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Fitjar Brandasund Møsevatnet Uskedalen FITJAR Hodnanes Jektavik Herøysund KVINNHERAD Huglo Fjæra Sunde STORD Ranavik Valen Sørstokken n de BØMLO or Sagvåg Leirvik Utåker fj ra k Matre Åkra Å Halsnøy Røldal Finnås

Fjelberg Sydnes Valevåg Skånevik Etnefjella Utbjoa ETNE

Bjoa Etne Førde Espevær Langevåg Buavåg Ølen SVEIO Haukås

Sandeid Sveio Knapphus

Haugesund/ FROM WITH VIEW AT THE KVINNHERAD MOUNTAINS -MAGNE OVE KLEPPE 3 understanding Content Content the guide 04 – from the ocean to the glacier Travel tips 8 – 12 Tips for the best adventures and activities in 06 Folgefonna – the southernmost glacier in Sunnhordland. 08 Round trips by car What to do 14 – 29 Sunnhordland offers soft and hard outdoor 13 Transport adventures. During summer you find a lot of cultural events and festivals. 14 Hiking Presentation of the 8 areas 30 – 79 The Sunnhordland region consists of eight 18 Cycling municipalities. Each municipality is presented 22 Boating and with contact information to the tourist information, map over the municipality, activities, sights and 25 Paddling marinas. Overview over businesses 80 – 85 26 Festivals and events At the end of the guide, you will find useful 30 Activities and sights information about the different tourism services in Sunnhordland. 30 Tysnes Map 30 – 79 Every area has it’s own map that shows 38 Fitjar accommodation, attractions and activities, with number reference in the map and the pages. Easy 44 Austevoll to plan your vacation.The map shows ferries, 50 Kvinnherad express boats, marinas/ports and outdoor areas. 58 Stord

VisitNorway App - Free 64 Etne Explore sights, accommodation, events and activities where you 70 Sveio travel. 74 Bømlo 80 Accommodation 81 Restaurants / Cafés

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LAYOUT AND PRODUCTION: ZPIRIT REKLAMEBYRÅ - ZPIRIT.NO COVER PHOTO: GLACIER KAYAKING IN MØSEVATNET- FOLGEFONNI BREFØRARLAG CO STÅLE SUNDFJORD 4 Sunnhordland – to from the the glacier ocean Sunnhordland

STORDFJELLET, VIEW OVER FOLGEFONNA GLACIER, KVINNHERAD MOUNTAINS, HALSNØY AND HUGLO Sunnhordland – where the majestic glacier and the meet the sea

In Sunnhordland, the wild sea meets majestic mountainsides and waterfalls, icy glaciers and exposed skerries. There are lots of nature and cultural experiences and activities on offer in these spectacular surroundings.

Wonderful experiences await you in the Sunnhordland region! 5

The ocean History Religion Sunnhordland – to from the the glacier ocean Sunnhordland In the outermost part of the region, the Like its distinctive and varied scenery, The people of Sunnhordland have always landscape is dominated by the ocean Sunnhordland also has a varied history been god-fearing – both in and the coastline. Imagine watching the for visitors to explore. Sunnhordland was times and in more recent times. It was no ocean waves pounding against the rocks one of the first areas to be settled in Nor- accident, therefore, that Olav Tryggvason at Bømlo or in Austevoll. Or perhaps you way, and up through the ages the area choose to go ashore in in 995 find it more tempting to watch the sun has had a special place in the country’s AD in order to take over the throne and go down over the sea from Ryvarden history. That is why Sunnhordland is one start the Christianisation of Norway. In lighthouse? No matter the weather, a of the areas with most ancient monu- 1024, Olav Haraldson arrived in Moster trip to these barren but vibrant areas of ments and the richest cultural heritage, accompanied by Bishop Grimkjell, and our region will prove an unforgettable dating back thousands of years. oversaw the adoption of Christian law by experience. Fishermen, hunters the Mostratinget assembly. Moster is still home to one of the The fjord and the islands and boat builders oldest – Moster Old As you move further inland, a fascinat- Fishing and hunting have always been ing island and fjord kingdom opens up important when people have settled in an Church. Erling Skakke built Halsnøy before your eyes. There are thousands area. This is also true of Sunnhordland, Monastery on the island of Halsnøy, one of large and small islands in the region whose inhabitants have shown great of the mightiest Augustinian monasteries – all of them marked by the friendly and prowess in exploiting the area’s natural in Norway’s history. hospitable character of the people of resources. Fish from the sea and the Sunnhordland. Norway’s second longest and game from bountiful hunting The Viking era and the nobility fjord – the – starts in grounds have always been important Given its central location, it was almost Sunnhordland. This 179-km-long fjord, to people in this part of . The inevitable that Sunnhordland would come often called the ”Queen of the Norwegian people of Sunnhordland have always to occupy a prominent place during the fjords”, also contributes to the distinctive been a travelling people, and boatbuild- Viking era. The region became a central character of the region. ing became an important activity early in base for Viking chieftains who often went the area’s history. It is still an important raiding in the west. There are many plac- industry, although nowadays they build Mountains and glacier es, therefore, where relics of this era can modern ships and the world’s biggest oil Furthest inland in the region, the mighty be seen. The aristocracy subsequently Sunnhordland mountains tower heaven- installations. made their presence felt and the building wards, with some peaks as tall as 1700 of the was completed in metres. The mountains surround Nor- 1665 – the only one of its kind in Norway. way’s third largest glacier – Folgefonna. This magnificent glacier is “spread” Popular culture over the mountains of the Folgefonna peninsula like the icing on a cake. Some However, the most important element of Norway’s most spectacular waterfalls in any region is the people themselves. cascade down the mountainsides. Fol- The great activity that has charac- gefonna National Park, the 25th national terised Sunnhordland has of course park in Norway, was opened here in created the basis for a lively folk culture, summer 2005. which has fortunately been nurtured and maintained throughout the region Sunnhordland. 6 Folgefonna

FOLGEFONNA GLACIER - SAMARBEIDSRÅDET FOR SUNNHORDLAND 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. www.folgefonna.info 7

Great nature experiences await you on This IS Folgefonna: Folgefonna and around the Folgefonna glacier. Åkrafjordtunet in Odda, Agatunet in Three plateau glaciers: Northern, , Juklafjord in Jondal and Central and Southern Folgefonna. Rosendal serve as fantastic gateways Southern Folgefonna is the third for trips to the Folgefonna National largest glacier in Norway. Park. They provide information about the national park and fun activities in the The highest point is 1,660 metres area. above sea level.

For example, you can walk the ‘tourist The ice on the Folgefonna route’ across the Folgefonna glacier peninsula covers an area of from Sundal to Fonnabu and take part in approx. 270 km2. The area is a guided glacier walk across the glacier, divided between five municipalities visit Fonna Glacier Resort (summer in Sunnhordland and : ski centre) in Jondal, walk through the Kvinnherad, Jondal, Ullensvang, Buerdalen or Bondhusdalen valleys, walk Odda and Etne. on the restored Buførevegen road that goes from Reisæter across the mountain folgefonna.info just north of Nordfonna and down to Botsvatn lake above Øvre Krossdalen in Jondal. In the Åkrafjord, you can join walks along the fjord or see the geology exhibition at Rullestad. In Rosendal, a visit to the Stone Park is recommended.

The new Folgefonna Centre in Rosendal opens in spring 2017. There, visitors will be able to learn about the Folgefonna glacier and the nature in the area from the very bottom of the Hardangerfjord to the national park, and about the climate and its impact on our lives. 8 round trips by car by trips round

HISKABRUA , BØMLO - TORALV M. Adventurous experiences in Sunnhordland

Experience Historic Hotels, winners of Bocuse d’Or, local food, and spectacular nature experiences in between islands and fjords. Exciting histories on historical ground from when the Viking kings ruled or be seduces by a magical walk on the glacier Folgefonna! FOLGEFONNA NASJONALPARK

Krokeide J O N D A L S JONDAL T OS U N N

Os E 9 L E N Hufthamar Halhjem FOL GEF ON NT Varaldsøy UN Storebø NE car by trips round LEN

AUSTEVOLL Våge Gjermundshamn ODDA From Leirvik: Husavik Uggdal • Bergen - 2,30h Løfallstrand TYSNES FOLGEFONNA Bekkjarvik Sandvikvåg Årbakka Ølve • Rosendal – 2h Rosendal NASJONALPARK • Uggdal – 1h Hardangerfjorden • Moster – 20min • Skånevik, Etne – 1,50h / FITJAR Hodnanes Jektevik KVINNHERAD Fjæra 40min (fast boat) Husnes Huglo • STORD Rubbestadneset Sunde Valen Åkrafjorden and glacier – 2,30h Svortland Sørstokken Ranavik • Ryvarden – 50min Utåker Matre Åkra Sagvåg Leirvik • Brandasund – 50min BØMLO Halsnøy Føyno Etnefjella • Bekkjarvik – 1,20h Sydnes Skånevik • Fitjar – 30min Mosterhamn Utbjoa Etne • Åkrafjorden – 1,50h ETNE • – 1h SVEIO • Hardanger – 3h Buavåg Espevær Langevåg Ølensvåg ØLEN Ryvarden

Page 10: from the ocean Page 11: Historic and Page 12: Active to the glacier culinary experiences experiences Description of route: Description of route: Description of route: Hardanger, Odda – Åkrafjorden, Etne – Etne – Haugesund – Sveio – Espevær, Bømlo – Bergen – Austevoll – Fitjar – Leirvik, Stord – Sveio – Espevær, Bømlo – Brandasund, Bømlo Mosterhamn, Bømlo – Leirvik, Stord – Fitjar Sveio – Etne – Åkrafjorden, Etne – Rullestad, – Fitjar – Tysnes – Rosendal, Kvinnherad – – Bekkjarvik, Austevoll – Tysnes – Rosendal, Etne – Sundal, Kvinnherad – Rosendal, Sundal, Kvinnherad – Odda – Hardanger Kvinnherad – Halsnøy, Kvinnherad – Kvinnherad – Tysnes – Austevoll – Bergen Skånevik, Etne – Etne – Haugesund 10 3 – 7 days • Aprox. 600 km • 3 ferries round trips by car by trips round

SLÅTTERØY LIGHTHOUSE, BØMLO - JON OLAV ROLFSNES

from the ocean Tips: to the glacier BØMLO: The Lobster Park in Espevær, Brandasund and Slåtterøy lighthouse. This is a fantastic tour where you get to see idyllic (74 – 79) ETNE: Fjord cruise past Langfoss, ­archipelagos and the many thousands islands along the Skånevik village. (64 – 69 coast. Drive along the famous Hardanger fjord and spot the FITJAR: Engesund fish farm and majestic mountains and waterfalls along the way. If this does information centre, Sightseeing on board not take your breath away, perhaps Folgefonna, Norway’s the sailing ship; Seladon. (38 – 43) KVINNHERAD: The Fureberg waterfall, third largest glacier up close will do the trick? The Barony garden, The Stone Park, The Hardangerfjord express, guided trip to the Bondhus lake. (50 – 57) The trip goes first to Etne and Åkra fjord, listen to the waves and seagull cries. SVEIO: Coastal Landscape Park with with steep mountains and the majestic Experience tranquillity in peaceful nature Ryvarden culture lighthouse, hiking trail in Langfoss waterfall. From Åkra fjord, whilst you drive over the island Tysnes, Førde. (70 – 73) the trip continues past the famous which lies where the Hardanger fjord TYSNES: Ånuglo outdoor area, old road twin waterfalls Låtefoss. Next the trip meets the sea. Further you can travel to in Uggdals Valley, The Solstråle island. continues from mountain and fjord out the town Rosendal which lies along the (30 – 37) to the sea. Experience the fascinating Hardanger fjord. The fjord is by some island landscape in Sveio, Stord, Bømlo called “Queen of the Norwegian fjords”. and Fitjar. In Bømlo there are two airy Rosendal is surrounded by beautiful and suspension which provide you high mountains. The trip continues to with a wonderful view over fjords and Folgefonna, Norway’s third largest gla- mountains. Bømlo is an important island cier. A magnificent waterfall is Furuberg in Norwegian history. Along the coast you waterfall, which lies along the Maurang- can experience much coastal history and er fjord and is a spectacular sight. Travel perhaps spend the night in a fisherman’s back to Hardanger and experience more hut. Enjoy the lovely sea food whilst you wild and beautiful nature. 11 3 – 7 days • 500 km • 5 ferries round trips by car by trips round

LOCAL FOOD - HAAHEIM GAARD historic and culinary experiences Tips: AUSTEVOLL: Dining and accommodation at This round trip takes you on a journey through the history the historic Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri, The of Sunnhordland. Two world champion chefs run a cultural bakery at Storebø. (44 – 49) restaurant in the area. You can enjoy local produce such as BØMLO: Fish soup/sea food at Bømlo Hotel, seafood, wild sheep, berries and lots more! Moster old church, history and dining at Moster Amphitheatre, the exhibition the stone kingdom Bømlo, Brandasund village The tiny coastal communities are placed specialities, and you can really taste the shop, Baadehuset at Espevær (74 - 79) one after another, as pearls on a string region’s character. Further along the trip ETNE: Petroglyphs, Skånevik village with care- between Bergen and Stavanger. It’s been it is worth visiting the village Rosendal. fully maintained building practices, samples of said that people in Norway first settled Amongst majestic mountains and fjords locally made food at Åkrafjordtunet. (64 - 69) in Sunnhordland’s region. This was there are many wonderful historic plac- KVINNHERAD: Halsnøy monastery, the baro- because the Christianisation of Norway es to see, especially worth mentioning ny in Rosendal, the garden café in the Barony started right here, more precisely at is Norway’s only barony. Travel further garden, dining at Rosendal Tourist Hotel or Moster in Bømlo. Before that time, the south to the Viking farm on Avaldsnes Barony Avlsgård and Fruehus, culture hiking Vikings ruled the west coast villages, (Karmøy) and experience more Viking in Uskedalen valley. (50 - 57) and there is plenty of evidence of that. history. Plenty of more culinary experi- STORD: Seafood experience at Brygga 11, There have been many battles along the ences can be found in the culinary city mining museum at Litlabø; The Sunnhord- coast, and you can hear and see more Stavanger. land’s yard. (58 - 63) about that especially in Fitjar, Bømlo SVEIO: Fartein Valen home, coastal landscape and in Etne. The food experiences at this park, Ryvarden culture lighthouse. (70 - 73) stretch are amazing and entirely special. TYSNES: Tasteful food experiences at Haa- If you desire fresh sea food or local raw heim Gaard, trading village Årbakka. (30 – 37) 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 12 3 – 7 days • Aprox. 630 km • 3 ferries round trips by car by trips round

KAYAKING IN THE HARDANGERFJORD, ROSENDAL - FOLGEFONNA BREFØRARLAG CO STÅLE SUNDFJORD

Active experiences Tips: This trip is better suited for those who wish to feel the nature AUSTEVOLL: Hike in the Nordsjø trails, up close, not just from the car seat. Along the way you will paddle. (44 – 49) find a wide selection of different land and water activities ETNE: Guided trips on the poastal route to you can participate in. You can choose to join guided trips or Rullestadjuvet and mountain climbing. Bungee jumping from the bridge Trolljuv to explore the nature alone. bru, and Zip – line at Trolljuv Adrenalinpark All of the coast and fjord from Bergen places in Sunnhordland. Further inwards Zip-line. (64 – 69) FITJAR: Sailing trips with sailing ship, fishing to Haugesund is a haven for those the fjords in Kvinnherad and Etne it is trips, paddling in the Fitjar islands, great who like to experience sea, fjord, possible to get to the highest mountain bicycle trails. (38 – 43) mountains and glaciers up close through tops in Sunnhordland, or you can hike KVINNHERAD: Guided hikingingtrip to Bond- different activities. There are excellent along the many wonderful trails along husvatnet, Folgefonni breførarlag guides opportunities in both coast and fjord the coast. On the southernmost glacier in kayaking trips, guided glacier hiking at landscape to paddle, fish, dive, sail, Norway, Folgefonna, you can get guided Folgefonna, excursion for the whole family in sea and fjord sightseeing. You can glacier trips from professional glacier Rosendal. (50 – 57) join arranged or guided trips or you leaders. You can get everything from STORD: Walking in Hystadmarkjo which is can rent equipment and experience short trips to trips that last’s for days. North Europe’s biggest alder forest. Hike the nature alone. Hiking and bicycle Other activities that can be mentioned to Kattnakken, golf and great bicycle trails. opportunities are many, and they are are mountain climbing, riding, golf and (58 - 63) well adapted in Sunnhordland. You can fishing. There are many activities to SVEIO: Nordsjøløypa trail to Ryvarden culture rent a bicycle and bicycle easy/medium choose from, find the one most suitable light house, trails along the beach in Førde, trips or purchase a complete package for you and you will get memorable great bicycle trails, diving, riding. (70 - 73) bicycle trip over several days with, adventures in Sunnhordland. TYSNES: Guided fishing trips, great bicycle for example, accommodation/dining/ trails, Tysnessåto. (30 - 37) luggage transport included. You find beautiful view’s over fjords, mountains and the fantastic island kingdom many 13 Transport Transport Sunnhordland is situated between Bergen and Haugesund. It’s easy to get to and around the Sunnhordland region.

