Håholmen, Norway

Håholmen, Norway - among CNNs 10 secret European summer getaways:

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"Dodging tourists tethered to cruise ships in Norway's fjords is no easy feat. To get away, many Norwegians retreat to the jagged, UNESCO-free Lofoten Islands, but under-sung Nordmøre also gets its share of locals seeking refuge.

Perched just off Norway's western coast, just 20 minutes south of Kristiansund, is Håholmen Havstuer (from $200; Kårvåg, 6530 Averøy; 47-71/517-250), a renovated 17th-century fishing camp turned posh retreat. Take a ten-minute crossing on the hotel's private boat and enjoy fish soup and bacalao fireside atop the Håholmen dining room's burnished timber floor -- with nary a mega cruise ship in sight.
http://www.classicnorway.no/haholmen-havstuer" (CNN)

Håholmen is also close to Aalesund, the Geirangerfjord and Hjorundfjord.
Spring and summertime is the right season to visit this area if you don`t like snow and cold weather!

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