1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. national parks

ENGLISH
2015
Tysnes
fitjar
austevoll
kvinnherad
stord
etne
Sveio
bømlo
www.visitsunnhordland.no
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welcome
welcome to
Sunnhordland
Sunnhordland stretches from the rocky islands out in
the sea to fjords with steep mountain sides and a fruitful
inland. Folgefonna – Norway’s third largest glacier is
the icing on the cake. Here in Sunnhordland you can ski
on eternal snow, swim in the sea, fish a pollock in the
fjord – everything in one day!
FROM ONARHEIM WITH VIE W AT THE K VINNHER AD MOUNTAINS -MAGNE OVE KLEPPE
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Travel tips 10 – 12
Tips for adventures and activities in
Sunnhordland.
Theme activities 14 – 29
Information about theme activities in Sunnhordland: Hiking, Cycling, Boating & Fishing, Paddling
and Cultural arrangements.
Municipal divisions 30 – 71
The Sunnhordland region consists of eight
municipalities. Each municipality is presented
with contact information to the tourist
information, map over the municipality, activities,
sights and marinas.
Contact information 72 – 77
At the end of the guide, you will find useful
information about the different tourism services
in Sunnhordland.
Map 82 – 83
In the back of the guide, there is a map which
shows the whole of Sunnhordland. Sights in
Sunnhordland are compiled with a number left of
the map. To read more about the different sights
you will find it by looking up a number amongst
the sights in the municipality texts. The map
shows ferries, express boats, marinas/ports and
outdoor areas.
Content
04 Sunnhordland – from the ocean to the glacier
06 Folgefonna – the southernmost glacier in Norway
08 Round trips by car
13 Transport
14 Hiking
18 Cycling
22 Boating and fishing
25 Paddling
26 Festivals and arrangements
30 Activities and sights
32 Tysnes
38 Fitjar
42 Austevoll
46 Kvinnherad
54 Stord
60 Etne
64 Sveio
68 Bømlo
72 Accommodation
73 Restaurants / Cafés
75 Activities and sights
77 Marinas
77 Shopping
COV ER PHOTO: HYSTADMARK JO, STORD - R ANVEIG M. NE SSE
82 Map of activities and sights
Content
understanding
the guide
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Sunnhordland – from the ocean to the glacier
VIE W AT THE K VINNHER AD MOUNTAINS FROM HYSTADMARK JO – R ANVEIG M. NE SSE
Sunnhordland
– from the ocean to the glacier!
Sunnhordland has some of the finest and most distinctive scenery in Norway.
In a few hours you can travel from open waters and the dramatic ocean
through a fascinating fjord landscape and end up on “Norway’s roof”.
Sunnhordland’s natural beauty lies ready and waiting for those
who are looking for exciting experiences and wish to explore it.
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The fjord and the islands
As you move further inland, a fascinating island and fjord kingdom opens up
before your eyes. There are thousands
of large and small islands in the region
– all of them marked by the friendly and
hospitable character of the people of
Sunnhordland. Norway’s second longest
fjord – the Hardangerfjord – starts in
Sunnhordland. This 179-km-long fjord,
often called the ”Queen of the Norwegian
fjords”, also contributes to the distinctive
character of the region.
Mountains and glacier
Furthest inland in the region, the mighty
Sunnhordland mountains tower heavenwards, with some peaks as tall as 1700
metres. The mountains surround Norway’s third largest glacier – Folgefonna.
This magnificent glacier is “spread”
over the mountains of the Folgefonna
peninsula like the icing on a cake. Some
of Norway’s most spectacular waterfalls
cascade down the mountainsides. Folgefonna National Park, the 25th national
park in Norway, was opened here in
summer 2005.
History
Like its distinctive and varied scenery,
Sunnhordland also has a varied history
for visitors to explore. Sunnhordland was
one of the first areas to be settled in Norway, and up through the ages the area
has had a special place in the country’s
history. That is why Sunnhordland is one
of the areas with most ancient monuments and the richest cultural heritage,
dating back thousands of years.
Fishermen, hunters
and boat builders
Fishing and hunting have always been
important when people have settled in an
area. This is also true of Sunnhordland,
whose inhabitants have shown great
prowess in exploiting the area’s natural
resources. Fish from the sea and the
fjords and game from bountiful hunting
grounds have always been important
to people in this part of Hordaland. The
people of Sunnhordland have always
been a travelling people, and boatbuilding became an important activity early in
the area’s history. It is still an important
industry, although nowadays they build
modern ships and the world’s biggest oil
installations.
Religion
The people of Sunnhordland have always
been god-fearing – both in old Norse
times and in more recent times. It was no
accident, therefore, that Olav Tryggvason
choose to go ashore in Moster in 995
AD in order to take over the throne and
start the Christianisation of Norway. In
1024, Olav Haraldson arrived in Moster
accompanied by Bishop Grimkjell, and
oversaw the adoption of Christian law by
the Mostratinget assembly.
Moster is still home to one of the
oldest churches in Norway – Moster Old
Church. Erling Skakke built Halsnøy
Monastery on the island of Halsnøy, one
of the mightiest Augustinian monasteries
in Norway’s history.
The Viking era and the nobility
Given its central location, it was almost
inevitable that Sunnhordland would come
to occupy a prominent place during the
Viking era. The region became a central
base for Viking chieftains who often went
raiding in the west. There are many places, therefore, where relics of this era can
be seen. The aristocracy subsequently
made their presence felt and the building
of the Barony Rosendal was completed in
1665 – the only one of its kind in Norway.
Popular culture
However, the most important element
in any region is the people themselves.
The great activity that has characterised Sunnhordland has of course
created the basis for a lively folk culture,
which has fortunately been nurtured
and maintained throughout the region
Sunnhordland.
Sunnhordland – from the ocean to the glacier
The ocean
In the outermost part of the region, the
landscape is dominated by the ocean
and the coastline. Imagine watching the
ocean waves pounding against the rocks
at Bømlo or in Austevoll. Or perhaps you
find it more tempting to watch the sun
go down over the sea from Ryvarden
lighthouse? No matter the weather, a
trip to these barren but vibrant areas of
our region will prove an unforgettable
experience.
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Folgefonna
FOLGEFONNA GL ACIER
– SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR SUNNHORDL AND
Folgefonna
– Norway’s southernmost glacier
The area on and around Folgefonna, the third largest mainland glacier, became a national
park in 2005. The Folgefonna peninsula offers glacier and wilderness, geological diversity,
rich plant and animal life, cultural treasures and a beautiful landscape. The area offers a
diverse range of experiences and accommodation.
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Folgefonna consists of the following:
Three plateau glaciers: Northern,
Central and Southern Folgefonna.
Southern Folgefonna is the third largest
glacier in Norway. The highest point is
1,660 metres above sea level. The ice on
the Folgefonna peninsula covers an area
of approx. 270 km2. The area is divided
between five municipalities in Sunnhordland and Hardanger: Kvinnherad, Jondal,
Ullensvang, Odda and Etne.
Folgefonna
Welcome to Folgefonna
Information Centre
The Centre is situated in the centre of
Rosendal, easily accessible by car or the
excellent public transport service. The
centre features exhibitions and films
about Folgefonna National Park; its plant
and animal life, geology, landscape, the
glacier and glacier sports. In addition,
Folgefonna Information Centre serves as
an introduction to the many attractions on Folgefonn peninsula, such as
the Barony in Rosendal, Folgefonna
Summer Ski Centre, glacier hiking on
the Buerbreen Ice path to Bondhusbrea
glacier, Keisarstien path, Ridestien riding
path, fruit picking, spring glacier skiing,
glacier sports and mountain hiking, fjord
fishing and salmon park. It also features
a tourist information office. There is also
an exhibition about the National Park at
Åkrafjordtunet at Teigland off the E134
road in Etne municipality. There you will
also find shops, a cafeteria and tourist
information. You can also book guided
tours organised by Åkrafjorden
Oppleving (fjord cruises, trips to
Langfoss waterfall,tractor safari to Eikemostølen, farm visits, guiding etc).
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round trips by car
THE BRIDGE “BØML ABRUA” AND SIGGJO MOUNTAIN TOP
- TOR ALV M. BREKKE
Round trips by car
Be impressed by the beautiful waterfalls, the majestic mountains and fjords.
Taste local food, like the renowned “Salma” from Bømlo and the tasty raspberries
from Fitjar. Learn the history about the Christianization of Norway, and the interesting
coastal culture. Have a guided walk over the third biggest Glacier in Norway,
Folgefonna, or dare to go bungee jumping from the bridge Trolljuv bru!
By car the range of experiences are getting bigger!
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Hardangerfjorden
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Hufthamar
Halhjem
Varaldsøy
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ODDA
Årbakka
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Løfallstrand
TYSNES
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Husavik
Bekkjarvik
Rosendal
FITJAR
Brandasund
Hodnanes
KVINNHERAD
Jektevik
Huglo
STORD
Rubbestadneset
Fjæra
Valen
Sørstokken
Svortland
Husnes
Sunde
Ranavik
Leirvik
Utåker
Sagvåg
BØMLO
Matre
Åkra
Halsnøy
Føyno
Etnefjella
Fjelberg
Sydnes
Skånevik
Mosterhamn
Utbjoa
Espevær
Langevåg
ETNE
Buavåg
SVEIO
Ølensvåg
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Page 10: from the ocean Page 11: Historic and
to the glacier
culinary experiences
Page 12: Active
experiences
Description of route:
Hardanger, Odda – Åkrafjorden, Etne – Etne –
Sveio – Espevær, Bømlo – Brandasund, Bømlo
– Fitjar – Tysnes – Rosendal, Kvinnherad –
Sundal, Kvinnherad – Odda – Hardanger
Description of route:
Bergen – Austevoll – Fitjar – Leirvik, Stord –
Sveio – Etne – Åkrafjorden, Etne – Rullestad,
Etne – Sundal, Kvinnherad – Rosendal,
Kvinnherad – Tysnes – Austevoll – Bergen
Description of route:
Haugesund – Sveio – Espevær, Bømlo –
Mosterhamn, Bømlo – Leirvik, Stord – Fitjar
– Bekkjarvik, Austevoll – Tysnes – Rosendal,
Kvinnherad – Halsnøy, Kvinnherad –
Skånevik, Etne – Etne – Haugesund
round trips by car
Storebø
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3 – 7 days • Aprox. 600 km • 3 ferries
round trips by car
SL ÅT TERØY LIGHTHOUSE, BØMLO - JON OL AV ROLFSNE S
from the ocean
to the glacier
Tips for
great adventures:
This is a fantastic tour where you get to see idyllic
­archipelagos and the many thousands islands along the
coast. Drive along the famous Hardanger fjord and spot the
majestic mountains and waterfalls along the way. If this does
not take your breath away, perhaps Folgefonna, Norway’s
third largest glacier up close will do the trick?
The trip goes first to Etne and Åkra fjord,
with steep mountains and the majestic
Langfoss waterfall. From Åkra fjord,
the trip continues past the famous
twin waterfalls Låtefoss. Next the trip
continues from mountain and fjord out
to the sea. Experience the fascinating
island landscape in Sveio, Stord, Bømlo
and Fitjar. In Bømlo there are two airy
suspension bridges which provide you
with a wonderful view over fjords and
mountains. Bømlo is an important island
in Norwegian history. Along the coast you
can experience much coastal history and
perhaps spend the night in a fisherman’s
hut. Enjoy the lovely sea food whilst you
listen to the waves and seagull cries.
Experience tranquillity in peaceful nature
whilst you drive over the island Tysnes,
which lies where the Hardanger fjord
meets the sea. Further you can travel to
the town Rosendal which lies along the
Hardanger fjord. The fjord is by some
called “Queen of the Norwegian fjords”.
Rosendal is surrounded by beautiful and
high mountains. The trip continues to
Folgefonna, Norway’s third largest glacier. A magnificent waterfall is Furuberg
waterfall, which lies along the Mauranger fjord and is a spectacular sight. Travel
back to Hardanger and experience more
wild and beautiful nature.
BØMLO: Boat trip with the veteran boat
M/S Granvin. The Lobster Park in Espevær,
Brandasund with its coastal culture and
nature. (68 – 71)
ETNE: Fjord cruise past Langfoss, Skånevik village. (60 – 63)
FITJAR: Engesund fish farm and information centre, Sightseeing on board the
sailing ship; Seladon. (38 – 41)
KVINNHERAD: The Fureberg waterfall,
The Barony garden, The Stone Park, The
Hardangerfjord express, guided trip to the
Bondhus lake, Folgefonna National Park
Center. (46 – 53)
SVEIO: Coastal Landscape Park with
Ryvarden culture lighthouse, hiking trail in
Førde. (64 – 67)
TYSNES: Ånuglo outdoor area, old road
in Uggdals Valley, The Solstråle island.
(32 – 37)
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3 – 7 days • 500 km • 5 ferries
historic and
culinary experiences
This round trip takes you on a journey through the history
of Sunnhordland. Along the way you can see the many
exciting and varied restaurants in the region and enjoy
tasteful eating experiences.
The tiny coastal communities are placed
one after another, as pearls on a string
between Bergen and Stavanger. It’s been
said that people in Norway first settled
in Sunnhordland’s region. This was
because the Christianisation of Norway
started right here, more precisely at
Moster in Bømlo. Before that time, the
Vikings ruled the west coast villages,
and there is plenty of evidence of that.
There have been many battles along the
coast, and you can hear and see more
about that especially in Fitjar, Bømlo
and in Etne. The food experiences at this
stretch are amazing and entirely special.
If you desire fresh sea food or local raw
ingredients combined with the greatest
dishes found in this historic scenery, you
will find it here. Many of the restaurants
focuses mainly on local produce and
specialities, and you can really taste the
region’s character. Further along the trip
it is worth visiting the village Rosendal.
Amongst majestic mountains and fjords
there are many wonderful historic places to see, especially worth mentioning
is Norway’s only barony. Travel further
south to the Viking farm on Avaldsnes
(Karmøy) and experience more Viking
history. Plenty of more culinary experiences can be found in the culinary city
Stavanger.
Tips for great
adventures:
AUSTEVOLL: Dining and accommodation at
the historic Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri, The
cultural bakery at Storebø. (42 – 45)
BØMLO: Fish soup/sea food at Bømlo Hotel,
Moster old church, history and dining at
Moster Amphitheatre, the exhibition the
stone kingdom Bømlo, Brandasund village
shop, Baadehuset at Espevær (68 – 71)
ETNE: Petroglyphs, Skånevik village with carefully maintained building practices, samples of
locally made food at Åkrafjordtunet. (60 – 63)
KVINNHERAD: Halsnøy monastery, the
barony in Rosendal, the garden café in the
Barony garden, dining at Rosendal Tourist
Hotel or Barony Avlsgård and Fruehus, Folgefonna National Park center, culture hiking
in Uskedalen valley. (46 – 53)
STORD: Seafood experience at Brygga 11,
mining museum at Litlabø; The Sunnhordland’s yard. (54 – 59)
SVEIO: Fartein Valen home, coastal landscape
park, Ryvarden culture lighthouse. (64 – 67)
TYSNES: Tasteful food experiences at Haaheim Gaard, trading village Årbakka. (32 – 37)
round trips by car
ENJOYING A ME AL AT HA AHEIM GA ARD – HA AHEIM GA ARD
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3 – 7 days • Aprox. 630 km • 3 ferries
round trips by car
K AYAKING ALONG ROSENDAL – WILDERNE SS NORWAY
Active experiences
This trip is better suited for those who wish to feel the nature
up close, not just from the car seat. Along the way you will
find a wide selection of different land and water activities
you can participate in. You can choose to join guided trips or
to explore the nature alone.
All of the coast and fjord from Bergen
to Haugesund is a haven for those
who like to experience sea, fjord,
mountains and glaciers up close through
different activities. There are excellent
opportunities in both coast and fjord
landscape to paddle, fish, dive, sail,
sea and fjord sightseeing. You can
join arranged or guided trips or you
can rent equipment and experience
the nature alone. Hiking and bicycle
opportunities are many, and they are
well adapted in Sunnhordland. You can
rent a bicycle and bicycle easy/medium
trips or purchase a complete package
bicycle trip over several days with,
for example, accommodation/dining/
luggage transport included. You find
beautiful view’s over fjords, mountains
and the fantastic island kingdom many
places in Sunnhordland. Further inwards
the fjords in Kvinnherad and Etne it is
possible to get to the highest mountain
tops in Sunnhordland, or you can hike
along the many wonderful trails along
the coast. On the southernmost glacier in
Norway, Folgefonna, you can get guided
glacier trips from professional glacier
leaders. You can get everything from
short trips to trips that last’s for days.
Other activities that can be mentioned
are mountain climbing, riding, golf and
fishing. There are many activities to
choose from, find the one most suitable
for you and you will get memorable
adventures in Sunnhordland.
Tips for great
activity adventures:
AUSTEVOLL: Hike in the Nordsjø trails,
paddle. (42 – 45)
ETNE: Guided trips on the poastal route to
Rullestadjuvet and mountain climbing.
Bungee jumping from the bridge Trolljuv
bru, and Zip – line at Trolljuv Adrenalinpark
Zip-line. (60 – 63)
FITJAR: Sailing trips with sailing ship, fishing
trips, paddling in the Fitjar islands, great
bicycle trails. (38 – 41)
KVINNHERAD: Guided hikingingtrip to
Bondhusvatnet, Wilderness Norway guides
kayaking trips, guided glacier hiking at
Folgefonna, excursion for the whole family in
Rosendal. (46 – 53)
STORD: Walking in Hystadmarkjo which is
North Europe’s biggest alder forest with a
burial mound from the Viking Age and a cholera cemetery. Walking in Landåsen valley,
golf and great bicycle trails. (54 – 59)
SVEIO: Nordsjøløypa trail to Ryvarden culture
light house, trails along the beach in Førde,
great bicycle trails, diving, riding. (64 – 67)
TYSNES: Guided fishing trips, great bicycle
trails, Tysnessåto. (32 – 37)
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Transport
Sunnhordland lies between
Bergen and Haugesund.
There are many possible
ways to easily get to
Sunnhordland region by
plane, buss, boat and car.
Travel by bus, boat or
Light Rail when you
want to enjoy Bergen
and Hordaland!
Visit skyss.no for
timetables and further
information.
177/+47 55 55 90 70
skyss.no
Boat, ferry and fast passenger boat
The easiest way to get to, and around in
Sunnhordland is by boat.
• International: From Hirtshals you can
take Fjord Line ferry Hirtshals-Stavanger-Bergen, to then drive to Sunnhordland north from Stavanger. (about 2,5
hours) or south from Bergen (about 2
hours) www.fjordline.com
• Domestic: Both ferries and fast passenger boat are easy to use if you are
car or bicycle tourist. Information about
timetables, look up:
www.norled.no • www.fjord1.no
www.rodne.no • www.fosennamsos.no
Bus
Leirvik is the junction in Sunnhordland
with busses that goes both to, from and
around the Sunnhordland region.
• Bergen-Leirvik-Stavanger:
www.kystbussen.no
www.nettbuss.no
• Haugesund-Oslo:
www.haukeliekspressen.no
• Local bus in Sunnhordland to Haugesund: www.skyss.no
Flights
You can travel to Sunnhordland by using
these airports:
• Stord airport is the local airport in Sunnhordland. From Stord airport – daily
dep.(except. Saturdays) between Stord
and Oslo. DAT has the flights on this
route. www.stordflyet.no
www.stordlufthamn.no
• Haugesund airport lies about 1 hour
10 min drive from Sunnhordland. You
can use Kystbussen and flight bus to
and from.
www.avinor.no/lufthavn/haugesund
• Bergen airport lies about 1,5 hour drive
from Sunnhordland. You can take the
speed boat directly to Flesland from
different communities in the region.
Otherwise you can use Kystbussen and
flight bus:
www.avinor.no/lufthavn/bergen
General timetable information.
Timetable information for bus, ferry,
express boat and flight bus: Call 177 for
Hordaland, or Tel.: +47 55 55 90 70 from
abroad. Information about road and
traffic up conditions in Norway: call 175
or +47 23 23 78 63 from abroad.
Transport
FERRY BE T WEEN SUNNHORDL AND AND BERGEN. TOR ALV M BREKKE
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Hiking
“THE EMPEROR TR AIL”
- FOLGEFONNA BREFØR ARL AG
Hiking
Sunnhordland has a diversity of trails, both short and long with different levels
(easy-advanced). You can choose between hiking in the mountain to hiking at the glacier,
along the fjord or in the coastal landscape. The distinctive element is that you can start
by the shoreline and reach high mountain tops with view over the island kingdom of
Sunnhordland with the sea in the west and the glacier in the east. Along the shore you can
walk along the cascading sea or between sheltered bays with appealing beaches.
