Eidsdal

Eidsdal
Village

View of Eidsdal (looking north)
Eidsdal

Location in Møre og Romsdal

Coordinates: 62°15′40″N 07°10′18″E / 62.26111°N 7.17167°E / 62.26111; 7.17167Coordinates: 62°15′40″N 07°10′18″E / 62.26111°N 7.17167°E / 62.26111; 7.17167
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Møre og Romsdal
District Sunnmøre
Municipality Norddal Municipality
Elevation[1] 10 m (30 ft)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 6215 Eidsdal

Eidsdal is a village and valley in Norddal Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located along the south side of the Norddalsfjorden, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southwest of the municipal centre of Sylte and the village of Norddal lies about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) 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.

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References

  1. "Eidsdal" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  2. Store norske leksikon. "Eidsdal" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  3. "The National Tourist Route – The Golden Route". Destination Ålesund & Sunnmøre and Destination Geirangerfjord. Retrieved 2010-10-15.


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