FERRY FROM STORD TO KVINNHERAD WITH VIEW OVER BORGUNDØY - RANVEIG MARIE NESSE

Express boat Ferries in Sunnhordland - Bergen Travel easy between Flesland, Bergen • www.fjord1.no and Sunnhordland. • www.fosennamsos.no • Sunnhordland – Austevoll- Bergen: • www.norled.no www.skyss.no. • Bergen - Tysnes – Rosendal/ Reksteren Airport: – Våg - Os: • Stord Airport: www.rodne.no www.stordflyet.no • Eidesvik (Bømlo) – Espevær: • Haugesund Airport:: www.gulenskyss.no www.avinor.no/lufthavn/haugesund • Bergen Airport: Flesland: Bus www.avinor.no/lufthavn/bergen Travel by bus, boat or • Bus service in Sunnhordland: Light Rail when you www.skyss.no Sea route to Sunnhordland via Bergen: • Bergen - Leirvik - Haugesund - Hirtshals – Stavanger – Bergen: want to enjoy Bergen Stavanger: www.kystbussen.no www.fjordline.no and Hordaland! • – Leirvik: www.nor-way.no General timetable information. Visit skyss.no for Timetable information for bus, ferry, express boat and flight bus: timetables and further Call 177 for Hordaland, information. Skyss travelplanner or Tel.: +47 55 55 90 70 from abroad. Skyss travelplanner Information about road and 177/+47 55 55 90 70 is a free app for you traffic up conditions in Norway: travelling with public call 175 or +47 23 23 78 63 from abroad. transport in Hordaland. skyss.no 14 Hiking

DOWN FROM MELDERSKIN TOP, KVINNHERAD - ESPEN HAAGENSEN Walk among the pearls of Sunnhordland

Awaken all of your senses with adventurous walks across the glacier and spectacular coastal landscape in Sunnhordland. Experience tranquillity and serenity in your meeting with majestic nature.

The contrasts are many and lie so close that you can experience them all in one day. In Sunnhordland, you can choose between approximately 200 marked and graded trails. On the next pages, you find a presentation of the top 10 hiking trails in Sunnhordland. 15 Hiking

Marking and grading of trails The new national standard for Innovative Plan your vacation Mountain Tourism is used to mark and with walking map of grade trails in whole of Norway. The Hordaland levels are divided into colour codes after – the 100 best the same principle used at the downhill Before you venture hiking and most popular slopes. Several of the trails are facilitat- it is important to take walking trails in ed for wheelchair/stroller. Hordaland! account for:

The map is available The Norwegian mountain code. EASY at the destinations and from tourist 1 Be sufficiently experienced and fit information offices in Hordaland. for your intended tour 2 Leave word of your route MEDIUM 3 Be weatherwise 4 Be equipped for bad weather and Challenging frost, even on short walks. Always bring a rucksack and proper mountain gear. Expert 5 Learn from the locals 6 Use map and compass 7 Don’t go solo ELECTRIC wHEELCHAIR/ STROLLER 8 Turn back in time; sensible retreat is no disgrace 9 Conserve energy and build a snow Under the description of each shelter if necessary. municipality on page 30 -79, you will find suggested trails that is graded with these More info at www.turistforeningen.no colour codes. This makes it easy to find a hiking trail that suits you! Have a great trip! 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 16 Hiking

THE TOP OF LANGFOSS WATERFALL - ESPEN MILLS Suggested challenging hiking trips

Melderskin,”Queen amongst the equipment. During the summer there from the Eljervik Farm to Langfoss Sunnhordland mountains” 1426 are arranged glacier trips every day summer pasture farm on the plateau m.a.s.l. You spend 4 hours going up and a between Fonnabu and Holmskjer cabin above the waterfall. The highlight of the little less coming down. From the top you at Oddasida. trip is the viewpoint at Varahaugen. At can see all of Sunnhordland, fjords, www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no 640 metres above sea level you get a pan- mountains, the sea and the powerful oramic view of the fjord. The trip can also Folgefonna. The starting point is in Tysnessåta 753 m.a.s.l. The walk be guided. www.aakrafjorden.no Rosendal, which makes it easy to find takes about 1,5 to 3 hours, accommodation. depending on where you start. From the Siggjo 474 m.a.s.l. Siggjo has at all top there is an amazing view to Folgefonna times been an important approach Fonnabu, «The Tourist route over and Kvinnherad mountains, all of mark which can be seen from far out in Folgefonna» 1450 m.a.s.l. The trip Sunnhordland and the sea in the west. the sea. There’s a good trail from the takes about 10 hours to and fro. This is parking lot at Stokka by the highway 542 the most used climb to Folgefonna, with To the top of Langfoss 881 moh. up to the top. One estimates 1,5 to 2 unusual great experience value “from Langfoss waterfall was in 2011 hours up and down. You get a view over fjord to glacier”. The starting point is in voted as one of the worlds most beautiful the Triangle Connection, the island Sundal and goes through beautiful waterfalls by CNN, with its 612-metre kingdom and the open sea in the west. Bondhusdalen valley before embarking cascading fall, and as the fifth highest on the climb towards the glacier center; waterfall in Norway. This is a four hour Fonnabu, which is self-serviced with 27 hike. The path to the top of Langfoss beds. To walk at the glacier itself you starts next to the Langfoss parkingplace/ need an experienced glacier guide and kiosk. The path follows the original route 17 Hiking

MOUNTAIN HIKE TO KATTNAKKEN, STORD - LINN VINJE Suggested softer hiking trips

Mountain Hike – Kattnakken. Northseatrail Mølstrevåg Bondhusdalen valley, A brisk hike to the mountain peak – Ryvarden is adapted for Kvinnhrad. Easy hiking Kattnakken 724 metres above sea level, wheelchair users and baby strollers. Trip trip that is suitable for wheelchair/baby the height difference from the parking lot takes about 40 min roundtrip. Fantastic stroller users up to Bondhusvatnet water. to the peak is 300 metres, and the peak nature experiences to the Ryvarden cul- If you make it to Bondhusbrea the trails affords an excellent view in good weather. ture lighthouse. You can also experience becomes narrow. You spend about 2 The walk takes about one to two hours on living out here by the sea, and from the hours up and down to Bondhusvatnet a gravel road, alternatively paths. The windows you will have panoramic views water and 0,5 hour more to Bondhus- walk includes several steep sections. from the sky and sea in three directions. breen glacier. Bondhusdalen valley is Hiking maps are available from the central in Folgefonna National Park. The bookshops and in the Customer Market area has been like a magnet on tourists Place. The Lake Svartavatnet, Fitjar. and locals since the middle of the 18th 4,5 km long trail which starts by the century. In July every Sunday there are Northseatrail at Stolmen takes parking lot by the water works. You walk guided trips with Folgefonna glacier about 45 min. The trip goes from on the gravel road alongside a steady team. The trips start at 12.00. For Våge to Kvalvåg in very special climb all the way up to Svartavatnet registration and more information, surroundings all the way out to the sea. water. Nice view over the Fitjar islands contact Tel.: +47 95 11 77 92 Here you can find a detour where you can and Bømlo. www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no go to Såta which is the highest point at Stolmen; 60 m.a.s.l 18 cycling

BICYCLING IN SUNNHORDLAND - NORSKE BYGDEOPPLEVELSER Cycling across the fjord and island landscapes

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. Experience coast and islands one day - fjords and mountains the next day. Here it’s the nature that leaves you breathless! 19

Plan your bicycle trip The Cycle Route is the world’s cycling longest route, circling 6,000 km around accommodation In Sunnhordland you can plan bicycle the entire North Sea. Through Sunnhord- during the trips that are long or short, for a land, the route runs through the coastal bicycle trip: weekend or for several days. All the landscapes of Fitjar, Stord, Bømlo and ”Cyclist Welcome” is an accommodation bicycle routes have the same start and Sveio municipalities. From the North offer which is specially adapted for endpoint, so you don’t need to bring your Sea Cycle Route, you can easily visit cyclists. This includes, between other luggage. The daytrips vary from 4 – 65 archipelagos or enter the fjord kingdom things, that safe bicycle parking, good km, and the several daytrips are up to of Sunnhordland. drying facilities for clothes, and bicycle 5 days. Go to: www.northsea-cycle.com tools/tire repair kits are available. The accommodation places will have a mark There are many things to experience and on the front door. It is often necessary to Leirvik is an excellent departure point many places to stay during the bicycle book in advance. for your bicycle trip whether you wish trip. Several hotels and guesthouses are to experience islands, archipelagos, “Cycle welcome» accomodation” and “Cyclist Welcome” mountains or fjords. The bicycle trip to have facilities especially suited for accommadations in Sunnhordland: the Barony in Rosendal is a varied and tourists on bikes. During the tourist • Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård & Fruehus easy ride. From Rosendal, you can cycle season, it is recommended that you make • Rosendal Turisthotell over the mountain to the Sunnhordland reservations in advance. • Almås Hotell paradise of Skånevik (and further on to • Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri Etne) or across Tysnes island to Bergen We wish you a nice bicycle trip! • Bømlo Hotell or Leirvik. All the roads in Tysnes are • Fitjar Fjordhotell narrow, but the traffic is mostly light. It is • Fitjar Sjø og Camping possible to cycle around or across Tysnes • Grand Hotell and it is easy to continue on to Bergen • Stord Hotell from the island.

The island municipalities of Bømlo, Bicycle rental in ENGLISH Bicycle trips Stord, Fitjar and Austevoll offer many Plan your bicycle vacation in Sunnhordland roads and landscapes of varied and small Sunnhordland with the brochure ”Bycycle scale typography. There are many quaint • Intersport Bekkjarvik, trips in Sunnhordland”, communities which are well worth a Tel.: +47 56 18 08 56 free brochure on the tourist visit: Mosterhamn, Espevær, Langevåg, • Intersport /Svortland, offices in the region. Brandasund and Hiskjo to name but a Tel.: +47 53 42 12 80 Detailed maps, trip few. Starting from Bømlo, its nice to • Langevåg Bygdatun, descriptions, GPS files visitsunnhordland.no ride along the , the road Tel.: +47 53 42 18 75/+47 99 42 81 82 can be downloaded at system linking the islands of Stord, Fitjar • Rosendal sport, Tel.: +47 53 48 11 05 www.visitsunnhordland.no. and Austevoll. The islands of Austevoll • MX sport, Etne, Tel.: +47 53 71 70 00 are connected by many bridges. From • The trading house Larsen in Fitjar, Plan longer trips with Bike Austevoll, it’s easy to continue on to Tel.: +47 53 45 75 00 map Hordaland. Bergen or to return to Leirvik. • Joker Bakkasund, Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90 149 NOK on Tourist Offices • Sveio Golfpark, Tel.: +47 53 74 20 25 in Hordaland. • G sport Stord Tel.: +47 53 40 30 14 • Haaheim Gaard, Tysnes. Tel. : +47 53 43 22 80 / +47 900 30 794 20 cycling Across fjords and islands in Sunnhordland, with bike and boat

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BICYCLING, ROSENDAL - SAMARBEIDSRÅDET FOR SUNNHORDLAND Buy a complete bicycling trip package that includes accommodation, Tour dates: 19.06 - 04.09 - 2016 (Sunday - Saturday) express boat tickets, all meals, a list of Price per person: in a double room: NOK 9150,- items you should bring, a map and detailed NB! NOK 250 discount when ordering before 1. June Price includes: guide. The bicycling trips are suitable • 6x nights accommodation incl. breakfast for bicycling on your own, without a • 4 x selfmade lunch pack / thermos refill guide. Buying a complete “bicycling trip” • 4 x 3-course dinner • Map and tour description, Luggage transport. Hardangerfjord guarantees that all reservations have been express (ferry) from Bergen to Rosendal Monday taken care of and that the accommodation will have room for you. The rest of the ferries: Total NOK 500 per person incl. bike tickets. (Has to pay for tickets onboard) Mountains, fjords and skerries - 7 days (166 km) Extra: Experience Sunnhordland’s fantastic Norwegian west coast • Bike rental 5 days: NOK 1050 / x day NOK 155 fjord scenery by bike. Spice up the trip with a visit to romantic • Bag 5 days: NOK 90/ x day NOK 15 (per bag) Rosendal with its Barony, the blues village Skånevik, Leirvik • Helmet 5 days: NOK 60/ x day NOK 10 on Stord and the idyllic trading station Bekkjarvik in Austevoll. The trip is in varied and hilly fjord terrain and you will get to ex- perience a bit of Norway in miniature – with mountains, fjords, Tlf.: 61 28 99 70 fertile communities and cosy villages. If you want to cycle a lot, norske-bygdeopplevelser.no you have the opportunity to take pleasantdetours. - 1. SEPT. 2016 - Landa Eivind Oliver Photo:

TOUR DES FJORDS COMES TO STORD 22 Boating fishing and

THE COASTAL PARADISE AUSTEVOLL - ALGIRDAS MOTIEJÛNA 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! 23

Boating in Sunnhordland contrasts compared to the coast. Steep Fishing in Sunnhordland Boating fishing and Sunnhordland has a long tradition of mountains, fjords, glaciers and majestic Sunnhordland is paradise for anyone boat tourism, and has got a wide range waterfalls summarize the nature here. looking to harvest of Nature’s bounty. of harbours. There is huge variety – here The open sea which awaits you out at the you will find everything from guest If you arrive with or without boat you have coast really abounds in fish. There are marinas offering first class services the possibility to experience the coastal several places where you can take a trip to the most beautiful natural harbours and fjord paradise in Sunnhordland. with local experts to catch really big fish. It is also possible to fish from the shore, nature has to offer. Did you know that There are many options as to renting of course. several of Norway’s best boat harbours a boat, or joining a sightseeing tour by is located in Sunnhordland? boat, whether you wish for calm boat Further up the fjord, there are also many trips in old veteran boats or speed and good fishing spots where you can fish Furthest out towards the ocean, excitement in a RIB boat. from the shore or from a boat. There are Sunnhordland has a unique coastal hundreds of lakes in Sunnhordland, both landscape. You can sail among islands On these pages you get more information in lowland areas and up in the mountains. and islets with the open sea as your about where to rent a boat and Many of them abound in fish, and there is nearest neighbour. In the inner part of sighsteeing tours. a really unique atmosphere associated Sunnhordland you will experience large with fishing in these lakes.

Sightseeing trips with boat: (Some trips needs to be booked in advance) Opplev Bømlo, Bømlo Sightseeing round Bømlo in a fishingboat or an open RIB boat www.opplevbomlo.no Fjordcruise i Åkrafjorden, Etne Fjord cruise in the Åkrafjord and past the waterfall Langfoss www.aakrafjorden.no Hardangerfjordekspressen, Kvinnherad Boat trip/sightseeing between Bergen and Rosendal www.rodne.no MS Tedno, Austevoll Island hopping on Austevoll with local boat www.skyss.no Smedholmen, Fitjar Sailing with sail boat «Seladon» www.smedholmen.com Tysnes Hytte – og Båtutleige as, Tysnes Fjord sightseeing trips www.tysnes.com Engesund Fiskeoppdrett og RIB out to the fishfarm and information center in www.engesund.no visningssenter, Fitjar The Fitjar islands

Guided fishing trips and boat rental: Tysnes Hytte- og Båtutleie as, Tysnes Guided fishing trips such as sea fishing from land and water, www.tysnes.com deep-water fishing and inland fishing in the islands fresh water and rental of boats Smedholmen, Fitjar Guided fishing trips www.smedholmen.com Rullestad Aktiv Fritid, Etne Rental of boats www.rullestad.org Opplev Bømlo, Bømlo Guided sea fishing trips www.opplevbomlo.no Bryggekanten, Bømlo Rental of boats www.fjordtun.no Kvinnherad Turistkontor, Kvinnherad Rental of boats in Myrdalsvatnet in Rosendal www.visitsunnhordland.no 24

The quality of the fish is very high Fishing in freshwater Friluftsrådet Vest has published Boating fishing and – imagine enjoying a tasty meal of fish Landowners hold the fishing rights for a brochure called Fritidsfiske i way up in the mountains while watching freshwater lakes etc. and can stipulate Nord- og Sunnhordland the sun setting over the ocean. fishing rules for freshwater fishing. (recreational fishing in north Rogaland Fishing permits can be purchased where and Sunnhordland - in Norwegian only). Deepsea fishing landowners permit recreational fishing. It provides information about where With a few exceptions, you can fish with Children under the age of 16 are entitled you can fish and where you can buy a rod and handline in the sea all year to free fishing permits in watercourses a fishing permit for the various lakes in Norway. This also applies to salmon in which there are no salmon, sea trout and watercourses. You can pick up a fishing. You cannot fish within 100 to or Arctic char. A fishing licence fee does brochure at all tourist information offices 200 metres of the mouths of salmon NOT have to be paid to the state for and it can be downloaded at rivers. Foreign visitors are allowed to freshwater fishing in such watercourses www.frivest.no fish with hand-held equipment, but they – this also applies to adult fishermen. are not allowed to sell fish. There are For fishing in salmon watercourses, Also see Friluftsliv’s also restrictions on how much fish it is everyone over the age of 16 must have ( outdoor recreation board) permitted to take out of Norway. paid a fishing licence fee to the state website for more information about before they can buy a local fishing permit. fishing spots in Austevoll and Tysnes www.bof.no