The contrasts are many and lie so close that you can experience them all in one day.
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Hiking
The new national standard for Innovative
Mountain Tourism is used to mark and
grade trails in whole of Norway. The
levels are divided into colour codes after
the same principle used at the downhill
slopes.
Easy
Intermediate
Hard
Under the description of each
municipality on page 32 -71, you will
find suggested trails that is graded with
these colour codes. This makes it easy
to find a hiking trail that suits you!
Kvinnherad has its own map with over
69 marked hiking trail areas. This map
is available at the tourist information in
Kvinnherad, Rosendal.
Maps for the specific trips, and reviews
can be found and downloaded at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Walking map of
Hordaland
– the 100 best
and most popular
walking trails in
Hordaland!
The map is available at the destinations
and from tourist information offices in
Hordaland.
It can also be ordered from the following
e-mail address:
[email protected].
Advanced
Before you
venture hiking
it is important to
take account for:
The Norwegian mountain code.
1 Be sufficiently experienced and fit for
your intended tour
2 Leave word of your route
3 Be weatherwise
4 Be equipped for bad weather and frost,
even on short walks. Always bring a
rucksack and proper mountain gear.
5 Learn from the locals
6 Use map and compass
7 Don’t go solo
8 Turn back in time; sensible retreat is
no disgrace
9 Conserve energy and build a snow
shelter if necessary.
At www.turistforeningen.no you will
find supplementary details about the
Norwegian mountain code. You find it on
the front page under safety. This can be
downloaded.
Have a great trip!
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Hiking
“ VIE W FROM MEDLERSKIN” - R ANNVEIG M. NE SSE
Suggested
challenging hiking trips
Melderskin,”Queen amongst the
Sunnhordland mountains” 1426
m.a.s.l. You spend 4 hours going up and a
little less coming down. From the top you
can see all of Sunnhordland, fjords,
mountains, the sea and the powerful
Folgefonna. The starting point is in
Rosendal, which makes it easy to find
accommodation.
Fonnabu, “the emperor trail”
1450 m.a.s.l. The trip takes about
10 hours to and fro. This is the most used
climb to Folgefonna, with unusual great
experience value “from fjord to glacier”.
The starting point is in Sundal and goes
through beautiful Bondhusdalen valley
before embarking on the climb towards
the glacier center; Fonnabu, which is
self-serviced with 27 beds. To walk at the
glacier itself you need necessary
experience and equipment. A couple of
weeks in the summer there are arranged
glacier trips every day between Fonnabu
and Holmskjer cabin at Oddasida.
Tysnessåta 753 m.a.s.l. The walk
takes about 1,5 to 3 hours,
depending on where you start. From the
top there is an amazing view to Folgefonna
and Kvinnherad mountains, all of
Sunnhordland and the sea in the west.
Postvegen Etne – Skånevik. This
walk follows the old postvegen road
over the mountain from Etne to Skånevik.
The trip is 8 km and takes about 5 hours to
and back. “The Stavanger inspired main
road” from Bergen to Stavanger was
opened in 1785. Once a week the post
travelled each way. Postvegen Road that
is mentioned here was a part of this route.
Siggjo 474 m.a.s.l. Siggjo has at all
times been an important approach
mark which can be seen from far out in
the sea. There’s a good trail from the
parking lot at Stokka by the highway 542
up to the top. One estimates 1,5 to 2
hours up and down. You get a view over
the Triangle Connection, the island
kingdom and the open sea in the west.
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Hiking
A WALK TO RY VARDEN LIGHTHOUSE – ELLEN T VEIT
Suggested softer
hiking trips
Landåsen, Stord. About 6 km. long
trail which goes around Landås­
vatnet water. The walk takes about
1 hour and 10 min and is suitable for
everyone. Large parts of the trail are
adjusted for wheel users (baby stroller,
wheelchair). The starting point is by
Vikahaugane under the bridge on E39,
which is the most used entrance to this
hiking area. A part of the trail has an
exhibition of dolls made from Norwegian
folktails.
Northseatrail at Stolmen takes
about 45 min. The trip goes from
Våge to Kvalvåg in very special
surroundings all the way out to the sea.
Here you can find a detour where you can
go to Såta which is the highest point at
Stolmen; 60 m.a.s.l
Northseatrail Mølstrevåg
– Ryvarden is adapted for wheelchair users and baby strollers. Fantastic
nature experiences to the Ryvarden culture lighthouse. You can also experience
living out here by the sea, and from the
windows you will have panoramic views
from the sky and sea in three directions.
The Lake Svartavatnet, Fitjar.
4,5 km long trail which starts by the
parking lot by the water works. You walk
on the gravel road alongside a steady
climb all the way up to Svartavatnet
water. Nice view over the Fitjar islands
and Bømlo.
Bondhusdalen valley, Kvinnhrad.
Easy hiking trip that is suitable for
wheelchair/baby stroller users up to
Bondhusvatnet water. If you make it to
Bondhusbrea the trails becomes narrow.
You spend about 2 hours up and down to
Bondhusvatnet water and 0,5 hour more
to Bondhusbreen glacier. Bondhusdalen
valley is central in Folgefonna National
Park. The area has been like a magnet on
tourists and locals since the middle of
the 18th century. In July every Sunday
there are guided trips with Folgefonna
glacier team. The trips start at 12.00. For
registration and more information,
contact Tel.: +47 95 11 77 92
www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
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cycling
BICYCLING IN SUNNHORDL AND
- SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR SUNNHORDL AND
Cycling
Experiences are more vivid and intense on a bicycle, powerful waterfalls,
flocks of sheep along the roadside, the salty smell of the sea. Sunnhordland is a
region of contrast and variety, also when it comes to cycling experiences.
You can experience archipelagos one day and fjords and mountains the next.
Here it’s the nature that leaves you breathless!
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Leirvik is an excellent departure point
for your bicycle trip whether you wish
to experience archipelagos, mountains
or fjords. The bicycle trip to the Barony
in Rosendal is a varied and easy ride.
From Rosendal, you can cycle over the
mountain to the Sunnhordland paradise
of Skånevik (and further on to Etne)
or across Tysnes island to Bergen or
Leirvik. All the roads in Tysnes are
narrow, but the traffic is mostly light. It is
possible to cycle around or across Tysnes
and it is easy to continue on to Bergen
from the island.
The island municipalities of Bømlo,
Stord, Fitjar and Austevoll offer many
roads and landscapes of varied and small
scale typography. There are many quaint
communities which are well worth a
visit: Mosterhamn, Espevær, Langevåg,
Brandasund and Hiskjo to name but a
few. Starting from Bømlo, its nice to ride
along the Triangle Link, the road system
linking the islands of Stord, Fitjar and
Austevoll. The islands of
Austevoll are connected by many bridges.
From Austevoll, it’s easy to continue on to
Bergen or to return to Leirvik.
The North Sea Cycle Route is the world’s
longest route, circling 6,000 km around
the entire North Sea. Through Sunnhordland, the route runs through the coastal
landscapes of Fitjar, Stord, Bømlo and
Sveio municipalities. From the North Sea
Cycle Route, you can
easily visit archipelagos or enter the fjord
kingdom of Sunnhordland.
Go to: www.northsea-cycle.com
There are many things to experience and
many places to stay during the bicycle
trip. Several hotels and guesthouses
have facilities especially suited for
tourists on bikes. During the tourist
season, it is recommended that you make
reservations in advance.
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accommodation during
the bicycle trip:
”Cyclist Welcome” is an
accommodation offer which is
specially adapted for cyclists.
This includes, between other things, that
safe bicycle parking, good drying facilities
for clothes, and bicycle tools/tire repair kits
are available. The accommodation places
will have a mark on the front door. It is often
necessary to book in advance.
Cyclist Welcome accommadations in
Sunnhordland:
• Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård & Fruehus
• Rosendal Turisthotell
• Almås Hotell
• Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri
• Bømlo Hotell
• Fitjar Fjordhotell
• Fitjar Sjø og Camping
• Grand Hotell
• Stord Hotell
Bicycle rental in
Sunnhordland
Suggestions to local bicycle trips you
will find under activities under some of
the municipalities in this guide. Trips in
other municipalities can be downloaded
to GPS, at www.visitsunnhordland.no.
You can also print detailed maps and
trip descriptions. Look for the “bicycle
in Sunnhordland” brochure at your local
tourist office to get inspiration and information for your bicycle trip.
We wish you a nice bicycle trip!
• Intersport Bekkjarvik,
Tel.: +47 56 18 08 56
• Intersport Bremnes/Svortland,
Tel.: +47 53 42 12 80
• Langevåg Bygdatun,
Tel.: +47 53 42 18 75/+47 99 42 81 82
• Rosendal sport, Tel.: +47 53 48 11 05
• MX sport, Etne, Tel.: +47 53 71 70 00
• The trading house Larsen in Fitjar,
Tel.: +47 53 45 75 00
• Joker Bakkasund, Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90
• Sveio Golfpark, Tel.: +47 53 74 20 25
• G sport Stord Tel.: +47 53 40 30 14
• Haaheim Gaard, Tysnes.
Tel. : +47 53 43 22 80 / +47 900 30 794
cycling
In Sunnhordland you can plan bicycle
trips that are long or short, for a
weekend or for several days. All the
bicycle routes have the same start and
endpoint, so you don’t need to bring your
luggage. The daytrips vary from 4 – 65
km, and the several daytrips are up to
5 days.
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cycling
Bicycling trips
- packed and ready!
Luggage tra nsport
BICYCLING IN K VINNHER AD
– NORSKE BYGDEOPPLE VEL SER
Buy a complete bicycling trip package that includes
accommodation, express boat tickets, all meals, a list of items you
should bring, a map and detailed guide. The bicycling trips are suitable for
bicycling on your own, without a guide. Buying a complete “bicycling trip”
guarantees that all reservations have been taken care of and
that the accommodation will have room for you.
www.visits unnhordla
Mountains, fjords and skerries
- five days (166 km)
Experience Sunnhordland’s fantastic
Norwegian west coast fjord scenery
by bike. Spice up the trip with a visit to
romantic Rosendal with its Barony, the
blues village Skånevik, Leirvik on Stord
and the idyllic trading station Bekkjarvik
in Austevoll. The trip is in varied and hilly
fjord terrain and you will get to experience
a bit of Norway in miniature – with mountains, fjords, fertile communities and cosy
villages. If you want to cycle a lot, you have
the opportunity to take pleasantdetours.
Every Monday – Friday
22. juni – 24. august
Price NOK. 8150,- / Order before 1. June,
discount NOK. 250,- p.p.
The price includes: Ticket including
bike on the Hardanger Express boat
from Bergen to Rosendal, four nights’
accommodation with breakfast and
packed lunch/filled hot drinks flask, 4 x
3-courses dinner, ferry from Utåker to
Skånevik, express boat from Skånevik
to Leirvik, ferry from Sandvikvåg to
Husavik, and theexpress boat from
Hufthamar to Bergen. Boat tickets
include bike. Map and daily guide.
Luggage transport.
Bicycle rental in Bergen, NOK 1000,
- for 5 days.
Tel.: +47 61 28 99 70
www.norske-bygdeopplevelser.no
Bicycle trips
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Cycling map of Hordaland
Describes and classifies cycle routes
throughout Hordaland. The map is
available from tourist information
offices in Hordaland. It can also be
ordered from the following e-mail
address:
[email protected]
More information about these bicycle
routes you will find at our website
www.visitsunnhordland.no or at
your nearest tourist office.
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cycling
THE VINTAGE VE SSEL AND COSTAL CRUISE M/S GR ANVIN
– SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR SUNNHORDL AND
Combine your bicycle trip with a
beautiful coastal cruise with the
vintage vessel M/S Granvin.
Some of the cycling routes have been
broken down into appropriate daily
stages. Bring your bicycle on the Vintage
vessel and coastal cruise M/S Granvin,
an express boat or ferry. This way you
will get a pleasant break to just enjoy the
beautiful nature that you are surrounded
of. Bring your bicycle for free on the
coastal cruise M/S Granvin!
There’s plenty of space and you can bring
your bike free of charge on Granvin, both
on day trips and weekend trips. Weekend
tourists from Bergen can cycle from
Hufthamar across Huftarøy to Bekkjarvik, from Mosterhamn to Leirvik and
from Leirvik to Fitjar.
Can be combined with an overnight
stay in Bekkjarvik, Leirvik and on Fitjar.
The same legs + Leirvik – Brandasund
can be cycled as day trips.
Hop on – hop off – hop on.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
in July 2015
Mobile +47 916 81 398
www.fjordabaaten.no
www.visitsunnhordland.no
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Boating and fishing
VÅGE MARINA
– KRISTINA BERGE SEN
Boating and fishing
Sunnhordland is a paradise for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Since time immemorial
people have flocked to the area to try their luck at fishing in the sea, rivers and lakes.
You can sail on the open sea, navigate through skerries or narrow fjords. If you are
lucky, you might even find your own private island!
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Furthest out towards the ocean,
Sunnhordland has a unique coastal landscape. You can sail among islands and
islets with the open sea as your nearest
neighbour. In the inner part of Sunnhordland you will experience large contrasts
compared to the coast. Steep mountains,
fjords, glaciers and majestic waterfalls
summarize the nature here.
If you arrive with or without boat you have
the possibility to experience the coastal
and fjord paradise in Sunnhordland.
There are many options as to renting
a boat, or joining a sightseeing tour by
boat, whether you wish for calm boat
trips in old veteran boats or speed and
excitement in a RIB boat.
For the person whom wishes to explore
the sea and fjord by him/herself, look at
next page under Guided fishing trips and
boat rental: You will find a list of ports in
the municipality’s pages in this guide. It’s
been created a boat guide that is available in the tourist information’s around in
Fjord Norway.
Fishing in Sunnhordland
Sunnhordland is paradise for anyone
looking to harvest of Nature’s bounty.
The open sea which awaits you out at the
coast really abounds in fish. There are
several places where you can take a trip
with local experts to catch really big fish.
It is also possible to fish from the shore,
of course.
Further up the fjord, there are also many
good fishing spots where you can fish
from the shore or from a boat. There are
hundreds of lakes in Sunnhordland, both
in lowland areas and up in the mountains.
Many of them abound in fish, and there is
a really unique atmosphere associated
with fishing in these lakes. The quality of
the fish is very high
– imagine enjoying a tasty meal of fish
way up in the mountains while watching
the sun setting over the ocean.
Fishing card
To be able to fish in some of the lakes and
rivers you need a fishing card. Ask at your
local tourist information office where you
can purchase a fishing card.
Friluftsrådet Vest , (Outdoor Council) has
published a brochure about fishing in
the municipalities of Sveio, Etne, Stord,
Fitjar and Bømlo. You can get this at the
tourist information desks in the region.
Also, look up www.nrshf.no to download
the brochure.
Also see Bergen og Omland Friluftsliv’s
(Bergen region outdoor recreation board)
website for more information about
fishing spots in Austevoll and Tysnes
www.bof.no
Sightseeing trips
with boat:
• Austevoll Sjørafting: Searafting between
Haugesund and Bergen.
Tel.: +47 93 09 47 25 / +47 41 10 16 23
• Opplev Bømlo: Sightseeing round Bømlo
in a fishingboat or an open RIB boat.
www.opplevbomlo.no
• Fjordcruise in the Åkrafjord, Etne: Etne –
Fjord cruise in the Åkrafjord and past the
waterfall Langfoss. www.aakrafjorden.no
• Hardanger Fjord Express, Kvinnherad:
Boat trip/sightseeing between Bergen and
Rosendal. www.rodne.no
• MS Granvin, Stord: Veteran boat cruise in
the Sunnhordland”pool”.
www.fjordbaaten.no
• M/S Tedno, Austevoll: Island jumping on
Austevoll with local boat.
www.norledfjordcruise.no
• Smedholmen, Fitjar: Sailing with sail boat
«Seladon». www.smedholmen.com
• Tysnes Cabin- and Boat Rental AS, Tysnes:
Fjord sightseeing trips. www.tysnes.com
• Mandelhuset restaurant and pub, Tysnes:
Fjord tours and guided RIB tours.
www.mandelhuset.no
Some trips needs to be booked in advance
Boating and fishing
Boating in Sunnhordland
Sunnhordland has a long tradition of
boat tourism, and has got a wide range
of harbours. There is huge variety – here
you will find everything from guest marinas offering first class services to the
most beautiful natural harbours nature
has to offer. Did you know that several of
Norway’s best boat harbours is located in
Sunnhordland?
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Boating and fishing
Guided fishing trips and
boat rental:
• Tysnes Cabin- and Boat Rental AS,
Tysnes: Guided fishing trips such as sea
fishing from land and water, deep-water
fishing and inland fishing in the islands
fresh water and rental of boats
www.tysnes.com
• Smedholmen, Fitjar: Guided fishing trips.
www.smedholmen.com
• Rullestad Aktiv Fritid, Etne: Rental of
boats. www.rullestad.org
• Bryggekanten, Bømlo: Rental of boats.
www.fjordtun.no
• Opplev Bømlo: Guided sea fishing trips.
www.opplevbomlo.no
• Kvinnherad Tourist Office, Kvinnherad:
Rental of boats in Myrdalsvatnet in
Rosendal.
Tel.: +47 53 48 42 80
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Sea fishing:
FISHING OUTSIDE BØMLO - FINN BAKKE
Austevoll: Here it is possible to fish from
both land and boat and you have great
fishing possibilities. All types of fish.
Bømlo: Bømlo has a long shoreline with
approximately 1000 islands and islets. Here
you have great opportunities at sea fishing
from boat. All types of fish.
Etne: It’s wonderful sea fishing in Etne fjord,
Skåneviks fjord and in Åkra fjord, no marked
parking spaces along the fjords.
Fitjar: Fitjar consists of over 300 islands and
here you have especially ample possibilities
at sea fishing from the rocky shores and
from small boats. All types of fish.
Kvinnherad: Mauranger fjord. At the end
of the power station in Austrepollen and in
Nordrepollen (on the eastern beach) the
chances are good for salmon and trout.
Stord: From boat: Hystad islands, Tveita
islands, Grova islette, Huglahammaren.
From land: Jektavik, Tyneset,
Skjesholmane. All types of fish.
Sveio: On the west side and in Ålfjord there
are great possibilities for rod fishing from
land. All types of fish.
Tysnes: In all fjords around Tysnes – Bjørne
fjord, Onarheims fjord, Søreidsvika and out
in Langenuen you can fish. All types of fish.
Fresh water
and lake fishing:
Austevoll: Waterways by Kvernavatnet
on the east side of Huftarøy.
Bømlo: Finnås lake, trout.
Etne: Inner Etne mountains, domestic trout.
Fitjar: Storavatnet lake, big and popular
fishing water. Char and trout.
Season 1/7 – 15/9
Kvinnherad: Bondhus river, salmon and
trout. Popular with worm fishing.
Stord: Tyse lake and Storda mountain.
Trout, free fishing.
Sveio: Lange lake (specialized for use of
wheelchairs), the Vigdarvassdraget and
Liervassdraget river systems. Fishing
permits.
Tysnes: In the lakes at Tysnes you can get
plenty of fish. Trout, salmon, eel, char,
rainbow trout, crucian carp and pike.
More information about fishing you find on
the webpages to “Friluftsrådet Vest”
www.frivest.no
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Paddling
K AYAKING AMONG THE ARCHIPEL AGO OF BØMLO
Paddling
Interested in an paddling adventure?
Sunnhordland is an area which is full
of experiences for those who wishes to
benefit from the use of canoe or kayak.
Here we can offer everything from salty
adventures in a sea kayak, to the more
peaceful trips on the fjord or amongst
the islands in the archipelago. The most
powerful experiences you will find out at
sea. If you have a sea kayak then exciting
challenges awaits you in the area around
Bømlo, Austevoll, west of Fitjar and in
Sveio. If you seek a more tranquil existence, we will advise you to use the Fitjar
islands, and the idyllic Tysnes.
The glacier can be experienced close up
in a kayak. Experiencing a glacier at such
close range will take your breath away!
You will see many birds, perhaps a seal
and mink. Eagles are flying over you and
the cormorant ducks under. If you paddle
during the night, Phosphorescence that
light up both paddle and boat can be
discovered. There might be big fish or
groups of smaller fishes that swim by.
Serenity is something you will appreciate
whilst you glide along the water, and you
will have a relaxing way to enjoy your
own thoughts in between other great
adventures.
