Gurskøya Island

Gurskøya is an island in Møre og Romsdal county on the Norwegian west coast, forming part of the region’s coastal archipelago. The island is one of many in the area characterized by rocky shoreline, small settlements, and maritime activities.

Local roads and ferry connections serve the populated coastal islands of Møre og Romsdal and the island’s communities traditionally rely on fishing, aquaculture and small-scale agriculture. Visitors to islands in this region encounter coastal scenery, local villages and maritime transport links.

Gurskøya sits within the coastal waters of Sunnmøre in Møre og Romsdal, among a chain of islands and skerries typical of Norway’s western seaboard.

Gurskøya is reached from the mainland of Møre og Romsdal by regional ferries and local roads. The nearest larger towns with scheduled connections are Ålesund and Molde; from there local ferries and county roads link to island harbours.

• Local ferry or private boat access is often the simplest way to reach the island during summer months.
• Respect local schedules - small island communities may have limited services and shops close early.
• Bring binoculars for coastal birdwatching and a good rain jacket outside of summer.