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Slåtterøy lighthouse in Sunnhordland
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Things to do in Sunnhordland
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Halsnøy monastery is on the island Halsnøy in the southern part of Kvinnherad. The monastery was finished in…
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Halsnøy Monastery
KvinnheradHalsnøy monastery is on the island Halsnøy in the southern part of Kvinnherad. The monastery was finished in…
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Hike to the top of Langfoss waterfall
EtneAltitude difference: 20–881 metres Estimated time: 4 hours there and back Walking map: Etne –…
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Fjord kayak We start nearby Rosendal on a beach and follow the shore before we cross over to a small island…
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Fjord kayak Rosendal
KvinnheradFjord kayak We start nearby Rosendal on a beach and follow the shore before we cross over to a small island…
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Rullestad Aktiv Fritid arrange mountain climbing! Adjusted climbing routes, for both newbeginners and…
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Mountain climbing at Rullestad
EtneRullestad Aktiv Fritid arrange mountain climbing! Adjusted climbing routes, for both newbeginners and…
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Rullestad Active offers guided walks from the camp ground along the old Postal Route to the glacial potholes…
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Guided walks at Rullestad
EtneRullestad Active offers guided walks from the camp ground along the old Postal Route to the glacial potholes…
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Towards the end of the nineteenth century the Lykling gold mines were at the centre of a gold rush that is…
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The Gold Mines at Lykling
BømloTowards the end of the nineteenth century the Lykling gold mines were at the centre of a gold rush that is…
LocationSunndal, MaurangerMapFolgefonna National ParkStart and stopping pointBondhusParkingFrom Sunndal…
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Fonnabu "The tourist route over Folgefonna"
KvinnheradLocationSunndal, MaurangerMapFolgefonna National ParkStart and stopping pointBondhusParkingFrom Sunndal…
Bygdetunet Rød is situated in Uskedalen a village 8 miles from Rosendal. The collection contains several…
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Bygdetunet Rød
KvinnheradBygdetunet Rød is situated in Uskedalen a village 8 miles from Rosendal. The collection contains several…
Glacier kayak and glacier walk This is our signature trip. We meet you in Rosendal and drive together in our…
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Glacier Kayak and glacier walks
KvinnheradGlacier kayak and glacier walk This is our signature trip. We meet you in Rosendal and drive together in our…
Folgefonni Breførarlag’s guided glacier trips Fonnabu-Holmaskjer: The route from Mauranger to Odda has a long…
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Guided glacier walk across Folgefonna: Sundal-Odda
KvinnheradFolgefonni Breførarlag’s guided glacier trips Fonnabu-Holmaskjer: The route from Mauranger to Odda has a long…
Location Husnes Map Folgefonna National Park Start and stopping point 1. At the intersection to the Husnes…
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Hike the Søralløypa, The golf course and Husnes Park.