Is it fjord experiences you seek, then perhaps we can tempt you with the Åkrafjord
and Hardangerfjord. What would it be like
to glide calmly through the water all the
way to the shore, surrounded with majestic waterfalls and mountains? Norway’s
third biggest glacier, Folgefonna, is in
Kvinnherad.
You can receive tips for great paddle
areas from the places where you rent,
and at the tourist information’s around in
Sunnhordland.
- JON OL AV ROLFSNE S
Rental of kayak/
canoe and courses:
• Padleåro kayak center, Fitjar: They supply
kayak courses, guided trips and they rent
out kayaks and canoes.
• Smedholmen, Fitjar: Course about
kayaking. www.smedholmen.com
• Havstril Paddle Club, Austevoll: Rental,
and tips for successful paddle trips.
Tel. +47 98 87 42 53
• Folgefonna Glacier Guide Union,
Kvinnherad: Guided kayak tours.
www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
• Sveio Golf Park, Sveio: Rent out canoes.
Tel. + 47 53 74 80 76
• Wilderness Norway: Offers guided
kayaking trips in the Hardangerfjord and in
glacier water at Folgefonna glacier.
www.wilderness-norway.no
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Festivals and arrangements
THE E TNE MARKE T – E SPEN MILL S
Festivals
and arrangements
In Sunnhordland the culture is blossoming. The whole year round there
are performances of many different kinds. The range is great and you will
guarantee find something that is suitable for you.
ROSENDAL FOOD AND ART FE STIVAL – BJARNE ØYMYR
E TNE MARKE T- SVEIN EIGIL ØKL AND
SUNNHORDL AND MUSEUM – SUNNHORDL AND MUSEUM
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Austevoll
BERGEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
30. May
At Hengjo in Bekkjarvik Audun Iversen and
Lina Johnson take you into the world of
opera. Performing the poular operahits of
composers like Verdi, Rossini and Mozart.
www.fib.no
COASTAL SAGA WEEKS
14. – 16. August, Austevoll
www.kystsogevekene.no
Bømlo
MOSTRASPELET 2015
22. – 24. May
The play ’Christ kings’ played at Moster is
about the exciting saga when Olav Trygvason
came to shore in Moster to take over the
kingdom and the Christian land. This year
its played for the 31.st time.
Tickets and more information
www.bomlo.net
CANAL DAYS, KULLESEIDKANALEN
4. – 6. September, Bømlo
www.kanaldagane.no
OPEN DAG PÅSÆBØTUNET
Ultimo. June, Etne
Good, old fashion family celebration
with bonfire, games, music and dining
in the yard.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
SKÅNEVIK BLUES FESTIVAL
2. – 4. July, Skånevik Etne
www.skaanevik-blues.com
PIPPI LONGSTOCKING FESTIVAL
9. – 12. July, Skånevik
Skånevik fjord hotel invites you to
Pippe-theatre at the hotel lawn!
Skånevik invites you to Pippi-activities
in the whole village- for young and
old! www.pippifestivalen.no
ETNE MARKET
6. – 9. August, Etne
The biggest market of its kind in the
west of Norway with 30000-40000
guests year round. More than 220
sails exhibitions within arts and
handycrafts, food, shopping, industry
and agriculture. Plus a varied culture
program. www.etnemarknaden.no
CHRISTMAS MARKET
21. – 22. November
[email protected]
www.skakke.no
Fitjar
Etne
CHILDREN AND FAMILY FESTIVAL
17. – 18. April
www.englefro.no
SUMMER SHOW IN FITJAR
May – July, Fitjar
It’s the 15th year that the summer
show in Fitjar is being put up. There are
about 4000 guests in the tent each year.
www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no
FITJAR FESTIVAL
6. – 9. August, Fitjar
www.fitjarfestivalen.no
OPEN DAY AT ÅRSKOG MUSEUM
6. September, Fitjar
Welcome to storytelling program,
tour, activities for children, and sales
of coffee and cakes! Collaboration
with local organizations.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
Kvinnherad
EASTER AT THE MON ASTERY
29. March – 6. April, Halsnøy, Kvinnherad
Easter workshop for young and old,
art exhibition in the convent cellar.
They sell waffles and coffee.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
CONVENT DAY
14. June, Halsnøy, Kvinnherad
Concert and art exhibition, kids program
and talks. The café is open all day.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
COURT YARD THEATRE
The middle of July, Rosendal
www.baroniet.no
THE BIG KRAB AND SHRIMP FESTIVAL
17. – 18. July, Sæbøvik, Halsnøy
ROSENDAL FJELLSTREIF
AND NUTEN OPP
8. – 9. August, Rosendal
www.fjellstreif.no
FESTIDALEN
30. July – 2. aug
www.festidalen.no
CULTURAL EVENTS ON BARONY
ROSENDAL
May – Sept
List of events for the 2015 season will be
made public on homepage 31. March 2015.
www.baroniet.no
Festivals and arrangements
THE SHIP “STATSRAAD LEHMKUHL”
COMES TO BEKKJARVIK
9. May
Statsraad Lehmkuhl visits Bekkjarvik,
open ship from 14 – 18. More info at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
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Festivals and arrangements
E TNE MARKE T
– SVEIN EIGIL ØKL AND
THE FE STIVAL T YSNE SFE ST
- T YSNE SFE ST
SUNNHORDL AND MUSEUM
- SUNNHORDL AND MUSEUM
PIPPI LONGSTOCKING FE STIVAL – GRO ANDERSEN
CANALDAYS KULLE SEIDK ANALEN – SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR SUNNHORDL AND
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Kvinnherad
DAY OF FOREST IN BORGGATA
5. December, Leirvik
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Sveio
Stord
THE FARTEIN VALEN FESTIVALEN
SUMMER SHOW ON STORD
May – July, Stord
www.frugaard.no
16. – 19. April, Sveio
STORD MARITIME MUSEUM
A national festival that convey the
impression of the famous composer and
cultural person Fartein Valen.
www.farteinvalen.no.
9. May, Stord
Exhibition and open cafe. Activities for
the children; starting of old engines
among other things.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
OPEN DAY AT SUNNHORDLANDSTUNET
5. September, Stord
New exhibition. Theatre and activities
for the children. Stords’ baking and
crafts organization demonstrates
baking and crafts. Café serving
traditional food. NOK 50 per adult.
Children get complimentary tickets.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
FALTURILTU
1. – 6. november
Nynorsk children book festival.
www.falturiltu.no
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM
5. – 6. December,Stord
Bring children and grand children
to the museum and join in at the
workshops and theatre, Christmas
shopping and café. Making of candles
in Smio. Adults 100 NOK, children 50 NOK
11.00-15.00.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
PRAMPARADE TO RYVARDEN CULTURE
LIGHTHOU SE
Sunday 31. May, Sveio
Suitable for tricycles, wheelbarrows
and other wheels. Starting at 13.00
from the barrier- bring equipment and
come along! www.ryvarden.no
LIGHTHOUSE JAZZ AT RYVARDEN
9. August, Sveio
Concert at Ryvarden culture
Lighthouse, at 1300 in cooperation with
Sildajazz in Haugesund.
www.ryvarden.no
Tysnes
’TYSNES RUNDT’
– AROUND TYSNES BY ROWING BOAT
26 – 28. June, Tysnes
Annual event that attracts wooden boat
and rowing boat enthusiasts from all over
Western Norway. ’Tysnes Rundt’ was held
for the first time in 1995, and has since
attracted hundreds of boats and even more
rowing enthusiasts who row for three days
on end. The start and finishing point is
Årbakka with planned stops along the way.
Facebook: Tysnes Kystlag
TYSNESFEST
8. – 12. July, Tysnes
Are you looking for great memories and
experiences in beautiful surroundings?
Visit Tysnesfest! Listen to concerts of local
and international artists! Enjoy all the
entertainment and activities for families.
Festival campsite and festival harbor, bus
and boat transport across the whole region.
www.tysnesfest.no
Facebook: Tysnesfest
OPENING OF COASTAL SAGA WEEKS
8. august
Tysnes municipality and the foundation
Coastal Saga weeks invites
together with local organizers to a variety of
activities and entertainment.
www.kystsogevekene.no
More arrangements, concerts and
exhibitions you will find in the culture
calendar at www.visitsunnhordland.no
Festivals and arrangements
CHRISTMAS MARKET IN ROSENDAL
Ultimo november
www.julirosendal.no
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Activities & Sights
Activities &
sights
in the muncipalities
of Sunnhordland
Sunnhordland consists of 8 municipalities. Here you
find a multitude of activities and sights. On the following
pages, you will get to know the 8 municipalities, and what
they have to offer of exciting adventures!
32 tysnes
38 Fitjar
42 Austevoll
46 Kvinnherad
54 Stord
60 etne
64 Sveio
68 bømlo
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Årbakka
Uskedalen
FITJAR
Hodnanes
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Sydnes
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Dimmelsvik
Sunde
Leirvik
Fjelberg
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Husnes
Halsnøy
Mosterhamn
Odda
Folgefonna
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Activities & Sights
Krokeide
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Tysnes
FROM ONARHEIM WITH VIE W AT THE K VINNHER AD MOUNTAINS -MAGNE OVE KLEPPE
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The municipality of Tysnes is a group of
islands with an overall surface area of 255
square kilometres. The scenery ranges from
seaside rocks and heather moors to the west
and the sea beyond, to precipitous mountainsides, distinctive forests and fertoe vegetation
towards the East and the outer Hardanger
fjord. Between these extremities, skerries,
and a beautiful mountain area with mountain
peaks in excess of 750 metres exist. Våge is
the municipality’s shopping centre, while the
administrative centre is situated in Uggdal.
Tysnes tourist information
”Flytenaustet” in Våge
NO-5680 Tysnes
Tel. +47 90 96 46 03
Opening hours:
Daily from mid-June to mid-August
Weekdays 9.00 – 20.00
Saturday 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday 12.00 – 20.00
Municipality of Tysnes
5685 Uggdal,
Tel +47 53 43 70 00
[email protected]
www.tysnes.kommune.no
Opening hours:
09.00 – 15.00
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Sights
Årbakka 50
The Årbakkavollen rampart is situated
directly above the old trading post. The
rampart dates from the early Iron Age (0550 A.D.), with the remains of at least 20
burial mounds and six standing stones,
between one and three metres tall.
The trading station at Årbakka, a classic
example of a Western Norwegian trading
station from 1898, sheltered location on
the Onarheimsfjord. Tysnes coastal cul-
Mandelhuset
Restaurant • Pub • Café
• Room for arrangements
Open every day during the summer, from
5. June. Á la carte every day. Room for
rental. Entertainment every weekend
during the summer. Situated next to the
tourist information and the guest marina
in Våge. The sea house can be used to
arrangements and party’s.
Tel.: +47 53 43 21 00 / +47 48 19 83 46
[email protected]
www.mandelhuset.no
ture association has a coast- and motor
collection in the smithy. Art exhibitions in
sjøbuo and sales of handicraft products
in the country store.
Open every weekend from 01.05 – 20.06
at 1200 – 1700.
Open Wed. – Sun. From 20.06 – 26.07 at
1200 – 1700.
Open 1.May, 14. May and 25. May
Guest marina contact may – june.
Contact
Tel.: +47: 47 40 89 23 / +47 91 62 64 07
[email protected]
July: contact tel.: +47 93 20 61 11
Information board at the parking lot.
Ånuglo recreation area
– east of Onarheim
Comprises parts of the islands of Ånuglo,
Seløy, Midtøy and Flornes on Tysnesøy.
The islands are a unique nature and
recreation area with interesting flora
and fauna worthy of preservation. Part
of Ånuglo is a nature reserve, where
the largest holly tree in Norway grows
(Height 15 m, circumference 4 m). The
area comprises many marinas, and
toilets, picnic areas, information boards,
hiking paths, quay and mooring facilities
in Bekkjarvika north on the island.
www.bof.no
Ferdslevegen 51
The old road in the Uggdalsdalen valley
cultural environment with the remains of
ancient paths, burial mounds and house
ruins. The Oldtidsvegen road is paved in
several places and crosses two fords. It
may be one of the oldest known roads in
Hordaland. The road lies between Uggdal
and Onarheim. Information boards can
be found atthe left of the main road.
Tysneset 52
Place of cult worship, sun worshipand
army exercise drills, with stocks, and
relics from several churches. Turn off the
main road towards Godøysund and follow
the signs to Tysnes. Follow the road with
the drystone wall at the left hand side.
The information board is located at the
churchyard.
Solstråleøya – Godøysund
Fertoe island with about 20 different
tree species, many of which have been
planted. Old paths for walks, and remains
from what used to be houses. The onetime tenant farmer’s house can be hired
for accommodation and meetings. A
book has been published on the exciting
history of the island. Information Board.
Tel.: +47 95 78 90 35,
www.solstraale.no / www.bof.no
The old Rekkje Estate
– Uggdal -anno 1599 54
Rekkjetunet, a group of farm buildings
built in a row represents an old building
tradition and is one of the best-­preserved
groups of buildings of its kind in Western
Norway. The oldest part of the dwelling
house was built in 1599. The farm cluster
is privately owned.
Open by arrangement, contact:
tel.: +47 91 61 84 29
(Åsne Sunniva Søreide)
www.anno1599.no
Tysnes
The lime oven at Flakka
The rock on the eastern side of Tysnes is
rich in lime. It was used for lime burning
for many hundreds of years and provided
the farms in the area with an unusual
supplementary income until 1900. The
oven is situated at Flakkavågen, approx. 2
km south of Onarheim. Information board
by the main road.
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Tysnes
Flygansvær – Reksteren 55
At Flygansvær, there is a coastal fort
dating from World War II, which was built
by the Germans to maintain control of
the ships coming in from the North Sea.
The fortified area is well preserved, and
includes four cannon exhibitions.
A notice board has been erected by the
road.
ÅRBAKK A TR ADING STATION
- RUNE ØVREBOT TEN
The Graveyard at Reksteren 58
The graveyard at Reksteren was consecrated in 1890 and was in use until 1922.
The chapel is a com bined chapel of rest
and entrance to the characteristic graveyard. An information board is located by
the drystone wall.
Haaheim Gaard 53
An oasis for the good life. Savour the flavours of a bygone era in the restaurant,
wake up to the smell of newly-baked
bread fresh from the oven. Breakfast is
served when the sun shines through the
small window panes of our elegant guest
rooms. Day dream among oldfashioned
roses and romantic country style in the
interior furnishing and garden shop.
Come to an event and experience concerts, theatre performances, opera, exhibitions and lectures. Create memories
for life – visit Haaheim Gaard. For more
information, contact Torstein
Tel.: +47 90 03 07 94
[email protected]
www.haaheimgaard.no
WELCOMING GUE STS AT HA AHEIM GA ARD
- HA AHEIM GA ARD
Galleri Elisabeth G
The summer gallery is centrally located
on the quay in Våge. Exhibitions featuring
the work of many well-known artists.
Season 2013 opens mid-June. For more
information check out our website. Tuesday to Saturday 11.00- 16.00,
Sunday 12.00-17.00, closed Monday.
Tel.: +47 91 13 18 81
[email protected]
www.elisabethg.no
The Doll Gallery 56
Experience seldom art and crafts:
Historical clothes, handmade dolls in
historical clothes, finger and hand dolls
and much more. Graphics of Magne
Kjellesvik. Changing exchibitions.
Open during summer,find more info
on webpage. Open all year on request.
Dollmaker Britt Kjellesvik Rage.
Grovarvn. 16, 500 m frå Våge, take off at
Tysnes church. Tel.: + 47 98 65 41 10
[email protected]
www.dokkegalleriet.no
The yachtsmen from Tysnes
Exhibition in the tourist information office
in the boathouse (’Flytenaustet’) at Våge.
During the period from 1900 to 1940,
yachters from Tysnes made their mark
on American yachting, and even won
the America’s Cup. Open every day from
mid-June to mid-August. The 14th of May
«Statsraad Lehmkuh» will arrive at Våge
marina. More info at
www.jaattlaget.com/en
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Laukhamar fritid
Enjoy magnificent views of the mouth
of the Hardangerfjord and a great meal
New facilities in a mixture of old and
new interior design. Walk up to mount
Laukhamarsåto, where there are remains of a hill fort dating back to the Age
of the Great Migrations. Accommodation
available in room or apartment. Boat
rental for guests. Contact: Sissel Karin
Clausen at
Tel.: +47 99 33 11 68
[email protected]
www.laukhamarfritid.no
Opening of Coastal Saga weeks
8. August
Tysnes municipality and the foundation
Coastal Saa weeks invites together with
local organizers to a varieted activities
and entertainment.
www.kystsogevekene.no
Activities
Tour suggestions for bicycle.
One trip starts in the coastal town Våge
and continues to Uggdal, Onarheim,
Lundegrend and back to Våge. In total
the trip is 43,5km. The trip is varied
and goes through undeveloped places,
over blossoming meadows, and through
forest. A major part of the trip goes along
the Hardanger fjord with view over to
Kvinnherads mountains and with Folgefonna as a backdrop. Map, route review
and GPS files can be found at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Cycling – Sykkelstreif i Njardarlog
Get on your bike and experience Tysnes,
the island of the gods. An informative
guide, ‘Sykkelstreif i Njardarlog’ (Cycling
in Njardarlog), and the brochure ‘Gudestreif I Njardarlog’ will provide you with
information about the cultural treasures
of Tysnes. There are information boards
and benches to sit on en route. Happy
pedalling!
Route review
Flatråkervassdraget 31km.
The bicycle trip to Flatråkervass­draget
starts in the village Våge and runs
though forest areas and along twinkling
waters. You cycle through small avenues
of aromatic pine trees and through the
narrow farm yard where the houses are
close up to the wall. Every turn and every
plain will tempt you to stop just to bask
in the tranquillity and calmness. Here
you will get the road all for yourself. Only
accompanied by the grazing animals, the
wind that blows over the tree tops and the
wheels that go over the asphalt makes it
not completely silent. Map, route reviews
and GPS files can be found at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Bicycle rental
Haaheim Gaard has 10 bicycles for rental. Tel.: + 47 90 03 07 94
RIB boat hire
At Mandelhuset, we offer trips out on the
fjord in a RIB boat. The boat takes up to
12 persons. Please contact us for more
information.
Tel.: +47 53 43 21 00 / +47 48 19 83 46
[email protected]
www.mandelhuset.no
Tysnes cabin rental, boat rental and
guided fishing trips.
Offer coaching in sea fishing, specific
deep water fishing after ling and cusk.
Char and salmon fishing can be booked.
You can also rent boats and cabins here.
Tel.: +47 98 88 82 61 / +47 99 74 55 33
[email protected] – www.tysnes.com
www.feriehytter.net
Hiking in Tysnes
Tysnes has a rich and varied nature,
and a multitude of forest tracks and
paths, containing excellent terrain for
short and longer hiking trips. The new
national standard for Innovative Mountain
Tourism is used to mark and grade the 33
hiking trails at Tysnes. At the start point
of the hiking tour, you will find an informationboard. The most common starting
points for walks in the Tysnes Mountains
are Solheimsdalen valley, Dalen, Myrdal
valley, Skaret, Gjerstad, Skjellevik, South
Reksteren and Gjøvågs­krysset. There are
excellent walking trails in the low-lying
areas towards Sletteskog and Flornes on
the Onarheim side of the island, and at
Hope and around Frøkedalsvatnet lake at
Reksteren, and at Ve close to Våge.
More info about hiking trails you find at
www.visitsunnhordland.no.
Tysnes
The Culture barn at Drange
Here you find a big collection of tools
from the farm Drange from 1850 - 1950.
The poeple living here did all the work
themselves, like fishing, shoemaker and
smith. The collection contains much
of the equipment used during cooking,
weaving, sewing. Other things are books
and toys. Guided tour on request.
Contactperson, Helge Drange:
Tel.: +47 906 98 140,
[email protected]
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Tysnes
Hiking at Tysnessåto 57
Tysnessåto 753 metres is an
attractive destination for many hikers,
both locals and tourists. The first Sunday
in August the traditional “Såtetrimmen”
walk takes place up to the top of Såto.
Hiking map for sale for NOK 100, at the
Tourist information office and the bookshop in Våge.
Hiking path – Ramnanuten
The walk follows a circular track up
to Ramnanuten and down again to Tysnes
School at Gjerstad (3.5 km). The walk is
on tarred and gravel roads, forest paths,
tracks, and takes about one hour. Map
with information about the trip (CarWalk
map) can be purchased at the Tourist
Information Office.
