Askvoll

Askvoll is filled with wonderful nature experiences. In one day you can experience beautiful fjord landscape by the Dalsfjord and idyllic charming islands furthest out in the ocean. Are you wondering which places to visit in Askvoll? Here is our top list! 

Værlandet and Bulandet 

Experience Norway´s westernmost inhabited community, the islands of Værlandet and Bulandet, west of Askvoll. The islands here are beautifully bound together by six bridges and a road of 11 km. These islands are a popular destination for those who enjoy cycling, kayaking, fishing, or hiking. It is wonderful to go island hopping either by foot or bicycle between Værlandet and Bulandet.

Alden

Take the trip to Alden and climb the “Norwegian horse” – the mountain that rises almost vertically out of the sea. 481 meters high and visible more than a 100 km at sea, Alden is one of the most distinctive sailing marks in Western Norway. From the top you have fantastic views in all directions.

Holmedal - Viking history and knife factory 

In the idyllic village of Holmedal you will find the knife factory “Helle knivfabrikk”. The factory produces high-quality knives inspired by fjords and open seas. Here you can visit the knife factory and make a good purchase. In Rivedal you can see the statue of Ingolf Arnarson, who founded the first settlements on Iceland.

Atløy 

Visit the charming island of Atløy and let yourself be captivated by the beautiful surroundings. On Atløy you will find the wooden church “Vilnes church” which was built in 1674. The island is a hiking paradise with many hiking opportunities. How about a trip to Skredvarden 636 meters above sea level, or visit Brurastakken decorated in striped colours, black, white, and green? Brurastakken is easily visible when you come by sea and it is very popular for geologists on field work.

Summit of Blegja 

With its 1304 meters above sea level, Blegja is the highest mountain in the Fjord Coast area. From here you can see all the way to Jostedalsbreen and the seven mountains that lie around Bergen. The trail up to Blegja is steep and demanding, but it is all worth it when you reach the top. It takes a day to climb Blegja. It is varied terrain. The hike requires that you be used to hiking in the mountains.

Askvoll 

Enjoy a beautiful summer day by exploring Askvoll. In the summertime, it is full of life in the guest harbor. Enjoy a good meal at “Askvoll Sjøbuer” or at “Askvoll Fjordhotell. You can also choose to eat at Askvoll Seafood & Delicates at the old quay in Askvoll. Follow the cultural hiking trail “In Anders Askevold’s footprints”, or maybe take a dip on the beach at the marina. Here there is also a climbing park and a sand volleyball court.

Sea Sport Center & Glamping 

Bring your family and friends for a magical glamping experience. Enjoy lazy summer days by the Fjord Lagoon, which is beautifully situated by the sea, only 7 km from Askvoll city centre. Here you can enjoy the open landscape with panoramic view over the fjords and the mountains in the background. Relax on the 400 meters long beach or get active at the sea sport centre. You can also take a break and enjoy a snack at Smedhuset Café. Here you have activities for everyone! In the evenings you can dance on the quay and experience a good atmosphere at Verket Pub.

Cycling

The road between Værlandet and Bulandet is a very popular bike ride. The bike ride can be combined with an island-hopping trip to some of the westernmost islands in Norway. On the 11 kilometres long bike ride from Værlandet to Bulandet, you cross many beautiful bridges. The terrain is magnificent, and you will pass art installations, charming boathouses, and narrow straits. From all the 6 bridges that connects the two islands together you have a magnificent overview. Before or after the bike ride you can travel on island hopping with the postal boat between Bulandet and Solund. You can rent and deliver bikes at various places in Bulandet and Værlandet, this makes it possible to cycle either just one way or a round trip. If you cycle directly it takes approximately two hours between Værlandet and Bulandet.  

Skålefjellet 

Skålefjellet offers a fantastic view 767 meters above sea level! The mountain is easily accessible from east, west and the south and there are several routes to the top. The most common route starts in Stongfjorden.

Cultural hiking trail in Stongfjorden 

A warm welcome to Stongfjorden – the village that was one of the first and most important industrial cities in Norway. Here, you can join a cultural walk in Norway's early industrial history. The trail takes you around an old and venerable industrial village and it shows you places associated with Northern Europe's first aluminium factory. The trail is 1.2 kilometres long and has 9 stops. It takes about 40 minutes to walk including the guiding at every stop. In 1907 the British Aluminium Company started the first aluminium factory in Northern Europe here in Stongfjorden. The factory created a well-functioning and prosperous industrial society. This resulted in electric streetlights as the first in the country, and from 1908 many houses in this area had electricity, 50 years before the rest of western Norway. Stongfjorden gained expertise in aluminium production, which was later needs elsewhere in Norway. People here could pay for themselves with money, something that was rare at that time. People came from all over to Stongfjorden to take part in the new era!