Stranda is a place where time seems to slow down, and the usual rush of life is replaced by the quiet rhythm of nature. Nestled between the dramatic peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps and the fjords below, it offers a rare kind of luxury—one not defined by crowded slopes or long lines, but by wide open spaces and pristine powder. "It’s a hidden gem," says Åshild Vollen, booking manager at Mivo, who’s seen countless guests fall in love with Stranda. "They come expecting adventure, but leave with a deep sense of peace. It’s the quiet and the space that make all the difference.»

Here, the mountains don’t just provide a backdrop—they demand attention. The sheer drop from towering peaks to fjords below is something you can't fully grasp until you're standing there, skis in hand, ready to carve through untouched snow. For Åshild, it’s moments like these that define Stranda. "I remember one guest who was an experienced skier, used to the hustle of the bigger resorts. After a few days here, he told me, ‘I’ve never felt so alive, and so still, at the same time.’ That’s the magic of Stranda—adventure without the chaos.»