Sea fishing: Fresh water and lake fishing: Austevoll Here it is possible to fish from both land and boat and you Waterways by Kvernavatnet on the east side of Huftarøy. have great fishing possibilities. All types of fish. Bømlo Bømlo has a long shoreline with approximately 1000 islands Finnås lake, trout. 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 Inner Etne mountains, domestic trout. in Åkra fjord, no marked parking spaces along the fjords. Fitjar Fitjar consists of over 300 islands and here you have Storavatnet lake, big and popular fishing water. especially ample possibilities at sea fishing from the rocky Char and trout. shores and from small boats. All types of fish. Kvinnherad fjord. At the end of the power station in Bondhus river, salmon and trout. Popular with worm and in (on the eastern beach) fishing. the chances are good for salmon and trout. Stord From boat: Hystad islands, Tveita islands, Grova Tyse lake and Storda mountain. Trout, free fishing. islette, Huglahammaren. From land: Jektavik, Tyneset, Skjesholmane. All types of fish. Sveio On the west side and in Ålfjord there are great possibilities Lange lake (wheelchair accessible), the Vigdarvassdraget for rod fishing from land. All types of fish. and Liervassdraget river systems. Fishing permits. Tysnes In all fjords around Tysnes – Bjørne fjord, Onarheims fjord, In the lakes at Tysnes you can get plenty of fish. Trout, Søreidsvika and out in you can fish. All types salmon, eel, char, rainbow trout, crucian carp and pike. of fish. 25 Paddling

KAYAKING ON GODDO, BØMLO - JON OLAV ROLFSNES A PADDLING ADVENTURE

Interested in an paddling adventure? The glacier can be experienced close up Sunnhordland is an area which is full in a kayak. Experiencing a glacier at such Rental of kayak/ of experiences for those who wishes to close range will take your breath away! canoe and courses: benefit from the use of canoe or kayak. You will see many birds, perhaps a seal • Padleåro kayak center, Fitjar: Here we can offer everything from salty and mink. Eagles are flying over you and They supply kayak courses, guided trips adventures in a sea kayak, to the more the cormorant ducks under. If you paddle and they rent out kayaks and canoes. peaceful trips on the fjord or amongst during the night, Phosphorescence that www.padlearo.no the islands in the archipelago. The most light up both paddle and boat can be • Smedholmen, Fitjar: powerful experiences you will find out at discovered. There might be big fish or Course about kayaking. sea. If you have a sea kayak then exciting groups of smaller fishes that swim by. www.smedholmen.com challenges awaits you in the area around Serenity is something you will appreciate • Havstril Paddle Club, Austevoll: Bømlo, Austevoll, west of Fitjar and in whilst you glide along the water, and you Rental, and tips for successful Sveio. If you seek a more tranquil exist- will have a relaxing way to enjoy your paddle trips. ence, we will advise you to use the Fitjar own thoughts in between other great Tel. +47 98 87 42 53 islands, and the idyllic Tysnes. adventures. • Folgefonna Glacier Guide Union, Kvinnherad: Is it fjord experiences you seek, then per- You can receive tips for great paddle Offers guided kayaking in glacier water haps we can tempt you with the Åkrafjord areas from the places where you rent, at Folgefonna glacier and guided and Hardangerfjord. What would it be like and at the tourist information’s around kayaking in the Hardangerfjord. to glide calmly through the water all the in Sunnhordland. www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no way to the shore, surrounded with majes- • Sveio Golf Park, Sveio: tic waterfalls and mountains? Norway’s Rent out canoes. third biggest glacier, Folgefonna, is in Tel. + 47 53 74 80 76 Kvinnherad. 26 Festivals events and Festivals and events

Summers in the island and fjord kingdom of Sunnhordland are packed with festivals and events! You can experience a concert on top of a mountain, a rock festival in a fjord and mountain village, or see some of the best blues musicians in the world. Or how would you like to meet Astrid Lindgren’s famous character Pippi Longstocking? There’s something for everyone!

FESTIDALEN MUSIC FESTIVAL - JORUNN LARSEN

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Austevoll MELKEVIK FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS MARKET Festivals events and BERGEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 4. – 6. August 2016, Kulleseidkanalen. Ultimo November 28. May, Bekkjarvik A music festival, outdoor and indoor. www.skakkesenter.no Concert with The Piazzolla Orchestra and [email protected] / +47 46920337 Mezzosopran Andrea Pellegrini, from 19:00 www.opplevbomlo and facebook Fitjar at Hengjo in Bekkjarvik. SUMMER SHOW IN FITJAR www.fib.no CANAL DAYS, KULLESEIDKANALEN May – July, Fitjar 2 – 4. September, Kulleseidkanalen It’s the 16th year that the summer show in COASTAL SAGA WEEKS Concerts and much more Fitjar is being put up. There are about 4000 19. – 21. August, Bekkjarvik www.kanaldagane.no guests in the tent each year. As always, market on Saturday, with www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no musical performances, competitions, and Etne wine and food adventure. In the evening OPEN DAY AT SÆBØTUNET FITJAR FESTIVAL concerts in Henjo and in Stolmen churhc. 8. August, Etne 4 – 7. August, Fitjar Sunday, outdoor worship service on Sunday, God, gamaldags familiefeiring www.fitjarfestivalen.no on “Skjæret in Bekkjarvik marina”. med bål, leikar, musikk og servering på Facebook: Fitjarfestivalen www.kystsogevekene.no tunet. www.sunnhordland.museum.no OPEN DAY AT ÅRSKOG MUSEUM VAMP SKÅNEVIK BLUESFESTIVAL 17. September, Fitjar 29.juli, Bekkjarvik harbour 30. June – 2.July, Skånevik Etne Welcome to storytelling program, Summer concert with Vamp www.skaanevik-blues.com tour, activities for children, and sales www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no of coffee and cakes! Collaboration PIPPI LONGSTOCKING FESTIVAL with local organizations. Bømlo 7 – 10. July, Skånevik www.sunnhordland.museum.no MOSTRASPELET - “I SLIK EI NATT” Skånevik fjord hotel invites you to Pippe- PART OF BERGEN INTERNATIONAL theatre at the hotel lawn! Skånevik invites Kvinnherad FESTIVAL you to Pippi-activities in the whole village- EASTER AT THE MONASTERY 27, 28 and 29 May, Moster for young and old! Ultimo March/Primo April, Halsnøy, On 27 May 2016, Bømlo Teater will stage www.pippifestivalen.no Kvinnherad the premiere of the new Mostraspelet Easter workshop for young and old, pageant ‘I slik ei natt’ by Svein Tindberg ETNE MARKET art exhibition in the convent cellar. at Moster Amfi. The pageant is directed 4 – 7. August, Etne They sell waffles and coffee. by Ivar Tindberg. The pageant is about the The biggest market of its kind in the west of www.sunnhordland.museum.no legendary Viking King Olav Haraldsson, Norway with 30000-40000 guests year round. and we follow him through the events that More than 150 sails exhibitions within arts change him from a merciless Viking into and handycrafts, food, shopping, industry and the legendary Christian figure who was to agriculture. Plus a varied culture program. become Saint Olav. Bømlo Teater’s own www.etnemarknaden.no actors perform and work behind the scenes, supported by a few professional actors, CHILDREN AND FAMILY FESTIVAL including Svein Tindberg. Performances at 1.October 18.00 from 27 to 29 May. www.englefro.no For more information and tickets, see: www.bomlo.net, www.bomloteater.no

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Kvinnherad Festivals events and ROSENDAL SKI FESTIVAL 7. – 10. April, Rosendal www.breogfjell.no/rosendalskifestival

CONVENT DAY Medio June, Halsnøy Kvinnherad Concert and art exhibition, kids program and talks. The café is open all day. www.sunnhordland.museum.no

HUSNES DAY’S HANDBALLFESTIVAL, STORD 3. – 4.June, Husnes - HANDBALLFESTIVALEN Activities, market, music and good offers. husnesstorsenter.no Facebook: Husnes Storsenter

SÆBØVIK FESTIVAL 14. – 16. July, Sæbøvik Halsnøy During the festival it will be arranged a crab and shrimp festival, and a fish festival. www.visitsunnhordland.no

COURT YARD THEATRE Medio July, Rosendal www.baroniet.no

FESTIDALEN 4. – 7. August www.festidalen.no

CULTURAL EVENTS ON BARONY STATSRAAD LEHMKUHL ROSENDAL - LINN THERESE VINJE May – Sept. Big cultural events in the Baroniet Rosendal, will be published from 31. March. Book your tickets at www.baroniet.no

ROSENDAL CHAMBER FESTIVAL 11. – 14. Aug, Baroniet Rosendal www.rosendalfestival.com

CHANNELDAYS IN KULLESEIDKANALEN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AT TYSNESFEST

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FOLGEFONNA UP AND MAURANGER OPEN DAY AT SUNNHORDLANDSTUNET Tysnes Festivals events and 27. August, Sundal/Bondhusdalen 3. September, Stord TYSNESFEST www.mauranger.no New exhibition. Theatre and activities for 6. – 10 July, Tysnes the children. Stords’ baking and crafts The Tysnesfest festival brought 26,000 JUL I ROSENDAL organization demonstrates baking and visitors to the small island of Tysnes last Ultimo november crafts. Café serving traditional food. NOK year. Tysnesfest will be arranged for the www.julirosendal.no 50 per adult. Children get complimentary 10th time in 2016. Here, you can experience tickets. www.sunnhordland.museum.no big international names and teeming Stord crowds, and activities and entertainment CHILDREN AND YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL FALTURILTU for people of all ages by the sea on idyllic 11. – 13. Mars, Stord 7. – 12. November, Stord Tysnes! Festival campsite and festival One of the oldest Theater Festival in Norway! World’s biggest “” children book marina, bus and boat services across the Children and youth set up and plays theatre. festival! Shows, literature, concerts, author whole region! There will be a concert at the www.stord.kulturhus.no meeting and exhibitions. top of Tysnessåto for the third time. Last Facebook: Teaterfestivalen på Stord www.falturiltu.no year, 1,350 people made their way to the top! www.tysnesfest.no THE MININGS AT LITLABØ CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM Facebook: Tysnesfest 1. Mai, Stord 3. – 4. December, Stord Exhibition and open café. Activities for Bring children and grand children to the HAAHEIM GAARD children. Take the train into the old mining museum and join in at the workshops and 7. – 10. July, Uggdal tunnels. www.sunnhordland.museum.no theatre, Christmas shopping and café. Contact for upcoming events. During Making of candles in Smio. Adults 100 NOK, «Tysnesfest» 2016 there will be HANDBALL FESTIVAL children 50 NOK 11.00-15.00. arrangements and a lot of good food and 13. – 16. Mai, Stord www.sunnhordland.museum.no beverage at Haaheim Gaard. Fjord Norway’s biggest handball festival is Booking: +47 924 87 903 (kl. 9-17) / arranged for the 27th time. Sveio Tel. +47 53 43 30 00 www.stordhandball.no/handballfestivalen THE FARTEIN VALEN FESTIVALEN [email protected] / 13 – 17. April, Sveio www.haaheimgaard.no SUMMER SHOW ON STORD A national festival that convey the Premiere the 28th of May, Stord impression of the famous composer and Show to the 9th of July. cultural person Fartein Valen. www.frugaard.no www.farteinvalen.no.

STORD MARITIME MUSEUM LIGHTHOUSE JAZZ AT RYVARDEN Primo mai, Stord 14. August, Sveio Exhibition and open cafe. Activities for the Concert at Ryvarden culture Lighthouse, children; starting of old engines among other at 1300 in cooperation with Sildajazz in things. www.sunnhordland.museum.no Haugesund. www.ryvarden.no

More arrangements, concerts and exhibitions you will find in the culture calendar at www.visitsunnhordland.no 30 Tysnes

BICYCLE TOURISTS IN VÅGE MARINA - SAMARBEIDSRÅDET FOR SUNNHORDLAND i The municipality of Tysnes is a group of Tysnes tourist information Municipality of Tysnes islands with an overall surface area of 255 ”Flytenaustet” in Våge 5685 Uggdal, square kilometres. The scenery ranges from NO-5680 Tysnes Tel +47 53 43 70 00 seaside rocks and heather moors to the west Tel. +47 53 43 21 00 [email protected] and the sea beyond, to precipitous mountain- Opening hours: www.tysnes.kommune.no sides, distinctive forests and fertoe vegetation Daily from mid-June to mid-August Opening hours: towards the East and the outer Hardanger Weekdays 9.00 – 20.00 09.00 – 15.00 fjord. Between these extremities, skerries, Saturday 10.00 – 18.00 and a beautiful mountain area with mountain Sunday 12.00 – 20.00 peaks in excess of 750 metres exist. Våge is the municipality’s shopping centre, while the administrative centre is situated in Uggdal. Lr ondal ordn lsns roid ds an loarvi Lslostr Hatvi l n orsns i rn rd rn E o JONDAL nanst s otr sro is OS H N usa n Hvi Hardanr Soro rd L o S E id Svarid orsordn Strno ar N Stor v N arstin r E Strandvi S L als usaordn E ns N inns S Hundv i Halh ld Huthaar vna a ardn n o S r o r d n rd r Nordrolln o d ustvollsrua 31 r n o anr L H Horo GE rnaordn N Sights Sild N Tysnes st Sundal N ra The lime oven at Flakka N o Nordtvit aralds n o EL str r The rock on the eastern side of Tysnes is rord n EN d Lr n d Godsund aura h ridali n AUSTEVOLL rich in lime. It was used for lime burning u alns n s for many hundreds of years and provided ns d 6 snst Sundvor d al Holasr ondhusvatnt i 3 the farms in the area with an unusualr n onnanutn Hutar v n S n s o ol d Lund otns supplementary income until 1900. The taor Husavi d i s 8 Grundshan d snssto oven is situated at Flakkavågen,r approx. 2 onnau

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Ånuglo recreation area Solstråleøya – Godøysund Tysnes – east of Onarheim Fertoe island with about 20 different Haaheim Gaard 7 Comprises parts of the islands of Ånuglo, tree species, many of which have been An oasis for the good life. Savour the fla- Seløy, Midtøy and Flornes on Tysnesøy. planted. Old paths for walks, and remains vours of a bygone era in the restaurant. The islands are unique nature and recre- from what used to be houses. The one- Breakfast is served when the sun shines ation areas with interesting flora and fau- time tenant farmer’s house can be hired through the small window panes of our na worthy of preservation. Part of Ånuglo for accommodation and meetings. A book elegant guest rooms. Day dream about is a nature reserve, where the largest has been published on the exciting histo- romantic country style in the interior holly tree in Norway grows (Height 15 m, ry of the island. Information Board. furnishing and garden shop and buy local circumference 4 m). The area comprises www.solstraale.no flavors from the area and garden. many marinas, and toilets, picnic areas, Come to an event and experience information boards, hiking paths, quay The old Rekkje Estate concerts, festivals, opera and magical and mooring facilities in Bekkjarvika – Uggdal -anno 1599 4 atmosphere. Create memories for life – north on the island. Rekkjetunet, a group of farm buildings visit Haaheim Gaard. www.bof.no built in a row represents an old building For more information, contact Torstein tradition and is one of the best-­preserved Booking: + 47 92 48 79 03 (kl. 9-17) Ferdslevegen 2 groups of buildings of its kind in Western Service desk +47 53 43 30 00 The old road in the Uggdalsdalen valley Norway. The oldest part of the dwelling [email protected] cultural environment with the remains of house was built in 1599. The farm cluster www.haaheimgaard.no ancient paths, burial mounds and house is privately owned. ruins. The Oldtidsvegen road is paved in Open by arrangement, contact: Galleri Elisabeth G several places and crosses two fords. It www.anno1599.no The summer gallery is centrally located may be one of the oldest known roads in on the quay in Våge. Exhibitions featuring Hordaland. The road lies between Uggdal Flygansvær – Reksteren 5 the work of many well-known artists. and Onarheim. Information boards can At Flygansvær, there is a coastal fort Season opens mid-June. For more infor- be found atthe left of the main road. dating from World War II, which was built mation check out our website. by the Germans to maintain control of Open: Tue -Sat 11:00 - 16:00 Tysneset 3 the ships coming in from the North Sea. Sund 12:00 - 17:00 Place of cult worship, sun worship and The fortified area is well preserved, and Mond - closed.Tel.: +47 91 13 18 81 army exercise drills, with stocks, and includes four cannon exhibitions. [email protected] relics from several churches. Turn off the A notice board has been erected by the www.elisabethg.no main road towards Godøysund and follow road. the signs to Tysnes. Follow the road with The Doll Gallery 8 the drystone wall at the left hand side. The Graveyard at Reksteren 6 Experience seldom art and crafts: The information board is located at the The graveyard at Reksteren was conse- Historical clothes, handmade dolls in churchyard. crated in 1890 and was in use until 1922. historical clothes, finger and hand dolls The chapel is a com bined chapel of rest and much more. Graphics of Magne and entrance to the characteristic grave- Kjellesvik. Changing exchibitions. yard. An information board is located by Open during summer,find more info the drystone wall. 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] CONERT AT TYSNESSÅTO www.dokkegalleriet.no - STIFTELSEN TYSNESFEST 34

