ASKVOLL – English

Askvoll

Enjoy a lazy summerday by exploring Askvoll centrum. The center offers a wide range of services and a good selection of local shops. Enjoy a meal at Askvoll Sjøbuer Mat og Drikke, or Askvoll Fjordhotel. Follow the cultural hiking trail «In Anders Askevold´s footsteps» or take a swim from the beach on Øyra. At Øyra you will find 19 motorhome places, and a green area for tenting. The place has a sanitary building. There is also a climbing park and sand volleyball court nearby. Free WIFI at the ferry quay, Bøparken and on Øyra. BUA central is in the expedition building on the ferry quay. Here you can rent free leisure equipment.

Motorhome parking

Askvoll Small boat harbor and guest harbor, Øyra, Askvoll • Bulandsferie, Bulandet • Værlandet Guesthome

Holmedal and Rivedal

In the idyllic village Holmedal you will find the knife factory Helle Fabrikker, which produces quality knives inspired by fjords and open sea. You can visit the factory outlet and make a good purchase. Helle factory is a living industrial museum and a vibrant industrial enterprise. Guided tour offered by appointment. Contact tel. +47 57 73 35 00, e-mail: post@helle.no.

Ingolf Arnarson statue in Rivedal is a monument to the pioneer spirit in the Dalsfjord prior to the year 1000. Ingolf Arnarson had to flee from his home farm in Rivedal in the year 874 after having killed two of Atle Jarl´s sons. He travelled west and arrived in Iceland where he founded the first permanent settlement. Thus the roots of Iceland as a nation can be traced directly back to Rivedal in the Dalsfjord.

Fjord Gardsmat makes farm food in a traditional and modern perspective. Trollefossvegen 25. Open on request, tel. +47 917 09 603.

FB: fjord gardsmat

Holmedal museum is in the old dairy in Holmedal and presents rural and industrial history from the Dalsfjord area through 150 years. You will get a insight of what is was like to live and work in the village in earlier times. The museum is open 23 June – 31 August, Wed. 17.00 – 19.00 and Sat. 13.00 – 15.00. Otherwise open by appointment.

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Cycletours

Værlandet and Bulandet

The road between Værlandet and Bulandet is a popular cycletour. From the six bridges connecting the island communities, you have a grand overview to both the open sea and hundreds of islands.

Askvoll to Eimind

Cycle to Eimind and enjoy the magnificent sunsets if your starting point is Askvoll centrum. You will find a beautiful rolling sand. If you cycle to Follevåg, approximately 9 km. you may see deer grazing.

Atløy

Its narrow, quiet roads make Atløy a gem to explore on a bike. Note the ferry times, as there´s often more traffic on the roads at these times. Turn left in Gjervika and cycle approximately 12 km towards Herland. We recommed stopping at Vilnes church, a beautiful timber long church built in 1674. Approximately 2 km before Herland is Brurastakken with a marked geology trail.

Askvoll – Holmedal

Cycle the old road from Askvoll along the fjord towards Holmedal. We recommend stopping at the factory outlet of Helle Fabrikker, which has been making sports knives and cutlery for more than 80 years. Cycle on towards Rivedal. Take a break here beside the statue of Ingolf Arnarson, who founded the first settlement on Iceland.

You can rent cycle at:

Askvoll Fjordhotel, tel. +47 57 73 35 35 • Værlandet Handel, tel. +47 57 73 01 20 • Joker Bulandet, tel. +47 57 73 21 44

Stongfjorden

Join a cultural walk in Norway´s early industrial history. The trail will guide you around the old and venerable industrial village and will show you places that connected the North Europe´s first aluminum plant. The trail is 1.2 km long and has 9 stops. It takes about 40 minutes to walk.

Staveneset is located approximately 9 km west of Stongfjorden and is one of the westernmost mainland-points in Norway. You will find 30 burial mounds and 11 rock carvings. Staveneset was a key city during Second World War. English agents monitored ship traffic and would receive help from the permanent residents, something that created dramatic circumstances. Two memorial plaques have been set up, and between them is the emblem of Royal Air Force. You will find a well-marked path to Høgeheia from Stavaneset. The hiking trail will give a panoramic view!

Epicenter for the Fjord Coast Regional- and Geopark in the old school house.

Atløy

Visit the charming island of Atløy and be enchanted by the beautiful scenery. You can see the wooden Vilnes church built in 1674, and a statue of Atle Jarl, which the island is named after.

The island is great for walks with many different options available. How about climbing to the top of Skredvarden (636 metres) or seeing the black, white and green striped Brurastakken? This mountain is easy to spot from the sea and is a popular destination for geology fieldwork.

Joker Atløy is located approximately 3 km from Gjervik ferry pier in direction Herland.

Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord

Contact: tel, +47 416 37 997 • E-post: ruth.bakke@enivest.net.

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RIB-tour to Alden from Askvoll

Experience nature up close and the fantastic archipelago around Askvoll. Join a guided trip to Alden. You will be picked up by a comfortable RIB boat at the guest marina in the centre of Askvoll. A local guide will tell you about the area’s history en route, so it’s just a matter of sitting back and enjoying the fantastic landscape. You get to Alden after a 20-minute high-speed trip through islets and skerries. You’re helped safely onto land, and you can then walk around on your own. Follow the path to the top of the mountain known as ‘the Norwegian horse’ (481 metres) offering 360-degree views across the ocean.