KvinnheradLocation Husnes Map Folgefonna National Park Start and stopping point 1. At the intersection to the Husnes…
Welcome to Valestrand cultural church, in the village Valestrand which is an important cultural place in Sveio…
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Valestrand cultural church
SveioWelcome to Valestrand cultural church, in the village Valestrand which is an important cultural place in Sveio…
Moster Amfi is the most unusual open-air theatre in Northern Europe, and accommodates an audience of 1000.…
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Moster Amfi
BømloMoster Amfi is the most unusual open-air theatre in Northern Europe, and accommodates an audience of 1000.…
The cycling trip to Flatråkervassdraget starts in the coastal village of Våge and takes you through wooded…
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Route review Flatråkervassdraget 31km
TysnesThe cycling trip to Flatråkervassdraget starts in the coastal village of Våge and takes you through wooded…
271 m.a.s.l. 1-2 hours to reach the top. Gentle rise from Auklandshamn, steeper but shorter route from Sætre.…
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Walking route- Emberlandsnipen
Sveio271 m.a.s.l. 1-2 hours to reach the top. Gentle rise from Auklandshamn, steeper but shorter route from Sætre.…
Engesund fish farm and information centre Everyone who wishes to find out what a fish farm is and how it is…
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Engesund fish farm and information centre
FitjarEngesund fish farm and information centre Everyone who wishes to find out what a fish farm is and how it is…
The gallery G Guddal is located at the very charming farm at Guddalstunet in Guddalen by Seimsfoss, ca 5 km…
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Galleri G. Guddal
KvinnheradThe gallery G Guddal is located at the very charming farm at Guddalstunet in Guddalen by Seimsfoss, ca 5 km…
Kulleseid Telegrafstation was built in 1857 the oldest telecommunications building in Norway and the «jewel»…
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Kulleseid Telegraph station
BømloKulleseid Telegrafstation was built in 1857 the oldest telecommunications building in Norway and the «jewel»…
Siggjo: A fabulous viewpoint – and an exciting geological area Place: Siggjarvåg/Moster Map: Siggjo (1:…
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Place: Mosterhamn/Bømlo Map of trip: Mosterhamn – Bømlo (1: 50 000) Place of start and end: Moster Amfi…
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The culture route in Mosterhamn
BømloPlace: Mosterhamn/Bømlo Map of trip: Mosterhamn – Bømlo (1: 50 000) Place of start and end: Moster Amfi…
The Furebergfossen waterfall
KvinnheradThe largest and finest waterfall in the area lies between Ænes and Sundal.
The mine at Litlabø was in operation from 1865 to 1968, and had the most up to 400 employees. In the old…
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The Mining Museum - Litlabø
StordThe mine at Litlabø was in operation from 1865 to 1968, and had the most up to 400 employees. In the old…
The Stone Park is one of the attractions of the Folgefonna National Park Centre. Blocks of stone that have…
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The Stone Park in Rosendal
KvinnheradThe Stone Park is one of the attractions of the Folgefonna National Park Centre. Blocks of stone that have…
Location Varaldsøy. Map Norway 1 : 50 000 sheet 1215 ll, Varaldsøy. Folgefonna National Park Folgefonna…
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Hike to Varden at Varaldsøy
KvinnheradLocation Varaldsøy. Map Norway 1 : 50 000 sheet 1215 ll, Varaldsøy. Folgefonna National Park Folgefonna…
An old estate consisting of seventeen houses, all with flagstone roofs, the buildings were listed in 1923. The…
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Einstabøvoll farm building
SveioAn old estate consisting of seventeen houses, all with flagstone roofs, the buildings were listed in 1923. The…
Sunnhordland is a region of contrasts and variations. Thus offering Your clients packages on “fly and drive”…
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Fly and drive - The Coast
StordSunnhordland is a region of contrasts and variations. Thus offering Your clients packages on “fly and drive”…
Listed farm cluster from the 18th century featuring an archaeological exhibition of relics and old artefacts…
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Malmanger Parsonage – Rosendal
KvinnheradListed farm cluster from the 18th century featuring an archaeological exhibition of relics and old artefacts…
Sculpture of light "Samspel"
Kvinnherad"Samspel" a sculpture of lights in Husnes. Beautiful both day and night!
