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The Pearls Coast the of Sunnhordland stretches from the rocky islands out in the sea fjordsto 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 swim snow, in the sea, fish a pollock in the fjordeverything – in one day! Welcome to Sunnhordland to Welcome

2 Welcome to Sunnhordland 3 Content Karen Løvfall Våge, Espen Mills, Espen Haagensen, Haagensen, Espen Mills, Espen Våge, Løvfall Karen Zpirit. : Zpirit. : PHOTO DESIGN matbyrået Impuls, Folgefonna breførarlag co Ståle Sundfjord, co breførarlag Folgefonna Impuls, matbyrået Helge Sunde, Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri, Lars Håvard Eikeland, Ranveig M Nesse, Jan Morten Wiland Nesse, Ida K Wollum, Gro R Andersen, Jorunn Rykkje, Norske Bygdeopplevelser, Bergesen, Kristina Sunnhordland, Samarbeidsrådet for Haaheim Gaard, Desire Weststrate, Joanna Cornelsen, Åse M. Evje, Opplev Bømlo. Lillian Nesse, Åkrafjord Oppleving, Grethe Nygaard, Brygga Magne 11, Langåker, Bjarne Øymyr, Bømlo kommune, Sunnhordland museum, Silje Myklebust Mathiesen, Resser, Tor Atle Helland, Myrstad, Tore Finn Bakke, Ane Bysheim, Steinrike Bømlo, Terje Rakke, Øyvind Stavenjord, Bryggekanten, Bømlo hotell, Bømlo Kystferie, Baadehuset, Etne kommune, Willy Haraldsen, Erik Kvalheim, Vidar Alfarnes, Skånevik Fjordhotell, Fitjar kommune, Myrstad, Tore Kristina Bergesen, Kråko Gjestetun, Bjarne Øymyr, Desiree Westrate, Morten Falch Sortland, Svein Opdal, Baroniet, Fjord Ferie Hytteutleige, Nes Presthus Trygve feriesenter, Feriehus, Rabben huset, Dønhaug Gjestegard, Bjørn Arve Lunde, Helge Sunde, Svein Andersland, Anne Almås Tranøy, Ida Marie Bjordal, Stord Hotell, Almås Hotell, Grand Hotell, Sponavik Camping, Fjellstova, Vestfoto Bråthen, V. ved Tove Sveio Kommune, Lars Meland, Kristian Birkeland, Kaien AS, Rune Øvrebotten, Galleri Elisabeth G, Knut Rage, Tysnes hytte og fiskeguiding, Thor Brødreskift, Sætre, Midtfjellet, Harald Korsnes, Camilla fritid, Laukhamar Vibeke Møgster, Brandasund kultur&Fritid, Jørn Olav Myhre, Bodil Haga, Anne Synnøve Lønne. Visit Sunnhordland Visit visitsunnhordland visitsunnhordland.no + 47 53+ 47 45 90 67 [email protected] fjordtilfonn

     This guide is published by Samarbeidsrådet the with collaboration in IKS Sunnhordland for region. Sunnhordland the in municipalities is Council) (TheCollaboration Samarbeidsrådet not responsible for any changes or errors in the information in this guide after being printed. VISIT SUNNHORDLAND Sunnhordland for Samarbeidsrådet PB 444 | NO-5403 Stord | Norway " ARRIVAL TO SUNNHORDLAND TO ARRIVAL SUNNHORDLAND IN ATTRACTIONS SUGGESTIONS TOUR SUNNHORDLAND OF MUNCIPALITIES THE Content 04 Map of Sunnhordland of 04 Map Arrival05 Sunnhordland to About 06 Sunnhordland Sunnhordland in Transport 08 Fjord sightseeing10 and coastal cruise Hiking holiday in Sunnhordland11 Bicycle holiday in Sunnhordland12 Outdoor adventure13 and activities Local food in Sunnhordland14 Museums and visitor15 centres ocean From glacier to 17 Historic and culinary18 route Fresh outdoor adventures19 20 Discover the islandssouth Bergen of with bike Tysnes 24 28 Fitjar 32 Austevoll Kvinnherad 36 Stord42 48 Etne 54 Sveio 58 Bømlo

