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Lighthouse Safari to Utvær Season: Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 19. June – 7. August Booking: en.fjordkysten.no: Lighthouse Safari to Utvær

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Departure from Hardbakke, Solund

11.50

Arrival Utvær

14.30

Departure from Utvær

15.30

Arrival Hardbakke

Departure from Eivindvik, Skjerjehamn and Hardbakke every Friday.

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Departure from Hardbakke every Wednesday and Saturday.

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Departure from Eivindvik, Gulen

11.20

Departure from Skjerjehamn

11.55

Departure from Hardbakke, Solund

12.45

Arrival Utvær

14.15

Departure from Utvær

15.10

Arrival Hardbakke

15.35

Arrival Skjerjehamn

15.50

Arrival Eivindvik

Lighthouse Safari to Utvær Season: Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 19. June – 7. August Booking: en.fjordkysten.no: Lighthouse Safari to Utvær 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.

VISIT FJORDKYSTEN & SUNNFJORD

Experience the historic Buskøy. Get to know the history and enjoy the beautiful nature of the ocean gap in Northern Solund. The boat will departure from Hardbakke in Solund. Most of the time, the boat will stay on calm waters and pass by narrow islets and small communities where people live. At Buskøy, the guide will give a tour of the historic execution site, and afterwards you can explore the old village on your own. After the stop on Buskøy, the tour continues through the small island communities before returning to 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

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Departure by the postal boat «Stjernsund» from Hardbakke

Due to a limited number of seats on the postal boat, you need to book in advance.

Booking: en.fjordkysten.no: Island Hopping by the postal boat: Solund – Bulandet, Værlandet

ISLAND HOPPING TO BUSKØY

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Island Hopping to Buskøy

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ISLAND HOPPING BY THE LOCAL POSTAL BOAT

Tickets and lunch can be booked at en.fjordkysten.no: Island Hopping to Northern 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

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Depart by boat from Hardbakke

11.45

Arrival Buskøy

14.00

Departure from Buskøy

15.00

Arrival Hardbakke

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

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Charter tours

Solund kyrkje Ramnenipa

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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.

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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 and kayak rental: sognefjordactive.com Overview of landing site for kayak: Valen (Hardbakke), Hardbakke quay, Sognesjøhytta, Hersvikbygda quay, Lauvika towards Strand, Råkeneset, Litle Færøy and Sandpøyla north of Ytrøy.

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Hardbakke Båtlag has free landing site for kayak, parking and launching ramp for boats.

Dagsturhytta / Ramnenipa rundt

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.

HIKING TRAILS 1. Pollatinden 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.

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

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.

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.

3. Ramnenipa og 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.

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.

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4. Håfjellet i 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.

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Food and drinks Skafferiet Mat & Drikke Skafferiet food and drinks is located at Solund Apartment Hotel. The menu offers a range of different meals and will be changed throughout the season depending on the local products and recipes. In addition to the restaurant, Skafferiet food and drinks also sell unique products for cooking at home. skafferietmatogdrikke.no

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.

Foto: Visit FjordKysten

Foto: Visit FjordKysten

Frisbeegolf

Sport facilities in Hardbakke 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.

Combine physical activity, social interaction, and the outdoors. At Solund sports park you will find a great artificial turf pitch and playground for the little ones. Around the sports park you will find an 18-hole frisbee course. Frisbee golf is an increasingly popular activity, and in Solund you will find one of Norway roughest course. Meet the local wild sheep that walk around the course while you are playing. You can buy disks at Solund Sendebrettlaug, tel. +47 908 31 711, or at the tourist information in Solund.

Tourist information At Gjenbrukskaféen at Hardbakke Senter you will find a summer tourist information.

Opening hours w. 26 – 30: Monday – Friday 10.00 – 16.30 and Saturday 10.00 – 15.00.

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 i 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.