Where to stay in Sunnhordland
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Our goal is to give you a great stay in Sunnhordland at as reasonable a price as possible. We offer…
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Almaas Hotell Stord
StordOur goal is to give you a great stay in Sunnhordland at as reasonable a price as possible. We offer…
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Rullestad Aktiv Fritid is designed for caravans and cabin rental in beautiful surroundings by Rullestad lake.…
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Rullestad Aktiv Fritid
EtneRullestad Aktiv Fritid is designed for caravans and cabin rental in beautiful surroundings by Rullestad lake.…
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Rosendal Avlsgard & Fruehuset is part of Baroniet Rosendal Manor House & Gardens. The accomodation is just…
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Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård & Fruehus
KvinnheradRosendal Avlsgard & Fruehuset is part of Baroniet Rosendal Manor House & Gardens. The accomodation is just…
We wish you a warm welcome to the idyllic Valevåg Camping og Hyttetun, here you can enjoy norwegian nature and…
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Valevåg Camping & Hyttetun
SveioWe wish you a warm welcome to the idyllic Valevåg Camping og Hyttetun, here you can enjoy norwegian nature and…
Spacious farmhouse on 2 floors. 3 bedrooms and 2 sleep alcoves with accommodation capacity for up to 10…
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Presthus Gard
KvinnheradSpacious farmhouse on 2 floors. 3 bedrooms and 2 sleep alcoves with accommodation capacity for up to 10…
Våge guest port welcomes you to Tysnes. Våge port consists of a top modern quay facilities placed centrally in…
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Våge marina
TysnesVåge guest port welcomes you to Tysnes. Våge port consists of a top modern quay facilities placed centrally in…
The canal Kulleseidkanalen guest harbor is situated in the middle of the canal Kulleseidkanalen. Capacity: 40…
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Kulleseidkanalen marina
BømloThe canal Kulleseidkanalen guest harbor is situated in the middle of the canal Kulleseidkanalen. Capacity: 40…
The marina is beautifully situated by the hotel. You will also find a very nice beach her. Short walk to the…
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Rosendal Fjordhotel Marina
KvinnheradThe marina is beautifully situated by the hotel. You will also find a very nice beach her. Short walk to the…
Telephone: +47 95 03 50 04 or +47 90 12 32 29 Place for boats: 4 Position: N59 45.340 E005 44.875 Contact: Mr.…
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Arnavik Marina
KvinnheradTelephone: +47 95 03 50 04 or +47 90 12 32 29 Place for boats: 4 Position: N59 45.340 E005 44.875 Contact: Mr.…
Buavåg marina
SveioA small guest marina with room for 4 guest boats. Position: N59 35.849 E005 18.997
Kaien guest marina consists today of a new, modern quay area and they have a long term goal to become one of…
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Kaien AS guest marina
SveioKaien guest marina consists today of a new, modern quay area and they have a long term goal to become one of…
Sheltered harbour innermost in Langevåg bay. Room for approx. 30 guest boats. Many facilities related to the…
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Langevåg guest harbour
BømloSheltered harbour innermost in Langevåg bay. Room for approx. 30 guest boats. Many facilities related to the…
The Røyksund is a popular destination for boat tourists. Capacity: 100 - 150 guest boats Posision: N59 43.534…
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Røyksundkanalen
BømloThe Røyksund is a popular destination for boat tourists. Capacity: 100 - 150 guest boats Posision: N59 43.534…
A small, idyllic nesting place east of Storekalsøy. Only a short walk to fishing sites by Marstein lighthouse.
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Bakkasund marina
AustevollA small, idyllic nesting place east of Storekalsøy. Only a short walk to fishing sites by Marstein lighthouse.
A distinctive nesting place with its own cultural mementos, Espevær lies at the very extreme of the Bømla…
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Biekronå, Espevær guest harbor
BømloA distinctive nesting place with its own cultural mementos, Espevær lies at the very extreme of the Bømla…
Bømlo båtlag
BømloBømlo Båtlag is situated close to Langevåg Guestmarina. Posistion: N59 36.153 E005 12.696
From the marina in Eidsvik at Halsnøy you can reach a shop, post office, petrol station etc. Place for 10…
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Eidsvik Marina
KvinnheradFrom the marina in Eidsvik at Halsnøy you can reach a shop, post office, petrol station etc. Place for 10…
12 places for visiting boats. NOK 150,- (includes electricity) Position: N59 39.962 E005 55.896
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Etne marina
Etne12 places for visiting boats. NOK 150,- (includes electricity) Position: N59 39.962 E005 55.896
At the marina in Husnes there are over 600 meters of space for visiting boats. Shower, toilet, washingmachine…
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Husnes guest harbour