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SUNNHORDLAND  Haukeliekspressen Haugesund - Oslo  Kystbussen Bergen Sunnhordland Sunnhordland, Stavanger – –  Fjord Line, Hirtshals Line, Fjord Fjord Line has ferries going frequently Stavanger to and Bergen from Hirtshals, Denmark. Sunnhordland situated is between Bergen and Stavanger. A short car trip about for 2 - 2,5 hours.  KielColor Line, Color Line has ferries going frequently Oslo to from Kiel, TheGermany. distance between Oslo and Sunnhordland is 530appr. driving km through car, by E134 the mountain pass Haukelifjell. 

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to getto Sunnhordland. to When arriving at Oslo airport, it is a 530 km distance to, orto, in the region. Stavanger, or you can arrive at the many airports close region. can arrive ferry by You (Fjord inLine) Bergen or There are several into gateways the Sunnhordland Highway E39 going right through the region. region. the through right going E39 Highway Haugesund on the west coast, with the European Sunnhordland is located between Bergen and SUNNHORDLAND ARRIVAL TO TO ARRIVAL  Plane  Oslo – Bergen NSB - Vy BergenFrom Oslo to with train hours. it about takes 6,5 – 7,5

Stavanger Airport, Sola flights to flightsinternational and domestic destinations.  Located approx. km 75 from Stord. Haugesund Airport, offers Haugesund Airport, Karmøy international and domestic destinations. domestic and international  Bergen Airport Leirvik, to Stord. Bergen Airport, offersto flights Bergen Airport, Flesland Located approx. 82 km from Stord. Fastboats go directly from route today is Stord is route today – Oslo. scheduled charter basis for well as as operations. The main  island Stord. The airport being is operated both on a regular In Sunnhordland you find will regional a airport locatedat the Stord AirportStord  international and domestic destinations. domestic and international Located km 140 from Stord. Stavanger Airport, offersto flights J Bicycle in Sunnhordland (English, Norwegian) Bicycle map of the Hordaland region NOK, free(149 copy operators) tour for Hiking map of the Hordaland region NOK, free(149 copy operators) tour for Individual leisure travel Group leisure travel travel business Group travel Incentive Sunnhordland guide and map (English, German, Norwegian) PRODUCTS BROCHURES

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6 About Sunnhordland 7 About Sunnhordland you can print a map with distance, visitsunnhordland.no Culture, history and local food There are several exciting and interesting museums and visitor centers in Sunnhordland, instance for Folgefonna National park Centre, which include Norway’s third biggest glacier. One the of oldest churches in Norway located is in Sunnhordland, also find Bømlo. Moster, Baroniet at You Rosendal Manor House & Gardens, with their beautiful renaissance garden and a romantic landscape garden. two are proud world have We champion to chefs, running restaurants in Bekkjarvik and Leirvik. the Many of restaurants focus mainly on local produce and specialties. If you desire fresh sea food or local ingredients raw combined with the greatest dishes found in this historic scenery, you find will it here! Bicycle in Sunnhordland in Bicycle Sunnhordland is “Cyclist welcome destination”, with 11 Cyclist welcome accommodations. The brochure Bicycle in Sunnhordland give will you inspiration organize on how to Sunnhordland! in vacation bicycle own your At surface and altitude on several the of bicycle routes. also offerWe a preorganized bicycle trip in Sunnhordland called “Mountains, fjords and skerries” packaged a 5 day is bicycle trip with accomodation and luggage transport, the operatortour discover-norway.no is:

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What to explore inWhat Sunnhordland? explore to Print or read on our webpage: visitsunnhordland.no can get in the tourist information in Bergen/Sunnhordland. Inspiration maps and in Sunnhordland, walks for hikes you slopes. slopes. color codes after the same principle used the at downhill Tourism, in whole Norway. The of Tourism, levels are divided into with the new national standard Innovative for Mountain the fjord or in the coastal landscape. The trails are marked between hiking in the mountain,hiking along theat glacier, Sunnhordland has a diversity hiking of trails. Choose Hiking in Sunnhordland in Hiking mountain walks. Other outdoor activities on land are guided glacier and water are other water activities that we offer. activities are other water water offer. that we Paddling between islands or guided kayaking in glacier are several them of in our region. Fjord sightseeing and coastal cruises and are popular, there rental those for fish whoby themselves. wish to fishing enthusiasts!offerWe guided fishing trips, or boat water. The fjords andwater. ocean a paradise is boating for and Our region outdoor full is of adventure, both on land and in Outdoor adventure and sightseeing tours sightseeing and adventure Outdoor

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 Rødne ReksterenOs - - Våge Skyss Bergen - Bømlo - Austevoll - Leirvik - Skånevik  Bergen - Tysnes - RosendalBergen next (see - Tysnes page schedule) for  Hardangerfjordekspressen Sunnhordland lies between Bergen and Haugesund. and Bergen between lies Sunnhordland The Stord town of is the regions communication hub. Express boats and to from adjacent municipalities or on their and to way from Bergen and Stavanger, call on Leirvik on Stord. So do the express busses. New tunnels and a number bridges of makes it easy travelto in the region. Ferries ply the fjords and the many express boats provide fast and comfortable transport. There is also a well developed local bus service in the district.

SUNNHORDLAND TRANSPORT IN Ferry Sunnhordland in region   Norled FosenNamsos Sjø Ferry in Sunnhordland only region in norwegian) (website Torghatten Ferry between Halhjem - Sandvikvåg the E39 (on between Bergen Sunnhordland) and   Fjord1 Ferry between Mortavika - Arsvågen the E39 (on between Stavanger Sunnhordland) and