Hiking path – Myklestadskogen
The walk follows a circular track,
forest road and paths in easy terrain. A
map (CarWalk map) can be purchased at
the Tourist Information Office.
Bathing spots
Kjevikjo in Uggdal and Klubben on the
eastern side of the island of Tysnes are
outdoor recreation areas easily accessible by land. The road to Klubben is
adapted for wheelchair users. Gunnars­
vika at the entrance to Godøysund sound,
Krabbepollen in Lunde and the island of
Ånuglo at the entrance to the Hardanger­
fjord are nice spots accessible by boat.
Toilets, information boards, tables and
benches. www.bof.no
…with eyes closed, in a time
believed to have disappeared.
Haaheim Gaard is an oasis for the good life. Experience the tastes
from times gone by in our restaurant, or dream yourself away in the
romantic country style garden cafe. Let the cultural garden with its
1500 roses sweep you off to a world you never knew existed.
Come to one of our events, and enjoy concerts, festivals, theatre,
opera, lectures or evenings of singing. When full on great
experiences, let us bring you into dreamland in our charming
country inn.
Create memories for a lifetime - visit Haaheim Gaard!
Tel.: +47 900 30 794 - www.haaheimgaard.no - [email protected] - 5685 Uggdal
Tysneshallen hall
Culture and sports hall with library/
local history archives, handball court,
climbing wall, bouldering room, tenpin
bowling, weight training room, music
room, c­ onference room and foyer.
Library: Tel.: +47 53 43 02 22
+47 46 77 25 90 / [email protected]
Bowling: Tel.: +47 53 43 02 23
+47 99 64 01 23
Rowing
”Tysnes Around” with rowing boat is
an annual event that gathers rowing
and wooden boat enthusiasts from the
whole of Western Norway. 26. – 28. June.
Tysnes Rundt (Around Tysnes) was first
held in 1996 and has since attracted over
a hundred boats and even more enthusiasts who row round the island for three
days. «Tysnes Rundt» celebrates 20 years
anniversary as arrangement. Start at
Årbakka on Friday evening, arriving back
at Årbakke on Sunday.
Tel.: + 47 90 79 25 47
www.tysnes-kystlag.no
Kayaking and canoeing
The Flatråkervassdraget river system,
Onarheimvassdraget river system,
Bårdsundet sound, Godøysund sound
and the island of Ånuglo – in fact, all
over Tysnes – abound in idyllic places for
kayaking/ canoeing, nature experiences
and recreation.
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Horse riding
Tysnes horse-riding club has a riding
course in Uggdal, by the Uggdal Church.
The club provides lessons and runs
courses. www.tysneshestesportlag.org
Golf
Tysnes golclub has 6 holes golf course,
facilitated for «Pitch & Putt», 18 holes.
For newbeginners and proffs. Courses
are arranged. Can arrange party, teambuildings etc. The golf course has a great
location in “Dalen” which is a nice start
point for hiking in Tysnes mountains.
www.tysnesgolf.no
Marinas
Våge marina
Våge guest marina welcomes you to
Tysnes. Våge port consists of a top
modern quay facilities centrally located
in Tysnes. Short walking distance is to
shops, banks, restaurants and pubs. The
quay facilities consist of solid concrete
piers and wooden piers with access to
showers, electricity and wireless internet
at all the piers. Showers, toilets, washing
machine and tumble dryer are available
in the service building.
Tel.: +47 90 96 46 03
www.vaagehamn.no
Flakkavåg
Diesel, petrol and fishing equipment,
groceries. Tel.: +47 53 43 37 12
Årbakka Handelsstad
Tel.: +47 47 40 89 23
[email protected]
Tel. +47 41 63 38 06
[email protected]
Facebook: Årbakka handelsstad
Bergen og omland friluftsråd
(Bergen Region Outdoor Recreation
Board)
The Bergen Region Outdoor Recreation
Board offers more than 230 recreation areas in 17 municipalities– from
Austrheim in the north to Tysnes in
the south. Great out ports at Tysnes is
Ånuglo, Gunnarsvikjo and Solstråleøya.
At Solstråleøya you can rent a house.
www.bof.no/omrader.htm. Read more
about outdoor recreationareas in Tysnes
on this website. www.bof.no.
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Sailing
Siglarlaget Njord/Tysnes sailing club
owns the boathouse Njordstø in Våge and
quay facilities, as well as a few traditional
Norwegian Oselvar boats, Zoom8 and
Optimist dinghies. In summer, the club
organises sailing training with teaching
and courses for people from 8 years of
age. In June, the sailing club organises a
summer regatta, and in July, the sailors’
week. www.sigling.no
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Fitjar
K AYAKING IN THE FITJAR ISL ANDS - LILLIAN NE SSE
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The area of Fitjar municipality is 150 km2 and it constitutes 50% of Stordøya island.
There are approximately 3,000 inhabitants in the municipality. Important businesses
operate in retail, primary industries, manufacturing and aquaculture. A large part of
Fitjar consists of myriad islands and skerries separated by shallow sounds and bays.
Traditional shipping routes pass through the area, and the municipality contains several
trading posts dating back as far as 1648. The Fitjar islands is a very attractive area
for boating and constitute an important resource for the municipality. They are also a
popular boating destination.
Tourist Information at Fitjar Fjordhotell
5419 Fitjar
Tel.: +47 53 45 77 00
[email protected]
Opening hours:
Every day from 0700 – 2300
Årskog museum 7
Årskog Museum is an old farm typical
of the western coast of Norway, which
the brothers Lars and Olai Årskog
bequeathed to Fitjar Municipality in 1980.
The farm had been in the same family for
approximately 400 years. Situated close
to the sea, there is a valuable cultural
landscape consisting of piles of stones
cleared from the area and drystone
walls, a farm cluster and boat houses,
representing the combination of agriculture and fishing that was usual along the
coast of Norway. Kontakt Sunnhordland
museum Tel.: + 47 53 41 38 99
The Oppstad loom
The Oppstad loom is the oldest known
loom of its type. With their woven pieces,
Berta Liarbø and Hilma Lønning have
helped to keep an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage alive. Weaving is
demonstrated on the Oppstad
loom at Årskog museum.
Contact Sunnhordland Museum
Tel.: +47 53 41 38 99
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
Fitjar Church 8
The church lies beautifully situated
near the Håkonar park, in the middle of
the centre of Fitjar. Up to 1866, a stone
church dating to the twelfth century
occupied the site, and stones from the
old Fitjar church can be found around
the churchyard. Some of the furniture
and fixtures have also been preserved.
Guided tours by agreement
Tel.: +47 53 45 85 24
The Håkonar park 8
Håkonarparken (Håkon’s park) is situated
in the heart of Fitjar village, and has a
statue of Håkon I of Norway, who died
in the battle against Eirik’s sons in 961
AD. The statue is made by the sculptress
Anne Grimdalen.
The kings well
A relic from the days when King Harald
Fairhair and, later on, his son, Håkon the
Good, had a royal estate on Fitjar. This
is the old well that was called ‘the king’s
well’ or ‘Håkon’s well’ by the locals. A
brochure with a map is available from the
tourist information office.
Rimsvarden 10
The burial mound sits alone, commanding a fantastic view high above Fitjarbygda and the islands. It is one of the biggest
prehistoric memorials in Hordaland. A
brochure with a map is available from the
tourist information office.
Engesund
Engesund is a 350 year old inn and
trading post in the Fitjar islands. The
town-style main house was built in 1840
by the adventurous sailing ship skipper
Tollev Thomsen from Tysnes.
Færøysund
An old trading post and inn situated
idyllically in the straits between Stordøya
and Færøy in Langenuen, the post was
in use from 1630 to 1965, when it was
moved to Sandvikvåg.
Rydlandssago, Sawing Mill 9
The sawing mill containing a waterpowered circular saw was built in 1916 and
was in operation unto approximately
1990. The sawing mill was renovated in
1996. The mill is situated where the highway R545 crosses the Tinnselvo river, on
the border between the municipalities of
Stord and Fitjar.
Fitjar
Engesund fish farm and
information centre
Everyone who wishes to find out what a
fish farm is and how it is run can come
and visit. You can taste the salmon we
produce, and you can have a look in the
salmon cages. This is an unforgettable
trip in our beautiful archipelago. You can
also buy dinner or lunch here, made from
our own salmon. A 1 1/2 hour guided tour
costs with transport 120 NOK per person.
Summer opening hours , mid June – mid
August: Every day from 10.00 – 17.00.
Open on request the rest of the year.
Visitors are picked up at the quay in Fitjar.
For more information, menu and prices
are listed on our website:
www.engesund.net
Contact: Tel.: +47 951 89 950
[email protected]
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Fitjar
K AYAKING IN THE FITJAR ISL ANDS
– LILLIAN NE SSE
The island Smedholmen 11
Smedholmen is a small island northwest
of Fitjar town. Here lies a small, typical
west Norwegian fishfarm and farm.
There is also an unique collection of old
boats; the sailing ship “Seladon” to name
one, Experience handicraft and maritime
traditions, and be a part of how they lived
for over 100 years ago. Seladon and the
boates can be rented out, with crew.
Offers course in sailing or how to drive a
modern boat. Tel.: +47 90 89 48 57
[email protected]
www.smedholmen.com
Activities
THE SAIL SHIP SEL ADON
– TROND TAR ALDSØY
ENGE SUND
FISHINGFARM
- TORE MYRSTAD
THE CULTUR AL TR AIL
– FITJAR KOMMUNE
Trip suggestions for bicycle.
The trip suggestions start and finish in
Fitjar town.
• Storavatnet lake around: A nice trip
around the biggest lake in Fitjar. The
trip is 16 km long.
• Kråko sea cabin area: This is a varied
trip that runs along a small traffic road
in the cabin area at Kråko. The trip is
13,5 km long.
• Vestbøstad around: A easy , short trip (5
km).Part of the route contains walking
and bicycle road.
• Svartavatnet. A varied route with steap
rising. Here you can choose if you will
walk or bicycle the moutaintrip. The trip
is 12,3 km.
A bicycle guide is available at the tourist
information office. Map, tour description
and GPS files are found at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Bicycle rental
Trading house Larsen at Fitjar
Tel.: +47 53 45 75 00
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The culture trail
The walk takes you past the
Håkonar park, the Kongsbrønn (the
King’s Well), Rimsvarden and cultural monuments in the centre of Fitjar.
The walk is mostly on tarred road, and
some tracks, and takes about one hour.
Brochures with maps and information
are available from Fitjar Fjordhotell and
Larsen multihandel AS. More info about
hikingtrails at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Marinas
Trading house Odd Larsen AS
New versions of traditional village shops
– SPAR, Mx Sport, Larsen Multihandel,
sub-post office, Annemors café, Hårloftet
hairdressers and Galleri Flora. Good
harbour facilities with a petrol and diesel
pump, bunkering, shower, toilet, access
to electricity, fresh water, washing machine, tumble dryer and waste container.
Tel.: +47 53 45 75 00
Paradise for boating enthusiasts
Fitjar is often called the island paradise
in Sunnhordland. Possibly the most
beautiful access to Fitjar is via the sea
route. Hundreds of boating tourists have
found their paradise here, among islands
and islets – there are as many of these as
there are days in the year.
Revu
Fitjar calls itself, for good reason, ‘Revu
city’, and in 2015 there will be a summer
revue in May and June.
www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no
Hiking tracks
Fitjar’s mountain wilds are easily accessible. Hiking maps can be purchased at
the Tourist Information Office. The gravel
path to Svartavatnet lake is a good hike.
The walk begins at the parking space
by the water power station, and leads
to Svartavatnet. The walk is about four
kilometres long. The path is adapted to
the needs of wheel chair users, and has
a number of good picnic spots with a view
over the Fitjar village. Also try the walk
in Rossneset. Park by the club house
near the sports grounds. The path starts
behind the club house. For more info,
go to www.visitsunnhordland.no
Fitjar Fjordhotell
Welcome to the idyllic Fitjar Fjordhotel
We offer 24 rooms of high standard, restaurant, piano bar, outdoor restaurant and
beachvolleyball Fitjar Sportell is a more basic and cheaper option – here we offer
singlerooms, doublerooms and family rooms! Fitjar Fjordhotell is organising a summer
cabaret in Fitjar. Shows from the end of May til end of June.
Tel.: +47 53 45 77 00 • post@fi tjar-fjordhotell.no • www.fi tjar-fjordhotell.no
Fitjar
Padleåro, Fitjar & Stord
kayak rental and guiding 51
Do you want a meeting with the wet
element, and do you have a dream about
finding your own islet? Then kayaking
is something for you. Padleåro offers
coursing in sea kayaking. We also offer
guided kayak tours in Sunnhordland, but
you can also rent a kayak and explore the
nature pearls on your own.
Tel.: +47 47 38 35 79 / www.padlearo.no
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austevoll
BEKK JARVIK GUE STHOUSE AND GUE ST HARBOUR - AUSTE VOLL REISELIVSL AG
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Austevoll municipality consist of soon 5000
inhabitants, the municipality comprises 667
islands, islets and skerries, eight of which
are inhabited all year, and there are holiday
homes on more than 30 of them. Bridges,
express boats and ferries ensure excellent
communications within the municipality and
with the mainland. You can travel west to the
ocean by car over the bridges or by boat to
taste the salty air of the coast! Austevoll is
the wild sheep and salmon’s kingdom.
Austevoll municipality
kommunehuset, 5392 Storebø
Tel.: +47 55 08 10 00 / Fax +47 55 08 10 01
Mayor: +47 55 08 10 10
[email protected]
www.austevoll.kommune.no
Kulturbakeriet bakery in Storebø
5392 Storebø
Opening hours:
Mond – Wed: 09:00 – 18:00
Thurs – Sund: 09:00 – 20:00
Bekkjarvik Torg in Bekkjarvik.
P.b. 99, 5397 Bekkjarvik
Tel.: + 47 91 76 25 34
[email protected]
www.visitaustevoll.no
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri (08)10 – 19(21)
Saturday (09)10 – 16(20)
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Møllo – Vinnes
An old mill that has been used both for
milling and as a timber mill. The building
may now be used as an overnight stop for
people coming by sea. Beautiful beach
situated beside the mill.
Tel.: +47 95 08 68 56
The Coastal Museum – Bakkasund 2
A local museum built on local efforts to
collect pictures, articles for daily use,
letters etc. from the people living on
Storekalsøy. The exhibition provides insight into the island’s historical development. To arrange a visit at the museum,
please contact Joker
Bakkasund, Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90.
German radarstation – Stolmen
During the war, the Germans built a
radar station on Stolmen. Remains of the
station give a glimpse of the activities
taking place during the war. The station
is situated on the North Sea track.
Hufthamartunet – Hufthamar 1
Old farm estate near the ferry quay at
Hufthamar. The oldest cottage dates
back to the seventeenth century.
For guided tours, please contact
Tel.: +47 55 08 10 00
Nothengjo – Bekkjarvik 6
Nothengjo in Bekkjarvik is the largest
netmending and storing shed preserved
along the coast, as well as having been
used for the impregnation of ropes and
sails with decoctions of bark. Particularly beautiful outdoor venue often used for
concerts.
Marstein Lighthouse 3
Famous landmark at the entrance to the
Korsfjord and Bergen. The lighthouse,
which has been unmanned since 2002,
was bought by Austevoll Municipality in
2005. It opened Newly restored midsummer 2010 and can be used as a venue for
meetings and overnight
accommodation (nine rooms and 25
beds).Open after arrangement with
Panorama Hotell, contact
www.panoramahotell.no
The pilot’s cabin at Kalve
– Bakkasund 4
In the old days, the pilot had to follow
the boats sailing past, and inquire if they
required a pilot on board. The cabin is
situated on the North Sea track. The
cabin is open for groups.
Activities
Bergen og omland friluftsråd
(Bergen Region Outdoor Recreation
Board). Brochures and maps can be
downloaded in PDF format and printed
out before walks. The maps are available
at: www.bof.no. You can also read more
about outdoor recreational areas in
Austevoll on this website.
North Sea Trails
The North Sea Trail on Storekalsøy
cultural path towards Skansen (an entrenchment), which forms a natural amphitheatre facing the sea and Marstein
Lighthouse.
• North Sea Trails on Selbjørn: Austevegen is a walking trail on the eastern
side of Selbjørn, with Bekkjarvik as its
starting point. Vestvegen is a walking
trail from the Stolmabrua Bridge to
Gauksheim.
• The North Sea Trail on Stolmen:
The trail follows the old road from
Kvalvåg to Våge. There are detours to
“Såta”, which is the highest point on
Stolmen.
• The North Sea Trail on Hundvåkøy: A
round trip through a heathland landscape
via Brurabrekko and Ronja, starting and
finishing at the school and the religious
meeting house. New signs and wooden
bridges in place in 2010
For a trail map contact the Austevoll
Reiselivslag (Tourism).
Tel.: +47 95 18 76 98 or find the map at
nordsjoloypa.ivest.no
Hiking trails
Nice hiking trails to Loddo, the highest
mountain at Austevoll. Easy accsess to
parkingspot, marked trail, view tower
with wonderful view out on the skerries.
Hiking trasil for families around Vinnesvatnet, good parking spot – picnic spot,
lavo. More info about hikingtrails at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
austevoll
sights
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austevoll
Bicycletrips
The archipelago is well suited for bycycle
trips. Beautiful nature from Storebø to
Bakkasund, over the new bridges. Use
the brochure «Bicycle trips in Sunnhordland» or get more info at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Diving
Air refilling:
• Austevoll Båtservice, Rabben
Tel.: + 47 41 10 16 23
• Bakkasund, Joker
Tel.: + 47 56 18 31
Fishing
Everywhere on Austevoll there aer good
fishing spots! Contact the local tourist
office for more info.
Sea kayaking
Austevoll has a unique archipelago
for kayaking and paddling, with it’s 667
islands. Get more info from Havstril padleklubb. [email protected]
Island hopping
You can take the local passenger boat
for island hopping trips around the magnificent Austevoll scenery. Several daily
departures for trips between Bekkjarvik,
Lundøy, Litlakalsøy, Møkster, Austevollshella, Sandtorv and Hufthamar.
Timetables www.norled.no
Swimming pool:
Stolmen Helsebasseng,
Tel.: +47 97 71 34 35.
Contact for prior arrangement
www.stolmenvel.no.
Austevoll Lower Secondary School also
has a pool, find more information at
www.austevoll.kommune.no
Bike hire
Intersport Bekkjarvik
Tel.: +47 56 18 08 56
Joker Bakkasund
Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90
Livsstilsenteret, Storebø
Tel.: +47 93 26 68 33
Austevollhallen Sports hall
The sports hall is run by the sports club
Austevoll Idrettsklubb. It has a wide
range of activities, including tenpin
bowling, climbing, football, sports
school, aerobics, volleyball and handball.
badminton, cheerleading and athletics.
Function room and room with mirrors for
dancing for let.
[email protected]
Austevollhallen tel. +47 55 08 18 05
Austevoll Idrettsklubb tel.+47 97 61 40 67
Lifestyle Centre
Gym both at Sentrumsbygg (Storebø) and
at Bekkjarvik Torg
www.livsstilsenteret.no
Austevoll sea rafting
Cool adventures with Austevoll sea
rafting. In one hour you can see most of
the island kingdom Austevoll with its 667
islands. Offer trips between Bergen and
Haugesund.
Tel.: +47 93 09 47 25 / +47 56 18 51 50
[email protected]
www.austevollsjorafting.no
The Cultural bakery 5
Bakery /pizzeria, only 2 min. walk
from Storebø marina. In the vicarage
basement at Storebø from 1889, they
bake bread and cakes of 100% quality
products. In charming locals and with
outdoor dining it is possible to get pizza,
small courses and lunch.
Drengastova is open every weekend at
22:00 - 02:30. Arrangements like
concerts, qiuz, football on big screen.
Extended opening hours during the
summer. Tel.: + 47 95 83 84 89
www.kbakeriet.no
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Local artists
Austevoll has a lively entertainment
scene, and local artists can be booked for
entertainment to mark special
occasions. For more info contact Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri Tel.: + 47 55 08 42 40
Bekkjarvik
An old trading station packed with coastal culture and with a fisheries museum
at Bekkjarvik Torg. Guided tours of the
museum are available.
