SOLUND – english

The Fjord Coast Regional- and Geopark

The Fjord Coast Regional- and Geopark is Norway´s first and only combined regional- and geopark. Geologically, the landscape is completely unique. In the place where the fjords now open into a conglomerate of islands and islets, there once stood the world’s largest mountain range: the Caledonides.

Experience authentic coastal culture, paddle in Norway´s finest archipelago and go Island Hopping between a multitude of Islands.

LIGHTHOUSE SAFARI TO UTVÆR

Season: Every Saturday from 24. June – 5. August you can join a lighthouse safari from Hardbakke to Utvær. Booking: en.fjordkysten.no

Saturday you can join the lighthouse safari from both Hardbakke and Kolgrov.

11.00 Departure from Hardbakke, Solund

11.50 Arrival Utvær

14.30 Departure from Utvær

15.30 Arrival Hardbakke

ISLAND HOPPING WITH THE POSTAL BOAT

11.00 Departure by the postal boat «Stjernsund» from Hardbakke

12.30 Arrival Gåsvær

13.00 Departure Gåsvær

13.45 Arrival Nikøy quay in Bulandet

15.30 Departure from Nikøy quay with return to Solund

17.15 Arrival Hardbakke

Due to a limited number of seats on the postal boat, you need to book in advance. Booking: en.fjordkysten.no

Lighthouse Safari to Utvær

Season: Every Saturday from 24. June – 5. August you can join a lighthouse safari from Hardbakke to Utvær. Booking: en.fjordkysten.no

Let yourself be captivated by Utvær´s history and the beautiful scenery far out at sea. Utvær is Norway´s westernmost island group with the country´s westernmost lighthouse. There are no stops on the trip out to Utvær. On Utvær, you´ll follow the North Sea Trail around the island with a guide. There will be a chance to go up in the lighthouse for those who wish to do so.

SOLUND

Island Hopping with the local postal boat

Board the local postal boat on Island hopping in Solund, Bulandet and Værlandet. The tour will start in calm waters and pass by narrow creeks and the many beautiful small islands. Visit idyllic Gåsvær and take a stroll in Bulandet, where you can visit local museums, viewpoints, and outdoor artworks. Explore the island communities on your own before the boat makes its return trip to Solund. For local routes with the postal boat off season: fjord1.no

Wild sheep safari / Culture walk

Join a local guide on a combined culture walk and wild sheep safari. Hear about the fascinating life at the island community before and now. Maybe the wild sheep will greet you welcome. You will also learn about how the wild sheep have taken care of the landscape and the heathers for 5000 years. Information and booking: post@nkka.no • sognefjordactive.no

Accommodation

For information on accommodation in Solund: en.fjordkysten.no

Bicycle tours / rental

The islands in Solund lie like pearls on a string, and their quiet roads make for lovely cycling and scenic experiences. Ferry and boats bring you in between the islands. You can rent cycles at the tourist information in Solund, tel. +47 908 82 860

Pollatinden

Photo:

Photo: Trude Søilen.

Photo: Vegard Vike Engum.

Photo: Sara Marie Ytreøy.

Photo: Stig Steinsund.

Food and drinks

Skafferiet Mat & Drikke

Skafferiet food and drinks is located at Solund Apartment Hotel. For information about the opening hours and today´s menu, look at their facebook page: FB: skafferietmatogdrikke • skafferietmatogdrikke.no

Tintin food and drink

Food truck in the harbor at Hardbakke all summer. FB: tintin food and drink

Bakkjetoppen café at Hersvik

Gifts, interior shop and café. See Facebook for opening hours, FB: bakkjetoppen

Charter tours

Rent a boat and explore the archipelago in Solund. With thousands of islands, islets and skerries, and a local captain, you will have a beautiful trip around the archipelago. Vidar Hop Skyssbåter AS and Sulejet AS can tailor-make a fantastic trip for you.

Camping for motorhomes and tents

At Solund Grendahus in Hardbakke you will find camping for motorhomes and tents. You will have access to electricity, water, shower, toilet, and septic tank.

Solund Rorbuferie, Northern Hjønnevåg has motorhome parking with access to electricity and service facility with toilet and shower. There is a limited capacity, and you must book in advance to Solund Rorbuferie, tel. +47 917 92 230. It is not suitable for tent.