8 Transport in Sunnhordland 18.45 16.15 10.20 c10.20 18.00c 11. 0 0 Sunday Sunday +47 98 24 15 30 +47 98 24 15 Free WiFi on board Free 18.00 c 18.45 Public holidays 2019: Public holidays for rodne.no Visit on holidays. changes Rødne Fjord Cruise – Cruise Rødne Fjord since 1956. on the fjords +47 51 89 52 70 Tel. E-mail: [email protected] rodne.no 9 TransportSummer 1/5-30/9 in Sunnhordland 11. 0 0 --- Saturday Saturday 16.15 Sunday Sunday skyss.no 18.45 16.15 and 1/10-31/12 Winter 1/1-30/4 1/1-30/4 Winter 10.20 c10.20 18.00c 11. 0 0 Saturday Sunday Sunday +47 98 24 15 30 +47 98 24 15 Thu-Fri Thu-Fri Saturday Free WiFi on board Free 18.00 c 18.45 Public holidays 2019: Public holidays for rodne.no Visit on holidays. changes rodne.no Rødne Fjord Cruise – Cruise Rødne Fjord since 1956. on the fjords +47 51 89 52 70 Tel. E-mail: [email protected] Summer 1/5-30/9 17.50 b 17.50 20.05 17.05 20.05 12.20 20.05 12.20 20.05 18.35 - 17.40 20.40 14.40 - 13.55 20.40 – Friday – Friday 11. 0 0 --- Saturday Saturday 18.45 16.15 08.10 c08.10 c 15.55 - c 10.20 c09.15 18.00 c c 16.55 c 10.20 - c 16.10 c 19.10 c 11.25 c 19.10 c 11.25 c 19.10 08.50 16.30 - 15.45 18.45 08.35 16.20 - 10.45 18.25 10.45 18.25 10.45 18.25 09.50 * 17.30 19.45 * 16.45 19.45 12.00 19.45 12.00 19.45 10.10 - * 15.15 19.30 - * 17.23 - * 17.23 - * 17.23 11. 0 0 16.15 Sunday Sunday skyss.no 10.20 c10.20 18.00c 11. 0 0 Sunday Sunday +47 98 24 15 30 +47 98 24 15 and 1/10-31/12 Winter 1/1-30/4 1/1-30/4 Winter Saturday Free WiFi on board Free 18.00 c 18.45 this place can book at +47 98 24 15 30 at latest 30 min. before 30 at latest 30 min. before this place can book at +47 98 24 15 departure. departure. before the day within 18.30 at 17.50. 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E-mail: [email protected] Summer 1/5-30/9 From BergenFrom Monday Bergen From RosendalFrom Monday Bus from Odda 05.50 13.20 16.55 07.50 15.35 07.35 15.35 07.35 15.35 Bergen Airport Bergen Airport Flesland Bergen Airport Flesland Bergen Os Bus from Husnes 06.07 13.35 17.45 - 15.40 - 15.40 - 15.40 Malkenes Rosendal 06.30 a - - - 16.10 - - - 16.10 Snilstveitøy - - * * * * * * * Snilstveitøy 06.35 a - - - Rosendal 10.45 18.25 20.35 17.40 20.40 12.55 20.40 12.55 20.40 Rosendal 06.50 14.25 18.40 09.00 16.35 09.00 16.35 09.00 16.35 Rosendal 10.45 18.25 ------Snilstveitøy - * - * - * * * - Snilstveitøy 10.50 18.30 ------Malkenes b 07.18 14.55 19.10 09.30 17.03 09.30 17.03 09.30 17.03 Rosendal 10.55 18.35 ------Os Bus to Odda Bus to Husnes 10.45 18.35 - 17.54 21.30 - - 14.00 21.30 Buses may have changes on public holidays, please visit on public holidays, changes have Buses may * from if there are passengers to this place. Passengers Arrival 30 24 15 at +47 98 Book a Wednesdays. and Mondays at 06.30. Teigen) b (crossroads in Bus from Ølve c Airport Flesland. Bus to/from Bergen about: information for rodne.no Visit - Fares and discounts Terms - questions) asked (Frequently - FAQ alone. (Seat must be booked old) travelling years - Children (7-12 is required in advance.) Registration departure. before 1 day Tickets can be purchased on board or at the Tourist Information in Bergen. in Bergen. Information Tourist the on board or at can be purchased Tickets Schedule – 07/01/19 – 31/12/19 – 07/01/19 Schedule Thu-Fri Thu-Fri Saturday 11. 0 0 --- Saturday Saturday 17.50 b 17.50 20.05 17.05 20.05 12.20 20.05 12.20 20.05 18.35 - 17.40 20.40 14.40 - 13.55 20.40 – Friday – Friday 18.45 16.15 - 16.15 Sunday Sunday skyss.no - 08.10 c08.10 c 15.55 - c 10.20 c09.15 18.00 c c 16.55 c 10.20 - c 16.10 c 19.10 c 11.25 c 19.10 c 11.25 c 19.10 08.50 16.30 - 15.45 18.45 08.35 16.20 -09.50 * 10.45 17.30 19.45 18.25 * 16.45 10.45 19.45 18.25 12.00 10.45 19.45 18.25 12.00 19.45 10.10 - * 15.15 19.30 - * 17.23 - * 17.23 - * 17.23 11. 0 0 - 10.20 c10.20 18.00c 11. 0 0 Sunday Sunday and 1/10-31/12 Winter 1/1-30/4 1/1-30/4 Winter +47 98 24 15 30 +47 98 24 15 Saturday fjord inn Fra vårt vårt Fra Free WiFi on board Free 18.00 c 18.45 Thu-Fri Thu-Fri Saturday yssedal i Odda this place can book at +47 98 24 15 30 at latest 30 min. before 30 at latest 30 min. before this place can book at +47 98 24 15 departure. departure. before the day within 18.30 at 17.50. 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Brandasund Kultur & Fritid & Kultur Brandasund Guided boat trips and visits Slåtterøy to lighthouse. Exclusive experiences the by ocean and archipelagos/ islands with boat. Possibilities for cooking and enjoying food outdoors. can We also arrange accommodation. Rental boats of and kayaks. Cruise with public transport from Bergen the to old trading station packed with coastal culture and fisheries museum. Stay the nights the at distinguished old guest house. One theof chefs the at guest house won the Bocuse d´Or Europe in 2012. A historic travel with cruise ship in the coastal Sunnhordland of fjords and landscape The ship can be charted for shorter or longer trips. We a numberhave different of sailings and exciting places stop withto possibility adventures of different of kinds – from the Viking age wandering to on the Glacier – or local food and drinking traditions. The ship often use port departure. of Weekend cruise from Bergen to Bekkjarvik guest house RIB safari in the archipelago of Fitjar Fjord cruise to Rosendal Great day tripfrom Bergen Rosendal to or vice versa. Fjord cruise package May-Sept. Lunch and tour guide the at Baroniet Rosendal Manor House & Gardens are included. See page 39 sightseeing fjord waterfall Langfoss A RIBA boat among Fitjar islands in beautiful Sunnhordland where you'll sense the salty sea air and the scent of heather and juniper from isle and islands. Here you can experience in close range a teeming bird life, perhaps even the majestic White-tailed Eagle. Spray ocean of or completely calm sea, both will be a wonderful nature experience. Fjord cruise on the Åkrafjord with the fabulous Langfoss waterfall as highlight. Langfoss Waterfall is the 5th highest waterfall most in Norway. beautiful 10 CNN 1 of to voted waterfalls in the world.