RIB-tour: 10th June – 30th Sept. Every Saturday and Sunday 10.00.

Price: Adult NOK 650,- / Children 5-15 NOK 550,-. Tickets: ribaskvoll.no

Archipelago safari in Værlandet: 10th June – 30th Sept. Every Saturday and Sunday 11.30.

Price: Adult NOK 650,- / Children 5-15 NOK 550,-. Tickets: ribaskvoll.no

Boat ride from Værlandet to Alden: Aleria, tel. +47 481 32 779 or Gry Leite, tel. +47 905 51 334

ISLAND HOPPING FROM ASKVOLL

with the expressboat from Askvoll to Krakhella 09.50

10.20 Bus from Krakhella to Hardbakke (The bus will stop in the harbor)

11.00 Departure with the local postal boat “Stjernsund” from Hardbakke quay 13.45

15.50 Departure with bus from Bulandet to Værlandet ferry quay

16.30 Arrival with a ferry from Værlandet to Askvoll 17.25

You can buy ticket with the expressboat on norled.no The poastal boat has limited seats available, and you must book one day in advance. Book your ticket at en.fjordkysten.no: Island Hopping by the postal boat: Solund – Bulandet, Værlandet. Tickets to the bus and ferry is not included and has to be bought on board.

ISLAND HOPPING AND CYCLING Værlandet og Bulandet

Experience Norway’s westernmost settlements, the archipelago Værlandet and Bulandet, west of Askvoll. The islands lie like pearls on a string beautifully linked together by six bridges and an 11-km section of road. These islands are popular with people who enjoy cycling, kayaking, fishing and walking.

Going island hopping by bike among the myriad of islands from Værlandet to Bulandet is a fantastic experience. Stop by the many arts which is placed in the nature. Walk the North Sea Trail to Gjørøylykta at Bulandet. We also recommend a stop at the Bulandet exhibition. It provides an overview of daily life and fisheries in Bulandet. Here Bulandet is shown in past and present. At Landøy AS in Værlandet you can join a guided tour and shop a souvenir. Contact tel. +47 908 26 242. For information on accommodation, see en.fjordkysten.no

Food and beverage – Joker shops in Værlandet (ferry pier) and in Bulandet (Nikøy quay). You will also find a café in each shop, in addition to café and pub at Værlandet Guestharbor.

HIKING TRAILS

Blåfjellet

Blåfjellet is the highest and closest mountaintop in Askvoll center, og gives you a spectacular view of the municipality. Follow the hiking trail towards Askedalen. From there you will find a marked trail to Blåfjellet.

Summit trip to Blegja

Blegja is with its 1304 masl the highest mountain peak in the Fjord Coast area. From here you can see Jostedalsbreen and the seven summits in Bergen. The trail is steep and demanding, but the view from the top is worth all the effort. Blegja is a daytrip in varied terrain. The trip required good condition and a steady foot.

Skålefjellet

Offers a beautiful view 767 masl. The mountain is easily accessible from the south, east and west, and you will find multiple trails to the top. The most common hike is from Stongfjorden.

Nykshytta – day trip cabin in Askvoll

Nyksyhytta is located by Nyksvatnet in Holmedal. The cabin can be found at 455 masl. The trail is about 2 km. and in at a normal pace you spend about 45 minutes up. The cabin has solar cells, light and sanitary facilities. From the cabin you have a great view of Stongfjorden. Follow fv. 609 until you get to Holmedal. Above the church you drive towards the mountain, about 1.5 km before you turn right. Drive 1 km till you get to the parking lot at the waterworks in Holmedal. You will see a sign along the way.

Brurastakken, Atløy

The mountain formation Brurastakken is visible from the sea and is an eldorado for geologists on field work. Here you have a fantastic 360 degree view. Few places have a richer and diverse geological history as the Askvoll area. The geological history spans a long geological time, about 2 billion years. On Brurastakken you will find traces of three mountain range fields, a result of continental plates colliding. A geology trail has been arranged which starts at the hill approximately 2 km from Herland.

Skredvarden, Atløy

with the local postal boat “Stjernsund” from Nikøy quay in Bulandet

Skredvarden is 636 masl, has has a beautiful view over the fjord coast. The hiking trip takes about 2 hours from Gjervika. The hiking trail is marked from the courtyard from the ferry quay. Follow the path on the southside of the woods, and through the woods. Smooth ascent to the top.

Tips for more hiking trails

There are many more hiking trails in Askvoll. You will find an overview of these on a own hiking map for Askvoll, as well as ut.no and fjordkysten.no. TiTur Dalsfjorden are selected mountain hikes suitable for most people. An overview of the tours can be found on Facebook TiTur Dalsfjorden.

Guided tour in Værlandet and Bulandet – The local guide, Ruth Bakke takes you on a beautiful tour in the island community Værlandet and Bulandet.

Photo: Gustav Skaar.

Photo: Lillian Herland.

Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

Bulandet

Photo: Christopher Garlid.