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Attractions & Activities 33 Austevoll Attractions & activities Havstril Padleklubb: Sea kayaking " +47 98 87 42 53 From 20. June – 20. August: Austevoll has a unique archipelago of 667 islands, " which is perfect for kayaking. For information about +47 55 08 18 10 pleasant routes and kayak hire contact Havstril [email protected] padleklubb or VisitAustevoll. visitaustevoll.no + On request P June – August , On request Bridges at Austevoll Bekkjarvik Torg: Austevoll bridge, Selbjørn bridge and Stolmen bridge " + 47 959 77 601 ara all beautiful viewpoints over islands, islets and skerries. Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri: " + 47 55 08 42 40 P All year Gallery Bekkjarvik " +47 55 08 42 40/+47 93 24 50 75 Art exhibitions year round, lots of wonderful art in [email protected] historical building. bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no P All year + Free , Free North Sea trails – Stolmen (45 min) The trail follows the old road from Kvalvåg to Våge. There are detours to “Såta”, which is the highest " +47 959 77 601 point on Stolmen. Map and more information can be found on visitsunnhordland.no. Contact [email protected] VisitAustevoll for more information. visitaustevoll.no P All year Tour suggestions for bicycle – Bekkjarvik to Bakkasund, “Smile to the west” (65km) There are 26 km of excellent cycling paths " + 47 959 77 601 from Bekkjarvik to Bakkasund. The east side of [email protected] Austevoll is recommended on the re- turn trip. visitaustevoll.no See visitsunnhordland.no for more information, or contact Visitaustevoll. P June – August " = Phone = Webpage P = Season = Opening hours = Capacity + = Individual price , = Group price [email protected] 34 Austevoll Attractions & activities / ↸ Accomodation Bicycle rental " +47 56 18 08 56 Intersport Bekkjarvik offers Bicycles rental. Located + On request in Bekkjarvik. , On request P May - September " Guided Sea fishing 47 55 08 42 40 [email protected] 2 night with a 3-course dinner day 1, and a taste of bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no local sea food day 2. From 3190, - for a dbl.room per Small boat max 10 people. night. Rent of a small boat (takes 10 people) at a cost From 5000 NOK of 5000, - extra, for 2 hours with a locale fisherman. Big boat max 22.people. P All year From 10 000 NOK The Globe at Stolmen German radarstation from the war. The station is " + 47 959 77 601 / + 47 55 08 42 40 situated on the North Sea Track. On the station it is built a Globe marking 60 degrees north. [email protected] visitaustevoll.no P All year Island hopping Use the local passenger boat for island hopping " + 47 959 77 601 / + 47 55 08 42 40 trips around the magnificent Austevoll scenery. Daily departures between Bekkjarvik, Lundøy, Litlakalsøy, [email protected] Møkster, Asuetvollshella, Sandtorv and Hufthamar. visitaustevoll.no P May - August ↸ Bekkjarvik Guesthouse The distinguished old guest-house Bekkjarvik " +47 55 08 42 40 Gjestgiveri is a late sixteen hundred Century. Offers [email protected] accommodation, restaurant, bar, licensed outdoor bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no area and art gallery. 30 rooms P Open all year + On request " = Phone = Webpage P = Season = Opening hours = Capacity + = Individual price , = Group price [email protected] 35 Austevoll Restaurants & cafés Bekkjarvik Guesthouse Restaurant " +47 55 08 42 40 The Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri are renowned for their [email protected] excellent food, particularly dishes based on fresh bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no seafood. 150 + 150 P All year + On request , On request [email protected] 36 Tema 36 Kvinnherad HIGHLIGHTS • Barony Rosendal • Folgefonnsenteret • Fjordcruise from Bergen Kvinnherad lies in the middle of i TOURIST INFORMATION to Rosendal the Hardanger fjord, • The Stone Park Norway’s second-longest fjord Folgefonna information Centre/ • Folgefonna National Park (179 km). The fjord is often Kvinnherad Tourist information Open every day and glacier Krokeide called the “Queen of Norwegian JONDAL JO from 15 May – 15 september. OS Osøyro ND A Fusa L S fjords.” The southern part T U N N E L May and september: 10.00 - 15.00 E N Halhjem Hufthamar of the municipality is typical of June, July, Aug: 10.00 - 18.00 FOLGEF ONNT Storebø UNN Sundal EL Varaldsøy EN the Western Norwegian fjord AUSTEVOLL Tel.: +47 53 48 42 80 Husavik Lunde scenery. The areas Rosendal and Våge Gjermundshamn Fonnabu [email protected] Hatlestrand Årsnes Odda Bekkjarvik Uggdal Årbakka Mauranger are known for Ølve Løfallstrand kvinnherad.kommune.no TYSNES ODDA Sandvikvåg Rosendal some of the most beautiful fjord Brandasund Fitjar Uskedalen Dimmelsvik FITJAR Hodnanes scenery in Sunnhordland. Brochures are available at Jektavik Herøysund KVINNHERAD Husnes Kvinnherad library Husnes Huglo Fjæra Rubbestadneset Sunde STORD Open Mon-Fri: 10-16 / Sat: 10-14 Ranavik Valen Svortland Sørstokken BØMLO Sagvåg Leirvik Utåker 1 June-1 september. Matre Åkra Halsnøy Røldal Open kl 09.00 – 15.00 Fjelberg Sydnes Valevåg Mosterhamn Skånevik Etnefjella Utbjoa ETNE Bjoa Etne Førde Sauda Espevær Langevåg Buavåg Vikebygd Ølen SVEIO Haukås Sandeid Sveio Knapphus 37 Kvinnherad Attractions & activities Barony Rosendal The Barony in Rosendal is the smallest "palace" in Scandinavia. The manor house is famous for its magnificent renaissance garden and cultural event. " +47 53 48 29 99 Guided tours in the manor and garden. [email protected] baroniet.no 13. May - 1.July Guided tour from 11.00 - 16.00 + Adult: From 150 NOK 2.July - 13-Aug. Guided tour 10.00 - 17-00 11. Aug.