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See page 51 See page 29 RIB safari in the archipelago of Fitjar senseYou'll the salty sea air and the scent heather of and juniper from isle and islands. Experience in close range a teeming bird life, perhaps even the majestic White-tailed Eagle. Guided «Stølsvandring» Guided 2-daysA guided mountain walk. NOK pers.). (Min. 1200, 10 Price includes: guide, lunch, Tour dinner, coffee, breakfast and accommodation. This is a hiking trip with a “red” hiking level. islands Fitjar among the Paddling Meet the wet element and find yourown islet! “Padleåro” in tours guided and kayak coursingoffers kayaking sea in Sunnhordland. Kayak rental. See page 25 Guided kayaking at the glacier lake Møsevatnet Unique experiencing of way the glacier Folgefonna. Must be booked in advance 4 persons). (min. Guided tours exploringBømlo and Sunnhordland The Coastal Guide offer visitors a source guided of trips exploring both natural and historical aspects Bømlo of and Sunnhordland. Brandasund Kultur & Fritid & Kultur Brandasund Guided boat trips and visits Slåtterøy to lighthouse. Exclusive experiences the by ocean and archipelagos/ islands with boat. Possibilities for cooking andenjoying food outdoors. can We also arrange accommodation. Rental boats of and kayaks. Guided fishing trips Sea fishing both from deep-waterland andwater, fishing and inland fishing in theRental islandsof boat. freshwater.

