

At the wider Sykkylven destination, the MOSAIKK exhibition at the Naturmuseet presents plants, animals and birds as a mosaic of the surrounding natural landscape, exploring the diversity of nature, animal life and birdlife in Sunnmøre’s coastal fjords. The Møbelmuseet in Sykkylven tells how Sunnmøre became a centre of the furniture industry, with customers around the world; its permanent exhibition includes furniture from the more than 100-year history of Norway’s furniture industry. The wider Sykkylven destination thus offers nature and furniture history as distinct museum themes. The Møbelmuseet has an exhibition area that is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. Check accessibility again before your trip.

For the 2026 season, Stikk UT! lists established hiking destinations in Sykkylven municipality, marked with green, blue and red difficulty levels. Green routes are suitable for most people, blue routes require some hiking experience, and red routes are intended for experienced hikers with good stamina. Check this seasonal municipal overview again for later seasons. The colour scale provides additional regional guidance when comparing hiking destinations in the wider Sykkylven area.

Discover more destinations: Sykkylven, Hundeidvik and Straumgjerde.

Go to the main travel overview: Sykkylven.