We are a Dutch couple with two adolescent sons. The first time we were in Scandinavia was over 20 years ago. This still without children. We had never been further than the Ardennes or France, but Scandinavia had always had an attraction. We arrived by car at the ferry; we were terribly impressed by that big boat. Would we go on that? It felt like a real adventure. We were going to an (almost) island, where you could only get there by water! At that time, the bridge had not yet been built. Once we arrived, we fell from one surprise into another. Just when we thought it couldn't get any more beautiful, the next surprise came around the corner. That's how we ended up at Trollstigen by chance. The waterfalls, the hairpin turns and the meters of snow beside the road as we got higher. We had never seen anything like it. After that time we visited Scandinavia many more times; it never stopped to amaze us. When our family expanded, our boys went with us. They were as impressed as we were. Each time it felt like coming home when the boat sailed through the fjords again. Now we have made the decision to live in this beautiful area. The power that emanates from it is immense. The mountains, the fjords and the forests have a tremendous aura. The own business in IT that Dennis has built up over the past few years has passed to his business partner. Now we would like to introduce other people to this impressive place. We invite you to come and experience for yourself what it is like here. This place feels extra special. It's described it as "a healing place. This is also how it feels to us, and we welcome you to come and experience it. We have come home.

At Fiskesenter Birkeland you will stay in the middle of the overwhelming nature of the Norwegian fjords, with the comfort of a cozy and spacious apartment. You can do plenty of hiking, fishing and boating. You can also explore the area by car. Enjoy everything the area has to offer all day, or relax in your own apartment equipped with a spacious living room, an extensive kitchen and a covered veranda with spectacular views of the fjord. The apartments are suitable for the disabled. The grounds are right on the sea, where you may be lucky enough to spot sea eagles, dolphins, seals, porpoises or orcas. For a special experience of this area, you can rent a motorboat from us to explore the fjord from the water. You can catch your own fish both from the boat and from the pier, which you can prepare on the BBQ. Do some members of your family love to fish, but others are less fond of it? Then Fiskesenter Birkeland is a suitable place. You can book a guided fishing experience with a combination of site-seeing and fishing. Complement a boat rental with hiking in the mountains or a city and museum visit in Alesund, Kristiansund or Molde. Alternate a day of fishing with a car trip to Norway's major attractions, such as Geiranger fjord, Trollstigen and the Atlantic Road. In the evening, you can fish from the pier or explore World War II bunkers with the kids. So you can combine the wishes of different family members and all enjoy an unforgettable vacation. It can also be a wonderful place to vacation in winter. Norway is beautiful in winter, with soft pink light, thick layers of snow and the possibility of the Northern Lights. You can also cross-country ski and ski in the area. In the evening you can make hot chocolate in your own apartment, or make a fire at the BBQ place under an overwhelming starry sky.

Boating and fishing: Rent a motorboat or do a guided fishing experience for an unforgettable experience on the water. Hiking: Many walks can be taken from the apartments through the mountains, which offer beautiful views of the fjord. One kilometer away there are bunkers from World War II. Trollkirka is a cave in the middle of the mountains. Geiranger: The Geirangerfjord is 1 of Norway's biggest tourist attractions. It is on the UNESCO world heritage list for its exceptional nature, and is also truly breathtakingly beautiful. Steep fjord walls, many waterfalls and spectacular viewpoints. Trollstigen: The staircase of the trolls: Trollstigen is an impressive mountain pass that climbs up the steep slope of the Romsdalen Valley through 11 hairpin bends. It is 1 of the most impressive tourist routes in Norway, and that is saying something! You pass several waterfalls and enjoy spectacular views of the valley below. Atlantic road: The Atlantic road is a National Tourist Route and leads from Kristiansund to Bud. The route crosses many narrow bridges and islands. Nature meets architecture in the form of extraordinary bridges. Runde: Runde is a coastal island where many birds can be found. Think puffins, sea eagles and great skuas, among others. About 600,000 birds breed on this island every year. Alesund and the Sea Aquarium: Alesund is surrounded by the sea, mountains and many islands. It is a lively town with impressive architecture and views, it is built on a row of islands that lie further and further out into the ocean. From the viewpoint in the hills above the city, it is reminiscent of the Venice of Norway. You can also visit 1 of the small museums, the Ergan Coastal Ford, the glacier Jostedalsbreen or the island of Ona.