Tel.: + 47 91 76 25 34 /+ 47 55 08 42 40
[email protected]
austevoll
The venerable Bekkjarvik
Gjestgiveri guest house
The distinguished old guest-house
Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri is a late sixteen
hundred Century and member of “the
historic hotels & restaurants”. Offers accommodation, restaurant, bar, licensed
outdoor area and art gallery. artgallery
and outdoor tables. The guest house was
in summer 2009 awarded a St. Olav’s
Rose for the good preservation of Norwegian cultural heritage. Ørjan Johannessen, one of the chefs at the guest house,
won the Bocuse d’Or Europe in 2012, and
distinction for the World’s Best Fish Dish
in 2013. He was named the chef of the
year in 2013, won bronse in EM 2014, and
gold in VM i 2015. A number of cultural
events such as intimate concerts and
theme nights held throughout the year.
Tel.: +47 55 08 42 40
[email protected]
www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no
Gallery Bekkjarvik 6
Art exhibitions year round, lots of wonderful art.
Tel.: +47 55 08 42 40/+47 93 24 50 75
Horgo
Horgo is a beautiful island. THe island is
located soth of “Store Kalsøy”. The area
was earlier a farm, here you can rent a
house. Today wild sheeps walks on the
area. Other outdoor areas are:
Prestaneset, Sveholmen, Krossøy/
Skår and Navøyvågen.
More info at www.bof.no
BICYCLING ALONG THE ISL AND AUSTE VOLL SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR
SUNNHORDL AND
Marinas
Bekkjarvik guest marina
Tel.: +47 55 08 42 40
Kolbeinshamn guest marina
Tel.: +47 48 20 20 13
Kvalvåg guest marina
- Stolmen
Tel.: +47 55 08 51 25
Bakkasund guest marina
- Storekalsøy
Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90
Storebø fishing marina
Tel.: + 47 40 40 71 35
THE LIGHTHOUSE MARSTEIN F YR
- PANOR AMA HOTELL
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Kvinnherad
BARONY ROSENDAL - LINDA LØVFALL
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Kvinnherad lies in the middle of the
Hardanger fjord, Norway’s second-longest
fjord (179 km). The fjord is often called the
“Queen of Norwegian fjords.” The southern
part of the municipality is typical of the
Western Norwegian fjord scenery. The areas
Rosendal and Mauranger are known for
some of the most beautiful fjord scenery in
Sunnhordland.
Folgefonna Information Centre/
Kvinnherad Tourist Information
Skålakaien, 5470 Rosendal
Tel.: +47 53 48 42 80
[email protected]
www.kvinnherad.kommune.no
Opening hours:
Every day from 14. May – 15 September.
May and September: 10-15,
June, July, Aug: 10-19.
Brochures are available at
Kvinnherad library Husnes
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 10-16
Saturday: 10-14
1 June-1 September.
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Sights
Halsnøy Monastery – Halsnøy 48
The monastery was completed in 1164.
Today the Augustinian monastery ruins
are a museum and a unique cultural
monument in the region. The monastery
also hosts cultural events, and is a part
of Sunnhordland Museum’s collections.
Opening hours:
20.June – 9 August,
Tuesday – Sunday at 11.00 – 16.00,
The weekend 14. – 16.August,
at 11.00 – 16.00
To book a guided tour outside opening
hours, call
Tel.: +47 53 47 62 53 / +47 48 13 00 20
[email protected]
halsnoykloster.wordpress.com
Kvinnherad Church 44
Kvinnherad church is one of the oldest
medieval churches in Norway.
2.July - 9.Aug (12-15). Closed Sat. and by
funerals. Contact the Barony Rosendal by
[email protected] / tel.: +47 53 48 29 99
The Stone Park – Rosendal 43
The Stone Park tells the story of the
Earth’s exciting geological and biological
development over billions of years.
The polished blocks of stone reveal
the beautiful colours and structures of
different rock types. The park is an ideal
place for leisurely strolls for young and
old alike, and there are excellent picnic
spots beside the stream. The Stone Park
is one of the attractions in the Folgefonna
National Park. Open: 24 hours a day, all
year.
The Baroniet Rosendal
Avlsgård & fruehus
the Baroniet Rosendal
Avlsgård & fruehus
Accommodation including breakfast,
and the option of a three-course dinner,
in a romantic setting.
Booking and information: +47 53 48 29 99
baroniet.no • [email protected]
Folgefonna National Park Centre,
Rosendal 44
On the National Park Centre you can find
the exhibition about Folgefonna National
Park. You can also get information and
advice on how to experience the nature
surrounding Folgefonna, Norway’s third
biggest glacier. You can also see
the films, ‘Drama i Berg’ and ‘Fjordens
Liv‘. Open every day from 14. May to 15
September, at 10-15. May, June, July and
August at 10-19.
The Vangssago sawmill – Rosendal 43
At the entrance to Steinparken park lies
Vangssago, one of the few remaining
operative gate saws in Norway. A large
lavvo (Sami tent) for public use is located
below the saw. See the saw in action on
the following days: 16., 23., 30. Juli and
8. August at 1300, contact Interesselaget
Vangssago by calling Tel.: +47 91 84 10 01
Rosendal TuristHotell
Welcome to our charming and relaxing
hotel in a splendid hotel villa from
1887 with 22 rooms sleeping 54 guests.
Maybe you would like to rent the
whole hotel for a seminar or course?
To book rooms:
[email protected],
www.rosendalturisthotell.no
or +47 53 47 36 66.
TURISTHOTELL
Kvinnherad
Baroniet Rosendal 43
The castle is, among other things,known
for its magnificent renaissance gardens
with a profusion of roses and the romantic landscaped park and surrounding
cultural landscape, a rich cultural programme with concerts, courtyard theatre
and art exhibitions. Cosy Hagekafe café
beside the vegetable and herb garden.
Opening hours:
14.May- 1.July:
Guided tour 11-15 (Fri-Sun: 11-16).
Closed Mondays and 17.May.
2.July- 9.Aug:
Guided tour 10-18 (Fri-Sun: 10-17).
Reduced opening hours 17., 18. and
19.July.
11.Aug-31.Aug:
Guided tour 11-15 (Fri-Sun: 11-16).
Closed Mondays.
Tel.: +47 53 48 29 99
[email protected] / baroniet.no
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Kvinnherad
Furebergfossen waterfall 46
The biggest and finest waterfall in
Kvinnherad, situated between Ænes and
Sundal.
Kvinnherad Museum
• The Skaaluren Collection – Rosendal 42
The Skaaluren Collection is a museum
highlighting the Skaaluren Skibs­
byggeri shipyard and other yards in the
Rosendal area. Situated on the quay in
Rosendal. Many famous vessels were
built along the shore here, including
Roald Amundsen’s Gjøa. From 23.05.14.06 open Sat./Sun. at 11-15. From
20.06 - 16.08 open everyday at 11-15.
• Bygdetunet Rød (farm museum)
in Uskedalen 45
This farm museum consists of a dwelling house, storehouse, stable, smithy
and mill dating from the 18th century.
Cooper’s workshop by the shore.
BLUE ICE CLIMBING ON FOLGEFONNA GL ACIER
– FOLGEFONNA BREFØR ARL AG
Haugland old school – Uskedalen.
School museum for Kvinnherad. This
school museum is situated 5 km from the
centre of Uskedalen. The school, dating
from 1893, features original contents and
objects. Guided tours by arrangement
with the Culture Dept.
Tel.: +47 53 48 31 00 / +47 53 48 42 80
Fjelberg Parsonage – Fjelberg 49
The parsonage is regarded as one of
the best preserved historic Norwegian
parsonages. There are nine buildings.
Guided tours for groups. The parsonage
can be visited by arrangement with Truls
Grung,
Tel.: +47 55 91 09 78 / +47 53 47 81 27
www.fjelbergprestegard.no
THE BARONY ROSENDAL
K VINNHER AD CHURCH
– K AREN LØVFALL VÅGE
– SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR SUNNHORDL AND
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Activities
Geostien path
The valley that leads up from the fjord at
Nordrepollen is dramatic and spectacular. In this easily accessible area, you can
see how the forces of nature, glaciers
and water have shaped the landscape.
The brochure and signposts along the
Geostien path tell you about the area’s
geology, the hardy and beautiful mountain flora and how people have used the
area throughout the ages.
www.folgefonna.info
Radiohola – Halsnøy
Illegal listening stations for radio
broadcasts from London during World
War II. Follow the signs to Høylandsbygd.
Continue in the direction of Melkevik
until you see the ‘Radiohola’ sign. It is a
15-minute walk from the road. When you
are in Høylandsbygd, drop by and take a
look at the paintings on the walls of the
industrihallen building. The paintings tell
the story of the history of shipbuilding in
the area.
The light sculpture ‘Samspel’
at Husnes 47
‘Samspel’ light sculpture. Architecture
firm Lead Inc. has created a landmark
at a roundabout on the way to Husnes.
Take a trip to Husnes at night, and see the
beautiful changing colours of the sculpture, which has won several international
prizes.
Torgplassen, Husnes
Kjell Nupen has several ceramic installations as well as northern Europe’s tallest
ceramic pot, measuring approximately
4.5 metres. An exhibition space has
been created in the Husnes Storsenter
shopping centre.
Radiohola – Halsnøy
Illegal listening stations for radio
broadcasts from London during World
War II. Follow the signs to Høylandsbygd.
Continue in the direction of Melkevik
until you see the ‘Radiohola’ sign. It is a
15-minute walk from the road. When you
are in Høylandsbygd, drop by and take a
look at the paintings on the walls of the
industrihallen building. The paintings tell
the story of the history of shipbuilding in
the area.
Galleries
Among other things, the Rosendal area
is well known for its many galleries
and art exhibitions at Galleri G Guddal,
Galleri Rosendal, Kunstverkstaden
Guddalshuset and Baroniet Rosendal.
For information about exhibitions,
contact the Tourist Information Office.
Walking trails
We have many beautiful walking trails
in Kvinnherad! There are trips in the
lowlands and trips up to the highest
peaks. You can have great nature
experiences with beautiful views of the
Hardangerfjord, or make your way to an
exciting destination in one of the beautiful
valleys in the area. We have graded the
paths into levels of difficulty, adhering to
the same principles as Alpine slopes.
You can print information about
each trail at home and bring it and
the tour description along with you
on your walk. Detailed information
about all the trails can be found at
www.tursti.kvinnherad. no The tourist
information office can help you choose a
trip that is suitable for you. You can also
pick up a map for the trip here. Enjoy!
Glacier guiding on Folgefonna,
Sundal-Odda
Come along for a great experience full of
contrasts! This is a two-day trip, where
you find your own way to one of the
Norwegian Trekking Association cabins
Fonnabu or Holmaskjer. Guided glacier
walk at 9.00 from Fonnabu to
Holmaskjer, at 14.00 from Holmaskjer
to Fonnabu. You can also hire a glacier
guide the whole way from Sundal to
Odda. Book in advance. Price from NOK
600. For more information:
Tel.: +47 95 11 77 92
www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
Kvinnherad
Malmanger Parsonage – Rosendal
Malmanger Parsonage has a long and
exciting history. The old smokehouse
dating from approx. 1610, which has
now been restored, is one of the oldest
wooden houses in Kvinnherad. The priest
Nils Herzberg (1759-1841) had a great
interest in topics as wide-ranging as
medicine, climate research and surveying. Malmanger Parsonage is one of the
attractions in the Folgefonna National
Park. Guided tours by arrangement with
the Rosendalstiftinga foundation
Tel.: +47 47 62 78 78
www.rosendalstiftinga.no
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Kvinnherad
FUREBERGFOSSEN WATERFALL
IN MAUR ANGERFJORDEN
– BJARNE ØYMYR
K AYAKING IN MØSE VATN
- WILDERNE SS NORWAY
HAL SNØY MONA STERY – ATLE HELL AND
Guided walks to the
Bondhus Glacier, Sundal 41
The Bondhusdalen valley is one of
the most spectacular valleys on the
Folgefonnhalvøya peninsula. Join our
knowledgeable guides on a tour of the
valley and learn about the nature and
history of the valley. The trip starts at the
quay in Sundal and follows the Isvegen
road to Bondhusvatnet lake, where the
Bondhusbreen glacier comes into view.
This trip is arranged every Sunday in July.
Starting at 12.00. Sign up (minimum six
participants). Price from NOK 200. More
information can be found at
www.folgefonnibreforarlag.no
Tel.: +47 55 29 89 21 / +47 95 11 77 92
Hikingtrail to Bremstølen
Startpoint at the forest road at 150
meters north of the rest area by highway
48, 1.5 km north of the Hellandsbrua
bridge. Follow the forest road for 1 km
to the sharp left turn. From here, the
path goes through a forest area to the
Bremstølen mountain farm. There is a
magnificent view of Husnes with Lake
Opsangervatnet and the fjord, and across
the fjord towards Halsnøy, Tysnes, Stord
and Sveio.
Blue ice trip on Folgefonna,Botnabreen
glacier to – Jorfjellbreen glacier
The Jondal tunnel paves the way for a
new great trip on the Folgefonna glacier.
The walk is a chance to experience the
dramatic landscape around Folgefonna
combined with some blue ice climbing,
and magnificent views from the glacier
plateau. The walk starts and ends at Nordrepollen in Mauranger. Season: 15 June
to 1 September. Price from NOK 890. For
more information: Tel.: +47 95 11 77 92
www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
Kayaking
• Kayaking on Møsevatnet lake at
Folgefonna 50
See the glacier up close. This trip takes
7-8 hours and can be adapted to suit
everyone. Must be booked in advance
(minimum four persons), season from
approximately 1 July until 15 September. Price from NOK 950.
• Kayaking near Rosendal on the
Hardangerfjord 50
See the magnificent mountains and
islands around Rosendal from the fjord
on a four-hour kayaking trip. Price from
NOK 650.
More information can be found at
www.wilderness-norway.no
Tel.: +47 468 44 675
Riding trips in the Åkrafjella
In Åkra Trygve Øvstebø arrange riding
trips to the mountains. He offers short
trips with horse, riding to Vikastøl or
overnight stay to Eikemo.
Tel.: + 47 917 35 864 / +47 53 47 13 46
www.smiedal.no
Fjord trip to romantic Rosendal
The Hardangerfjord express boat from
Bergen and Rosendal runs every day all
year. This is a great day trip from Bergen
to Rosendal or vice versa. The package
includes guided tour and lunch at the
Barony Rosendal. Buy tickets
at Bergen Tourist Information, or on
baroniet.no
Rosendal Putballpark
Putball is an ingenious combination of
football and golf. The course has nine
holes. The season is from the middle of
May into the autumn. Opening hours –
just phone when you arrive and we’ll be
there whatever the time.
Tel.: +47 95 96 77 97 / [email protected]
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Cultural walks – Uskedalen
The trip, using own cars, goes eight
kilometres up the Uskedalen valley.
There will be a stop at the farm produce
business Friheim Gardsmat. Transport
up the valley to Friheim. See Kapteinsgarden farm, burial mounds, the river
and landscape. Haugland school museum – “a day at school in the old days”. On
the return journey you will be told about
events during the German invasion
in April 1940. Bygdetunet Rød (farm museum) and the Cooper’s work-shop NOK
100 per person. Minimum 5 persons.
Meeting place: Information board in the
centre of Uskedalen village. Separate
tours for bus parties. Contact Uskedalen
Utvikling, Tel.: +47 91 53 14 87
Undarheim Golf Course, Husnes
9 holes golf course, opened in 2002.
Greeb, great fairways and greens shapes
beautiful contrasts to the landscape
around the golf course. Here you get a
special nature an golf experience!
The golf course is situated 300m from
Husnes marina. www.golfen.no
Fjellhaugen Ski Centre
Fjellhaugen ski centre is a versatile ski
facility which has 5 km of floodlit crosscountry ski tracks prepared for both
classic and skating styles. Alpine facility
with children’s ski lift, sledging slope
and area for skiing fun. Artificial snow.
Starting point for marked and (during the
season) prepared ski tracks. Kiosk. Good
availability for parking. Contact
www.fjellhaugen.no for information.
Boat hire Rosendal
Boats and fishing nets at Myrdalsvatnet
lake, 5 km from Rosendal. Rental at the:
• Tourist Information Office.
Tel.: +47 53 48 42 80
• Sundal – Sundal Camping,
Tel.: +47 53 48 41 86
• Uskedalen – Rabben, Holiday center
Tel.: +47 40 84 73 87
Rosendal sport and athletics park
Climbing and playground for children.
“Monkeyjungle” you find in Rosendal
centre close to Malmanger school, by the
Skating Park Always open.
Bicycle hire
Whether you are just intending to cycle
for a few hours or are planning to try the
«Fjord and Mountain Round Trip» (Rosendal – Skånevik – Utåker – Rosendal),
which is 76 kilometres long, you can hire
a bike from Rosendal Sport: Tel.: +47 53
48 11 05. Maps and information from the
Tourist Information Office.
Recreation areas in Kvinnherad
• Bondhus, Sundal/
Folgefonna nasjonalpark
• Ferjevågen, Varaldsøy
• Neslia, Rosendal
• Kalven, Snilstveitøy
• Vikjo, Dimmelsvik
• Valøya, Valen
• Kolsøya, Halsnøy
• Lykjelsøya, Halsnøy
• Sandvika, Halsnøy
• Hille, Halsnøy
• Bjøllebøvågen, Borgundøy
www.frivest.no
Want to experience
the Folgefonna glacier?
www.folgefonni-breforarl
Daily guided glacier walks on the
Juklavassbreen glacier. Choose whether
you want to climb or just take a gentle walk.
• Glacier walk up the Botnabreen glacier to
the Jordalsbreen glacier. • Guided glacier
walk between Fonnabu and Holmaskjer. •
We also offer skiing trips, mountain
climbing, glacier courses, kayaking and
cycling. • Tailored experience packages for
groups in all price ranges • Visit our
customer centre ‘Juklafjord’ in the centre of
Jondal, or book online.
Tlf +47 95 11 77 92
www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
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Marinas
Kvinnherad
Arnavik, Halsnøy
Tel.: +47 95 03 50 04
Eidsvik Marina, Halsnøy
Tel.: +47 53 47 66 50 / 53 47 64 80
Fjelbergsund, Fjelberg / Halsnøy
Fjelbergsund marina has 50 boat
moorings.
Tel.: +47 53 47 81 68 / +47 48 24 08 66
Sæbøvik marina
Tel.: + 47 90 53 56 53 / + 47 95 74 21 88
Halsnøy Samfunnshus marina
Tel.: +47 96 04 62 46
Hatlestrand Marina
Tel.: +47 53 48 87 24 / +4740 06 95 08
Herøysundet, Herøysund
Tel.: +47 90 16 08 58
ROSENDAL MARINA
– BJARNE ØYMYR
Husnes marina, Husnes
Husnes marina has 600 metres of guest
moorings. www.husnesbaathavn.no
Tel.: +47 90 71 85 99
Høylandsbygd marina, Halsnøy
Diesel and petrol in the marina (card
machine). Web camera and internet, 20
boat moorings, new quays in 2013, large
covered sitting area with two large tables
and mounted benches. ’Drøse bod’ with
corner sofa and chairs, venue for around
70 people. Shop around 30 metres from
the marina
Tel.: +47 90 05 00 11
Larsstø, Halsnøy
Tel.: +47 53 47 61 54
Matre marina, Matre
Tel.: +47 90 53 54 01
“THE EMPEROR TR AIL” - FOLGEFONNA BREFØR ARL AG
Billetter kan kjøpes om bo
hos Turistinformasjone
Billetter kan kjøpes om bord og
HARDANGERFJORDEKSPRESSEN
Daily departures all year. See
hos Turistinformasjonen i
Bergen.
www.rodne.no
Bergen.
BERGEN - ROSENDAL
Daglige avganger hele året,Unforgettable
se www.rodne.no.
adventures at the
Rosendal Fjordhotell Marina,
Rosendal
Tel.: +47 53 48 80 00
Uforglemmelige opplevelserBarony Rosendal, in
på Baroniet Rosendal, i Folgefonna
Folgefonna National
nasjonalpark og videre innover
i
Park
and the inner
Hardangerfjorden.
Snilstveitøy Marina, Snilstveitøy
Tel.: +47 95 73 50 52
reaches of the
HARDANGERFJORDEKSPRESSEN
Sundal Camping, Maurangerfjorden
Tel.: +47 53 48 41 86 / +47 41 44 97 10
[email protected]
Sundal Marina
Tel.: +47 91 33 40 97
Sunde marina, Sunde
Tel.: +47 91 51 51 75
Billetter kan kjøpes
om bord
og
Hardangerfjord.
BERGEN
- ROSENDAL
hos Turistinformasjonen i
Daglige avganger
Bergen.
