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Transportation by seaplane in Sunnhordland, Norway - Photo: Fonnafly
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Transportation by seaplane in Sunnhordland, Norway

Getting to Sunnhordland

The main road E39 goes through Sunnhordland, and express boats to and from Bergen and Stavanger call at Leirvik.

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By boat and ferry

Express boats to and from adjacent municipalities or on their way to and from Bergen and Stavanger, call at Leirvik. Ferries ply the fjords and the many express boats provide fast and comfortable transport. For more information and timetables, please contact Fjord1 Fylkesbaatane.

Some the historical boats that have been built in Sunnhordland, are today still transporting people to and around the area.

By bus

Nor-Way Bussekspress has express buses to and from adjacent municipalities or on their way to and from Bergen and Stavanger, call at Leirvik.

There is also a well-developed local bus service in the districts and to/from the airports in Stord, Haugesund and Bergen.

By seaplane

In Sunnhordland you will find the biggest seaplane company in Northern Europe - Fonnafly. Fonnafly operates seven Cessna seaplanes. The planes are based in different locations around Western and Eastern Norway. The company also has three helicopters available for transporting tourists.

The planes can also be used for unique sightseeing trips in Hardanger and over the Folgefonna Glacier.

Stord Airport

In Sunnhordland you will find the regional airport on the island of Stord. The airport is being operated both on a regular scheduled basis and for charter operations.

Being situated on Stord, the airport makes it easy for tourists to reach the whole region of Sunnhordland in a comfortable way.

Last updated: 2008-12-18

About Sunnhordland

Tourist information in Sunnhordland

The main tourist information office for Sunnhordland is located in Leirvik.

Key facts about Sunnhordland

There are 60,000 people living in Sunnhordland. Stord and Husnes are the only two towns in the area. The Hardangerfjord is central in the region.

Tourist information in Haugesund and Haugalandet

There are tourist information offices established throughout the entire region.

Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a geographical region in the county of Rogaland, in Western Norway. Haugesund is its main town.
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