Activities Route review Tysnes The yachtsmen from Tysnes Tysnesfest Festival Flatråkervassdraget 31km. Exhibition in the tourist information office The Tysnesfest festival brought 26,000 The bicycle trip to Flatråkervass­draget in the boathouse (’Flytenaustet’) at Våge. visitors to the small island of Tysnes starts in the village Våge and runs During the period from 1900 to 1940, last year. Tysnesfest will be arranged though forest areas and along twinkling yachters from Tysnes made their mark for the 10th time in 2016. Here, you can waters. You cycle through small avenues on American yachting, and even won experience big international names and of aromatic pine trees and through the the America’s Cup. Open every day from teeming crowds, and activities and enter- narrow farm yard where the houses are mid-June to mid-August. Contact tourist tainment for people of all ages by the sea close up to the wall. Every turn and every information for a guided tour. on idyllic Tysnes! Festival campsite and plain will tempt you to stop just to bask www.jaattlaget.com/en festival marina, bus and boat services in the tranquillity and calmness. Here across the whole region! There will be a you will get the road all for yourself. Only The Culture barn at Drange 9 concert at the top of Tysnessåto for the accompanied by the grazing animals, the Here you find a big collection of tools third time. Last year, 1,350 people made wind that blows over the tree tops and the from the farm Drange from 1850 - 1950. their way to the top! The dates are 6 – 10 wheels that go over the asphalt makes it The poeple living here did all the work July. More info on not completely silent. Map, route reviews themselves, like fishing, shoemaker and www.tysnesfest.no and GPS files can be found at smith. The collection contains much Facebook: Tysnesfest www.visitsunnhordland.no of the equipment used during cooking, weaving, sewing. Other things are books Tour suggestions for bicycle. Bicycle rental and toys. Guided tour on request. One trip starts in the coastal town Våge Haaheim Gaard has 10 bicycles for rent- Contactperson, Helge Drange: and continues to Uggdal, Onarheim, al. Booking: + 47 924 87 903 (kl. 9-17) Tel.: +47 90 69 81 40, Lundegrend and back to Våge. In total Service desk + 47 53 43 30 00 [email protected] the trip is 43,5km. The trip is varied Facebook: Kulturløo på Drange and goes through undeveloped places, Tysnes guided fishing trips. over blossoming meadows, and through Offer coaching in sea fishing, specific Idyllically Laukhamar at Skorpo forest. A major part of the trip goes along deep water fishing after ling and cusk Enjoy magnificent views of the mouth the Hardanger fjord with view over to Course is from 6h to a whole day. Char of the Hardangerfjord or walk up to Kvinnherads mountains and with Folge- and salmon fishing can be booked. You mount Laukhamarsåto.Good fishing fonna as a backdrop. Map, route review can also rent boats and cabins here. areas. Accomodation in apartment or and GPS files can be found at Tel.: +47 98 88 82 61 / +47 99 74 55 33 cabins by the sea. www.visitsunnhordland.no [email protected] – www.tysnes.com www.laukhamarfritid.no www.feriehytter.net www.laukhamar-rorbuer.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 ‘Gude- streif 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! 35

Hiking in Tysnes 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 informa- tionboards. 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.

Hiking at Tysnessåto 10 Tysnessåto 753 metres is an attractive destination for many hikers, both locals and tourists. The first Sunday in August the traditional “Såtetrimmen” GOOD FISHING SPOTS AT TYSNES - walk takes place up to the top of Såto. LAUKHAMAR RORBUER

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.

Hiking path – Myklestadskogen The walk follows a circular track (about 1 h), forest road and paths in easy terrain.

FROM ONARHEIM, VIEW AT KVINNHERD MOUNTAINS.

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Bathing spots Sailing Tysnes Kjevikjo in Uggdal and Klubben on the Siglarlaget Njord/Tysnes sailing club eastern side of the island of Tysnes are owns the boathouse Njordstø in Våge and outdoor recreation areas easily acces- quay facilities, as well as a few traditional sible by land. The road to Klubben is Norwegian Oselvar boats, Zoom8 and adapted for wheelchair users. Gunnars­ Optimist dinghies. In summer, the club vika at the entrance to Godøysund sound, organises sailing training with teaching Krabbepollen in Lunde and the island of and courses for people from 8 years of Ånuglo at the entrance to the Hardanger­ age. In June, the sailing club organises fjord are nice spots accessible by boat. a summer regatta, Sea sport week, Toilets, information boards, tables and and in august Sailer week for Oselvar benches. www.bof.no with Norway Championship later on Bjørnefjorden. [email protected]

BIG FISH - TYSNES GUIDED FISHING TRIPS Tysneshallen hall www.facebook.com/njordtysnes

- JOANNA CORNELSEN Culture and sports hall with library/ local history archives, handball court, Horse riding climbing wall, bouldering room, tenpin Tysnes horse-riding club has a riding bowling, weight training room, music course in Uggdal, by the Uggdal Church. room, conference­ room and foyer. The club provides lessons and runs [email protected] courses. www.tysneshestesportlag.org Library: Tel.: +47 53 43 02 22 +47 46 77 25 90 / [email protected] Golf Bowling: Tel.: + +47 90 85 66 10 Tysnes golclub has 6 holes golf course, + 47 99 64 01 23 facilitated for «Pitch & Putt», 18 holes. For newbeginners and proffs. Courses Kayaking and canoeing are arranged. Can arrange party, team- The Flatråkervassdraget river system, buildings etc. The golf course has a great Onarheimvassdraget river system, location in “Dalen” which is a nice start Bårdsundet sound, Godøysund sound point for hiking in Tysnes mountains. and the island of Ånuglo – in fact, all www.tysnesgolf.no over Tysnes – abound in idyllic places for Facebook: Tysnes Golfklubb kayaking/ canoeing, nature experiences and recreation.

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Bergen og omland friluftsråd Tysnes (Bergen Region Outdoor Recreation Board) The Bergen Region Outdoor Recreation Board offers more than 230 recrea- tion areas in 17 municipalities– from in the north to Tysnes in the south. Great out ports at Tysnes is Ånuglo, Gunnarsvikjo and Solstråleøya. …with eyes closed, in a time At Solstråleøya you can rent a house. believed to have disappeared. Read more about outdoor recreationare- as in Tysnes on this website. www.bof.no. 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 Marinas romantic country style hotelroom, bar and lounge. Let the cultural Våge marina garden with all the paths take you from dream to dream in a sea of roses and rhododendron. Come to one of our events, and enjoy Våge guest marina welcomes you to concerts, festivals, theatre, opera, lectures or evenings of singing. Tysnes. Våge port consists of a top Haaheim is one of De Historiske Hotell og Spisesteder. modern quay facilities centrally located in Tysnes. Short walking distance is to Create memories for a lifetime - visit Haaheim Gaard! shops, banks, restaurants and pubs. The quay facilities consist of solid concrete Tel.: +47 53 43 30 00 - www.haaheimgaard.no - [email protected] - 5685 Uggdal 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 53 43 21 00 [email protected] www.vaagehamn.no

Årbakka Handelsstad Tel.: +47 47 40 89 23 [email protected] Restaurant • Pub • Room for events Tel. +47 41 63 38 06 Open every day during the summer, from [email protected] 5. June. Á la carte every day. Room for [email protected] rental. Entertainment every weekend Facebook: Årbakka handelsstad during the summer. Situated next to the tourist information and the guest marina in Våge. The sea house can be used to arrangements and parties. Tel.: +47 53 43 21 00 / +47 48 19 83 46 [email protected] www.mandelhuset.no 38 Fitjar

SKERRIES AND ISLANDS IN FITJAR - AASE RYGG NØTTVEIT i The area of Fitjar municipality is 150 km2 and it constitutes 50% of Stordøya island. Turistinformasjon Spar Larsen AS There are approximately 3,000 inhabitants in the municipality. Important businesses Opningstid kl 08.00 - 20.00 operate in , primary industries, manufacturing and aquaculture. A large part of Søndag stengt Fitjar consists of myriad islands and skerries separated by shallow sounds and bays. Tel.: + 47 53 45 75 10 Traditional shipping routes pass through the area, and the municipality contains several [email protected] 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. Lr ondal ordn lsns roid ds an loarvi Lslostr Hatvi l n orsns i rn rd rn E o JONDAL nanst s otr sro is OS H N usa n Hvi Hardanr Soro rd L o S E id Svarid orsordn Strno ar N Stor v N arstin r E Strandvi S L als usaordn E ns N inns S Hundv i Halh ld Huthaar vna a ardn n o S r o r d n rd r Nordrolln o d ustvollsrua r n o anr L H Horo GE rnaordn N Sild N st Sundal N ra N aralds n o EL str o Nordtvit ord n E rd Lr r N ran d n AUSTEVOLL Godsund au h ridali n u alns sd snst Sundvor d ns a Holasr l 39 ondhusvatnt n i r L onnanutn Hutar v n S n s o ol d Lund otns taor Husavi d i s Grundshan d snssto r onnau

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The Oppstad loom Fitjar 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 Nor- wegian 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 14 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 14 Håkonarparken (Håkon’s park) is situated THE HÅKONAR PARK in the heart of Fitjar village, and has a - FITJAR MUNICIPALITY 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.

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Rimsvarden 15 Fitjar The burial mound sits alone, command- ing a fantastic view high above Fitjarbyg- da 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 Welcome to the idyllic Fitjar Fjordhotel idyllically in the straits between Stordøya 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 and Færøy in Langenuen, the post was singlerooms, doublerooms and family rooms! Fitjar Fjordhotell is organising a summer in use from 1630 to 1965, when it was cabaret in Fitjar. Shows from the end of May til end of June. moved to Sandvikvåg. Tel.: +47 53 45 77 00 • post@fi tjar-fjordhotell.no • www.fi tjar-fjordhotell.no Rydlandssago, Sawing Mill 16 The sawing mill containing a waterpow- ered circular saw was built in 1916 and The island Smedholmen 17 was in operation unto approximately Smedholmen is a small island northwest 1990. The sawing mill was renovated in of Fitjar town. Here lies a small, typical 1996. The mill is situated where the high- west Norwegian fishfarm and farm. way R545 crosses the Tinnselvo river, on There is also an unique collection of old the border between the municipalities of boats; the sailing ship “Seladon” to name Stord and Fitjar. 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 Engesund fi sh farm modern boat. Tel.: +47 90 89 48 57 and information centre [email protected] Spend an interesting day at a fi sh farm. www.smedholmen.com Help feed the fi sh and learn about the history of the fi sh farming industry. You can order dinner and lunch. NOK 120 per person, including the 10-minute boat trip to the fi sh farm.

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AIRPHOTO OF THE FITJAR ISLANDS AND ENGESUND FISHFARM AND SELADON SAILS AMONG THE ISLANDS

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Activities Padleåro, Fitjar & Stord The culture trail Fitjar Summer revue on Fitjar kayak rental and guiding 14 The walk takes you past the It’s the 16th time that the summer revue Do you want a meeting with the wet Håkonar park, the Kongsbrønn (the in Fitjar is beeing set up. There are about element, and do you have a dream about King’s Well), Rimsvarden and cultur- 4000 guests in the revue tent each year. finding your own islet? Then kayaking al monuments in the centre of Fitjar. Bothe local and national revue artists! is something for you. Padleåro offers The walk is mostly on tarred road, and www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no coursing in sea kayaking. We also offer some tracks, and takes about one hour. guided kayak tours in Sunnhordland, but Brochures with maps and information Flowers - Malvinsplace you can also rent a kayak and explore the are available from Fitjar Fjordhotell and A gathering spot with tables and benches nature pearls on your own. Larsen multihandel AS. More info about and play ground for children, in the Tel.: +47 47 38 35 79 / +47 92 85 02 78 hikingtrails at middle of Fitjar centre. www.padlearo.no www.visitsunnhordland.no

Trip suggestions for bicycle. Paradise for boating enthusiasts The trip suggestions start and finish in Fitjar is often called the island paradise Marinas Fitjar town. in Sunnhordland. Possibly the most Trading house “Larsen” • Storavatnet lake around: A nice trip beautiful access to Fitjar is via the sea New versions of traditional village shops around the biggest lake in Fitjar. The route. Hundreds of boating tourists have – SPAR, Mx Sport, Larsen Multihandel, trip is 16 km long. found their paradise here, among islands sub-post office, Annemors café, Hårloftet • Kråko sea cabin area: This is a varied and islets – there are as many of these as hairdressers and Galleri Flora. Good trip that runs along a small traffic road there are days in the year. harbour facilities with a petrol and diesel in the cabin area at Kråko. The trip is pump, shower, toilet, access to electrici- 13,5 km long. Hiking tracks ty, fresh water, washing machine, tumble • Vestbøstad around: A easy , short trip (5 Fitjar’s mountain wilds are easily acces- dryer and waste container. km).Part of the route contains walking sible. Hiking maps can be purchased at Tel.: +47 53 45 75 00 and bicycle road. the Tourist Information Office. The gravel • Svartavatnet. A varied route with steap path to Svartavatnet lake is a good hike. rising. Here you can choose if you will The walk begins at the parking space walk or bicycle the moutaintrip. The trip by the water power station, and leads is 12,3 km. to Svartavatnet. The walk is about four A bicycle guide is available at the tourist kilometres long. The path is adapted to information office. Map, tour description the needs of wheel chair users, and has and GPS files are found at a number of good picnic spots with a view www.visitsunnhordland.no over the Fitjar village. Also try the walk in Rossneset. Park by the club house Bicycle rental near the sports grounds. The path starts Trading house Larsen at Fitjar behind the club house. For more info, Tel.: +47 53 45 75 00 go to www.visitsunnhordland.no 44 austevoll

BEKKJARVIK MARINA - AUSTEVOLL REISELIVSLAG i The islands of Austevoll are situated Austevoll municipality Bekkjarvik Torg in Bekkjarvik. halfway between Bergen and Stord. The kommunehuset, 5392 Storebø P.b. 99, 5397 Bekkjarvik municipality with its 667 islands and islets Tel.: +47 55 08 10 00 / Fax +47 55 08 10 01 Tel.: + 47 91 76 25 34 offer unique nature experiences both at Mayor: +47 55 08 10 10 [email protected] sea and on land. You can find sheltered [email protected] www.visitaustevoll.no harbours and groups of old boathouses. www.austevoll.kommune.no Opening hours: There is easy access to magnificent coastal Mon – Fri (08)10 – 19(21) nature and there are miles and miles of Saturday (09)10 – 16(20) marked trails. In the kingdom of wild sheep and salmon, we also let you taste the good life with culinary experiences that are practically unparalleled in Norway. ldal slo Hardanr

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Hufthamartunet – Hufthamar 19 Møllo – austevoll Old farm estate near the ferry quay at An old mill that has been used both for Hufthamar. The oldest cottage dates milling and as a timber mill. The building back to the seventeenth century. may now be used as an overnight stop for For guided tours, please contact people coming by sea. Beautiful beach Tel.: +47 55 08 10 00 situated beside the mill. Tel.: +47 95 08 68 56 The Coastal Museum – Bakkasund 20 A local museum built on local efforts German radarstation – Stolmen to collect pictures, letters, articles for During the war, the Germans built a daily use etc. from the people living on radar station on Stolmen. Remains of the Storekalsøy. The exhibition provides in- station give a glimpse of the activities sight into the island’s historical develop- taking place during the war. The station ment. To arrange a visit at the museum, is situated on the North Sea track. please contact Joker Bakkasund, Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90. The pilot’s cabin at Kalve – Bakkasund 23 AN ILLUMINATED GLOBE AT NORTH SEA TRAIL AT Nothengjo – Bekkjarvik 21 In the old days, the pilot had to follow STOLMEN - ALGIRDAS MOTIEJUNA Nothengjo in Bekkjarvik is the largest the boats sailing past, and inquire if they netmending and storing shed preserved required a pilot on board. The cabin is sit- along the coast, as well as having been uated on the North Sea track. The cabin used for the impregnation of ropes and is open for groups by prior arrangement. sails with decoctions of bark. Particu- larly beautiful and unique outdoor venue The Cultural bakery 24 often used for concerts. Bakery /pizzeria, only 2 min. walk from Storebø marina. In the vicarage Marstein Lighthouse 22 basement at Storebø from 1889, they Famous landmark at the entrance to the bake bread and cakes of 100% quality Korsfjord and Bergen. The lighthouse, products. In charming locals and with which has been unmanned since 2002, outdoor dining it is possible to get pizza, was bought by Austevoll Municipality small courses and lunch. in 2005. It opened Newly restored mid­ Extended opening hours during the summer 2010 and can be used as a venue summer. Tel.: + 47 45 39 46 98 for meetings and overnight accommo- dation (nine rooms and 25 beds). Open after arrangement with Panorama Hotell, Activities contact www.panoramahotell.no Coastal saga weeks 19 -21 August, Bekkjarvik As always, market on Saturday, with musical performances, competitions, and wine and food adventure. In the evening concerts in Henjo and in Stolmen churhc. Sunday, outdoor worship service on Sunday, on “Skjæret in Bekkjarvik marina”. www.kystsogevekene.no ØRJAN OG ARNT AT BEKKJARVIK GJESTGIVERI -

