Ørsta Municipality, Administrative municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
Description
Ørsta is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal in western Norway. The area stretches across diverse terrain, shaped by fjords and mountains that define the landscape of the Sunnmøre region.
History
Ørsta became an independent municipality in 1883 following a separation from the neighboring Volda Municipality. This division marked the beginning of its modern administrative existence in the region.
Culture
Three Church of Norway parishes operate within the Søre Sunnmøre deanery, while Brudavoll Farm preserves regional agricultural traditions.
Practical
Local services are coordinated through the municipal administration, which manages education, healthcare, and public amenities. Visitors can find information about activities and attractions at local information points throughout the area.
Did you know?
The municipal coat of arms displays three silver fusils against blue, representing the mountains reflecting in the fjord waters.
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Hjørundfjorden
9.3 km
Jakta
16.1 km
Ivar Aasen-tunet
17 km
Vartdalsfjorden
17 km
Patchellhytta
19.4 km
Den julianske borg
10.9 km
Ikornnes Church
18.2 km
Sykkylven Bridge
18.9 km
Ørsta Church
12.7 km
Ørstafjorden
16.2 km
Vartdal Church
14 km
Voldsfjorden
21.3 km
Norangsfjorden, Ørsta
12.9 km
Brudavoll Farm
10.7 km
Storfjorden
14.2 km
Sivert Aarflot Museum
19.2 km
Bjørke Church
18.8 km
Bodordshella
14.8 km
Vatne power station
13 km
Bondalseidet sportskapell
11.4 km
Volda prestegård
18.5 km
Geilskredbrua
24.3 km
Barlindneset
7.7 km
Fetts fk.nr. 1/2-3
19.2 km
Ristetunet
18.7 km
Fetts fk.nr. 1 Dysa
14.9 km
Bakketunet - Bjørke
19 km
Ekset
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