Ulsteinvik

Ulsteinvik? / I is a Norwegian community in the Fylke More og Romsdal and is about 25 km south of Ålesund. It is the administrative seat of the commune Ulstein and has 5621 inhabitants (as of January 2012).

Economic importance for the region have the resident Ulstein Verft that Kleven Verft, Rolls -Royce and other companies in the marine technology and the small port with fish -processing industry. In addition Ulsteinvik is an important center for the surrounding communities to meet the daily needs. The regional newspaper " Vikebladet Vestposten " appears in Ulsteinvik.

Neighboring towns are Haddal, Eiksund, Hasund, Dimnøya, Flø and Skeide. The bird island Runde is about 15 km away and is easily accessible by bridge connections. The connection to Ålesund via the now well-developed national route 61

Ulsteinvik is the birthplace of jazz musician Kjetil Saunes.

Ulsteinvik is the home of the football club IL Hødd.

62.33395.8567Koordinaten: 62 ° 20 ' N, 5 ° 51 ' E

  • Place in Norway
  • Location seaport
  • Place in Møre og Romsdal
  • Ulstein
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