Kayak

Solund is a paradise for kayaking. Thousands of islands, islets and skerries in a beautiful scenery makes Solund the perfect place for some of the best kayaking in Norway. Experience charming fishing villages and the unique geology from your kayak. Guided tours, courses and kayak rental: sognefjordactive.com

HIKING TRAILS

1. Pollatinden

Overview of landing site for kayak: Valen (Hardbakke), Hardbakke quay, Sognesjøhytta, Hersvikbygda quay, Lauvika towards Strand, Råkeneset, Litle Færøy and Sandpøyla north of Ytrøy. Hardbakke Båtlag has free landing site for kayak, parking and launching ramp for boats.

Sport facilities in Hardbakke

Solund fishermen´s cabins – Havkroa Restaurant

Havkroa can be found next to Solund Rorbuferie in Ytre Sula. Here you will be served good food in a cozy environment. Havkroa is beautifully located by the sea and has outdoor seating. At Havkroa, food and drinks are served every day during the summer holiday.

Solund has several sport facilities located in Hardbakke in connection with the kindergarten and school, and at Solund sports park. Here you will find play equipment, ball binge, sand volleyball court, climbing park, artificial turf court, 24-hour HC toilet, gapahuk with fire pit and climbing trails.

Jonsokblomen Bygdelag, Hersvik has parking for motorhomes on designated area. Otherwise, it is not other offer here. The place is unattended. Bygdehus, Straumen / Kolgrov has motorhome parking on a designated area. Otherwise, it is no other offer. The place is unattended.

In the equipment center BUA at Hardbakke you will find equipment for your trip. BUA rents out for free, and you will find equipment for every season. In the winter season it is common to find skis, skates, and toboggans. In the summer season you can borrow SUP board, tube, tent, skateboard and more. Visit BUA at Hardbakke Center. More information can be found at bua.io or on facebook @buasolund.

Is the second highest mountain in Solund and is often referred to as the Queen of the archipelago. The mountain rises 541 masl and offers fantastic views of the westernmost islands in Norway.

2. Sognesjøhytta

Walk to Sognesjøhytta south of Hardbakke. Here you can enjoy a great view from the cabin which lays about 15 meters above sea level. Sognesjøhytta is a day trip cabin and is a low threshold offer for hikers. It’s a place to eat a packed lunch, get some warmth and read books. Kayaks can easily dock nearby.

3. Ramnenipa and Ramnenipa rundt

With its 232 masl, Ramnenipa has a fantastic view of Hardbakke and Solund. The trail has a green gradation and is suitable for both children and adults. The most common trail is from the football field in Hardbakke.

Frisbeegolf

In the park you will find the Draumeparken disc golf destination with 22-hole course + sports park 9-hole course. Draumeparken gives you a disc golf experience out of the ordinary.

Tourist information

At Gjenbrukskaféen at Hardbakke Senter you will find a summer tourist information. Opening hours w. 26 – 31: Monday – Friday 10.00 – 16.30 and Saturday 10.00 – 15.00

The tour takes about 1 hour up and down, and you can walk from both the south and north side of the mountain. It is also possible to walk around Ramnenipa. Follow the trail towards the day trip cabin until you reach a cross. Here you turn left and follow the signs Ramnenipa rundt.

4. Håfjellet Ytre Sula

With its 202 masl, Håfjellet offers a great view of the island municipality. Håfjellet is the highest mountain in Ytre Sula. The trail goes mostly on mountains in gently rising terrain north towards Litle Håfjellet. Further down the gorge to the east in Askedalen, and in a steep climb up to the top of Håfjellet.

5. Husefjellet

Is a short and easy trip with a great view of Northern Solund. Husefjellet is 160 masl and is suitable for the whole family. You will walk in light terrain around Husefjellet before you will have a ascend to the top. The trail is marked with cairns. Parking below the old schoolhouse in Hersvikbygda.

6. Uranipa

With its 133 masl, Uranipa has a 360 degree view that extends over more municipalities. On a clear day you can see, among other things, Utvær in the west and Kinnaklova in the north. The tour takes approximately 1 hour up and down and is categorized as a green trail. The hiking trail is marked with cairns and has both rugged terrain and mountains. It is a small increase which is suitable for both adults and children.

7. Sperrefjellet Ytre Sula

If you want an easy summit hike, Sperrefjellet is the hike for you. Sperrefjellet is 148 masl and goes mainly on bare mountains, marked with red markers. At the top you will have a wide view of Solund. There is a marked path to the North Sea Trails towards Ytrøy or Svartevatnet at Hjønnevåg.

Dagsturhytta / Ramnenipa rundt

Solund idrettspark

Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

Photo: Lillian Herland

Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

Photo: Magnus R. Furset