Store Standal

Store-Standal is a small village in the Hjørundfjord section of Ørsta municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The village has a population of approximately 20 people. Store-Standal is located along the Hjørundfjorden midway between the villages of Sæbø and Festøy. The village is located among the Sunnmørsalpene mountains, about 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) east of the mountain Kolåstinden. There is a ferry service from this village to Midt-Trandal (across the fjord) and the on to Sæbø (further down the fjord).

Store-Standal
Village
View of Store-Standal with Hjørundfjorden in background
Store-Standal
Location in Møre og Romsdal
Store-Standal
Store-Standal (Norway)
Coordinates: 62.2638°N 6.4256°E / 62.2638; 6.4256
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyMøre og Romsdal
DistrictSunnmøre
MunicipalityØrsta
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
6184 Storestandal

As with many villages in rural areas, populations have been gradually decreasing as living off the land is no longer viable in modernized countries. In an effort to increase the influx of people again, Store-Standal is undertaking projects to modernize the local industries and create tourism. Here there is a new power station, wireless internet service, and development of an Alpine Center for new residents and tourists.

References
  1. "Store-Standal, Ørsta (Møre og Romsdal)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-09-19.


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