KvinnheradAt the marina in Husnes there are over 600 meters of space for visiting boats. Shower, toilet, washingmachine…
Høylandsbygd marina offers, among other things, a shower, electricity, a washing machine, a self-service pump.…
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Høylandsbygd Marina
KvinnheradHøylandsbygd marina offers, among other things, a shower, electricity, a washing machine, a self-service pump.…
The Kolbeinshamn marina is an old merchant town on the north-east of Huftarøy. The port is situated near a…
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Kolbeinshamn guest marina
AustevollThe Kolbeinshamn marina is an old merchant town on the north-east of Huftarøy. The port is situated near a…
A sheltered but narrow harbour north of Stolmen. An old commercial town, it has now become a popular outport…
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Kvalvåg marina
AustevollA sheltered but narrow harbour north of Stolmen. An old commercial town, it has now become a popular outport…
The marina at Larsstø has 10 places for boats. Larsstø is situated just by the cosy village Sæbøvik. Here you…
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Larsstø marina
KvinnheradThe marina at Larsstø has 10 places for boats. Larsstø is situated just by the cosy village Sæbøvik. Here you…
Close to Moster Amfi, a historical place in Bømlo. You can stay the night with your boat if there are free…
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Mosterhamn Båtlag
BømloClose to Moster Amfi, a historical place in Bømlo. You can stay the night with your boat if there are free…
Skjeret Landhandel (The Rock General Store) lies in Brandasundet. The store has a large variety of goods,…
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Skjeret marina
BømloSkjeret Landhandel (The Rock General Store) lies in Brandasundet. The store has a large variety of goods,…
The village of Sundal is situated along the Mauranger fjord, in the very north of Kvinnherad. The area has…
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Sundal guest marina
KvinnheradThe village of Sundal is situated along the Mauranger fjord, in the very north of Kvinnherad. The area has…
Food and drink
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An oasis for the good life. Savour the flavours of a bygone era in the restaurant, wake up to the smell of…
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Haaheim Gaard - Restaurant
TysnesAn oasis for the good life. Savour the flavours of a bygone era in the restaurant, wake up to the smell of…
The Stord Hotel has extensive experience of all types of functions, such as wedding receptions, confirmations/…
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Stord Hotel Restaurant
StordThe Stord Hotel has extensive experience of all types of functions, such as wedding receptions, confirmations/…
Rosendal Drivhus Restaurant
KvinnheradThe Rosendal Drivhus restaurant serves lunch in the gardeb outside the castle.
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Welcome to Brygga 11, Geir Skeie, a great place for a great seafood experience. We are located by the…
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Brygga 11, Geir Skeie
StordWelcome to Brygga 11, Geir Skeie, a great place for a great seafood experience. We are located by the…
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Pleasant staff serve you excellent home-made food in the restaurant at Bømlo hotell. The restaurant is open…
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Bømlo Hotell - restaurant
BømloPleasant staff serve you excellent home-made food in the restaurant at Bømlo hotell. The restaurant is open…
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The Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri is an ideal venue for different types of functions such as wedding receptions,…
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Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri - restaurant
AustevollThe Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri is an ideal venue for different types of functions such as wedding receptions,…
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By road
There are express buses between Bergen, Stord, Haugesund, Stavanger and Sandnes, as well as connecting services to other parts of Southern Norway. Some express buses between Oslo and Fjord Norway also stop in this area.
If you go by car, follow E39 to the Sunnhordland region.
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By boat
There’s a good ferry and express boat service to Sunnhordland from Stavanger and Haugesund in the south, and from Bergen in the North.
You can travel by ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark to Stavanger and Bergen in Norway, and then drive to Sunnhordland from Stavanger or from Bergen.
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By plane
You will find the regional airport on the island of Stord. Stord Airport is used by both regular airlines and charters, and is easily accessible from the whole region. There are several weekly departures between Stord and Oslo.
Bergen Airport, Haugesund Airport and Stavanger Airport are all international airports located just a few hours of travel by car or bus from Sunnhordland.
