West of Bergen lies Øygarden, a place for active and exciting experiences. No need to travel far out of the city to enjoy great activities, nice seafood and hear interesting histories from the war. Øygarden is easily accessible from Bergen, both by bus and car.
Island-hopping in the realm of white-tailed eagles
From Marstein lighthouse in the south to Hellesøy in the north, you can follow the horizon amongst the multitude of islands when island-hopping in Øygarden.
Øygarden is one of the countries' most outstanding places for birdwatching with over 236 different bird-species. In Tjeldstømarka nature reserve there are no less than 195 of them! There is a good chance you get to see the world's largest birds of prey, the White-tailed Eagles, up close.
Fun along the coast
In this unique realm of islands, the coast is your playground. A variety of activities uses the fascinating coastal landscapes as part of the experience. The accommodation in Glesvær and Panorama Hotell & Resort offer activities such as boat-rental, SUP and RIB-safari.
Nordsjøfart Museet, the North Sea traffic museum, has a permanent exhibition about the tragedy and the North Sea traffic during the second world war, in addition to temporary exhibitions about the war- and peace-problematics.
In Øygarden you can wake up with a panorama view of the sea from a fisherman’s cabin or a hotel. If you want to experience the coastal culture, the village of Glesvær is a great start. Glesvær was an important place for trading in the old days. Stay at a modern fisherman`s cabin, called rorbu, at Glesvær Rorbu and enjoy nice food at the Glesvær Café.
If you are looking for luxury accommodation, Villa Lokøy is perfect for you. The beautiful villa can sleep a maximum of 14 guests, and you hire the place for you and your group exclusively. The hosts are happy to help you organise various activities, or you can enjoy the luxurious villa with its own swimming pool, sauna, lovely terrace and fantastic views from most rooms.
Photo: Villa Lokøy
Another great option in Øygarden is Panorama hotel & resort. This hotel offers individuals accommodation in junior-suites and modern fisherman’s cabins. The hotel is also open for groups, conferences and events.
Photo: Visit Bergen / Anders Nyland - visitBergen.com
A vacation in the lighthouse
If you are searching for a unique place to stay, Marstein lighthouse is the perfect place for you. Would you like a room overseeing the ocean,close to the powerful waves and seagulls screaming – on a deserted island? Marstein lighthouse is located right above the border to Austevoll municipality and is a well-known landmark on the west coast.
Photo: Panorama Hotell & Resort
The accommodations and conference-facilities in the lighthouse is operated by Panorama Hotel & Resort. The unique location overlooking the Nordic Sea is as frightening as it is magnificent. To stay in a lighthouse instead of a hotel or in a rorbu, is something else. You`ll rarely be closer to nature than on Marstein lighthouse, and you can expect a mind-blowing view, thrilling stories and a vacation to remember.
The restaurant is located by the seashore with a spectacular view of both fjords, mountains, sea, reefs, boats and ships. Inspired by the daily weather, Cornelius offers their famous meteorological menu consisting of seafood of exquisite quality, prepared with innovative cooking-techniques and a genuine passion for seafood.
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