Tickets
can behele året,
WWW.RODNE.NO
se www.rodne.no.
purchased on board
Uforglemmelige opplevelser
på
Baroniet
Rosendal,
i Folgefonna
and
from
the Tourist
nasjonalpark og videre innover i
Information
Office in
Hardangerfjorden.
Bergen.
Billetter kan kjøpes om bord og
hos Turistinformasjonen i
Bergen.
[email protected] • www.rodne.no
Rosendal marina
[email protected] WWW.RODNE.NO
Located in the centre of Rosendal, the
harbour has most of the facilities boat
tourists need. Several hundred metres
of guest moorings, electricity, internet,
Recommended sites: FONNA glacier ski resort,
toilet, shower, washing facilities and fuel
Jondal. Bygda
Herand, Jondal. Museet Agatunet,
[email protected]
WWW.RODNE.NO
pumps. You will find a Tourist InformaUllensvang. Ridestien frå Eitrheim til Folgefonna,
tion office at the quay, and it is a short
Odda. Buerdalen, Odda. Bondhusdalen.
distance to shops and attractions.
Steinparken i Rosendal. Rullestad,
Etne. WWW.RODNE.NO
[email protected]
You will find great destinations for adults
and children alike nearby. How about
attempting the five mountains hike during
the season? Tel.: +47 46 93 20 12
www.rosendalhamn.no
Uskedalen Båtlag, Uskedalen
Tel.: +47 92 66 55 99
Øyro Marina, Uskedalen
Tel.: +47 99 52 10 89
FOLGEFONNA NASJONALPARK
www.folgefonna.info
Kvinnherad
Omvikdalen marina, Dimmelsvik
Tel.: +47 53 48 14 29/ +47 47 80 20 23
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på Baroniet Rosendal, i Folgefonna
nasjonalpark og videre innover i
Hardangerfjorden.
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Stord
STORDDØR A – SVEIN ANDERSL AND
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Stord is the only town in Sunnhordland
and is a centre for the entire region.
Leirvik is a junction for communication
within and out of Sunnhordland. Starting
from Stord, the way to new experiences in
all of Sunnhordland is short!
Stord culture centre
Hamnegata 1, 5411 Stord
Tel.: +47 53 49 69 50
www.stord.kulturhus.no
Municipality of Stord
the Customer Market Place
City hall, Borggata 2,
5417 Stord
Tel.: +47 53 49 66 00
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 0900 – 2200 [email protected]
www.stord.kommune.no
Friday 0900 – 2300
Saturday 0930 – 2200
Sunday 1530 – 2300
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 0800 – 1500
June 20 – Aug. 20
Grand Hotel
Osen 5, 5405 Stord,
Tel.: + 47 53 40 96 00
[email protected]
www.grand-hotell.com
Open all hours.
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Stord
Sunnhordland Museum 12
Sunnhordlandstunet farm cluster is
situated a few minutes’ walk up the hill
from the centre of Leirvik, or by car from
Sæ. It consists of eleven old buildings in
peaceful surroundings in the beautiful
Vidsteensparken park. You can experience both beautiful scenery and exciting
history. The farm cluster has an ancient
history exhibition, agriculture and
fisheries exhibition, a new anniversary
exhibition called ’100 år – 100 ting’ (100
years – 100 things), an old general store
selling old-fashioned confectionery and
lots more. Café and activities for children
every Saturday and Sunday. The museum
also includes the Møllebua mill store by
the church, Hauglandskverna mill, and
Stampa in Vikabekkjen.
Open all year (except Mondays)
Between 20. June and 23. August:
Tues. – Fri.: 10.00 –16.00
Sat. – Sund.: 11.00– 17.00.
Tel.: +47 53 41 38 99
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
Galleri Giga - Leirvik 16
Art gallery featuring solo exhibitions by
important Norwegian artists. New exhibition every month. Gallery shop offering
a wide range of pictures, sculptures and
handicraft. For more information contact
Tel.: +47 53 41 10 23 / +47 93 00 18 79
Adr. Osen 4, 5411 Stord.
[email protected]
www.gallerigiga.no
Stord Maritime Museum 12
Situated on Nattrutekaien quay, highlights the industrial and maritime history
of Sunnhordland over the last 100 years.
The museum has a large collection of
engines, which were donated by the Oma
brothers, and many boat models is also
to find in the local steamship company.
The museum has a café and activities for
children.
Open between 23. June – 26 August
Tues., Thur. and Fri. 11.00 – 16.00,
and Sat. – Sun. 11.00 – 17.00
Off season: Tuesdays at 11.00 – 14.00
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
Stordø Kisgruber 13
– The Mining Museum is situated at
Litlabø. Iron pyrite was extracted there
from 1865 to 1968. Take a train ride
around the mine area and into the mine.
Join us on a guided tour of the mine
galleries, and see the historic exhibition
in the smithy. Exhibition
w in the working
city anno 1950, the old generator from
Børtveit power station in Heishuset
building. Venelaget Gruo (friends of Gruo)
can take groups by arrangement. More
information: Tel.: +47 48 00 09 67
[email protected] / www.gruo.no
Welcome to Stord Hotell!
Our hotel is situated in a central location in
Leirvik, Stord, a midway point in between
Stavanger and Bergen. When staying at our hotel
you will be very close to exciting local culture
and beautiful nature surrounds.
Our facilities include 161 large and modern
rooms, a restaurant, piano bar, swimming pool,
sauna, solarium and fitness room.
Call +47 53 40 25 00 • [email protected] • www.stord-hotel.no
OKTAN Stord
Sights
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Stord
Omnshuset – Huglo 14
Omnshuset is a new building built in an
old style. It is a private museum containing a unique collection of old cast iron
stoves from around the period 1840-1940.
Opened in summer 2004. Catering by
arrangement. Contact Eline B. Bruntveit.
Tel.: +47 53 49 56 33 / www.huglo.no
ENJOYING SE AFOOD AT “BRYGGA 11”
– BRYGGA 11
Stord Church 15
The stone church at Frugarden estate
was mentioned as early as the middle
of the fourteenth century. In 1857 Stord
church was built on the site of the stone
church, and restored in 1957. The shrine
from the middleage church is well preserved and can be seen in the Chapell in
Stord church.
Grand Sushi
Grand Sushi is a popular place to order
food. The serve sashimi, nigiri, maki temaki and gunkan. Only take away menu.
Tue. - Sat at 1500 - 2200
Tel.: + 47 53 41 77 60 / + 47 53 40 96 00
[email protected]
HIKING TO K AT TNAKKEN
OPEN DAY AT SUNNHORDL AND MUSEUM
- ANNE ALMÅ S TR ANØY
– SUNNHORDL AND MUSEUM
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Stord
Brygga 11, Geir Skeie
Restaurant - Fishstore and delicacies!
Brygga 11, Geir Skeie is the place for
good seafood experiences. Located near
the sea at Stord with the perfect surroundings to enjoy a meal of seafood- or
enjoy a glass of good beverage. Taste the
treasures of the ocean in informal atmosphere, with nice prices, or bring fabulous
commodities form the fish store,which
also offers other delicacies. Our team of
skilled employees are welcoming you,
Welcome! Tel.: + 47 95 55 57 58
[email protected] / www.brygga11.no
Storddøra
Furthest out on the breakwater jetty
on the approach to Leirvik stands the
sculpture “Storddøra” (gateway to Stord)
by the artist Sissel Tolaas, which was
erected with the assistance of the local
business community. A park area (Onarheimsparken) has been created around
the sculpture. It is a pleasant walk out
towards Storddøra from the centre of
Leirvik.
Activities
Bicycle rental
• G-sport Stord. Tel.: +47 53 40 30 14
Trip suggestions for bicycle.
The tour suggestions have start and
finish in Stord town. (by stord guest pier)
• Litlabø/sagvågsrunden: A varied trip
where you see both inland and coast.
Total length is 18km.
• Landåsen trail area: A easy cycled,
short trip which is best suited for
families with small children. Length is
4,5km.
• Leirvik-Hystadmarkjo-Fjellgardane-Leirvik: This is a great one day
trip through beautiful nature surroundings and culture landscape. Total length
is 20km.
Map, trail reviews and GPS files can be
found at www.visitsunnhordland.no
Hiking
On Stord there are many great hiking
trips and recreation areas,
both short and longer trips. The hiking
trails are marked and graded after the
new national standard for Innovative
Mountain Tourism. Suggested hiking
trips on Stord:
More info at www.visitsunnhordland.no
Hystadmarkjo Nature Reserve 17
The reserve has a two-kilometre
long sign-posted track from Storhaug
in the south to Sævarhagsvikjo in the
north. Hystadmarkjo is the largest black
alder forest in Northern Europe, and
contains 16 burial mounds, as well as a
renovated cholera churchyard. The path
is sign-posted with information boards
containing details on local birds, plants
and cultural monuments.
Grand Hotell Stord,
in the heart of Sunnhordland,
Leirvik, the centre of Stord
Sushibar / Take-away
[email protected]
www.grand-hotell.com
Tel.: +47 53 40 96 00
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Stord
Landåsen Hiking Area
The most popular walking area in
the municipality is Landåsen (21 km of
paths). The trip goes around a lake, and
a part of the trip is called ”the fairy tale
forest” and here you can see exhibitions
of Norwegian folktales. The area is ten
minutes’ walk from the centre of Leirvik.
Take the footpath from the Culture
Centre up to Vikastemmo, follow it to the
pedestrian crossing just before the
Statoil petrol station at Vabakkjen, and
you’re there.
Mountain Hike – Kattnakken 18
A brisk hike to the mountain peak
Kattnakken 724 metres above sea level,
the height difference from the parking lot
to the peak is 300 metres, and the peak
affords an excellent view in good weather.
The walk takes about one to two hours
on a gravel road, alternatively paths. The
walk includes several steep sections.
Hiking maps are available from the bookshops and in the Customer
Market Place.
Countryside and
Culture Walk at Huglo
This five kilometre long culture walk
through forest and fields takes you past
the abandoned copper mines and the
Kuhidlaren, which was home to a fishing
and hunting people 3500 years ago.
Round trip along the mines at
Litlabø
An interesting walk through the old
mining area to the Stordø pyrite mines at
Litlabø. The walk takes approx. 2 hours
on gravel roads and paths. CarWalk
maps are available from the tourist
information.
Stord Golf Park
Golfcourse, indoor minigolf, Golf simulator, putball and function rooms.
Tel.: +47 53 41 54 51 / +47 906 93 303
[email protected] / www.stordgolf.no
Prestagardsskogen Sports Grounds,
Vestlivegen
Therapeutic sports tracks, adapted for
the use of wheel chair users. Also suitable for roller skis.
Vikahaugane Sports Grounds
A multi-purpose sports facility with football pitches, handball courts, athletics
track, racket sports facilities, climbing
wall and beach volleyball court. The
beach volleyball court is open during the
summer months and can be used free
of charge.
Out to sea – experiences on the vintage
vessel M/S Granvin
Day trips and weekend trips in Western
Norway’s most beautiful coastal landscape. On Fridays, the vessel departs
Bergen and travels via (From Leirvik
with Norled transfer at Hufthamar) via
Bekkjarvik, Brandasund and the Kuleseid
canal on to Leirvik. Day trips on Saturdays from Leirvik to Espevær. The vessel
sails the ’Bremnes route’ back to Bergen
on Sundays. In combination with Kystbussen busses / Norled express boats
/ Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri guest house /
Grand Hotell-Stord / bikes free of charge.
Boat trips in July. Tel.: +47 916 81 398
www.fjordabaaten.no / www.norled.no
Stord Culture Centre,
Hamnegata 1, 5411 Stord
The Stord Culture Centre contains a library, two cinemas, a concert hall and an
exhibition space for art. Swimming pool,
water slide and diving platform. Summer
open 22. June – 16. August. Closed Monday evening and Saturday.
For more information:
Tel.: +47 53 49 69 50
www.stord.kulturhus.no
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Stord
Marinas
Leirvik Marina
The guest marina is located in Leirvik
harbour, in the centre of Leirvik. Bunkering, electricity, water and wireless internet. The sanitary building with toilets/
showers, washing machines and tumble
driers is open from 15 June to 15 August,
and can also be opened on request.
Barbecue hut, playground, tables and
benches at the guest marina in Leirvik.
Stord port authority.
Tel.: +47 53 49 67 66
THE COA STAL CRUISE “M/S GR ANVIN”
– HELGE SUNDE
Sagvåg marina
Good, sheltered harbour. Bunkering,
electricity, water, boat and engine service
and sanitary building with showers/
toilets and washing machines. Open
during the summer season. Café/pub and
grocery shop just up the hill.
Tel.: +47 48 10 64 61 / +47 53 49 44 70
Huglo marina
Fine guest marina near the grocery shop
at Nordhuglo. Diesel and petrol pumps
on the quay. Access to water, electricity,
toilets, shower, washing machines and
tumble driers.
Tel.: +47 53 40 05 10 / +47 92 44 58 63
www.stord.kommune.no/gjestehamner
GUIDED TOUR IN THE MINE S ON LITL ABØ
– TOR RE SSER
LEIRVIK MARINA – SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR SUNNHORDL AND
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Etne
L ANGFOSS FJORDCRUISE - E SPEN MILL S
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Etne offers a majestic waterfall, narrow fjord, steep mountains,
and rich opportunities for fishing in rivers and the sea. Etne is
Sunnhordland’s agricultural district par excellence, known for
its fertoe earth, surrounded by mountains, fjords and idyllic
islands. The estates along the Åkra fjord and the two villages
Skånevik and Etne are all part of the municipality. Etnesjøen is
the municipal centre, and has also become an important shopping hub along the E134 road.The bluesvillage Skånevik, also
known as “the pearl of Sunnhordland”, is an idyllic village with a
distinctive, well preserved building traditions.
Åkrafjordtunet
5590 Etne,
Tel.: +47 53 77 14 80
Tel.: +47 91 68 93 77
[email protected]
www.akrafjordtunet.no
www.aakrafjorden.no
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 0900 – 1900
Saturday: 0900 – 1800
Sunday: 1000 – 1900
Municipality of Etne
www.etne.kommune.no
Skånevik Fjordhotel
5593 Skånevik,
Tel.: +47 53 77 07 00
[email protected]
www.fjordhotellet.no
Fugl Fønix
5590 Etne
Tel.: +47 53 77 14 40
www.fuglfonix.no
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Sights
Stone Parks in Etne
In Etne you can visit three Stone Parks.
The Stone Park at Rullestad, Langfoss
and Åkrafjordtunet. These are well developed Parks, with 80 beautiful grinded
stones from all over the country. Open all
year around, for everybody!
Information on Norwgian and english.
Read more about the Stone Parks on
www.visitsunnhordland.no
The Etnemarknaden Market
’The biggest cultural event and market
of its kind in Western Norway, with 200
exhibitors within culture, entertainment
of all kind, amusement park and artists..
There is also an varied cultural programme and a fantastic festival arena.
6.-9 .August. www.ethemarknaden.no
Skånevik bluesfestival.
Blues, rock and soul festival in the blues
village Skånevik. Arranged in the beginning of July. www.skaanevik-blues.com
Pippi Longstocking festival.
Skånevik fjord hotel arrange Pippi theatre on the hotel lawn, and there will be
Pippi activities in the whole village.
Arranged 9 - 12. July.
www.pippifestivalen.no
The Skånevik Inn 36
Renovated wood house from 1785, containing a café and a village museum. Mini
concertos on Saturdays in the school
summer holidays.
The Norwegian Motoring Museum –
Skånevik 36
Documentary museum for the Norwegian
production of small craft.
Burial ground Ebne – Skånevikstranda
Large burial ground down by the sea.
Stødle church – Etne 37
Etne’s principal church. Erling Skakke
probably built its older section in the
middle of the twelfth century, and there
are a churchyard and rock carvings near
the church, as well as an information
board. For a guided tour, please contact
Tel.: +47 53 77 11 70
Sæbøtunet Bygdemuseum
(Village Museum) – Etne 38
The largest authentic museum farm
cluster in Sunnhordland (18th and 19th
century). Has a central location in relation to Etne centre and is open for public
from medio May to medio August the
public. Guide in the summer,
contact the tourist information.
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
Rock carvings
At Helgaberg at Stødle and Duesteinen
and Bruteigsteinen in Stordalen can be
viewed.
Folgefonna National Park
Fantastic, wild and beautiful scenery
from the Åkrafjord north to Jondal. Exhibition about the National Park at
Åkrafjordtunet, stone park outside.
To fish in the Mosneselva river,
call tel.: +47 53 75 42 60
www.folgefonna.info
The old trading station at Kyrping
An important traffic hub along the
Åkrafjord until around 1960.
The old Åkra Fjord Road
The road construction completed by the
German forces during the last world
war is a prime example of high-quality
engineering skills in the beautiful fjord
scenery. Follow the road from the stone
arch bridge at Skålnes East of Markhus,
via Teigland to Tjelmeland (the latter part
is closed during the winter).
The potholes in the Rullesstadjuvet 39
Rullestadjuvet gorge Deep holes in the
rock formed during the last Ice Age.
Access from Skromme via the post road.
Steep climb down, but secured with Wire
and running boards.
Etne
Langfoss – Åkrafjorden 35
Langfoss is the fifth highest waterfall in
Norway. CNN voted Langefoss in 2011 to
one of the ten most beautiful waterwalls
in the world. A total drop of 612 metres,
The site has a picnic area, toilets and
Stonepark.
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Etne
Activities
Åkrafjorden Adventure 40
A fjord cruise with panorama view
over one of the worlds most beautiful
waterfalls Langfoss! A tractor safari to
Eikemo, to which there is no road. Farm
visit, local food, guided tours, hiking,
mountain climbing and riding. Bungee
jumping and zip-line. organizing adventures in Åkrafjorden. Tel.+47 95 90 96 64
www.aakrafjorden.no
Guided tours and activities at
Rullestad Aktiv Fritid 34
Walking paths, bathing spots, fishing,
boat hire, café and a bakery. Guided tour
along the old postal road to the Giant’s
Kettle (jettegrytene) etc. Stone Park with
unusual rock types from across Norway
Tel.: +47 913 18 271 / www.rullestad.org
Skånevik Fjordhotel
Skånevik Fjordhotel is situated in the
center of the blues village Skånevik, a
gem in Sunnhordland that has a packed
program of activities and events every
day during summer. The hotel has
standard rooms and offers great culinary
experiences in the restaurant - and
wonderful well-being and treatments in
our spa facilities!
+47 53 77 07 00 • [email protected]
www.fjordhotellet.no
Bungee Jumping at Trolljuv
Adrenalinpark 35
Visit us for the most intense adrenalin
rush of the summer; Trolljuv bridge is
suspended between two dizzyingly high
mountain-side tunnels far above the waters of Åkrafjorden. With the Bungy cord
securely fastened to your harness, you
step out onto the exit ramp positioned 115
metres above the fjord. It is impossible to
catch your breath once you cast yourself
off and the mountain walls of the narrow
gorge race up towards you! Parental
permission required if under 16 years of
age. Drop-in for individuals on scheduled
days. Price from NOK 790,Tel.: +47 908 70 977
www.adrenalinpark.no
Zip-line at Trolljuv Adrenalinpark 35
Our climbing route with two zip lines
opened in 2012 and is by far the steepest
and most airy ”playground” found in
Norway; After being equipped with a
harness, a helmet and a zip-pulley we
start off with a practical review on how to
negotiate with gravity along our unique
mountain trail that is bolted on almost
vertical granite. Once the training has
been completed it’s time to go BIG! Dropin for individuals on scheduled days.
Price from NOK 390,Tel.: +47 908 70 977
www.adrenalinpark.no
Skånevik Naturoppleving
Skånevik Fjordhotell cooperates with
Skånevik Naturoppleving and offers tailored
adventures with wildlife adventures, activities, serving, teambuilding etc.
www.naturoppleving.no
www.fjordhotellet.no
Salmon and inland fishing 38
The Etneelva river is is normally open for
fishing during the summer. Sometimes it
is closed. More info about summer 2015
www.stordalsvatnet.no. Inland fishing
in Etne Mountains, Stordals water, Rullestad water among others. Contact the
tourist information. www.fjellørret.no
Hiking in Etne
In Etne there are many hiking trails
and recreation areas. The hiking trails
are marked and graded after the new
national standard of Innovative Mountain
Tourism. More info at www.visitsunnhordland.no
Roundtrip Osnes - Etne
Take to the right on Osnesvegen,
right next to the yard. After 500 m you
arrive Bekkjavika, a place full of birdlife.
At Røynesnes you see the Etne fjord,
and approx. 800m from there you find
a bathing spot called Honsvikjo. From
her a path leads you up to the hill fort
Borgaråsen, with viewpoint.