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Local farmshop with local produce based on traditions. A small café. See page 41 Café Hylleblomen & Restaurant Fiolen different consepts,Two the by same energetic and dedicated Placed owner. in the main street Rosendal, of surrounded mountains by and the fjord. Offer traditional food based on fresh ingredients . farmshop Local - matgleder Elins Gamleposten 5444 Garden café - Baroniet Rosendal Manor House & Gardens Brygga 11 – SeaBrygga Food restaurant 11 Located the by sea. Sample the best seafood in an informal atmosphere a reasonable at price. The owner, Geir Skeie, won the Bocuse d´Or 2009. Åkrafjordtunet – Café and sale of local food Åkrafjordtunet Fjord Culture Centre. Large and cafe groceri with local food division – open every Folgfonna day. Glacier National Park exhibition and tourist information, or overnight accommodation. An exceptional stop for everyone on the road. Haaheim Gaard - Restaurant Oasis for the good life. The restaurant offers tastes from times Choose gone by. between 9 coursesto 3 menu. garden. Cultural surroundings. Beautiful See page 27 Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri - Restaurant Hotel, restaurant, outdoor bar, serving area, art gallery and a beautiful garden. Ørjan Johannessen, winner Bocuse of runsd´Or 2015, thekitchen in Bekkjarviktogether with his twin brother Arnt. Gamleposten 5444 in Espevær is a magical dining place with local flavours and stories. The experience is grown from local traditions, history and flavours that give genuine cuisine. Situated on the idyllic island west of Espevær. Bømlo, ingredient from the kitchen and herb garden are harvested daily throughout the season, and are prominently featured on the menus the of Rosendal Greenhouse.

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Halsnøy Monastery – Kvinnherad Engesund Fish Farm Visitor Center – Fitjar Guided tour on salmon the salmon. farm. Taste Unforgettable trip in the beautiful archipelago. Possible buyto lunch hours and 1,5 dinner. guided NOK 150. tour. Visitors are picked up the at quay in Fitjar. Folgefonn Centre Rosendal Folgefonn – Exhibitions with interactive stations and films about the history the of nature in the area and the environment Folgefonna. around Stord - museum Mining The Iron pyrite extracted was here from 1968. Train to 1865 rides around the mine area and the into mine. Guided tours theof mine galleries and historic exhibition in the smithy. Groups arrangement. by Moster Amfi and Visitor center – Bømlo Concerts, persons. 1050 seats open-air amphitheatre, Beautiful musicals etc. Inside there are several historic exhibitions. Café with traditional norwegian food with a taste from ancient times. Moster old church lies nearby. The church is thoughtbe to the Norwegian village church with the longest antiquarian history. See page 59 Stord/Etne/ – Museum Sunnhordland Kvinnherad/Fitjar Experience the history Sunnhordland of through exhibitions, restored buildings and courtyards on different locations in a situated is cluster farm Sunnhordlandstunet Sunnhordland. few minutes walk from the centre Leirvik. of See page 43 The home of the composer Fartein Valen – Sveio The home the of known composer Fartein Valen. Located in Valevåg. Open in july or appointment. by See page 55 Baroniet Rosendal Manor House & Gardens The Manor House from between 1665 fjord, glacier, mountains and waterfall. Magnificentrenaissance programme park. cultural Rich Romantic gardens. with concerts, courtyard theatre and art exhibitions. Restaurants and accommodation. Augustinian monastery ruins, unique cultural monument. Cultural events. Possible book to guided tour outside hours. opening

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See and feel beautiful waterfalls, and the majestic mountains and fjords close up. local food,Taste the like salmon from Bømlo called “Salma” and the tasty raspberries from Learn Fitjar. the history about the Christianisation Norway, of and the exciting coastal culture. a guided Have walk the over third biggest Glacier in Norway, Folgefonna!