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Bergen og omland friluftsråd austevoll (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: Auste- vegen 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 MARSTEIN LIGHTHOUSE EVENING Kvalvåg to Våge. There are detours to - JOHANNE HOLM ANDERSEN PANORAMA HOTELL & RESORT “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 97 76 01 or find the map at nordsjoloypa.ivest.no

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Hiking trails Lifestyle Centre Local artists austevoll Nice hiking trails to Loddo, the highest Gym both at Sentrumsbygg (Storebø) and Austevoll has a lively entertainment mountain at Austevoll. Easy accsess to at Bekkjarvik Torg scene, and local artists can be booked for parkingspot, marked trail, view tower www.livsstilsenteret.no entertainment to mark special with wonderful view out on the skerries. occasions. For more info contact Hiking trasil for families around Vinnes- Diving Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri vatnet, good parking spot – picnic spot, Air refilling: Tel.: + 47 55 08 42 40 lavo. Accessible for wheelchair. • Austevoll Båtservice, Rabben More info about hikingtrails at Tel.: + 47 41 10 16 23 Horgo www.visitsunnhordland.no • Bakkasund, Joker Horgo is a beautiful island. THe island is Tel.: + 47 56 18 31 located soth of “Store Kalsøy”. The area Bicycletrips was earlier a farm, here you can rent a The archipelago is well suited for bycycle Sea kayaking house. Today wild sheeps walks on the trips. Beautiful nature from Storebø to Austevoll has a unique archipelago area. Other outdoor areas are: Bakkasund, over the new bridges. Use for kayaking and paddling, with it’s 667 Prestaneset, Sveholmen, Krossøy/ the brochure «Bicycle trips in Sunnhord- islands. Get more info from Havstril padl- Skår and Navøyvågen. land» or get more info at eklubb. [email protected] More info at www.bof.no www.visitsunnhordland.no Swimming pool: Fishing Stolmen Helsebasseng, Marinas Everywhere on Austevoll there aer good Tel.: +47 97 71 34 35. Bekkjarvik guest marina fishing spots! Contact the local tourist Contact for prior arrangement Tel.: +47 55 08 42 40 office for more info. More info: www.stolmenvel.no. Austevoll Lower Secondary School also Kolbeinshamn guest marina Island hopping has a pool, find more information at Tel.: +47 48 20 20 13 You can take the local passenger boat www.austevoll.kommune.no for island hopping trips around the mag- Kvalvåg guest marina nificent Austevoll scenery. Several daily Austevollhallen Sports hall - Stolmen departures for trips between Bekkjarvik, The sports hall is run by the sports club Tel.: +47 55 08 51 25 Lundøy, Litlakalsøy, Møkster, Auste- Austevoll Idrettsklubb. It has a wide vollshella, Sandtorv and Hufthamar. range of activities, including tenpin Bakkasund guest marina Timetables www.skyss.no bowling, climbing, football, sports - Storekalsøy school, aerobics, volleyball and handball. Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90 Bike hire badminton, cheerleading and athletics. Intersport Bekkjarvik Function room and room with mirrors for Storebø fishing marina Tel.: +47 56 18 08 56 dancing for let. [email protected] Tel.: + 47 40 40 71 35 Joker Bakkasund Austevollhallen tel. +47 55 08 18 05 Tel.: +47 56 18 31 90 Austevoll Idrettsklubb tel.+47 97 61 40 67 Livsstilsenteret, Storebø Tel.: +47 93 26 68 33 49 austevoll

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BARONY ROSENDAL - LINDA LØVFALL i Kvinnherad lies in the middle of the Kvinnherad Tourist Information Brochures are available at Hardanger fjord, Norway’s second-longest Skålakaien, 5470 Rosendal Kvinnherad library Husnes fjord (179 km). The fjord is often called the Tel.: +47 53 48 42 80 Opening hours: “Queen of Norwegian fjords.” The southern [email protected] Monday-Friday: 10-16 part of the municipality is typical of the www.kvinnherad.kommune.no Saturday: 10-14 Western Norwegian fjord scenery. The areas Opening hours: 1 June-1 September. Rosendal and Mauranger are known for Every day from 1. June - 31. august. some of the most beautiful fjord scenery in May 10-15. Sunnhordland. June, July, Aug. 10-19. Lr ondal ordn lsns roid ds an loarvi Lslostr Hatvi l n orsns i rn rd rn E o JONDAL 51 nanst s otr sro is OS H N usa n Hvi Hardanr Soro rd L o S E id Svarid orsordn Strno ar N Stor v N arstin r E Kvinnherad Strandvi S L als usaordn E ns N Sights inns S Hundv i Halh ld Huthaar vna a Barony Rosendal 25 ardn n o S r o r d n rd r Nordrolln o d The castle is, among other things,known ustvollsrua r n o anr L H Horo GE for its magnificent renaissance gardens rnaordn 32 N Sild N st Sundal N ra N with a profusion of roses and the roman- aralds n o EL str o Nordtvit ord n E rd Lr r N ran d n AUSTEVOLL Godsund au h ridali tic landscaped park and surrounding n 29 u alns ns sd snst Sundvor d al Holasr cultural landscape. A rich cultural ondhusvatnt n i r L onnanutn Hutar v n S n s o olt rd Lund otns ao Husavi d programme with concerts, chamber i s Grundshan d snssto r onnau

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The Vangssago sawmill – Rosendal 25 Kvinnherad 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: 14., 21., 28. July and 6. August 13. Other days by appoinment with Interesselaget Vangssago: Tel.: + 47 41 76 58 01

Halsnøy Monastery – Halsnøy 26 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 GLACIERKAYAKING IN MØSEVATNET of Sunnhordland Museum’s collections. - ÅSE M. EVJE FJORD NORGE Opening hours: 16. June- 7. August: Tues.- Sun 11-17 Exhibition in the basement Gallery, guid- ed tour and café. 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 27 Kvinnherad church is one of the oldest medieval churches in Norway. Openinghours 2016: 3. July - 7. Aug (12 – 15). VIEW FROM MALMANGERNUTEN OVER ROSENDAL, Closed Sat. and by funerals. SNILTSTVEITØY, HARDANGERFJORDEN Contact the Barony Rosendal by - BJARNE ØYMYR [email protected] / tel.: +47 53 48 29 99

Folgefonn Center – Rosendal The new Folgefonna Centre in Rosendal opens in spring 2017. There, visitors will be able to learn about the Folgefonna glacier and the nature in the area from the very bottom of the Hardangerfjord to the national park, and about the climate and its impact on our lives. An inspiring

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Gallery G Guddal - Rosendal 28 Malmanger Parsonage – Rosendal Kvinnherad Modern art Gallery in an restored barn in Malmanger Parsonage has a long and beautiful and historical yard “Guddal- exciting history. The old smokehouse stunet”, 5 km from Rosendal center. Café dating from approx. 1610, which has with homemeade food. Walking trail from now been restored, is one of the oldest Rosendal to Guddalstunet that takes 40 wooden houses in Kvinnherad. The priest min. to walk. Tel.: + 47 95 78 63 22 Nils Herzberg (1759-1841) had a great www.galleriguddal.no interest in topics as wide-ranging as medicine, climate research and survey- Furebergfossen waterfall 29 ing. Malmanger Parsonage is one of the The biggest and finest waterfall in attractions in the Folgefonna National Kvinnherad, situated between Ænes and Park. Guided tours by arrangement with Sundal. the Rosendalstiftinga foundation Tel.: +47 47 62 78 78 the Baroniet Rosendal Kvinnherad Museum www.rosendalstiftinga.no Avlsgård & fruehus • Rosendal Skibsbyggeri shipyard Closed in 2016, due to rebuilding. Geostien path Accommodation including breakfast, • Bygdetunet Rød (farm museum) The valley that leads up from the fjord at and the option of a three-course dinner, in Uskedalen Nordrepollen is dramatic and spectacu- in a romantic setting. This farm museum consists of a dwell- lar. In this easily accessible area, you can Booking and information: +47 53 48 29 99 ing house, storehouse, stable, smithy see how the forces of nature, glaciers baroniet.no • [email protected] and mill dating from the 18th century. and water have shaped the landscape. Cooper’s workshop by the shore. The brochure and signposts along the • Haugland old school – Uskedalen. Geostien path tell you about the area’s School museum for Kvinnherad. This geology, the hardy and beautiful moun- school museum is situated 5 km from tain flora and how people have used the the centre of Uskedalen. The school, area throughout the ages. dating from 1893, features original www.folgefonna.info contents and objects. Guided tours by arrangement. Radiohola – Halsnøy Contact: Kristian Bringedal, Illegal listening stations for radio tel.: + 47 91 53 14 87 broadcasts from London during World War II. Follow the signs to Høylandsbygd. Fjelberg Parsonage – Fjelberg 30 Continue in the direction of Melkevik The parsonage is regarded as one of until you see the ‘Radiohola’ sign. It is a Welcome to our charming and relaxing hotel in a splendid hotel villa from 1887. the best preserved historic Norwegian 15-minute walk from the road. When you We offer totally 22 rooms, 8 of them are parsonages. There are nine buildings. are in Høylandsbygd, drop by and take a new rooms with own bathroom. Maybe Guided tours for groups. The parsonage look at the paintings on the walls of the you would like to rent the whole hotel for can be visited by arrangement with Truls industrihallen building. The paintings tell a seminar or course? Grung, Tel.: +47 93 00 59 60 the story of the history of shipbuilding in To book rooms: www.fjelbergprestegard.no the area. [email protected], www.rosendalturisthotell.no or +47 53 47 36 66.

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The light sculpture Walking trails Guided walks to the Kvinnherad ‘Samspel’ at Husnes 31 We have many beautiful walking trails Bondhus Glacier, Sundal 32 ‘Samspel’ light sculpture. Architecture in Kvinnherad! There are trips in the The Bondhusdalen valley is one of firm Lead Inc. has created a landmark lowlands and trips up to the highest the most spectacular valleys on the at a roundabout on the way to Husnes. peaks. You can have great nature Folgefonnhalvøya peninsula. Join our Take a trip to Husnes at night, and see the experiences with beautiful views of the knowledgeable guides on a tour of the beautiful changing colours of the sculp- Hardangerfjord, or make your way to an valley and learn about the nature and ture, which has won several international exciting destination in one of the beautiful history of the valley. The trip starts at the prizes. valleys in the area. We have graded the quay in Sundal and follows the Isvegen paths into levels of difficulty, adhering to road to Bondhusvatnet lake, where the Torgplassen, Husnes the same principles as Alpine slopes. glacier comes into view. Kjell Nupen has several ceramic installa- Book in advance. Price from NOK 200. tions as well as northern Europe’s tallest You can print information about More information can be found at ceramic pot, measuring approximately each trail at home and bring it and www.folgefonnibreforarlag.no 4.5 metres. An exhibition space has the tour description along with you Tel.: +47 55 29 89 21 / +47 95 11 77 92 been created in the Husnes Storsenter on your walk. Detailed information shopping centre. about all the trails can be found at Blue ice trip on Folgefonna, www.tursti.kvinnherad. no The tourist Botnabreen glacier Radiohola – Halsnøy information office can help you choose a The walk is a chance to experience the Illegal listening stations for radio trip that is suitable for you. You can also dramatic landscape around Folgefonna broadcasts from London during World pick up a map for the trip here. Enjoy! combined with glacier guiding. Choose War II. Follow the signs to Høylandsbygd. a roundtrip in Botnabreen, or glacier Continue in the direction of Melkevik Kjeldestøl, Rosendal guiding over to Jondal skicenter. Season: until you see the ‘Radiohola’ sign. It is a Watch the restored farmhouses, and 15 June to 1 September. Price from NOK 15-minute walk from the road. When you listen to history about the place. Sale of 850. For more information: are in Høylandsbygd, drop by and take a food and beverage. Tel.: +47 95 11 77 92 look at the paintings on the walls of the Meet a milkmaid these days: 29/6, 6/7, www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no industrihallen building. The paintings tell 13/7, 20/7, 27/7 og 3/8. the story of the history of shipbuilding in Nice walk from Rosendal church, past Glacier kayaking on the area. Bjørke and on gravel road into the valley. Møsevatnet lake at Folgefonna 33 Path the last 15min. from the road up to This is the most spectacular tour on Kjeldestøl. Folgefonna. Glacier kajaking in glacier Activities lake in combination with glacier hiking. Cultural programe, Baroniet Rosendal Glacier guiding on Kajaking among icebergs, and hiking/ During the summer season there will be Folgefonna, Sundal-Odda climbing on Møsevassglacier. Transport big cultural events at Baroniet with many Come along for a great experience full of to/fromRosendal. Book in advance (min.4 concerts and other happenings. Book contrasts on “The touristroad over Folge- persons). Season from 1.July to 15.Sep- tickets at: www.baroniet.no fonna”. This is a two-day trip, where you tember. Price 1490/1990 NOK find your own way to DNT cabin Fonnabu More information: Tel.: + 47 95 11 77 92 where you meet a glacier guide. You can www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no choose to have a glacier guide the whole way from Sundal–Odda, or go the oppo- site direction. Book in advance. Price from 650 NOK. For more information: Tel.: +47 95 11 77 92 www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no 55

Fjord kayaking See the magnificent mountains and FONNA glacier ski resort, islands around Rosendal from the fjord Jondal. Bygda Herand, Jondal. Museet Agatunet, on a four-hour kayaking trip. Book in Ullensvang. Ridestien frå til Folgefonna, advance. Price from NOK. 790 NOK Odda. Buerdalen, Odda. Bondhusdalen. More information Tel.: + 47 95 11 77 92 Steinparken i Rosendal. Rullestad, Etne. www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no

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 FOLGEFONNA NASJONALPARK includes guided tour and lunch at the .olonna.ino Barony Rosendal. Buy tickets at Bergen Tourist Information, or on baroniet.no Cultural walks – Uskedalen Fjellhaugen Ski Centre The trip, using own cars, goes eight Fjellhaugen ski centre is a versatile Rosendal Putballpark kilometres up the Uskedalen valley. ski facility which has 7 km of floodlit Putball is an ingenious combination of There will be a stop at the farm produce crosscountry ski tracks prepared for football and golf. The course has nine business Friheim Gardsmat. Transport both classic and skating styles. Alpine holes. The season is from the middle of up the valley to Friheim. See Kapteins- facility with children’s ski lift, sledging May into the autumn. Opening hours – garden farm, burial mounds, the river slope and area for skiing fun. Artificial just phone when you arrive and we’ll be and landscape. snow. Starting point for marked and there whatever the time. • Haugland school museum – “a day at (during the season) prepared ski tracks. Tel.: +47 95 96 77 97 / [email protected] school in the old days”. On the return Kiosk in new building. Good availability journey you will be told about events for parking. Contact www.fjellhaugen.no during the German invasion in April for information. 1940. • Bygdetunet Rød (farm museum) and Rosendal sport and athletics park the Cooper’s work-shop Climbing and playground for children. NOK 100 per person. Minimum 5 per- “Monkeyjungle” you find in Rosendal sons.Meeting place: Information board centre close to Malmanger school, by the in the centre of Uskedalen village. Skating Park Always open. Separate tours for bus parties. Tailored for each group Contact Uskedalen Utvikling, Tel.: +47 91 53 14 87 56

Undarheim Golf Course, Husnes Marinas Kvinnherad 9 holes golf course, opened in 2002. Arnavik, Halsnøy Greeb, great fairways and greens shapes Tel.: +47 95 03 50 04 beautiful contrasts to the landscape around the golf course. Here you get a Eidsvik Marina, Halsnøy special nature an golf experience! Tel.: +47 53 47 66 50 / 53 47 64 80 The golf course is situated 300m from Husnes marina. www.golfen.no Fjelbergsund, Fjelberg / Halsnøy Fjelbergsund marina has 50 boat Bicycle hire moorings. Whether you are just intending to cycle Tel.: +47 53 47 81 68 / +47 48 24 08 66 for a few hours or are planning to try the «Fjord and Mountain Round Trip» (Rosen- Sæbøvik marina dal – Skånevik – Utåker – Rosendal), Tel.: + 47 90 53 56 53 BONDHUSGLACIER AND BONDHUSVATNET LAKE which is 76 kilometres long, you can hire - KVINNHERAD KOMMUNE a bike from Rosendal Sport: Tel.: +47 53 Halsnøy Samfunnshus marina 48 11 05. Maps and information from the Tel.: +47 95 83 71 78 Tourist Information Office. Hatlestrand Marina Boat hire Rosendal Tel.: +47 53 48 87 24 / +4740 06 95 08 Boats and fishing nets at Myrdalsvatnet lake, 5 km from Rosendal. Rental at the: Herøysundet, Herøysund • Tourist Information Office. Tel.: +47 95 83 71 78 Tel.: +47 53 48 42 80 • Sundal – Sundal Camping, Husnes marina, Husnes Tel.: +47 53 48 41 86 Husnes marina has 600 metres of guest • Uskedalen – Rabben, Holiday center moorings. www.husnesbaathavn.no Tel.: +47 40 84 73 87 Tel.: +47 90 71 85 99

Recreation areas in Kvinnherad Høylandsbygd marina, Halsnøy • Bondhus, Sundal/ Diesel and petrol in the marina (card GLACIER WALK AT MØSEVASSBREEN, FOLGEFONNA Folgefonna nasjonalpark machine). Web camera and internet, 20 -FOLGEFONNI BREFØRARLAG • Ferjevågen, Varaldsøy boat moorings, new quays in 2013, large CO STÅLE SUNDFJORD • Neslia, Rosendal covered sitting area with two large tables • Kalven, Snilstveitøy and mounted benches. ’Drøse bod’ with • Vikjo, Dimmelsvik corner sofa and chairs, venue for around • Valøya, Valen 70 people. Shop around 30 metres from • Kolsøya, Halsnøy the marina. Tel.: +47 90 05 00 11 • Lykjelsøya, Halsnøy • Sandvika, Halsnøy • Hille, Halsnøy • Bjøllebøvågen, Borgundøy www.frivest.no

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Larsstø, Halsnøy Kvinnherad Tel.: +47 53 47 61 54

Matre marina, Matre Tel.: +47 90 53 54 01

Omvikdalen marina, Dimmelsvik Tel.: +47 53 48 14 29/ +47 47 80 20 23 Everybody like the fastest route. Rosendal Fjordhotell Marina, Rosendal On the fjord. Tel.: +47 53 48 80 00 The Hardangerfjord Snilstveitøy Marina, Snilstveitøy Express Boat is the fastest Tel.: +47 95 73 50 52 route between Bergen and Hardanger. Daily departures Sundal Camping, Maurangerfjorden between Bergen and Tel.: +47 53 48 41 86 / +47 41 44 97 10 Rosendal, all year round.

