Åndalsnes is a town of 3,000 inhabitants, located at the mouth of the Rauma River.
From the town, you can reach the summit of Nesaksla by taking the Åndalsnes Gondola. For the more adventurous, there is a via ferrata that will also take you to the top.
In this region, you'll find one of the most scenic hikes in the country: the Romsdalseggen ridge. A 10km route with a positive elevation gain of about 950m, which will take you 7 to 8 hours along a stunning ridge.