Roundtrip in Skånevik via
bøkeskogen forest and
postvegbrua bridge
In all, this is an easy and varied hike in
the cultural landscape south of Skånevik,
with a beautiful view over the Skånevik
fjord and the mountains of Kvinnherad.
The Postal Route
in the Rullestad Gorge 39
The old road (1870) leading through
dramatic waterfall scenery. It is possible
to proceed upwards from Skromme to
the famous pot-holes.
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The Etne Mountains
Signposted network of hiking tracks with
tourist cabins from Olalia to Seljestad,
run by Haugesund Tourism Association.
Fishing lakes, hunting grounds, cycling
paths, etc. Many ascents from European
Road 134. Mountain road on Skarstøl
and Rus. WC at the Red Cross cabin at
Skarstøl. For more information, please
contact the Tourist Information Office.
www.etnefjellet.no
Bathing spots
Sandvik at Skånevikstranda, Peparen in
Skånevik, Honsvikjo at Osnes/Etne.
Etne
The Postal Route between
Skånevik and Etne
Part of the old Stavanger postal route
(1785), the track is marked with good
viewpoints.
Etne Cinema
www.etne-kulturhus.no
Marinas
Skånevik guest marina
Contact the petrol station.
THE CHURCH “STØDLE K YRK JE”
Etne guest marina
Tel.: +47 90 81 26 43.
– E TNE KOMMUNE
Fjæra guest marina
- Åkrafjorden
Tel.: +47 90 82 58 65.
Taraldsøy – Skånevikstranda
(the Skånevik beach)
Open-air area for boating tourists.
Landing quays in the North and East.
Barbecue site and drinking water in the
East.
The Olav Vik Foundation-park – Etne
Open-air area with paths, toilets, bathing
and fishing places. Suitable for wheel
chairs and prams
Bicycle hire
MX Sport, Etne Tel.: +47 53 75 70 00
ZIP LINE AT
TROLL JU V BRIDGE
- GRE THE NYGA ARD
Rural tourism – Milja in Skånevik
Farm visit, farm animals, horse riding,
functions in the main house, transport
to Miljesæter summer pasture farm,
refreshments available etc. Contact
Fjordhotellet Tel.: +47 53 77 07 00
THE BE ACH “PREPAREN” IN SK ÅNE VIK
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Sveio
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Sveio is strategically located in the middle of the fairway both when you travel by land
and sea. Sveio’s scenery ranges from the open sea to naked rocks by the water, as
well as heather moors and small mountains and fertoe farming and forestry land.
Although the mountain peaks are not of the highest, they afford expansive views of
the sea, the fjords and land.
Sveio Municipality
Public services office
Postbox 40, 5559 Sveio.
Tel.: +47 53 74 80 00
[email protected]
www.sveio.kommune.no
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 0800 – 1530
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Sveio
Sights
Ryvarden Lighthouse
and Cultural Centre 28
At Ryvarden, you will find, among other
things, Galleri Ryvarden, an exciting
gallery shop, a café and the cosy lighthouse keeper’s house that is for let. From
Mølstrevåg, it is a two km walk on a good
gravel road.
Tel.: +47 53 74 00 41 / + 47 53 74 80 00
[email protected]
www.ryvarden.no
The home of Fartein Valen 29
The home of the composer Fartein Valen
(1887-1952) is located in Valevåg, and has
been preserved as a museum.
Open in July, or by appoinment. For
further information, please contact the
municipality of Sveio.
Tel.: +47 53 74 80 00,
[email protected]
www.farteinvalen.no
Valen Chapel 30
The chapel is situated in Valevåg, and
was initially built as a church in 1707.
After it was moved, it was rebuilt on the
same site in 1949. The composer Fartein
Valen is buried here. For more information, please contact the Sveio Church
Office, Tel.: +47 53 74 84 20
”Kyrkjegarden ved havet”,
Leirvåg at Valevåg 31
The cholera churchyard is best known as
“The churchyard by the sea,” a composition by Fartein Valen. Restored i 2014.
The churchyard is about a 20 minute walk
along a sign-posted path from Nappebrua bathing place.
Tel.: +47 53 74 80 00 (Sveio municipality)
Einstadbøvoll Farm
Distinctive farmstead with 17 houses,
all with flagstone roofs, the buildings
were listed in 1923. The estate is owned
privately, guided tours by agreement,
Tel.: +47 53 74 22 34
The coast yard at Eikeland
Live museum and coastal culture center
is run by Sveio Coast Group. Here
they keep alive working techniques,
handicrafts, customs and other coastal
culture. Open Wednesdays 18-20 except
in the summer holiday, other times you
can book at Tel.: +47 53 74 17 16 /
+47 53 74 17 44 / +47 53 74 18 97
Kaien AS
Kaien is a friendly and charming café/
restaurant located at the water’s edge.
Lovely terrace with a beautiful view of the
sunset. Fully licensed. Catering available. Tel.: +47 95 89 01 15
www.kaienas.no
Rex Garden - Rhododendron Park
The Rhododendron park is a special
nature park with 1000 Rhododendron and
other plants. Some of them only registered in Norway. Most of the plants are
imported from Scotland. Rhododendron
Rex, which the name of the Park is taken
from, is also to be found in the Park. The
three sculptures in the Park is made
with chain saw of the local artist Kenneth
Ravn Ottessen.
More info at visitsunnhordland.no
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Sveio
Activities
BLUEBERRIE S AND CR ANBERRIE S
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Tour suggestions for bicycles
The tour suggestions start and finish in
Sveio.
• Coast route: The route varies from
main road to rural road through beautiful cultural landscape and along the
shore. Length is about 49 km.
• Ål fjord route: The route starts on a
bicycle trail next to a quiet, country road
through forest and cultural landscape
with many idyllic spots along the Ål
fjord. Length is 32,5 km.
• Trip to Ryvarden: A trip on peaceful
rural roads to Ryvarden culture lighthouse. Total length is 25km.
• Go around Kvalvåg/Kalland: This is a
trip around Vigdar water, the biggest
water in Sveio. Wonderful opportunities
for a swim, in fresh or salt water. The
trip is on a bicycle trail and roads with
less traffic. Length is 37 km.
Map, route reviews and GPS files can be
found at www.visitsunnhordland.no.
Many bicycle the Nordsjø bicycle route.
(www.northseatrail.org). Bicycles can be
rented at ProShop in Sveio golf park.
Tel.: +47 53 74 20 20
[email protected]
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Canoe Trips
Natural conditions in Sveio are ideal for
canoe trips. The 7-km2 Vigdarvatnet lake
is ideal for kayaking, and the lake has
many fine creeks and islets. For further
information, please contact the Tourist
Information Office.
Tel +47 53 74 20 20
[email protected]
Walking trails
There are numerous marked and unmarked walking trails in Sveio. In the flat,
open landscape, there are panoramic
views from most of the hilltops, even
though they’re not that high. The most
popular walks have information boards at
their starting points with maps and other
information, and are waymarked and
graded pursuant to the new standard A
new walking map on the scale
1: 50 000 will be published in 2014.* The
walks are described at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Hiking Track – Ryvarden
Lighthouse
An easy walk on gravel road through
heather moors and old cultivated landscapes, the walk will give you a unique
experience of your surroundings, regardless of the weather. The walk takes about
40 minutes t/r, and has a gentle ascent.
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Sveio
Hiking Track – Trollavassnipen 32
The highest mountain in Sveio. One
to two hours to the peak, which is 432
metres above sea level, with some steep
tracks. Excellent view in all directions,
it is possible to see almost all the way
from Bergen to Stavanger on a clear day.
The track starts just south of Valestrand
school. Parking close to the school. You
can also walk from Holsvika outdoor area
(Bjørgo) or from Haugsgjerdelva river.
Walking route- Emberlandsnipen
271 m.a.s.l. 1-2 hours to reach the
top. Gradual ascent from Stølen in Auklandshamn, steeper bur shorter routes
from Sætre and Emberland. Gentle rise
from Auklandshamn, steeper but shorter
route from Sætre. Lots of open terrain,
amazing view in all directions.
The North Sea Track
Sign-posted track passing through an
open coastal landscape from Mølstrevåg
via Ryvarden, Lyngholm and Eltravåg to
Buavåg. The walk allows a good view onto
land and the much-trafficked shipping
route. nordsjoloypa.ivest.no
Track Circuit in Førde
Countryside and Culture walk in easy
terrain, the walk combines forest walks
with walks past pleasant buildings.
Rhododendron park. Maps for cars and
hiking can be purchased at the Tourist Information Offices. Tour reviews with map
can be found at the tourist information.
Park in Førde, near the kindergarden
The coastal landscape park in Sveio.
The landscape park area in Sveio lies
along the shore in south west, where the
Bømla fjord opens up to Sletta. Here you
will find an open landscape, influenced
by the people’s use of the sea and agricultural land through thousands of years.
Ryvarden culture light house is the biggest attraction, but around the landscape
you will find less known ‘pearls’ that can
be experienced by foot, on the bicycle or
with a car along Gullvegen road.
www.kystlandskapsparken.no
Facebook: Kystlandskapsparken
Marinas
Kaien AS – guest marina
Marina with petrol/diesel, showers,
water, electricity and air for scuba
divers. Fully-licensed café/restaurant.
Tel.: +47 95 89 01 15 / www.kaienas.no
RE X GARDEN - KENNE TH R AVN OT TE SEN
Buavåg
Eletricity, water, toilet and shower.
Tel.: +47 91 12 71 76
Våga
Summer kiosk
Tel.: +47 53 74 02 78
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Bømlo
VIE W FROM SL ÅT TERØY F YR LIGHTHOUSE - TER JE R AKKE
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Bømlo is Sunnhordland’s last bulwark before the open sea, acting as a long-drawn
shelter for the islands and the villages within. At Bømlo you can experience wild and
rough sea, as well as miles and miles shimmering sea. The municipality is a paradise
for angling enthusiasts. There are many places offering accommodations in fishermen’s
cabins (rorbu) and cabins, but also boat rental. Bømlo is sparsely populated, but has
five small villages. The administrative centre of the municipality and its most important
shopping location is Svortland. At Bømlo, you can experience art, culture and festivals
throughout the year!
Bømlo Tourist Information
Rådhuset, Leirdalen 1, 5430 Bremnes
Tel.: +47 53 42 30 14
[email protected]
www.bomlo.kommune.no
Facebook: Bømlo Turistinformasjon
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 0830 – 1430
Summervacation: 0830 – 1530
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Sights
Steinriket Bømlo
The mining exhibition ’Steinriket Bømlo’
is in Moster Amfi. The tour guide shows
you the way to the different mining localities at Bømlo, and it provides a historic
overwiev over the different mining chapters and a short brief about the use of the
different rock types. For sale at NOK 50
in Moster Amfi and Langevåg Bygdatund.
www.steinriketbomlo.no
Facebook: SteinriketBømlo
Moster Old Church 19
According to the Icelandic recorder of
sagas, Snorre, Olav Tryggvason docked
at Moster in 995 following his voyage
across the North Sea from England,
in order to become king of Norway.
Here he celebrated mass and founded
a Church. In 1024, Olav Haraldson and
Bishop Grimkjell oversaw the adoption
of Christian law at the Mostratinget
assembly. Moster Church is thought to
be the Norwegian village Church with the
longest antiquarian history. Included in
the guided tour of Moster Amfi.
Tel.: +47 53 42 66 20
[email protected]
www.mosteramfi.no
Facebook: Moster Amfi
Bømlo Theatre
The theatre group stages small and
large productions every year, featuring
amateurs as well as professional actors.
The MOSTRASPELET pageant has been
performed in Moster Amfi every year
since 1984. In 2015 the play “Mostraspelet” has premiere Sat. 23.May. Performance also 24. May. The musicals Jesus
Christ Superstar, Les Miserables, Chess,
Miss Saigon and West Side Story have all
been staged at Moster Amfi.
Tel. +47 53 42 07 90
[email protected]
www.bomloteater.no
Kulleseid Telegraph Station 20
This telegraph station was built in 1857,
and is the oldest telecommunications
building in Norway, and hence the
“jewel” of Telenor’s conservation plan
for buildings and installations. The
house contains a small exhibition on the
building’s functions from 1857 to the
auto-matisation of the telephone in 1974.
Contact Tolleiv Hidle
+47 53 42 68 80 / +47 95 90 22 18
The Gold Mines at Lykling 21
Towards the end of the nineteenth century the Lykling gold mines were at the
centre of a gold rush that is unrivalled
in Norwegian history. Hundreds of men
were working in the mines in 1885, when
activities peaked. Approximately 250
kilos of pure gold were found in total. The
gold mines is a lovely area for walking.
The Steinriket Bømlo tour guide contains
information about the the history of the
mines and about walking trails in the
area. Facebook: SteinriketBømlo
The Lobster Park 24
The countries biggest lobster park. A
combined museum and aquarium. Built
1887, Restored 1994. A unique construction. Guided tour, sales of souvenirs and
other items, fleet trip in the hall with
free-range lobster, skate, dog fish and
other types of fish, entrance adjusted
for wheelchair users. Available Quay
slots with electricity. Open Midsummer
Day – 10-12 August. Monday – Sunday
12.00 – 15.30
Tel.: +47 48 06 74 52 / +47 95 85 32 52
[email protected]
Baadehuset – Espevær 22
Get a glimpse of Espevær at the time
the village played an important role in
herring fishery. The attic contains a large
collection of maritime equipment.
The furnishing in the remainder of the
house is from the turn of the century. The
cellar can be used as banquet facilities.
During summer open on request.
Tel.: +47 95 05 41 00 / [email protected]
Bømlo
Moster Amfi 19
In the beautiful open-air amphitheatre,
which seats 1,200, you can experience
the historic Mostraspelet pageant,
musicals and concerts. Inside Moster
Amfi, the exhibition ’From Heathendom
to Christianity’ takes you on a fascinating
journey through Norse mythology, Viking
society and the transition to Christianity.
The diaporama ’1000 år – Ei messe’’
(1,000 years – one mass’) depicts the
history of the church service from 995 to
1995. There is also the mining exhibition
’Steinriket Bømlo’, which describes Bømlo’s exciting mining history. The Amfi hall
is a year-round venue for small concerts,
theatre performances, exhibitions, lectures and functions, and in the Amfi café
we serve ’Viking stew’ and fresh waffles,
among other things.
Tel.: +47 53 42 66 20
[email protected]
www.mosteramfi.no
Facebook: Moster Amfi
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Activities
Bømlo
Bømlo culture centre
The culture centre, which is situated
in the centre of the village of Bremnes,
is a pleasant meeting place arranging
concerts, theater and offering movies.
Tel.: +47 53 42 35 00
www.bomlokulturhus.no
Facebook: Bømlo Kulturhus
THE PL AY MOSTR A SPELE T AT MOSTER AMFI
- BØMLO TE ATER
MOSTER OLD CHURCH
- K AREN L . VÅGE
THE CANAL KULLE SEIDK ANALEN
- SAMARBEIDSR ÅDE T FOR SUNNHORDL AND
Langevåg Bygdatun
Langevåg Bygdatun is an active centre
offering activities for adults and children.
Grocery store, bank, sports activities
with climbing wall for children, café .
Shower,
washingmachine and bicycle rental.
www.bygdatunet.no
Tel.: +47 53 42 18 75 / +47 99 42 81 82
Facebook: Langevåg Bygdatun as
Opplev Bømlo AS – Experience Bømlo
Offers team-building activities, deep
sea fishing, catering, entertainment etc.
Your partner for company functions,
Christmas parties, anniversaries and
get-togethers among friends. A complete
supplier that provides everything from
transport to entertainment and catering
tailored to your wishes. Unusual venues
such as trestle roof and trading station.
Tel.: +47 41 55 10 63
[email protected]
www.opplevbomlo.no
Facebook: Opplev Bømlo
Hiking at Bømlo
At Bømlo you will find many beautiful
hiking trails and recreation areas. Both
short trips and longer trips. The hiking
trails are graded and marked after the
new National Standard and Innovative
Mountain Tourism. Suggestions for
hiking trips you find at
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Mountain hike to Siggjo 23
Hike to a fantastic viewpoint, and
to an area of great geological interest.
Mountain paths of 1.8 km including some
steep parts. The hike takes about two
hours. A map is available from the tourist
information office. Parking at highway
R547.
The culture course in Mosterhamn
Take a walk along the culture
course in Mosterhamn. The route is
tarred, but rather rugged up to and down
from Vetahaugen hill. The walk takes
about one hour; maps are available from
the Tourist Information Office and Moster
Amfi.
Totlandsskogen
Totlandskogen is the last area of
untouched forest and outlying land in
Moster. The area is situated in idyllic
surroundings along the Bømlafjord in the
east and south, the Børøyfjord in the west
and the farm Totland in the north. The
trail is made up of four sub-trails, which
follow the land along the Bømlafjord and
the Børøyfjord to two coves. The trail
takes you through a changing landscape
from open mountain terrain of heather
and juniper bushes to small marshes
and into sheltered, dense woodland on
well-trodden paths.
For more information about the walk, see
www.visitsunnhordland.no
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Boat rental
Bømlo is a paradise for boating enthusiasts. Bryggekanten rent out good and
steady 18 – 22 foot long boats both at the
east and the west side of Bømlo (Innvær
and Straumen). All the boats has sonar,
GPS and map plotter. Adjusted for fishing
but also boat trips. Tel.: +47 91 32 97 55
[email protected] / www.fjordtun.no.
Bicycle rental
• Intersport Bremnes/Svortland
Tel.: +47 53 42 12 80
• Langevåg Bygdatun
Tel.: +47 53 42 18 75 / +47 99 42 81 82
• Spar Bømlo Langevåg
5443 Bømlo
Tel.: +47 53 42 41 41
[email protected]
Marinas
Brandasund 25
Brandasund is a picturesque old inn right
out at the edge of the ocean.
Traditional village shop selling groceries,
boat equipment, fishing equipment and
diesel, open all year. Marina with shower,
toilet, washing machine.
Café and pub open during summer.
Tel.: +47 53 42 95 10
Moster Båtlag (Boat club)
Tel.: +47 99 00 26 28
Bømlo Hotell
The Kulleseid canal 26
Caravan parking
Tel.: + 47 41 55 10 36
Facebook: Kulleseidkanalen
www.kulleseidkanalen.no
Espevær
Tel.: +47 53 42 42 75 / +47 91 61 51 01
www.visitespevaer.com
Skjeret Landhandel
Boat and kayak rental. Offers guided
trips in the area, for instance to Slåtterøy
lighthouse. Contact Jostein Waage,
Tel.: + 47 97 56 60 56
Tel.: +47 53 42 56 05 / +47 53 42 56 06
www.brandasund.com
Located in Rubbestadneset, to the east of
Bømlo. A great starting point from which to
experience the islands. 30 rooms, sleeping
up to 63. The hotel has a restaurant, café
and bar. Conference and function facilities
for up to 100 persons.
Tel.: +47 53 42 93 53
E-mail: [email protected]
www.bomlo-hotell.no
Kortbunkers, Mosterhamn
Self-service bunkering, water, gas,
filters etc. Tel.: +47 97 17 86 82
Langevåg Marina
Contact Kristen Thorsen
Tel.: + 47 95 70 03 73 / 53 42 42 21
[email protected]
The Røyksund Canal 27
Caravan parking
Tel: +47 97 75 94 61
(John Arne Økland)
Lykling boat club
WC, shower, washing machine,power,
water, Caravan parking.
Tel.: + 47 90 59 63 40 / + 47 91 51 00 83
Moster Amfi 2015
Guided tours:
31. May – 28. June
Sunday: kl. 13, 14, 15 and 16
29. June – 9. August
Mond-sat: kl. 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
Sunday: kl. 13, 14, 15 and 16
19. – 30. August
Sunday: kl.13, 14, 15 and 16
The guided tour also includes Moster Old
Church. Guided tour all year on request.
Tlf:. 53 42 66 20 • [email protected]
www.mosteramfi.no
Bømlo
Walk to mount Brandasundsåto
The path starts in the good, sheltered
harbour in Brandasund. The first part
of the walk is on a car road up to a gate.
Here, the walk continues up a path to
a fantastic view of the ocean. The last
part is quite steep. Parking and picnic
area at the gate. The walk takes about 20
minutes. The path is well-marked.