Sundal Marina, Maurangerfjorden Book online at rodne.no If available, room for boats. Tel.: +47 91 33 40 97

Sunde marina, Sunde Uskedalen Båtlag, Uskedalen Tel.: +47 91 51 51 75 Tel.: +47 90 64 55 30

Rosendal marina Øyro Marina, Uskedalen Located in the centre of Rosendal, the Tel.: +47 99 52 10 89 harbour has most of the facilities boat tourists need. Several hundred metres Rosendal Caravan parking of guest moorings, electricity, internet, Rosendalsvegen 15,Rosendal toilet, shower, washing facilities and fuel In the middle of Rosendal centre, and pumps. You will find a Tourist Informa- in the seashore, we offer good parking tion office at the quay, and it is a short spots for Caravan Experience Folgefonna distance to shops and attractions. Tel.: + 47 53 48 46 66 National Park You will find great destinations for adults and children alike nearby. How about attempting the five mountains hike during #Glacier kayaking #Blue ice hike the season? Tel.: +47 46 93 20 12 #Ice-climbing #Guided glacier walk www.rosendalhamn.no #Online booking Read more online, or visit us at Juklafjord Tel.: +47 95 11 77 92 www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no 58 Stord

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Stord is the only town in Sunnhordland Stord culture centre Summer open: Municipality of Stord and is a centre for the entire region. Hamnegata 1, 5411 Stord 20. June - 15. Aug the Customer Market Place Stord has a lot of great hiking and bicycle Tel.: +47 53 49 69 50 Closed Mond evening and City hall, Borggata 2, trails, and offers many cultural activities. www.stord.kulturhus.no Saturday. 5417 Stord Leirvik is a junction for communication Opening hours: Tel.: +47 53 49 66 00 within and out of Sunnhordland. Starting Mon. – Thurs. : 0900 – 2200 [email protected] from Stord, the way to new experiences in Friday 0900 – 2300 www.stord.kommune.no all of Sunnhordland is short! Saturday 0930 – 2200 Opening hours: Sunday 1400 – 2300 Mon. – Fri.: 0800 – 1530

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Stord Maritime Museum 34 Stord Situated on Nattrutekaien quay, high- lights 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 June - August. Tues., Thur. and Fri. 11.00 – 17.00, and Sat. – Sun. 11.00 – 17.00 Off season: Tuesdays at 11.00 – 14.00 www.sunnhordland.museum.no

Brygga 11, Geir Skeie 34 Restaurant - Fishstore and delicacies! Brygga 11, Geir Skeie is the place for FAIRYTALE PATH IN LANDÅSEN good seafood experiences. Located near - LINN VINJE the sea at Stord with the perfect sur- roundings to enjoy a meal of seafood- or STORDDØRA - SVEIN ANDERSLAND enjoy a glass of good beverage. Taste the treasures of the ocean in informal atmos- phere, 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

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Mining museum at Litlabø 35 Stord – 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 gal- leries, and see the historic exhibition in the smithy. Exhibition in the working city Welcome to Stord Hotell! anno 1950, the old generator from Børt- Our hotel is situated in a central location in veit power station in Heishuset building. Leirvik, Stord, a midway point in between 1. May open day at the mining museum. Stavanger and Bergen. When staying at our hotel Venelaget Gruo (friends of Gruo) can take you will be very close to exciting local culture groups by arrangement. More informa- and beautiful nature surrounds. tion: Tel.: +47 99 49 94 57 [email protected] / www.gruo.no Our facilities include 161 large and modern rooms, a restaurant, piano bar, swimming pool, Wood Stove House– Huglo 36 sauna, solarium and fi tness room.

Omnshuset is a new building built in an Stord OKTAN old style. It is a private museum contain- ing a unique collection of old cast iron stoves from around the period 1840-1940. Call +47 53 40 25 00 • [email protected] • www.stord-hotel.no Opened in summer 2004. Catering by arrangement. Contact Eline B. Bruntveit. Tel.: + 47 53 49 56 33 / 92 01 30 87 / elib- Storddøra [email protected] Furthest out on the breakwater jetty on the approach to Leirvik stands the Stord Church 37 sculpture “Storddøra” (gateway to Stord) The stone church at Frugarden estate by the artist Sissel Tolaas, which was was mentioned as early as the middle erected with the assistance of the local Grand Hotell Stord, of the fourteenth century. In 1857 Stord business community. A park area (Onar- in the heart of Sunnhordland, church was built on the site of the stone heimsparken) has been created around Leirvik, the centre of Stord church, and restored in 1957. The shrine the sculpture. It is a pleasant walk from from the middleage church is well pre- Leirvik out towards Storddøra from the served and can be seen in the Chapell in centre of Leirvik. Stord church. Activities Falturiltu World’s biggest “Nynorsk” children book festival! Shows, litterature, concerts, author meeting and Exhibitions. 7-12. November at Stord [email protected] www.falturiltu.no www.grand-hotell.com Tel.: +47 53 40 96 00 62

Bicycle rental Stord Bicycles for adults. • 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-Fjellgar- dane-Leirvik: This is a great one day trip through beautiful nature surround- ings and culture landscape. Total length is 20km. Map, trail reviews and GPS files can be STORDFJELLET MOUNTAIN WITH TOUR TOWER found at www.visitsunnhordland.no - LINN VINJE 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. More info at www.visitsunnhordland.no Suggested hiking trips on Stord:

Hystadmarkjo Nature Reserve 38 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.

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Landåsen Hiking Area Round trip along the mines at Marinas Stord The most popular walking area in Litlabø Leirvik Marina the municipality is Landåsen (21 km of An interesting walk through the old The guest marina is located in Leirvik paths). The trip goes around a lake, and mining area to the Stordø pyrite mines at harbour, in the centre of Leirvik. Bunker- a part of the trip is called ”the fairy tale Litlabø. The walk takes approx. 2 hours ing, electricity, water and wireless inter- forest” and here you can see exhibitions on gravel roads and paths. CarWalk net. The sanitary building with toilets/ of Norwegian folktales. The area is ten maps are available from the tourist showers, washing machines and tumble minutes’ walk from the centre of Leirvik. information. driers is open from 15 June to 15 August, Take the footpath from the Culture and can also be opened on request. Centre up to Vikastemmo, follow it to the Stord Golf Park 40 Barbecue hut, playground, tables and pedestrian crossing just before the Golfcourse, indoor minigolf, Golf simula- benches at the guest marina in Leirvik. Statoil petrol station at Vabakkjen, and tor, putball and function rooms. Stord port authority. you’re there. Tel.: +47 906 93 303 Tel.: +47 53 49 67 66 [email protected] / www.stordgolf.no Mountain Hike – Kattnakken 39 Sagvåg marina A brisk hike to the mountain peak Prestagardsskogen Sports Grounds, Good, sheltered harbour. Bunkering, Kattnakken 724 metres above sea level, Vestlivegen electricity, water, boat and engine service the height difference from the parking lot Therapeutic sports tracks, adapted for and sanitary building with showers/ to the peak is 300 metres, and the peak the use of wheel chair users. Also suita- toilets and washing machines. Open affords an excellent view in good weather. ble for roller . during the summer season. Café/pub and The walk takes about one to two hours grocery shop just up the hill. on a gravel road, alternatively paths. The Vikahaugane Sports Grounds Tel.: +47 48 10 64 61 / +47 53 49 44 70 walk includes several steep sections. A multi-purpose sports facility with foot- Hiking maps are available from the book- ball pitches, handball courts, athletics Huglo marina shops and in the Customer Market Place. track, racket sports facilities, climbing Fine guest marina near the grocery shop wall and beach volleyball court. The at Nordhuglo. Diesel and petrol pumps Hustrudalen - Rødkleiv, lighted trail beach volleyball court is open during the on the quay. Access to water, electricity, Take off from E39 at the Litlabø road- summer months and can be used free toilets, shower, washing machines and cross and follow rv 544 about 4km. Aftre of charge. tumble driers. LItlabø school, down “Stallbakken” you Tel.: +47 53 40 05 10 / +47 92 44 58 63 see Hustrudalen on your right. Park Stord Culture Centre, www.stord.kommune.no/gjestehamner onthe right side next SKL substation. Hamnegata 1, 5411 Stord Nice, lighted round trip into Hustrudalen The Stord Culture Centre contains a li- up to Rødkleiv and back. brary, two cinemas, a concert hall and an exhibition space for art. Swimming pool, Countryside and water slide and diving platform. Summer Culture Walk at Huglo open 20. June – 15. August: Closed Mon- This five kilometre long culture walk day evening and Saturday. through forest and fields takes you past For more information: the abandoned copper mines and the Tel.: +47 53 49 69 50 Kuhidlaren, which was home to a fishing www.stord.kulturhus.no and hunting people 3500 years ago. 64 Etne

THE TOP OF LANGFOSS WATERFALL - ESPEN MILLS i Etne offers a majestic waterfall, narrow fjord, steep mountains, Åkrafjordtunet Municipality of Etne and rich opportunities for fishing in rivers and the sea. Etne is Teigland, 5596 Markhus www.etne.kommune.no Sunnhordland’s agricultural district par excellence, known for Tel.: +47 53 77 14 80 its fertoe earth, surrounded by mountains, fjords and idyllic Tel.: +47 91 68 93 77 Skånevik Fjordhotel islands. The estates along the Åkra fjord and the two villages [email protected] 5593 Skånevik, Skånevik and Etne are all part of the municipality. Etnesjøen is www.akrafjordtunet.no Tel.: +47 53 77 07 00 the municipal centre, and has also become an important shop- www.aakrafjorden.no [email protected] www.fjordhotellet.no ping hub along the E134 road.The bluesvillage Skånevik, also Opening hours: known as “the pearl of Sunnhordland”, is an idyllic village with a Monday – Friday: 0900 – 1900 Fugl Fønix distinctive, well preserved building traditions. Saturday: 0900 – 1800 5590 Etne Sunday: 1000 – 1900 Tel.: +47 53 77 14 40 www.fuglfonix.no Lr ondal ordn lsns roid ds an loarvi Lslostr Hatvi l n orsns i rn rd rn E o JONDAL nanst s otr sro is OS H N usa n Hvi Hardanr Soro rd L o S E id Svarid orsordn Strno ar N Stor v N arstin r E Strandvi S L als usaordn E ns N inns S Hundv i Halh ld Huthaar vna a ardn n o S r o r d n rd r Nordrolln o d ustvollsrua r n o anr L H Horo GE rnaordn N Sild N st Sundal N ra N Nordtvit aralds n o EL str or rord n EN d Lr an d AUSTEVOLL Godsund aur h ridali n n u alns ns sd Holasr snst Sundvor d al ondhusvatnt n i r L onnanutn Hutar v n S n s o o d Lund otns ltaor Husavi d i s Grundshan d snssto onnau

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Renovated wood house from 1785, con- l Esvr Eidsvi Lanv taining a café and a village museum. Mini uav SELLE concertos on Saturdays in the school SVEIO summer holidays. Slssvia Sltta Haus THE TOP OF LANGFOSS WATERFALL - ESPEN MILLS The Norwegian Motoring Museum – E vardn ulturr Sandid Skånevik 42 Svio nahus lstrv Documentary museum for the Norwegian E Hausund Hausund 41. Langfoss Waterfall – Åkrafjorden 49. Bungee Jumping at Trolljuv production of small craft. 42. The Skånevik Inn Zip-line at Trolljuv Adrenalinpark The Norwegian Motoring Museum 50. Postal Route - Rullestad Gorge Burial ground Ebne – Skånevikstranda 43. Stødle Church 51. Postal Route - Etne to Skånevik Large burial ground down by the sea. 44. Sæbøtunet bygdemuseum 45. The Old Åkra Fjord road ICON EXPLANATION

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Stødle church – Etne 43 Etne 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 44 The largest authentic museum farm cluster in Sunnhordland (18th and 19th century). Has a central location in rela- tion 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

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- ESPEN MILLS Folgefonna National Park Fantastic, wild and beautiful scenery KING MAGNUS - ERIK KVALHEIM from the Åkrafjord north to Jondal. Exhi- bition 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.

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The old Åkra Fjord Road 45 Åkrafjorden Adventure 47 Etne The road construction completed by the A fjord cruise with panorama view over German forces during the last world one of the worlds most beautiful water- war is a prime example of high-quality falls Langfoss! Also offers tractor safari engineering skills in the beautiful fjord to Eikemo, visit at wilderness camp, scenery. Follow the road from the stone farmvisit, local food, graded hiking trails, arch bridge at Skålnes East of Markhus, mountain climbing, riding, bungee jump- via Teigland to Tjelmeland (the latter part ing and zip line. Accomodation, camping, is closed during the winter). cabins and hotell. Organizing adventures in Åkrafjorden. Tel.+47 95 90 96 64 The potholes in the Rullesstadjuvet 46 www.aakrafjorden.no Rullestadjuvet gorge Deep holes in the rock formed during the last Ice Age. Guided tours and activities at Access from Skromme via the post road. Rullestad Aktiv Fritid 48 Steep climb down, but secured with Wire Walking paths, bathing spots, fishing, and running boards. boat hire, café and a bakery. Area by the camping adapted for handicapped. Guided tour along the old postal road Activities to the Giant’s Kettle (jettegrytene) etc. FISHING IN MOSNESELVA The Etnemarknaden Market Stone Park with unusual rock types from - MAGNE LANGÅKER ’The biggest cultural event and market across Norway of its kind in , with 150 Tel.: +47 913 18 271 / www.rullestad.org exhibitors within culture, entertainment of all kind, amusement park and artists.. Bungee Jumping at Trolljuv There is also an varied cultural pro- Adrenalinpark 49 gramme and a fantastic festival arena. Visit us for the most intense adrenalin 4. 7. August. www.ethemarknaden.no rush of the summer; Trolljuv bridge is suspended between two dizzyingly high Skånevik bluesfestival. mountain-side tunnels far above the wa- Blues, rock and soul festival in the blues ters of Åkrafjorden. With the Bungy cord village Skånevik. Arranged 30. June - 2. securely fastened to your harness, you July. www.skaanevik-blues.com step out onto the exit ramp positioned 115 metres above the fjord. It is impossible to Pippi Longstocking festival. catch your breath once you cast yourself Skånevik fjord hotel arrange Pippi the- off and the mountain walls of the narrow atre on the hotel lawn, and there will be gorge race up towards you! Parental Pippi activities in the whole village. permission required if under 16 years of Arranged 7. - 10. July. age. Drop-in for individuals on scheduled www.pippifestivalen.no days. Price from NOK 790,- Tel.: +47 908 70 977 www.adrenalinpark.no

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Zip-line at Trolljuv Adrenalinpark 49 Etne 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! Drop- in for individuals on scheduled days. Price from NOK 310,- (combined with bungee jump) Tel.: +47 908 70 977 www.adrenalinpark.no

Skånevik Naturoppleving Skånevik Fjordhotell cooperates with Skånevik Naturoppleving and offers tailored adventures with wildlife adventures, activi- ties, serving, teambuilding etc. www.naturoppleving.no www.fjordhotellet.no