-31. Aug.: Guided tour each hour. Children: From 50 NOK Closed Mondays and 17.May P Open daily from 13. May - 3.Sept Kvinnherad Church Kvinnherad church is one of the oldest medieval " +47 53 48 29 99 churches in Norway. [email protected] Guided tours from Primo July - Primo Aug. baroniet.no from 1200 – 1500. Contact the Barony + Adult: 60 NOK Rosendal for guided tours. Children: 10 NOK P July - August The Stone Park The Stone Park tells the story of the Earth’s exciting Folgefonna information Centre/ geological and biological development over billions Kvinnherad Tourist information: of years. The polished blocks of stone reveal the " +47 53 48 42 80 beautiful colours and structures of different rock [email protected] types. It is one of the attractions in the Folgefon Centre. kvinnherad.kommune.no + For guided tour Tel.: + 47 47 62 78 78 Free , Free P All year Folgefonnsenteret " + 47 53 48 42 80 The new Folgefonn Centre opens May 2017. It offers interactive stations and films abou the history of [email protected] the nature in the area and the environment around folgefonnsenteret.no Folgefonna. + Adult: From 100 NOK Children: From 60 NOK P All year , Groups: On request Kvinnherad Museum Kvinnherad Tourist information: Museum with 3 different local museums; Ship " +47 53 48 42 80 building museum Skaalurensamlinga, Museum farm [email protected] Bygdetunet Rød and Haugland School Museum. kvinnherad.kommune.no P All year on request + On request " = Phone = Webpage P = Season = Opening hours = Capacity + = Individual price , = Group price [email protected] 38 Kvinnherad Attractions & activities Halsnøy Monastery The monastery was completed in 1164. Today the " +47 53 47 62 53 / +47 48 13 00 20 Augustinian monastery ruins are a museum and a [email protected] unique cultural monument in the region. Call to book halsnoykloster.wordpress.com a guided tour outside opening hours. + On request P All year on request , On request Glacier guiding on Folgefonna, Sundal-Odda " This is trip is 1 of 7 Historic Walking routes in +47 95 11 77 92 Norway,defined by Directorate for Cultural Heritage. [email protected] Hike up to Fonnabu, and meet a glacier guide ther. 2. folgefonni-breforarlag.no days trip. You can also hire a glacier guide the whole + 650 NOK. way from Sundal to Odda. Book in advance. Must be min. 6 participants P 10. June – Mid September to arrange tour Blue ice trip on Folgefonna, Botnabreen glacier " The Jondal tunnel paves the way for a new great +47 95 11 77 92 trip on the Folgefonna glacier. The walk is a chance [email protected] to experience the dramatic landscape around folgefonni-breforarlag.no Folgefonna combined with some blue ice climbing, + From 890 NOK and magnificent views from the glacier plateau. Must be booked in advance. P 15. June to 1 September. Min. 5 participant Kayaking on Møsevatnet lake at Folgefonna " +47 95 11 77 92 This is our signature trip – taking you up by the Folgefonna Glacier 850mas. Full-day adventure [email protected] including safety introduction, transport from folgefonni-breforarlag.no Rosendal to the glacier lake and back to Rosendal, + From 2490 NOK all necessary equipment including dry-suit and a Kayak- and glacier trip wilderness lunch. Duration app. 6-8 hours. + From 1990 NOK Min. 2 participants to arrange tour. Kayak trip P July - October Min. 2 and max. 12 pers. pr. trip Kayaking near Rosendal on the Hardangerfjord " +47 95 11 77 92 Kayaking from Rosendal to a small island located [email protected] in the Hardanger fjord. Posible to see eagle, deer, folgefonni-breforarlag.no seal and whale.Amazing view of the landscape + From 750 NOK. surrounding Rosendal. Including intro to kayaking, all Must be booked in advance necessary equipment and lunch. Min. 4 persons per trip P June - August " = Phone = Webpage P = Season = Opening hours = Capacity + = Individual price , = Group price [email protected] 39 Kvinnherad Attractions & activities / ↸ Accomodation Guided walks to the Bondhus glacier, Sundal " +47 95 11 77 92 On Sundays in July you can enjoy a guided walk from [email protected] the village of Sundal up to the Bondhusvatnet lake where you see the arm of the Folgefonna glacier, folgefonnibreforarlag.no called Bondhusbrea glacier. Starting at 12.00. Min. 6 participants + From NOK 200 P July Fjord trip to romantic Rosendal " +47 51 89 52 70 / +47 51 89 52 02 The Hardangerfjord express boat from Bergen [email protected] and Rosendal runs every day all year.
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