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accommodation
Accommodation
Austevoll
Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri
5397 Bekkjarvik
+47 55 08 42 40
[email protected]
www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no
Bømlo
Bømlo Hotell
5420 Rubbestadneset
+47 53 42 93 53 / [email protected]
www.bomlo-hotell.no
Bømlo Kystferie
Korsvegen 86
5428 Foldrøyhamn
+47 99 25 71 96
[email protected]
www.bomlo-kystferie.com
Karo hytteutleige
Stautlandsgarden 7, 5437 Finnås
+47 53 42 52 12 / [email protected]
karohytte.mamutweb.com
Bryggekanten
Innvær, Solhøgda 14,
5420 Rubbestadneset
+47 91 32 97 55 / [email protected]
www.fjordtun.no
Etne
Rullestad Aktiv Fritid
5598 Fjæra
+47 53 51 83 22 / + 47 91 31 82 71
[email protected]
www.rullestad.org
Skånevik Fjordhotel
5593 Skånevik
+47 53 77 07 00 / [email protected]
www.fjordhotellet.no
Fitjar
Fitjar Fjordhotell
5419 Fitjar
+47 53 45 77 00 / [email protected]
www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no
Fitjar Sjø & Camping
Kråko, 5419 Fitjar
+47 41 42 80 38
[email protected]
www.fitjarcamping.no
Kvinnherad
Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård & Fruehus
5470 Rosendal
+47 53 48 29 99
[email protected] / baroniet.no
Fjord Ferie Feriehus
Sæbøvikvegen 50, 5454 Sæbøvik
+47 53 48 73 00 / +47 90 73 37 09
[email protected]
www.fjordferie.net
Rabben Feriesenter AS
5463 Uskedalen
+47 41 55 35 12
[email protected]
www.rabbencamping.no
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Trygve Nes Hytteutleige
5470 Rosendal
+47 53 48 15 73 /[email protected]
Presthus Gård/Nicoll AS
5637 Ølve, Ølvesvegen 745
+47 92 40 22 44 / [email protected]
www.nicoll.no
Dønhaug Gjestegard
Dønhaug 5463 Uskedalen
+47 53 48 60 09 / +47 97 04 01 53
[email protected]
www.donhaug.com
Husnes Camping
By the Opsangervatnet lake in
Opsangervegen 69. at Husnes
+47 53 47 32 52
[email protected]
www.husnescamping.com
Stord
Stord Hotell
Legene 1, 5411 Stord
+47 53 40 25 00 / [email protected]
www.stord-hotel.no
Sponavik camping
Sponavikvegen, 5417 Stord
+47 99 64 01 21 / [email protected]
www.sponavik.no
Sveio
Ryvarden Kulturfyr
Mølstrevåg 5550 Sveio
+47 53 74 80 00 / +47 53 74 00 41
[email protected]
www.ryvarden.no
Valevåg Camping and Cabin park
Tittelsnesvegen 696, 5554 Valevåg
+47 90 22 02 69 / 97 19 03 08
[email protected] / www.valevaag.no
Tysnes
Haaheim Gaard
Haaheim, 5685 Uggdal
+47 90 03 07 94 /
[email protected]
www.haaheimgaard.no
Almås Hotell AS
Kjøtteinsvegen 60, 5411 Stord
+47 53 40 99 99
[email protected]
www.almas-hotell.no
Laukhamar Fritid
Laukhamar, 5694 Onarheim
+47 99 33 11 68 / + 47 47 30 43 30
[email protected]
www.laukhamarfritid.no
Grand Hotell Stord
Osen 5, 5417 Stord
+47 53 40 96 00
[email protected]
www.grand-hotell.com
Mandelhuset
Våge, 5696 Tysnes
+47 53 43 21 00 / [email protected]
www.mandelhuset.no
Restaurants / cafÉs
Austevoll
Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri
5397 Bekkjarvik
+47 55 08 42 40
[email protected]
www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no
Kulturbakeriet
5392 Storebø
+47 95 83 84 89 /[email protected]
www.kbakeriet.no
Bømlo
Bømlo Hotell
5420 Rubbestadneset
+47 53 42 93 53 / [email protected]
www.bomlo-hotell.no
Stiftelsen Baadehuset
Badeholmen 5444 Espevær
+47 95 05 41 00 / [email protected]
www.bomlo.kommune.no
Etne
Skånevik Fjordhotel
5593 Skånevik
+47 53 77 07 00 / [email protected]
www.fjordhotellet.no
Rullestad Aktiv Fritid
5598 Fjæra
+47 53 51 83 22 / + 47 91 31 82 71
[email protected]
www.rullestad.org
accommodation / restaurants / cafÉs
Rosendal Turisthotell
Skålagata 17, 5470 Rosendal
+47 53 47 36 66
[email protected]
www.rosendalturisthotell.no
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restaurants / cafÉs
Fitjar
Grand Sushi
Fitjar Fjordhotell
5419 Fitjar
+47 53 45 77 00 / [email protected]
www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no
Osen 5, 5411 Stord
Fitjar Sjø & Camping (on request)
Kråko, 5419 Fitjar
+47 41 42 80 38
[email protected]
www.fitjarcamping.no
Grand Hotell Stord
Osen 5, 5411 Stord
+47 53 40 96 00
[email protected]
www.grand-hotell.com
Kvinnherad
Stord Hotell
Legene 1, 5411 Stord
+47 53 40 25 00 / [email protected]
www.stord-hotel.no
Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård and Fruehus,
Hagekafeen, 5470 Rosendal
+47 53 48 29 99 / [email protected]
baroniet.no
+ 47 53 41 77 60 / + 47 53 40 96 00
[email protected]
www.grand-hotell.com
Olaløo (on request)
5476 Mauranger
+47 47 81 33 06 / [email protected]
www.olaloa.no
Fjellstova Stord
9 km from Leirvik, follow fjellgardane and
turn towards Lundeseter.
+47 92 22 67 38
[email protected]
www.fjellstovastord.no
Martha Meidell restarant
Rosendal Turisthotell
Skålagata 17, 5470 Rosendal
+47 53 47 36 66
[email protected]
www.rosendalturisthotell.no
Bakeriet Frugård
Borggata 20, 5417 Stord
+47 53 41 05 34 / [email protected]
www.frugaard.no
Stord
Sveio
Brygga 11, Geir Skeie
Sunnhordlandskaien 1, 5411 Stord
+47 955 55 758 / [email protected]
www.brygga11.no
Ryvarden Kulturfyr kafé
Mølstrevåg, 5550 Sveio
+47 53 74 80 00 / +47 53 74 00 41
[email protected]
www.ryvarden.no
Almås Hotell AS
Kjøtteinsvegen 60, 5411 Stord
+47 53 40 99 99 / [email protected]
www.almas-hotell.no
Kaien AS
5555 Førde, Tingvegen 74, Sveio
+47 95 89 01 15 / [email protected]
www.kaienas.no
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Haaheim Gaard
Haaheim, 5685 Uggdal
+47 90 03 07 94 / [email protected]
www.haaheimgaard.no
Laukhamar Fritid
Laukhamar, 5694 Onarheim
+ 47 47 30 43 30 / +47 99 33 11 68
[email protected]
www.laukhamarfritid.no
Mandelhuset
Våge, 5696 Tysnes
+47 53 43 21 00 / [email protected]
www.mandelhuset.no
Kulturbakeriet
Cultural arrangement in the café, concerts,
exhibitions etc.
+47 95 83 84 89
[email protected]
www.kbakeriet.no
Etne
Bømlo
Rullestad Aktiv Fritid
Activities, guided tours, fishing/boat rental,
hiking tracks and bakery.
+47 53 51 83 22 / + 47 91 31 82 71
[email protected]
www.rullestad.org
Moster Amfi
A religion historical centre, exhibitions,
outdoor theatre, concerts
+47 53 42 66 20 / [email protected]
www.mosteramfi.no
Austevoll
Opplev Bømlo AS
Opplev Bømlo offers team-building
activities, deep sea fishing, catering,
entertainment etc.
+47 94 97 67 15
[email protected]
www.opplevbomlo.no
Austevoll sjørafting
Sea rafting in Austevoll with its 667 islands.
Offer sea rafting between Bergen and
Haugesund.
+47 93 09 47 25 / +47 56 18 51 50
[email protected]
www.austevollsjorafting.no
Bømlo Teater
Annual productions featuring amateurs
and professional actors. The MOSTRASPELET pageant. Famous musicals.
+47 53 42 07 90 / [email protected]
www.bomloteater.no
Activities and sights
Bergen og Omland Friluftsråd
Outdoor pursuits, recreation areas, bathing
spots, ports along the coast.
+47 55 39 29 50 / [email protected]
www.bof.no
Galleri Bekkjarvik
Gallery/exhibitions
+47 55 08 42 40
[email protected]
www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no
Stiftelsen Hummarparken
(The Lobster Park)
Guided tours in the lobster park, tours with
the Fleet inside the park,suvenires.
+47 48 06 74 52 / +47 95 85 32 52
[email protected]
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Stiftelsen Baadehuset
Old tradinghouse and aministrationcentre
during the herring fishing. Open on request
+47 95 05 41 00 / [email protected]
Trolljuv Adrenalin Park
Bungee jumping from the Trolljuv bridge.
Zip-line at Trolljuv Adrenalin Park
Tel.: +47 908 70 977
www.adrenalinpark.no
Åkrafjorden Oppleving AS
Fjord cruise, tractor safari, farm visits,
zip line, hiking and riding.
+47 95 90 96 64 / [email protected]
www.aakrafjorden.no
Fitjar
Engesund fish farm and information centre
Guided tours of the fish farm, salmon
tasting
+47 951 89 950 / [email protected]
www.engesund.net
Padleåro
Guided tours in kayak.
+47 47 38 35 79 / +47 92 85 02 78
[email protected]
www.padlearo.no
activities and sights
Tysnes
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activities and sights
Kvinnherad
Baroniet Rosendal
Concerts, court yard theater, exhibitions
+47 53 48 29 99 / [email protected]
baroniet.no
Wilderness Norway
Guided kayaking trips on Møsevatnet lake
beside the Folgefonna glacier and off
Rosendal in the Hardangerfjord.
Tel.: +47 468 44 675
[email protected]
www.wilderness-norway.no
Dønhaug Gjestegard
Concerts and dance at the barn.
+47 97 04 01 53 / +47 53 48 60 09
[email protected]
www.donhaug.com
Stord
Folgefonni Breførarlag
Glacier walking, climbing, skiing,
kayaking, bicycling and sailing.
+47 95 11 77 92
[email protected]
www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
M/S Granvin
Veteran boatcruise in the Sunnhordland
”pool”.
+47 916 81 398 / www.fjordabaaten.no
Folgefonna National Park Centre
Exhibition and information.
+47 53 48 42 80
[email protected]
www.folgefonna.info
Gallery G. Guddal
Gallery, shop and cafe.
+ 47 95 78 63 22 / [email protected]
www.galleriguddal.no
Rosendal Putballpark (football golf).
+ 47 95 96 77 97
[email protected]
www.rosendal-putballpark.no
Hardangerfjordekspressen
Fjord sightseeing between Bergen,
Malkenes and Rosendal
+47 51 89 52 70 / [email protected]
www.rodne.no
Stordø mines
Guided tours for groups on request
+ 47 48 00 09 67 / [email protected]
Stord Golfpark
Golfcourse, indoor minigolf, Golf simulator
and putball
+47 53 41 54 51 / +47 90 69 33 03
[email protected]
www.stordgolf.no
Sunnhordland Museum
Museum at Stord in addition to eight farm
clusters and exhibitions in Sunnhordland.
+47 53 41 38 99
[email protected]
www.sunnhordland.museum.no
Galleri Giga
Gallery and gallerystore.
+47 53 41 10 23 / [email protected]
www.gallerigiga.no
Sveio
Kystlandskapsparken i Sveio
Good experiences in an exciting coastal
landscape.
Facebook: Kystlandskapsparken
www.visitsunnhordland.no
Ryvarden Kulturfyr
Mølstrevåg 5550 Sveio
Artexhibitions, gallerystore and café.
+47 53 74 80 00 / +47 53 74 00 41
[email protected]
www.ryvarden.no
Rex Garden
A special nature park with 1000
Rhododendron and other plants.
+ 47 53 74 80 00
www.sveio.kommune.no
Tysnes
Bergen and Area Outdoor, Recreation Area
Outdoor pursuits, recreation areas, bathing
spots, ports along the coast.
+47 55 39 29 50 / [email protected]
www.bof.no
Doll gallery
Gallery, store and workshop
+ 47 98 65 41 10
[email protected]
www.dokkegalleriet.no
Galleri Elisabeth G, Gallery.
+47 91 13 18 81 / [email protected]
www.elisabethg.no
Haaheim Gaard
Concerts, exhibitions and interior store.
+47 90 03 07 94 / [email protected]
www.haaheimgaard.no
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Mandelhuset - Rental of RIB - boat
RIB safari on the fjords with RIB - boat.
Takes up to 12 persons.
Tel: + 47 53 43 21 00 / + 47 48 19 83 46
[email protected]
www.mandelhuset.no
Marinas
Bømlo
E. Johnsen og sønner, Brandasund
30 boat moorings, shop, shower, toilet,
washing machine, bunkering.
+47 53 42 95 10 / [email protected]
N59 53.624 E005 5.515
KortBunkers
Self-service diesel pump, water, gas,
filters etc.
+47 97 17 86 82
[email protected]
www.kortbunkers.no
N 59 43.230 E 05 21.150
Fitjar
Fitjar guest marina
30 boat moorings, self-service pump,
petrol and diesel, electricity, shower, shop.
+47 53 45 75 00 / [email protected]
N 59 55 05.74 E 18 52 69
Kvinnherad
Sveio
Høylandsbygd marina
15 boat moorings, shower, electricity,
washing machine, self-service pump,
shops.
+ 47 90 05 00 11 / www.hoylandsbygd.no
N59 47.260 E005 47.759
Kaien AS Gjestehamn.
Marina with petrol/diesel and air for
scuba divers. Fully-licensed café/­
restaurant.
+47 95 89 01 15 / www.kaienas.no
Rosendal marina
60 boat moorings, electricity, water,
shower, washing facilities, shops.
+ 47 46 93 20 12 / www.rosendalhamn.no
[email protected]
N 59 59.210 E 006 0.032
Våge guest marina
Top modern dock facilities, water,
electricity and Wireless internet at all
piers, shower, toilet, washing facilities
and tumble dryer.
+ 47 90 96 46 03 / [email protected]
www.vaagehavn.no
Stord
Leirvik guest marina
200 boat moorings, mooring price
includes shower, toilet, washing machine,
water, electricity.
+47 53 49 67 66
[email protected]
N 59 46.827 E 005 30 473
Sagvåg gjestehamn
Good, sheltered harbour. Diesel, electricity,
water, boat and engine service and sanitary
building with showers/toilets and washing
machines. Café/pub and grocery shop.
+47 48 10 64 61 / +47 53 49 44 70
Huglo gjestehamn
Diesel and petrol pumps on the quay. Access
to water, electricity, toilets, shower, washing
machines and tumble driers.
+47 53 40 05 10 / +47 92 44 58 63
www.stord.kommune.no/gjestehamner
Tysnes
Shopping
Bømlo
E. Johnsen & Sønner AS, Brandasund
5423 Brandasund
Traditional village shop selling groceries,
boat equipment, fishing equipment and
diesel, open all year.
+47 53 42 95 10
Kvinnherad
Husnes Shopping Mall
Sentrumsvegen 15, 5460 Husnes
The biggest shoppingmall between
Haugesund and Bergen. 55 stores, free
parking. Big outdoor area with art of Kjell
Nupen.
+47 53 47 12 00 / www.husnesstorsenter.no
Shopping / marinas
Tysnes cabin rental,
boat rental and guided fishing
Guided fishing trips, deep-sea fishing,
coaching in fishing and boat rental.
+47 98 88 82 61 / [email protected]
www.tysnes.com
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Photo: Eivind Oliver Landa
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HAUGESUND
Visit Haugesund and you will experience the best of what
Norway has to offer. Fjord, waterfall, coast- and city culture, the
unique viking history, glacier, mountains and sea, idyllic islands
and lighthouses is among what you will find in this region.
* photos: Espen Mills, Scott Sporleder, Ørjan B. Iversen, Terje Aamodt
Haugesund Tourist information
[email protected], +47 52 01 08 30
visithaugesund.no
visithaugesund
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Trolltunga in Odda
with Folgefonna glacier behind.
© Stig Tronvold
Via ferrata, Tyssedal.
trolltunga-active.com
© visitnorway.com,
Chris L. Arnesen
Kayaking in Eidfjord.
© flatearth.no
Hardangerfjord
- a paradise for adults and children alike
The Hardangerfjord region is close to Sunnhordaland and
Bergen and is known as one of the most beautiful areas
in Norway. Two National Parks, three National Tourist
Routes, fjords, waterfalls and glaciers are waiting for you.
Voss
Ulvik
Granvin
Utne Eidfjord
Norheimsund
Aga Kinsarvik
Lofthus
Jondal
Tyssedal
Odda
Rosendal
Bergen
Leirvik
Husnes
Røldal
Haugesund
Destination Hardangerfjord AS
[email protected]
www.hardangerfjord.com
Guided glacier hike with
Folgefonni Breførarlag, Jondal.
© Pål Hermansen
rissgrafisk.no
Mikkelparken amusement park
in Kinsarvik. For kids 2-12 years.
© mikkelparken.no
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Sights in Sunnhordland
sights in Sunnhordland
1.Hufthamartunet
2. The Coastal Museum – Bakkasund
3. Marstein Lighthouse
4. The pilot’s cabin at Kalve – Bakkasund
5. The Cultural Bakery – Storebø
6. Bekkjarvik Gallery
Fisheries Museum Nothengjo
7. Årskog Museum
8. Fitjar Church / the Håkonar Park
9. Rydlandssago Sawing Mill
10. Rimsvarden
11. The island Smedholmen
12. Sunnhordland Museum /
Stord Maritime Museum
13. Stordø Kisgruber – The Mining Museum
14. Omnshuset – Huglo
15. Stord Church
16. Galleri Giga
17. Hystadmarkjo Nature Reserve
18. Mountain Hike – Kattnakken
19. Moster Amfi / Moster Old Church
20. Kulleseid Telegraph Station
21. The Gold Mines at Lykling
22. Stiftelsen Baadehuset – Espevær
23. Mountain Hike to Siggjo
24. The Lobster Park
25. Brandasund
26. The Kulleseid canal
27. The Røyksund canal
28. Ryvarden Lighthouse
29. The home of Fartein Valen
30. Valen Chapel
31. ”Kyrkjegarden ved havet”
32. Hiking track – Trollavassnipen
33. Riding – Tjernagel Camp and Leisure Center
34. Guided tours and activities – Rullestad Aktiv fritid
35. Langfoss waterfall / Trolljuv Adrenalinpark
36. The Skånevik Inn / the Norwegian Motoring Museum
37. Stødle Church
38. Sæbøtunet Village Museum / Salmon and inland fishing
39. The Postal Route /
The potholes in the Rullestadjuvet Gorge
40. Åkraforden Adventure – Activities
41. The Bondhus glacier
42. The Skaaluren Collection
43. Baroniet Rosendal / The Stone Park /
The Vangssago sawmill
44. Kvinnherad Church / Folgefonna National Park Centre
45. Bygdetunet Rød (farm museum)
46. Furebergfossen waterfall
47. The light sculpture”Samspel” at Husnes
48. Halsnøy Monastery
49. Fjelberg Parsonage
50. Årbakka
51. Ferdslevegen
52. Tysneset
53. Haaheim Gaard
54. The old Rekkje Estate
55. Flygansvær – Reksteren
56. Crafts & Dolls Gallery
57. Hiking at Tysnessåto
58. The graveyard at Reksteren
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Ryvarden Kulturfyr
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631 m
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784 m
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Langfoss
612 m
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Simlebu
Teigland/Åkrafjordtunet
1136 m
48 Hålandshovda
655 m
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Øyno
5
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Stødle Hollestadnuten
Etne
908 m
ETNE
Postvegen
37
Skredkollen
Stordalen
610 m
575 m
Løkjelsvatn
ICON EXPLANATION
MARINAS
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NORTH SEA ROUTE
SØRFJELLET
Olalia
Sandeid
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40
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36 Skånevik
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514
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STORD
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13
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OUTDOOR AREA
PROTECTED AREA
OUTPORT
FERRY
EXPRESS BOAT
AIRPORT
M/S GRANVIN
"Out to the Coast" Cruise
See page 20.
STORD – OSLO
ONE WAY FROM
349NOK
At 00:01 the first day of the month all year,
low price tickets are available for
the following month at www.stordflyet.no