Bring the whole family for a summer holiday in Sunnhordland! Enjoy quality time together in a relaxing atmosphere. The activities are perfect for children of all ages: visit a mini zoo, paddle kayaks in the archipelago, challenge your fear of heights in Åkrafjorden, learn about Norwegian aquaculture, culture, and history, and enjoy festivals. Sunnhordland has something for everyone!
At Engesund Visitor Center, you can learn about modern salmon farming, taste fresh salmon, and experience the beautiful archipelago in Fitjar on an exciting RIB boat tour. The boat café serves delicious food based on fresh ingredients from the sea. You can travel there with your own boat or meet at the quay in Fitjar for a boat trip to the fish farm. The center offers daily guided tours, ensuring an educational and flavorful experience.
At Moster Amfi on Bømlo, you'll be taken back to the Viking Age. Join fascinating tours and learn about how people lived during that time, as well as their journey into Christianity. In the Moster Amfi Café, you can enjoy a tasty meal and good drinks.
If you love water activities, a trip to Olaskjeret is a must. Here, you can experience activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, RIB tours out to the open sea, or join a fishing trip in the archipelago of Austevoll. Visit Olaskjeret for an authentic maritime experience in Western Norway.
Olaskjeret is perfect for both adventurers and those seeking peaceful days by the sea. Explore the archipelago and let nature impress you with its diversity and hidden treasures. This destination will give you memories for a lifetime – you have to experience it to believe it!
Ready for a different kind of experience? Now you can join a tour inside one of Norway's most exciting mines! At the Mining Museum in Litlabø on Stord, mining operations took place from 1865 to 1968. Here, they extracted pyrite. Today, it is a vibrant museum where you can take a train into the mine and experience what it was like for those who worked there. This summer, they are open from Wednesday to Sunday, July 3rd to August 11th.
In the center of Rosendal lies the Folgefonna Center - a hub for knowledge and experiences. Here, you can learn about the nature in Folgefonna National Park and climate change through interactive exhibits and stunning nature films. The café is open from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM every day during the summer season.
Myrvold Farm on Huglo is home to around 100 animals spread across approximately 24 different species. As a guest at Myrvold Farm, you can greet the animals and get up close with those you dare. There is also a cozy café serving freshly baked buns, rolls, and pizza from a wood-fired stone oven. Next to the café, you’ll find the farm shop with home-produced goods.
Via Ferrata Ingadalen is a family-friendly climbing route at Åkrafjorden Nature, located at the innermost part of Åkrafjorden. This climbing route offers spectacular views of Rullestad, Fjæra, Åkrafjorden, and the impressive "Kyrkjeveggen" (Church Wall). The entire tour takes about 2.5 to 3 hours at a leisurely pace, perfect for those seeking a safe and exciting nature experience.
For those looking for greater challenges, there are opportunities in the "Kyrkjeveggen," which is approximately 900 meters long.
Join us at Etnemarknaden, one of the largest family markets in Vestland! You can visit the market in Etne town center on the first weekend of August, from the 2nd to the 4th.
At Etnemarknaden, you'll find activities for both adults and children. The program includes bungee jumping, Bare Moro Clowns, juggling, exhibitions, magic shows, helicopter rides, activities from the Science Factory, and lots of delicious food.
Welcome to Etnemarknaden for a weekend filled with fun and exciting experiences for the whole family!
Relax: you're in Sunnhordland!