Transportation offers in Sunnhordland
The airport is very favorable located on the western side of the island of Stord. From Leirvik center it takes…
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Stord airport
StordThe airport is very favorable located on the western side of the island of Stord. From Leirvik center it takes…
Connection by ferry between the islands Stord and Halsnøy in Sunnhordland. Stord is the only town in…
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Skjersholmane - Ranavik
StordConnection by ferry between the islands Stord and Halsnøy in Sunnhordland. Stord is the only town in…
Bus schedules in Sunnhordland
StordGet all info on buses and coaches in Sunnhordland at the web pages of Skyss.
The boat Rose Ekspress operates the route between Eidesvik (Bømlo) and the island Espevær. Here you will find…
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Eidesvik - Espevær
BømloThe boat Rose Ekspress operates the route between Eidesvik (Bømlo) and the island Espevær. Here you will find…
Norleds express boats can take you from Bergen directly to the many islands and exciting places around…
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Express boats in Sunnhordland
StordNorleds express boats can take you from Bergen directly to the many islands and exciting places around…
You can go by ferry between Gjermundshamn - Årsnes - Varaldsøy in Kvinnherad. Please see the web page of…
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Gjermundshamn - Varaldsøy - Årsnes
KvinnheradYou can go by ferry between Gjermundshamn - Årsnes - Varaldsøy in Kvinnherad. Please see the web page of…
Go by ferry between Halhjem - Sandvikvåg. For information and timetable see web page. Tickets can be purchased…
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Halhjem - Sandvikvåg
StordGo by ferry between Halhjem - Sandvikvåg. For information and timetable see web page. Tickets can be purchased…
The ferry "Fosen" takes you between Hatvik and Venjaneset in Kvinnherad municipality. For more information,…
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Hatvik - Venjaneset
KvinnheradThe ferry "Fosen" takes you between Hatvik and Venjaneset in Kvinnherad municipality. For more information,…
Ferry connection between Bergen (Krokeide) and Austevoll (Hufthamar). For timetable, please see the web page…
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Hufthamar - Krokeide
AustevollFerry connection between Bergen (Krokeide) and Austevoll (Hufthamar). For timetable, please see the web page…
Ferry connection between Austevoll (Husavik) and Stord/Fitjar (Sandvikvåg). For timetable and more…
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Husavik - Sandvikvåg
AustevollFerry connection between Austevoll (Husavik) and Stord/Fitjar (Sandvikvåg). For timetable and more…
Connection by ferry between Tysnes (Hodnanes), Huglo and Stord (Jektevik). On Tysnes you can visit Haaheim…
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Jektevik - Nordhuglo - Hodnanes
TysnesConnection by ferry between Tysnes (Hodnanes), Huglo and Stord (Jektevik). On Tysnes you can visit Haaheim…
Ferry connection between Bergen/Os (Halhjem) and Tysnes (Våge). For timetable, please see the web page of…
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Våge - Halhjem
TysnesFerry connection between Bergen/Os (Halhjem) and Tysnes (Våge). For timetable, please see the web page of…
Go by "Kystbussen" between Bergen - Stord - Haugesund - Stavanger. When using Kystbussen, you travel pretty…
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Kystbussen
StordGo by "Kystbussen" between Bergen - Stord - Haugesund - Stavanger. When using Kystbussen, you travel pretty…
The Hardangerfjord Express fast boat takes you on a 2 hour sightseeing on the fascinating fjord between Bergen…
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The Hardangerfjord express
KvinnheradThe Hardangerfjord Express fast boat takes you on a 2 hour sightseeing on the fascinating fjord between Bergen…
Connection by ferry between Stord, Fjelberg, Halsnøy and Utbjoa. For timetables, please see the web page of…
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Fjelberg - Sydnes - Utbjoa - Skjersholmane
StordConnection by ferry between Stord, Fjelberg, Halsnøy and Utbjoa. For timetables, please see the web page of…
Connection by ferry between Skånevik in Etne and Kvinnherad. Etne offers a majestic waterfall, narrow fjord,…
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EtneConnection by ferry between Skånevik in Etne and Kvinnherad. Etne offers a majestic waterfall, narrow fjord,…
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