Things to do in Nordhordland

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In Nordhordland, you can experience both fjords and coastline. Nordhordland is a miniature version of Norway – from the high, majestic mountains of Stølsheimen, to the Osterfjord and Masfjord, and all the way out to the open sea, where you'll find the small island community of Fedje. Stølsheimen offers a varied landscape with waterfalls and spectacular hikes from fjord to mountain.

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Bjørn West Museum – Museum Vest

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15 June 2025-18 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

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20 Aug 2025-29 Sept 2025Various opening timesSeason

Learn about the history of the dramatic resistance fighting in the Matrefjella mountains outside Bergen, where the last World War II battles in Europe took place.

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from NOK120.00 Admission

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Learn how to seakayak - 2 day course
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5 July 2025-6 July 202509:00 - 16:00Season

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2 Aug 2025-3 Aug 202509:00 - 16:00Season

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23 Aug 2025-24 Aug 202509:00 - 16:00Season

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13 Sept 2025-14 Sept 202509:00 - 16:00Season

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27 Sept 2025-28 Sept 202509:00 - 16:00Season
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2 days
Learn basic paddling technique for sea paddling on our 2 day course.
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from NOK3,990.00 Per person

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Alpakka Parken Besøksgård

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21 June 2025-18 Aug 202510:00 - 18:00Season

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19 Aug 2025-7 Sept 2025Various opening timesSeason

Enjoy an adventurous day with alpacas, mini golf, pony riding, family shows, and more. A great attraction for the whole family, only 45 minutes from Bergen.

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from NOK419.00 Tickets

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Dale of Norway

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16 June 2025-17 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

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18 Aug 2025-31 Dec 2025Various opening timesSeason

Known worldwide for their iconic Nordic sweaters, Dale of Norway are synonymous with exquisite knitwear made in Norway. A local brand with flawless Norwegian design.

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Dalegarden outlet & cafe

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1 Jan 2025-31 Dec 2025Various opening timesSeason

At Dale, right by the E-16 between Bergen and Voss, you will find Dalegarden Outlet & Café. Enjoy a snack or the daily special, and shop at the outlet store.

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Experience the view from Håøytoppen at Frekhaug, north of Bergen
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2 hours
The hike to Håøytoppen is around 5 kilometre (return) and suitable for everyone, including families with children. In the summertime, the walk can be combined with swimming along the way.
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Family hike to Vardetangen in Austrheim
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1 hour
Vardetangen in Austrheim north of Bergen is Norway's westernmost mainland point. The walk is 1 kilometer and is suitable for both prams and wheelchairs.
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Flabellina

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1 Jan 2025-31 Dec 202510:00 - 20:00Season

Welcome to the floating artistic sauna, Flabellina. You can find us in historic Mjøsvågen; a gem in the Osterfjorden, less than an hour's drive from Bergen.

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from NOK1,200.00 to NOK1,800.00 Fee

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Havrå cluster farm

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23 June 2025-17 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

Join a unique tour of Havrå, one of Norway's best preserved cluster farms on the island Osterøy 30 minutes outside Bergen.

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from NOK250.00 Tickets

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Hike to Hananipa in Vaksdal municipality, east of Bergen
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5 hours
See the panoramic view of the fjord and mountains from Hananipa. The hike starts at Trengereid, 20 minutes by train from Bergen and takes around 5 hours in total.
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Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk

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23 June 2025-24 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

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25 Aug 2025-31 Dec 2025Various opening timesSeason

Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk is a traditional factory that produces wool and yarn using Norwegian wool. It is located about 35 minutes by car from Bergen.

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Mountain hike outside of Bergen in the footsteps of the resistance group Bjørn West
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2 hours
Short hike with historical interest and magnificent nature in the Matre Mountains. Suitable for everyone.
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Mountain hike to "The Castle" in Modalen north of Bergen
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2 hours
The 2 hour hike to the gigantic block of mountain called "The Castle" is relatively easy and suitable for everyone, including families with children.
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Norlender Factory & Outlet

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15 June 2025-31 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

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1 Sept 2025-31 Dec 2025Various opening timesSeason

Norlender makes kind wool clothes for kind people. The garments are sustainably crafted at a small family factory, using wool from happy Norwegian sheep.

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Osterøy Museum - The Museum Centre in Hordaland

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1 July 2025-31 July 2025Various opening timesSeason

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1 Aug 2025-31 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

At the Osterøy museum you can learn about the way of life in the villages north of Bergen, and links buildings and objects together with the knowledge of craft techniques, traditional food and practical work.

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from NOK110.00 Tickets

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Osterøy sauna

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1 May 2025-1 July 202706:00 - 23:00Season

Osterøy Sauna is a self-service, wood-fired sauna idyllically located by the riverbank in Fotlandsvåg, just a 45-minute drive from Bergen city center.

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from NOK169.00 to NOK880.00 Tickets

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Short or long hike with a fjord view - Nedstavatnet or Skavlabu

Choose a short or long hike starting from the same place in Modalen north of Bergen. Walk 30–40 minutes to Nedstavatnet or 4 hours (one way) to Skavlabu.

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The Heathland Centre - The Museum Centre in Hordaland

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23 Apr 2025-28 Sept 2025Various opening timesSeason

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26 Oct 202512:00 - 16:00Season
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30 Nov 202512:00 - 16:00Season

The Heathland Centre is a visitors centre for cultural landscape on the European coast of the Atlantic. These types of landscapes are 5000 years old.
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Stiftelsen Miljøfyrtårn Eco-Lighthouse
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from NOK100.00 Tickets

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Walk up the 17 hairpin bends at Kossdalsvingane on Osterøy
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2 hours
Hike up 17 hairpin bends at Kossdalsvingane on Osterøy only 50 minutes by car from Bergen. The walk is a relatively easy, suitable for everyone including families with children.
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Western Norway Emigration Centre - The Museum Centre in Hordaland

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23 June 2025-31 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

Includes the emigrant church, Brampton Lutheran Church, brought over from North Dakota (USA) and an emigration archive for Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane.

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from NOK120.00 Tickets

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