Experience
Fisherman's Village Bud
Beautiful fishing village in Norway
- A rich selection of culinary and cultural experiences
- 45 kilometers from Molde
- Boat rental and larger boats with guides
Bud is a lively and charming fishing village with a beautiful location right out in the sea gap on the Romsdal coast, with the fabled stretch of sea Hustadvika as its nearest neighbour.
The place name comes from an older spelling of the word ei bu. The word was used for ror houses in which the visiting fishermen lived during the seasonal fishing for cod in February and March in the 15th century.
The authentic fishing village lives in magnificent coastal scenery and has a rich history that stretches back several centuries. In the 16th century, Bud was one of the largest trading places between Bergen and Trondheim.
At the far end towards the sea, a coastal path has been built, on Ergan is the Bud Coastal Museum and the center of the fishing village offers various activities, experiences and shops. Bud has several restaurants where you can be served fresh catch from the sea.
Bud is a lively and charming fishing village in Norway with a beautiful location right out in the sea gap on the Romsdal coast, with the fabled stretch of sea Hustadvika as its nearest neighbour.
The place name comes from an older spelling of the word ei bu. The word was used for ror houses in which the visiting fishermen lived during the seasonal fishing for cod in February and March in the 15th century.
The authentic fishing village lives in magnificent coastal scenery and has a rich history that stretches back several centuries. In the 16th century, Bud was one of the largest trading places between Bergen and Trondheim.
At the far end towards the sea, a coastal path has been built, on Ergan is the Bud Coastal Museum and the center of the fishing village offers various activities, experiences and shops. Bud has several restaurants where you can be served fresh catch from the sea.
Fisherman's Village Bud
- A rich selection of culinary and cultural experiences
- 45 kilometers from Molde
- Boat rental and larger boats with guides
Bud is a lively and charming fishing village with a beautiful location right out in the sea gap on the Romsdal coast, with the fabled stretch of sea Hustadvika as its nearest neighbour.
The place name comes from an older spelling of the word ei bu. The word was used for ror houses in which the visiting fishermen lived during the seasonal fishing for cod in February and March in the 15th century.
The authentic fishing village lives in magnificent coastal scenery and has a rich history that stretches back several centuries. In the 16th century, Bud was one of the largest trading places between Bergen and Trondheim.
At the far end towards the sea, a coastal path has been built, on Ergan is the Bud Coastal Museum and the center of the fishing village offers various activities, experiences and shops. Bud has several restaurants where you can be served fresh catch from the sea.
When?
Most visited in July
The season for tourism in Bud is from May to September, with July being the most visited. Many people want to come to Bud to experience the coastal culture and life by the sea in the summer. Fine weather days offer bustling life in the fishing village, many boats on the lake, smiling guests at the eateries and many happy hikers on the Kyststien and Gulberget.
It can be just as nice to come to Bud at other times of the year, when the autumn winds howl around the corners of the house, chalk-white snow on the mountains or feel the warmth of the sun again on the first days of spring.
Here, shops, eateries and restaurants are open all year round and warmly welcome all visitors. Bud Camping is open all year round and welcomes guests in cabins and mobile homes/caravans all year round.
Where?
45 kilometers from Molde
Bud is located at the far end of the sea gap between the cities of Molde and Kristiansund. The nearest town is Molde, which is 45 km to the south-west, drive along national road 664 via Elnesvågen and from there to Molde.
If you drive north-east through Hustad and Vevang at county road 64, you come to the Atlanterhavsveien. From here you drive over Averøy and through the undersea tunnel Atlanterhavstunellen to Kristiansund. No tolls in the tunnel.
The stretch Bud-Kristiansund is 65 km and is the National Tourist Route.
To do
Spectacular nature experiences
Bud is no bigger than that everything can be experienced on foot. The car can be parked at Bud Samfunnshus or in the harbor break at Bryggjen, and by strolling around the narrow streets you can best experience the charming fishing village. Pop into one of the eateries, shops, museum or campsite to get a map of Bud and you’re ready to explore. Here you can also ask for the best celebrity tips and if there is anything special going on that is worth catching up on.
The seven kilometer long coastal path offers a spectacular nature experience. The hiking trail alternates between a gravel path in nature and a signposted path through streets and between houses and boathouses. The tour is suitable for everyone, can be cycled and you can drive a pram. The round trip offers old and new in Bud, a panorama over the ocean at Hustadvika and at the foot of Gulberget, the path goes through sheltered sections in dense forest. Along the path are several benches, gaping huts and in the forest by Gulberget is the Bålhytta, which is open to everyone. Calculate approx. 1.5 hours on this trip.
Coastal museum and smokehouse
At the highest point in Bud, Ergan, is the Bud Coastal Museum, which consists of two parts: A war history museum from the German coastal forts from the Second World War and a cultural-historical exhibition about life on the coast. The cultural history exhibition that forms the framework for the museum deals with the fishing village of Bud and its surroundings from the 17th century to the present day.
Just below Ergan is the harbor break with aviaries for nesting terns and a rock park. The stone blocks have been set up to give a picture of the bedrock and loose rock found in the outer parts of Møre and Romsdal county. Here, gneisses, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, marble, shifting blocks and sedimentary rocks are placed in groups with information signs.
A couple of kilometers north-east of Bud is Drågen Smokehouse, which smokes salmon and trout of excellent quality with 100% pure wood and herbs under strict quality requirements. Here you can come in and see the production and taste the goods. Owner and operator Petter Aune is happy to tell and show the entire process from fish to finished product.
To eat
Raw materials from the sea
Bryggjen i Bud is nationally renowned for its culinary arts and is based on ingredients from the sea and delicious meat dishes. The restaurant serves a buffet full of tasty dishes with a magnificent view of the harbor in Bud and the ocean. The buffet consists of, among other things, fish soup, fish balls, mixed balls, old salted pollock, herring, salmon and meat pie.
In the summer season, the restaurant is open daily, and throughout the year a traditional ball buffet is served on Thursday and a buffet on Sunday. In October and November, Havets festbord is organised, with over 40 different dishes from the sea. This is a very popular event among both locals and visitors, so a table must be reserved well in advance.
Bud Spiseri og Catering in Bud center is open all year round, and serves a Sunday buffet as well as traditional kiosk dishes such as hamburgers, fish and chips and pizza. They also have a rich selection of milkshakes, ice cream and soft ice cream, which are best enjoyed on a glorious summer’s day in the outside area of the eatery – a popular stop among visitors to and from the Atlanterhavsveien.
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