In Avaldsnes you will find a fun family activity. An old barn has been rebuild into a two-story minigolf. You work your way into the barn at one side, and down one floor inside the barn. Animal figures has been put up several places, some even making sounds when you hit different targets. There are …
Røvær is a small island reachable in 20 minutes by ferry from Haugesund. It is a beautiful and genuine old fishing community. Just under a hundred people live there all year round, although the autumn and winter can be very rough and windy. The ferry is the daily commute to work and high school, others …
From Kvalsvik to Haraldshaugen you can have a nice 3 km walk along the coastal path. Kvalsvik (the whales bay) is one of the old beaches in Haugesund. Spring 2019 the sculptures The Rising Tide by Jason deCaires Taylor was mounted in the bay. They are to symbolize the rising sea level due to climate …
Sveio, Førde – Rex garden park, playground and the beach Park with flowers (mostly Rhododendron) and wooden sculptures. Also a playground for the kids. The beach in Førde is a nice place and you can play beach volleyball there. If the weather allows it, bring some charcoal and have a BBQ at the outdoor grills. …
Ryvarden Park your car in Mølstrevåg and walk the gravel road from the parking (approximately 30 minutes) to the Ryvarden lighthouse. Ryvarden has been a landmark for more than 1100 years. It was a significant place in historic times, and the story of the viking, Floka with the Ravens, and his voyage from Ryvarden to …
A beautiful, small town south on the island Karmøy, takes about one hour to drive. Has an old town with wooden houses and boathouses, all painted white. It is awarded as the summer city of Norway. You can visit the world’s smallest café in Søragadå, or go for a walk in the park. On the …
Utsira is a famous island for birdwatchers during the bird migration in the Spring and the Autumn. The lighthouse and in the later years the street art also made Utsira known. If you are planning a trip here, try to go on a day with little wind, as sea can get rough. Utsira has a …