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Itinirary Tysnes - Rosendal km100 Tysnes - Haugesund Further along the trip it is worth visiting the village Rosendal. Drive Rosendal from to Tysnes amongst majestic mountains and fjords. There are many wonderful historic places see, to especially worth mentioning is Norway’s only Barony, Baroniet Rosendal Manor House & Gardens. Have a guided walk in the renaissance garden and the further castel. Travel south to the Viking farm on Avaldsnes (Karmøy) and experience more Viking history. Plenty more of culinary experiences can be found in the culinary city Stavanger. 80 km Haugesund - Sveio - Bømlo - Stord 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. Thiswas because the Christianizationof Norway started right here, more precisely at Moster in Bømlo. Before that time, the Vikings ruled the west coast villages. There have been many battles along the coast, and you can hear and see more about that especially in Fitjar, Bømlo and in Etne. In Sveio, it is worth a visit Ryvarden to cultural lighthouse. visit A to Moster at Bømlo will give you an insight into the history Sunnhordland. of Drive Leirvik,to and pay a visit Brygga to and taste a delicious 11 3 course fresh of sea night. the for accomodation Find food. 50 km Stord - Fitjar - Austevoll The food experiences in Sunnhordland 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. Manyof the restaurants focuses mainly on local produce and specialities’, and you can really taste the region’s character. It is suggested drive to Bekkjarvik to Guesthouse that was built at the end the of 1600-hundreds, and has greeted lodgers for over three hundred years. They serve delicious food in the restaurant, based onlocal raw ingredients, prepared a World by Champion Chef. Stay the night at Bekkjarvik Guesthouse. 65 km Austevoll - Tysnes Next day goes Haaheim to Gaard. Feel the luxury in the historical hotel rooms at Haaheim Gaard, enjoyan evening walk in rose garden with over 1500 roses,and enjoy a 3 – 9 course meal put together with all the finest local raw products. Here you can take a break from the everyday stress and just enjoy the moment! Røldal [email protected] 1 4 3 2 Day Odda This round trip takes you on a journey through the exciting history of Sunnhordland back Viking to era, and the Western Norway cultural heritage. Enjoy local fresh ingredients, local food traditions and the best culinary experiences, when visiting restaurants with World Champion Chefs, Ørjan like Johannessen! N E L ODDA E N N U T

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P P Engesund Fish Farm and Visitor Center salmon,Taste and have a look in the salmon cages. An unforgettable trip in our beautiful archipelago. Buy dinner or lunch made from the salmon farm. 1,5 hour guided Visitors tour. are picked up at the quay in Fitjar, a RIB by boat.   P The Culture trail in Fitjar Center The walk takes you past the Håkonar park, the Kongsbrønn (the King’s Well), Rimsvarden and cultural monuments in the center Fitjar. of The walk takes 1 h. Brochures with maps and information are available at Fitjar Fjordhotell and Larsen multihandel.  P Park Håkonar The Håkonarparken (Håkon’s park) is situated in the heart Fitjar of village, and has a statue Håkon of I of Norway, who died in the battle against Eirik’s sons in AD. The961 statue is made the by sculptress Anne Grimdalen. Årskog Museum is an old farm, typical the of western coast Norway. of Situated close the to sea, representing the combination agriculture of and fishing thatwas usual along the coastof Norway.  P ChurchFitjar The church lies beautifully situated near the Håkonar park, in the middle the of centre Fitjar. of Up to 1866, a stone church dating the to twelfth century occupied the site, and stones from the old Fitjar church can be found around the churchyard. Årskog Museum Årskog = Season P

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P Gjestetun Kråko Offers a spacious function room that fits to up 60 people. The room can be used for conferences and courses seminars. or P Fitjar Fjordhotell Restaurant Fjordhotell Fitjar Offers à la carte, breakfast, buffet, daily special, lunch, buffet. lunch  P Kråko Gjestetun Kråko Kråko Gjestetun is located close the to sea, around 3 km west Fitjar. of Offers tent pitches camping sites for caravans and campervans. A unique environment surrounds the campsite with excellent possibilities for swimming, fishing and bushwalking.  P Fitjar Fjordhotell Fitjar Fitjar Fjord Hotel is a full service conference hotel with rooms. 24 Situated in the centre Fitjar. of View over the lovely fjord, and picturesque small islands and skerries. Conference facilities for up 60 to persons. P PS Bryggekafé In the heart Fitjar of islands and archipelago, you find this café idyllically situated. They offer traditional produce. local and baking

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