Salmon and inland fishing The Etneelva river is is normally open for fishing during the summer. Sometimes ZIP- LINE IN TROLLJUV ADERNALIN PARK it is closed. For 2016 open 15.6 - 15.8. In- - GRETHE NYGAARD land fishing in Etne Mountains, Stordals water, Rullestad water among others. Contact the tourist information. www.stordalsvatnet.no www.fjellørret.no www.rullestad.org

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Hiking in Etne The Olav Foundation-park – Osnes/ Etne In Etne there are many hiking trails Etne and recreation areas. The hiking trails Open-air area with paths, toilets, bathing are marked and graded after the new and fishing places. Suitable for wheel national standard of Innovative Mountain chairs and prams Tourism. More info at www.visitsun- nhordland.no The Etne Mountains Signposted network of hiking tracks with Roundtrip in Skånevik via tourist cabins from Olalia to Seljestad, Illustration: Øivind Hovland bøkeskogen forest and run by Haugesund Tourism Association. Skånevik Fjordhotell is located beside the postvegbrua bridge Fishing lakes, hunting grounds, cycling sea. We offer culinary experiences, In all, this is an easy and varied hike in paths, etc. Many ascents from European customised packages, lovely wellbeing the cultural landscape south of Skånevik, Road 134. Mountain road on Skarstøl area – and we are a popular destination for with a beautiful view over the Skånevik and Rus. WC at the Red Cross cabin at mountain enthusiasts. We organize trips in fjord and the mountains of Kvinnherad. Skarstøl. For more information, please collaboration with the wilderness camp contact the Tourist Information Office. Villmarksleiren and the sailing ship Seladon. The Postal Route www.etnefjellet.no We have 51 rooms, a lounge with a fireplace, in Rullestad 50 library, the family cafe Englatrollets The old road (1870) leading through Taraldsøy – Skånevikstranda Hjerterom, restaurant, conference facilities, dramatic waterfall scenery. It is possible (the Skånevik beach) and terrace with views of the fjord. to proceed upwards from Skromme to Open-air area for boating tourists. WELCOME! the famous pot-holes. Landing quays in the North and East. 537 70 700 [email protected] www.fjordhotellet.no Barbecue site and drinking water in the The Postal Route between East. Skånevik and Etne 51 Marinas Part of the old Stavanger postal route Bicycle hire Skånevik guest marina (1785), the track is marked with good MX Sport, Etne Tel.: +47 53 75 70 00 Contact the petrol station. viewpoints. Rural tourism – Milja in Skånevik Etne guest marina Roundtrip Osnes - Etne Farm visit, farm animals, horse riding, Tel.: +47 90 81 26 43. Start point and info sign next to functions in the main house, transport Sæbøtunet. to Miljesæter summer pasture farm, Fjæra guest marina Easy walk on road in beautiful fjord and refreshments available etc. Contact - Åkrafjorden culture landscape. Fjordhotellet Tel.: +47 53 77 07 00 Tel.: +47 90 82 58 65. At the bathing spot in Honsvikjo there is a path up to the hill fort Borgaråsen. The Bathing spots last part is steap. Viewpoint. Toilet on Sandvik at Skånevikstranda, Peparen in Osnes and in Honsvikjo. Skånevik, Honsvikjo at Osnes/Etne.

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60 Esvr Eidsvi Lanv Tel.: +47 53 74 00 41 / + 47 53 74 80 00 [email protected] uav www.ryvarden.no SELLE id ln SVEIO Valen Chapel 53 61 The chapel is situated in Valevåg, and lalia Slssvia Sltta 58 Haus was initially built as a church in 1707. vardn After it was moved, it was rebuilt on the sameE site in 1949. The composer Fartein ulturr 52 Valen is buried here. For more informaSandid- Svio nahus lstrv tion, please contact the Sveio Church E Office, Tel.: +47 53 74 84 20 Hausund Hausund The home of Fartein Valen 54 The home of the composer Fartein Valen (1887-1952) is located in Valevåg, and has RYVARDEN LIGHTHOUSE - VESTFOTO TOVE V. BRÅTHEN OG IDA K. VOLLUM been preserved as a museum. Open in July, or by appoinment. For further information, please contact the 52. Ryvarden Cultural lighthouse 59. Hiking track – Trollavassnipen municipality of Sveio. 53. Valen Chapel 60. Walking route- Emberlandsnipen Tel.: +47 53 74 80 00, 54. The home of Fartein Valen 61. The North Sea Track [email protected] Einstadbøvoll Farm 62. Track Circuit in Førde www.farteinvalen.no 55. “Kolerakyrkjegarden i Leirvåg” 56. The coast yard at Eikeland ICON EXPLANATION 57 Kaien AS INS Rex Garden - Rhododendron Park NH SE E E 58. Bicycle rental E EESS Canoe trips EE E EESS LIGHHSE E 72 Sveio Einstadbøvoll Farm 54 Rex Garden - Rhododendron Park 57 • Go around Kvalvåg/Kalland: This is a Distinctive farmstead with 17 houses, The Rhododendron park is a special trip around Vigdar water, the biggest all with flagstone roofs, the buildings nature park with more than 1000 Rho- water in Sveio. Wonderful opportunities were listed in 1923. The estate is owned dodendron and other plants. Some of for a swim, in fresh or salt water. The privately, guided tours by agreement, them only registered in Norway. Most of trip is on a bicycle trail and roads with Tel.: +47 53 74 22 34 the plants are imported from Scotland. less traffic. Length is 37 km. Rhododendron Rex, which the name of “Kolerakyrkjegarden i Leirvåg”, the Park is taken from, is also to be found Map, route reviews and GPS files can be Leirvåg at Valevåg 55 in the Park. The three sculptures in the found at www.visitsunnhordland.no. The cholera churchyard is best known as Park is made with chain saw of the local Many bicycle the Nordsjø bicycle route. “The churchyard by the sea,” a compo- artist Kenneth Ravn Ottessen. (www.northseatrail.org). sition by Fartein Valen. Restored i 2014. More info at visitsunnhordland.no The churchyard is about a 20 minute walk Bicycle rental 58 along a sign-posted path from Nappeb- Activities Bicycles can be rented at ProShop in rua bathing place. Fyrjazz på Ryvarden Sveio golf park. Tel.: +47 53 74 80 00 (Sveio municipality) “Light house” Jazz concert at Ryvarden Tel.: +47 53 74 20 20 culture lighthouse, for the 14th time. In klubb@-golf.no The coast yard at Eikeland 56 coorporation with Sildajazz in Hauge- Live museum and coastal culture center sund. Date 14. August. Canoe Trips 58 is run by Sveio Coast Group. Here www.ryvarden.no Natural conditions in Sveio are ideal for they keep alive working techniques, canoe trips. The 7-km2 Vigdarvatnet lake handicrafts, customs and other coastal Tour suggestions for bicycles is ideal for kayaking, and the lake has culture. Open Wednesdays 18-20 except The tour suggestions start and finish in many fine creeks and islets. For further in the summer holiday, other times you Sveio. information, please contact the Tourist can book at Tel.: +47 53 74 17 16 / • Coast route: The route varies from Information Office or Sveio Golfpark. +47 53 74 17 44 / +47 53 74 18 97 main road to rural road through beau- Tel +47 53 74 20 20 tiful cultural landscape and along the [email protected] Kaien AS 57 shore. Length is about 49 km. Kaien is a friendly and charming café/ • Ål fjord route: The route starts on a Walking trails restaurant located at the water’s edge. bicycle trail next to a quiet, country road There are numerous marked and un- Lovely terrace with a beautiful view of the through forest and cultural landscape marked walking trails in Sveio. In the flat, sunset. Fully licensed. Catering availa- with many idyllic spots along the Ål open landscape, there are panoramic ble. Tel.: +47 95 89 01 15 fjord. Length is 32,5 km. views from most of the hilltops. The most www.kaienas.no • Trip to Ryvarden: A trip on peaceful popular walks have information boards at narrow rural roads to Ryvarden culture their starting points with maps and other lighthouse. Total length is 25km. information, and are waymarked and graded pursuant to the new standard A new walking map on the scale 1: 50 000 2014. The walks are described at www.visitsunnhordland.no 73 Sveio Hiking Track – Ryvarden Track Circuit in Førde 62 Lighthouse Countryside and Culture walk in easy An easy walk on gravel road through terrain, the walk combines forest walks heather moors and old cultivated land- with walks past pleasant buildings. scapes, the walk will give you a unique Rhododendron park. Maps for cars and experience of your surroundings, regard- hiking can be purchased at the Tourist In- less of the weather. The walk takes about formation Offices. Tour reviews with map 40 minutes t/r, and has a gentle ascent. can be found at the tourist information. Park in Førde, near the kindergarden Hiking Track - Trollavassnipen 59 The highest mountain in Sveio. One The coastal landscape park in Sveio. to two hours to the peak, which is 432 The landscape park area in Sveio lies metres above sea level, with some steep along the shore in south west, where the HIKE TO BØRSHOVDA tracks. Excellent view in all directions, Bømla fjord opens up to Sletta. Here you - SVEIO KOMMUNE it is possible to see almost all the way will find an open landscape, influenced from Bergen to Stavanger on a clear day. by the people’s use of the sea and agri- The track starts just south of cultural land through thousands of years. school. Several paths up to the top. Ryvarden culture light house is the big- gest attraction, but around the landscape Walking route you will find less known ‘pearls’ that can - Emberlandsnipen 60 be experienced by foot, on the bicycle or 271 m.a.s.l. 1 – 2 hours to reach the top. with a car along Gullvegen road. Gradual ascent from Stølen in Aukland- www.kystlandskapsparken.no shamn, steeper bur shorter routes from Sætre and Emberland. Gentle rise from , steeper but shorter Marinas route from Sætre. Lots of open terrain, Kaien AS – guest marina amazing view in all directions. Marina with petrol/diesel, showers, water, electricity and air for scuba The North Sea Track 61 divers. Fully-licensed café/restaurant. Sign-posted track passing through an Tel.: +47 95 89 01 15 / www.kaienas.no REX GARDEN open coastal landscape from Mølstrevåg - KENNETH RAVN OTTESEN via Ryvarden, Lyngholm and Eltravåg to Buavåg Buavåg. The walk allows a good view onto Eletricity, water, toilet and shower. land and the much-trafficked shipping Tel.: +47 91 12 71 76 route. nordsjoloypa.ivest.no Våga Summer kiosk Tel.: +47 53 74 02 78

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Bømlo is Sunnhordland’s last bulwark before the open sea, acting as a long-drawn Bømlo Tourist Information shelter for the islands and the villages within. At Bømlo you can experience wild and Rådhuset, Leirdalen 1, 5430 Bremnes rough sea, as well as miles and miles shimmering sea. The municipality is a paradise Tel.: +47 53 42 30 14 for angling enthusiasts. There are many places offering accommodations in fishermen’s [email protected] cabins (rorbu) and cabins, but also boat rental. Bømlo is sparsely populated, but has www.bomlo.kommune.no five small villages. The administrative centre of the municipality and its most important Facebook: Bømlo Turistinformasjon shopping location is Svortland. At Bømlo, you can experience art, culture and festivals Opening hours: throughout the year! Monday – Friday: 0830 – 1430 Summervacation: 0830 – 1530 Lr ondal ordn lsns roid ds an loarvi Lslostr Hatvi l n orsns i rn rd rn E o JONDAL nanst s otr sro is OS H N usa n Hvi Hardanr Soro rd L o S E id Svarid orsordn Strno ar N Stor v N arstin r E Strandvi S L als usaordn E ns N inns S Hundv i Halh ld Huthaar vna a ardn n o S r o r d n rd r Nordrolln o d ustvollsrua r n o anr L H Horo GE rnaordn N Sild N st Sundal N ra N Nordtvit aralds n o EL str or rord n EN d Lr an d AUSTEVOLL Godsund aur h ridali n n u alns ns sd snst Sundvor d al Holasr ondhusvatnt n i r L onnanutn Hutar v n S n s o o d Lund otns ltaor Husavi d i s Grundshan d snssto onnau

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Moster Old Church 63 Bømlo 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

Kulleseid Telegraph Station 64 This telegraph station was built in 1857, and is the oldest telecommunications SLÅTTERØY LIGHTHOUSE building in Norway, and hence the - TERJE RAKKE/FJORD NORGE “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 CABEL FERRY AT ESPEVÆR auto-matisation of the telephone in 1974. - TERJE RAKKE/FJOR NORGE Contact Tolleiv Hidle +47 53 42 68 80 / +47 95 90 22 18

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Slåtterøy lighthouse 65 Baadehuset – Espevær 67 Langevåg Bygdatun Bømlo Lighthouse station north west of Bømlo. Get a glimpse of Espevær at the time Langevåg Bygdatun is an active centre The 25 meter high cast iron tower, with the village played an important role in offering activities for adults and children. the rest of the construction, was finished herring fishery. The attic contains a large Grocery store, bank, sports activities in 1859. The most powerful lighthouse collection of maritime equipment. with climbing wall for children, café . light in Norway. Guided tour out to Slåt- The furnishing in the remainder of the Shower, washingmachine and bicycle terøy lighthouse. Contact Jostein Waage. house is from the turn of the century. The rental. www.bygdatunet.no Tel.: + 47 97 56 60 56 cellar can be used as banquet facilities. Tel.: +47 53 42 18 75 / +47 99 42 81 82 During summer open on request. Facebook: Langevåg Bygdatun as The Gold Mines at Lykling 66 Tel.: +47 95 05 41 00 / [email protected] Towards the end of the nineteenth cen- Opplev Bømlo AS tury the Lykling gold mines were at the – Experience Bømlo 68 centre of a gold rush that is unrivalled Activities Offers team-building activities, deep in Norwegian history. Hundreds of men Premiere of the new mostraspelet sea fishing, catering, entertainment etc. were working in the mines in 1885, when “I slik ei natt’. Your partner for company functions, activities peaked. Approximately 250 On 27 May 2016, Bømlo Teater will stage Christmas parties, anniversaries and kilos of pure gold were found in total. The the premiere of the new Mostraspelet get-togethers among friends. A complete gold mines is a lovely area for walking. pageant ‘I slik ei natt’ by Svein Tindberg supplier that provides everything from The Steinriket Bømlo tour guide contains at Moster Amfi. The pageant is directed transport to entertainment and catering information about the the history of the by Ivar Tindberg. The pageant is about tailored to your wishes. Unusual venues mines and about walking trails in the the legendary Viking King Olav Har- such as trestle roof and trading station. area. Facebook: Gullgruveommrådet på aldsson, and we follow him through the Tel.: +47 41 55 10 63 Lykling “før og no” events that change him from a merciless [email protected] Viking into the legendary Christian figure www.opplevbomlo.no The Lobster Park 67 who was to become Saint Olav. Bømlo Facebook: Opplev Bømlo The countries biggest lobster park. A Teater’s own actors perform and work combined museum and aquarium. Built behind the scenes, supported by a few Hiking at Bømlo 1887, Restored 1994. A unique construc- professional actors, including Svein Tind- At Bømlo you will find many beautiful tion. Guided tour, sales of souvenirs and berg. Performances at 18.00 from hiking trails and recreation areas. Both other items, fleet trip in the hall with 27 to 29 May. short trips and longer trips. The hiking free-range lobster, skate, dog fish and For more information and tickets, see: trails are graded and marked after the other types of fish, entrance adjusted for www.bomlo.net, www.bomloteater.no new National Standard and Innovative wheelchair users. Available Quay slots Mountain Tourism. Suggestions for with electricity. Bømlo culture centre hiking trips you find at Open Midsummer Day – 10. August. The culture centre, which is situated www.visitsunnhordland.no Monday – Sunday 12.00 – 15.30 in the centre of the village of Bremnes, and www.ut.no Tel.: +47 48 06 74 52 / +47 95 85 32 52 is a pleasant meeting place arranging [email protected] concerts, theater, dance and movies. New opened café “Gaffel & Vaffel. Tel.: +47 53 42 35 00 [email protected] www.bomlokulturhus.no Facebook: Bømlo Kulturhus 78

Mountain hike to Siggjo 69 Bømlo 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

KAYAKING AT GODDO, BØMLO follow the land along the Bømlafjord and

- JON OLAV ROLFSNES 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.

