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Ørsta

Møre og Romsdal, Norway · Europe

About Ørsta

Ørsta is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Volda, 51km from Geirangerfjord.

Ørsta is a town located in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. With a population of 6,337, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ørsta sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ørsta to your route.

About Ørsta

Ørsta is the administrative centre of Ørsta Municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The village is located at the innermost part of the Ørstafjorden, surrounded by the Sunnmørsalpene mountains. The village of Volda is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Ørsta. The 5.84-square-kilometre (1,440-acre)

Read more village has a population (2024) of 7,609 and a population density of 1,303 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,370/sq mi). This makes it the fourth largest urban area in all of Møre og Romsdal county. Ørsta is the seat of the municipal government and it is also the commercial centre of the municipality. There is a shopping center, industry, and Ørsta–Volda Airport (on the southwest side of the village area). Ørsta Church is also located in central part of Ørsta. A regional high school and the Møre Folkehøgskule are both located in Ørsta.

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Where is Ørsta located?

Ørsta is located in Møre og Romsdal, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 62.1998 latitude, 6.1290 longitude.

What is the population of Ørsta?

Ørsta has a population of approximately 6,337 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
6,337
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
62.1998, 6.1290

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Ørsta

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ålesund Art Nouveau Town

A coastal town rebuilt entirely in Jugendstil Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire, with ornate turrets and facades lining the harbour.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Eagle Road Viewpoint

The summit viewpoint on Ornesvingen (Eagle's Bend), looking straight down into the Geirangerfjord and its famous Seven Sisters waterfall.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Geirangerfjord

A UNESCO World Heritage fjord of staggering beauty, its deep blue waters flanked by towering cliffs, waterfalls, and abandoned mountain farms.

51 km · about 60 min drive

waterfall

Seven Sisters Waterfall

Seven parallel streams free-falling up to 250 m down the sheer wall of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, facing the 'Suitor' falls across the water: best seen from the fjord ferry or Ørnesvingen road.

51 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Ørnesvingen (Eagle Road)

A series of dramatic hairpin bends descending to the Geiranger Fjord with an eagle's-eye view from the top.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ornesvingen (Eagle Road)

Eleven hairpins climbing from Geiranger to a railing-edge viewpoint over the fjord and Seven Sisters.

55 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Flydalsjuvet Viewpoint

The classic postcard viewpoint overlooking the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the village of Geiranger far below.

57 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Geiranger–Trollstigen National Tourist Route

Norway's most famous tourist route connecting the Geiranger Fjord to Trollstigen through spectacular mountain and fjord scenery.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ørsta

  • 49 kmEagle Road ViewpointThe summit viewpoint on Ornesvingen (Eagle's Bend), looking straight down into the Geirangerfjord and its famous Seven Sisters waterfall.
  • 52 kmØrnesvingen (Eagle Road)A series of dramatic hairpin bends descending to the Geiranger Fjord with an eagle's-eye view from the top.
  • 55 kmOrnesvingen (Eagle Road)Eleven hairpins climbing from Geiranger to a railing-edge viewpoint over the fjord and Seven Sisters.
  • 57 kmFlydalsjuvet ViewpointThe classic postcard viewpoint overlooking the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the village of Geiranger far below.
  • 57 kmGeiranger–Trollstigen National Tourist RouteNorway's most famous tourist route connecting the Geiranger Fjord to Trollstigen through spectacular mountain and fjord scenery.
  • 61 kmOld Strynefjell RoadA beautifully preserved historic mountain road in Norway open only in summer, with original stone walls and bridges from 1894.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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