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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Boat rental Espevær Bømlo Bømlo is a paradise for boating enthu- Tel.: +47 53 42 42 75 / +47 91 61 51 01 siasts. Bryggekanten rent out good and www.visitespevaer.com steady 18 – 22 foot long boats both at the east and the west side of Bømlo (Innvær Skjeret Landhandel and Straumen). All the boats has sonar, Boat and kayak rental. Offers guided GPS and map plotter. Adjusted for fishing trips in the area, for instance to Slåtterøy but also boat trips. Tel.: +47 91 32 97 55 lighthouse. Contact Jostein Waage, [email protected] / www.fjordtun.no. Tel.: + 47 97 56 60 56 Shop/guest marina Bicycle rental Tel.: +47 53 42 56 05 / +47 53 42 56 06 • Intersport Bremnes/Svortland www.brandasund.com Located in Rubbestadneset, to the east of Tel.: +47 53 42 12 80 Bømlo. A great starting point from which to • Langevåg Bygdatun Kortbunkers, Mosterhamn experience the islands. 30 rooms, sleeping up to 63. The hotel has a restaurant, café Tel.: +47 53 42 18 75 / +47 99 42 81 82 Self-service bunkering, water, gas, and bar. Conference and function facilities • Spar Bømlo Langevåg filters etc. Tel.: +47 97 17 86 82 for up to 100 persons. 5443 Bømlo Tel.: +47 53 42 41 41 Langevåg Marina Tel.: +47 53 42 93 53 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Contact Kristen Thorsen www.bomlo-hotell.no Tel.: + 47 95 70 03 73 / 53 42 42 21 [email protected] Marinas Brandasund 70 The Røyksund Canal 72 Brandasund is a picturesque old inn right Caravan parking out at the edge of the ocean. Tel: +47 97 75 94 61 Traditional village shop selling groceries, (John Arne Økland) boat equipment, fishing equipment and diesel, open all year. Marina with shower, Lykling boat club toilet, washing machine. WC, shower, washing machine,power, Café and pub open during summer. water, Caravan parking. Tel.: +47 53 42 95 10 Tel.: + 47 90 59 63 40 / + 47 91 51 00 83 Moster Båtlag (Boat club) M o s t e r A m fi 2 0 1 6 Tel.: +47 99 00 26 28

The Kulleseid canal 71 Guided tours: Cosy guest marina. Caravan parking 22. May – 26. June Tel.: + 47 41 55 10 36 Sunday: kl. 13, 14, 15 and 16 Facebook: Kulleseidkanalen 27. June – 7. August www.kulleseidkanalen.no Mond-sat: kl. 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 Sunday: kl. 13, 14, 15 and 16 8. – 28. August Sunday: kl.13, 14, 15 and 16

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Accommodation Etne Skjersvik Guesthouse Austevoll Børkjenes, 5590 Etne Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri, Hotel & Suites + 47 90 96 04 49/+ 47 53 75 46 01 5397 Bekkjarvik [email protected] +47 55 08 42 40 www.skjersvik.no [email protected] www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no Rullestad Aktiv Fritid 5598 Fjæra Bømlo +47 53 51 83 22 / + 47 91 31 82 71 Bømlo Hotell [email protected] 5420 Rubbestadneset www.rullestad.org +47 53 42 93 53 / [email protected] www.bomlo-hotell.no Skånevik Fjordhotel 5593 Skånevik Bømlo Kystferie +47 53 77 07 00 / [email protected] Korsvegen 86 www.fjordhotellet.no 5428 Foldrøyhamn +47 99 25 71 96 Fitjar [email protected] Fitjar Fjordhotell www.bomlo-kystferie.com 5419 Fitjar +47 53 45 77 00 / [email protected] Karo hytteutleige www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no Stautlandsgarden 7, 5437 Finnås +47 53 42 52 12 / [email protected] Fitjar Sjø & Camping karohytte.mamutweb.com Kråko, 5419 Fitjar +47 41 42 80 38 Bryggekanten [email protected] Innvær (east side of Bømlo) www.fitjarcamping.no and Straumen (west side of Bømlo). +47 91 32 97 55 / [email protected] Kvinnherad www.fjordtun.no 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 81 accommodation / restaurants / caf

Rabben Feriesenter AS Grand Hotell Stord Laukhamar Fritid 5463 Uskedalen Osen 5, 5417 Stord Laukhamar, 5694 Onarheim +47 40 84 73 87 +47 53 40 96 00 +47 99 33 11 68 / + 47 47 30 43 30 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.rabbencamping.no www.grand-hotell.com www.laukhamarfritid.no

Rosendal Turisthotell Stord Hotell Mandelhuset Skålagata 17, 5470 Rosendal Legene 1, 5411 Stord Hegglandsvegen 4, 5680 +47 53 47 36 66 +47 53 40 25 00 / [email protected] +47 53 43 21 00 / [email protected] [email protected] www.stord-hotel.no www.mandelhuset.no www.rosendalturisthotell.no Sponavik camping Trygve Nes Hytteutleige Sponavikvegen, 5417 Stord Restaurants / cafÉs 5470 Rosendal +47 99 64 01 21 / [email protected] +47 53 48 15 73 /[email protected] www.sponavik.no Austevoll Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri Presthus Gård/Nicoll AS Sveio 5397 Bekkjarvik 5637 Ølve, Ølvesvegen 745 Ryvarden Kulturfyr +47 55 08 42 40 +47 92 40 22 44 / [email protected] Mølstrevåg 5550 Sveio [email protected] www.nicoll.no +47 53 74 80 00 / +47 53 74 00 41 www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no [email protected] Dønhaug Gjestegard www.ryvarden.no Smakeriet burgerbar É s Dønhaug 5463 Uskedalen 5399 Bekkjarvik +47 53 48 60 09 / +47 97 04 01 53 Valevåg Camping and Cabin park [email protected] [email protected] Tittelsnesvegen 696, 5554 Valevåg www.donhaug.com +47 90 22 02 69 / [email protected] Kulturbakeriet www.valevaag.no Prestegarden Husnes Camping 5392 Storebø By the Opsangervatnet lake in Tysnes + 47 45 39 46 98 Opsangervegen 69. at Husnes Laukhamar Rorbuer +47 53 47 32 52 Skorpevegen 670 - 676 Bømlo [email protected] +47 47 60 42 26 Bømlo Hotell www.husnescamping.com [email protected] 5420 Rubbestadneset www.laukhamar-rorbuer.no +47 53 42 93 53 / [email protected] Stord www.bomlo-hotell.no Almaas Hotell Stord AS Haaheim Gaard Kjøtteinsvegen 60, 5411 Stord Haaheim, 5685 Uggdal Stiftelsen Baadehuset +47 53 40 99 99 Booking: + 47 924 87 903 (9-17) Badeholmen 5444 Espevær [email protected] Tel. + 47 53 43 30 00 +47 95 05 41 00 / [email protected] www.almas-hotell.no [email protected] www.bomlo.kommune.no www.haaheimgaard.no 82 restaurants / caf

Etne Martha Meidell restarant Skånevik Fjordhotel Rosendal Turisthotell 5593 Skånevik Skålagata 17, 5470 Rosendal +47 53 77 07 00 / [email protected] +47 53 47 36 66 www.fjordhotellet.no [email protected] www.rosendalturisthotell.no Rullestad Aktiv Fritid 5598 Fjæra Stord +47 53 51 83 22 / + 47 91 31 82 71 Brygga 11, Geir Skeie [email protected] Sunnhordlandskaien 1, 5411 Stord É +47 955 55 758 / [email protected] s www.rullestad.org www.brygga11.no Skjersvik Gjestehus, Børkjenes 5590 Etne Grand Hotell Stord +47 90 96 04 49 / +47 53 75 46 01 Osen 5, 5411 Stord [email protected] / www.skjersvik.no +47 53 40 96 00 [email protected] Fitjar www.grand-hotell.com Fitjar Fjordhotell 5419 Fitjar Stord Hotell +47 53 45 77 00 / [email protected] Legene 1, 5411 Stord www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no +47 53 40 25 00 / [email protected] www.stord-hotel.no Fitjar Sjø & Camping (on request) Kråko, 5419 Fitjar Fjellstova Stord +47 41 42 80 38 9 km from Leirvik, follow fjellgardane and [email protected] turn towards Lundeseter. www.fitjarcamping.no +47 92 22 67 38 [email protected] Kvinnherad www.fjellstovastord.no Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård and Fruehus, Hagekafeen, 5470 Rosendal Bakeriet Frugård +47 53 48 29 99 / [email protected] Borggata 20, 5417 Stord baroniet.no +47 53 41 05 34 / [email protected] www.frugaard.no Olaløo (on request) 5476 Mauranger Sveio +47 47 81 33 06 / [email protected] Ryvarden Kulturfyr kafé www.olaloa.no Mølstrevåg, 5550 Sveio +47 53 74 80 00 / +47 53 74 00 41 [email protected] www.ryvarden.no 83 activities and sights and activities

Kaien AS Bømlo Trolljuv Adrenalin Park 5555 Førde, Tingvegen 74, Sveio Moster Amfi Bungee jumping from the Trolljuv bridge. +47 95 89 01 15 / [email protected] A religion historical centre, exhibitions, Zip-line at Trolljuv Adrenalin Park www.kaienas.no outdoor theatre, concerts. Tel.: +47 908 70 977 +47 53 42 66 20 / [email protected] www.adrenalinpark.no Tysnes www.mosteramfi.no Haaheim Gaard Rullestad Aktiv Fritid Haaheim, 5685 Uggdal Opplev Bømlo AS Activities, guided tours, fishing/boat rental, Booking: + 47 924 87 903 (9-17) Opplev Bømlo offers team-building hiking tracks and bakery. + 47 53 43 30 00 / [email protected] activities, deep sea fishing, catering, +47 53 51 83 22 / + 47 91 31 82 71 www.haaheimgaard.no entertainment etc. [email protected] +47 41 55 10 63 www.rullestad.org Laukhamar Fritid (On request) [email protected] Laukhamar, 5694 Onarheim www.opplevbomlo.no Åkrafjorden Oppleving AS + 47 47 30 43 30 / +47 99 33 11 68 Fjord cruise, tractor safari, farm visits, [email protected] Bømlo Teater guided hiking, riding, bungee jump and zip www.laukhamarfritid.no Several annual prouctions with amateurs line. and professional actors. World premiere- +47 95 90 96 64 / [email protected] Mandelhuset on the new Mostraspelet “I slik ei natt” www.aakrafjorden.no Hegglandsvegen 4, 5680 27.5.2016. +47 53 43 21 00 / [email protected] +47 53 42 07 90 / [email protected] Fitjar www.mandelhuset.no www.bomloteater.no Engesund fish farm and information centre Guided tours of the fish farm, salmon Stiftelsen Hummarparken tasting Activities and sights (The Lobster Park) +47 951 89 950 / [email protected] www.engesund.no Austevoll Guided tours in the lobster park, tours with the Fleet inside the park,suvenires. Bergen og Omland Friluftsråd +47 48 06 74 52 / +47 95 85 32 52 Padleåro Outdoor pursuits, recreation areas, bathing [email protected] Guided tours in kayak. spots, ports along the coast. www.visitsunnhordland.no +47 47 38 35 79 / +47 92 85 02 78 +47 55 39 29 50 / [email protected] [email protected] www.bof.no Stiftelsen Baadehuset www.padlearo.no Old tradinghouse and aministrationcentre Galleri Bekkjarvik during the herring fishing. Open on request Smedholmen og Seladon Gallery/exhibitions +47 95 05 41 00 / [email protected] 5419 Fitjar +47 55 08 42 40 Typical west Norwegian fishfarm and farm, [email protected] Etne unique collection of old boats, like the sail www.bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no Skånevik Naturoppleving ship “Seladon”. Outdoor activities retreat and culinary + 47 90 89 48 57 /[email protected] experiences. www.smedholmen.com +47 41 25 28 47 [email protected] www.naturoppleving.no 84 activities and sights and activities

Kvinnherad Stord Tysnes Baroniet Rosendal The mining Museum Bergen and Area Outdoor, Recreation Area Concerts, court yard theater, exhibitions Guided tours for groups on request. Open Outdoor pursuits, recreation areas, bathing +47 53 48 29 99 / [email protected] day 1. May. spots, ports along the coast. baroniet.no + 47 48 00 09 67 / [email protected] +47 55 39 29 50 / [email protected] www.bof.no Dønhaug Gjestegard Stord Golfpark Concerts and dance at the barn. Golfcourse, indoor minigolf, Golf simulator Doll gallery +47 97 04 01 53 / +47 53 48 60 09 and putball. Gallery, store and workshop [email protected] +47 90 69 33 03 / [email protected] + 47 98 65 41 10 www.donhaug.com www.stordgolf.no [email protected] www.dokkegalleriet.no Folgefonni Breførarlag Sunnhordland Museum Glacier walking, climbing, skiing, Museum at Stord in addition to eight farm Galleri Elisabeth G, Gallery. kayaking, bicycling and sailing. clusters and exhibitions in Sunnhordland. +47 91 13 18 81 / [email protected] +47 95 11 77 92 +47 53 41 38 99 www.elisabethg.no [email protected] [email protected] www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no www.sunnhordland.museum.no Haaheim Gaard Concerts, show, culture garden and country Folgefonn Center Galleri Giga shop. Booking: + 47 92 48 79 03 (9-17) Spring 2017 the new Folgefonn Center in Gallery and gallerystore. Tel. + 47 53 43 30 00 Rosendal opens. An inspiring and interac- +47 53 41 10 23 / [email protected] [email protected] tive exhibition for everyone. www.gallerigiga.no www.haaheimgaard.no www.folgefonna.info Sveio Tysnes guided fishing Gallery G. Guddal Kystlandskapsparken i Sveio Guided fishing trips, deep-sea fishing, Gallery, shop and cafe. Good experiences in an exciting coastal coaching in fishing and boat and cabin rent- + 47 95 78 63 22 / [email protected] landscape. al. +47 98 88 82 61 / [email protected] www.galleriguddal.no www.visitsunnhordland.no www.tysnes.com

Rosendal Putballpark (football golf). Ryvarden Kulturfyr + 47 95 96 77 97 Mølstrevåg 5550 Sveio [email protected] Artexhibitions, gallerystore and café. www.rosendal-putballpark.no +47 53 74 80 00 / +47 53 74 00 41 [email protected] Hardangerfjordekspressen www.ryvarden.no Fjord sightseeing between Bergen, Malkenes and Rosendal Rex Garden +47 51 89 52 70 / [email protected] A special nature park with 1000 www.rodne.no Rhododendron and other plants. + 47 53 74 80 00 www.sveio.kommune.no 85 Shopping / marinas

GUEST MARINAS Kvinnherad Sveio Høylandsbygd marina Kaien AS Gjestehamn. Bømlo 15 boat moorings, shower, electricity, Marina with petrol/diesel and air for E. Johnsen og sønner, Brandasund washing machine, self-service pump, scuba divers. Fully-licensed café/­ 30 boat moorings, shop, shower, toilet, shops. restaurant. washing machine, bunkering. + 47 90 05 00 11 / www.hoylandsbygd.no +47 95 89 01 15 / www.kaienas.no +47 53 42 95 10 / [email protected] N59 47.260 E005 47.759 N59 53.624 E005 5.515 Tysnes Rosendal marina Våge guest marina Kulleseidkanalen 60 boat moorings, electricity, water, Top modern dock facilities, water, Nice guest marina. New brews and service shower, washing facilities, shops. electricity and Wireless internet at all facilities. Also caravan parking. + 47 46 93 20 12 / www.rosendalhamn.no piers, shower, toilet, washing facilities + 47 41 55 10 36 [email protected] and tumble dryer. Facebook: Kulleseidkanalen N 59 59.210 E 006 0.032 + 47 53 43 21 00 / [email protected] www.kulleseidkanalen.no www.vaagehavn.no Stord N 60 02.756 Ø 005 31.426 KortBunkers Leirvik guest marina Diesel – petrol - Oil products - 200 boat moorings, mooring price filters, water - electricity includes shower, toilet, washing machine, Shopping +47 97 17 86 82 water, electricity. [email protected] +47 53 49 67 66 Bømlo www.kortbunkers.no [email protected] E. Johnsen & Sønner AS, Brandasund N 59 43.230 E 05 21.150 N 59 46.827 E 005 30 473 5423 Brandasund Traditional village shop selling groceries, Fitjar Sagvåg gjestehamn boat equipment, fishing equipment and Sjøsia guest marina Good, sheltered harbour. Diesel, electricity, diesel, open all year. Fitjar center water, boat and engine service and sanitary +47 53 42 95 10 30 boat moorings,petrol and diesel, elec- building with showers/toilets and washing tricity, shower, shop. machines. Café/pub and grocery shop. Kvinnherad +47 53 45 75 00 / [email protected] +47 48 10 64 61 / +47 53 49 44 70 Husnes Shopping Mall N 59 55 05.74 E 18 52 69 Sentrumsvegen 15, 5460 Husnes Huglo gjestehamn The biggest shoppingmall between Diesel and petrol pumps on the quay. Access Haugesund and Bergen. 50 stores and to water, electricity, toilets, shower, washing restaurants, free parking. Big outdoor area machines and tumble driers. with unique art of Kjell Nupen. +47 53 40 05 10 / +47 92 44 58 63 +47 53 47 12 00 / www.husnesstorsenter.no www.stord.kommune.no/gjestehamner N 59 51.990 Ø 005 33.824 visithaugesund Haugesund Tourist information information Haugesund Tourist visithaugesund [email protected], +47 52 01 08 30 [email protected], visithaugesund.no Visit Haugesund and you will experience the best of what the best will experience you Visit Haugesund and the culture, and city coast- waterfall, Fjord, offer. has to Norway and sea, idyllic islands mountains glacier, unique viking history, will find in this region. among what you and lighthouses is HAUGESUND HAUGESUND * photos: Espen Mills, Scott Sporleder, Ørjan B. Iversen, Terje Aamodt Terje Ørjan B. Iversen, Sporleder, Espen Mills, Scott * photos:

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