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58,680. • Density. 21/km 2 (53/sq mi) Sunnhordland is a traditional district in the western region of Norway. The district consists of the southern coastal regions of the old Hordaland county (now part of Vestland county). It includes the areas that surround the mouth of the Hardangerfjorden and the surrounding islands.
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59.7794445.2183331 Bømlo59.9188895.3713892 Fitjar59.6838896.04753 Etne59.9280566.0369444 KvinnheradGeography
Sunnhordland stretches from the rocky islands out in the sea to fjords with steep mountainsides. Folgefonna – Norway's third largest glacier — is the icing on the cake. In Sunnhordland you can ski on eternal snow, swim in the sea, and fish a pollock in the fjord – everything in one day. Sunnhordland has some of the finest and most distinctive scenery in Norway. In the outermost part of the region,the landscape is dominated by the ocean and the coastline. As you move further inland, you come t...
History and culture
Sunnhordland was one of the first areas to be settled in Norway thousands of years ago, and up through the ages the area has had a special place in the country’s history. That is why Sunnhordland is one of the areas with many ancient monuments and a rich cultural heritage. Given its central location, it was almost inevitable that Sunnhordland would come to occupy a prominent place during the Viking era. The region became a central base for Viking chieftains who often went raiding in the west....
Fishing, hunting, and boating
Sunnhordland's inhabitants have shown great prowess in fishing and hunting. The people of Sunnhordland have alwaysbeen a travelling people, and boatbuilding became an important activity early in the area’s history. It is still an importantindustry, although nowadays they build modern ships and the world’s biggest oil installations.
The name Sunnhordland is derived from "søndre Hordaland" which means "the southern part of Hordaland". People from Sunnhordland are called Sunnhordlendinger and the people in this area speak a Norwegian dialect called Sunnhordlandsmål.
The Sunnhordland region is situated between Bergen and Haugesund. There are many possible ways to easily get to Sunnhordland region by plane, bus, boat and car.
By car
The Triangle Link bridge-tunnel network is based in northern Sveio, connecting the islands to the north to the mainland. The southern entrance to the Bømlafjord Tunnel is along the European route E39 highway, just south of the village of Valevåg.
Carferry and passengerboat
It is easy to use carferries or passenger boats if you are getting around in Sunnhordland with car or bicycle. Information and timetables: 1. www.flaggruten.no[dead link] 2. www.norled.no 3. www.fjord1.no 4. www.rodne.no 5. www.fosennamsos.no
Bus
1. www.kystbussen.no 2. www.nettbuss.no 3. www.skyss.no
Nature
1. 606.3333331 Folgefonna Glacier and National Park, ☏ +47 53 48 42 80, epost@folgefonna.info. Folgefonna is Norway's southernmost glacier. From Sunnhordland the glacier can be seen from a distance as a white coat covering the plateau. In winter and spring the glacier is covered by snow and indistinguishable from the general snow cover. There are no roads within the national park but in summer there is access by car to the glacier at the summer ski resort in Jondal. Bondhusbreen branch can be...
Culture
1. 59.9872226.0219444 Baroniet Rosendal (Rosendal barony and manor house), Mosterhamn, Bømlo. Barony Rosendal (Baroniet Rosendal) is a historic estate and manor house situated in Rosendal, Kvinnherad. Built from around 1650. The families of Rosendal were prominent people in the cultural life of Norway. Authors like Henrik Ibsen and painters like Hans Gude visited Rosendal often. Musicians like Edvard Grieg and Ole Bull were guests there.(updated Oct 2016) 2. 59.70115.38175 Old Moster Church (...
HikingSunnhordland has both short and long trails with different levels of difficulty.CyclingBoatingSunnhordland has a long tradition of boat tourism, and a wide range of harbours. Many boat rentals are available.FishingThe sea and many lakes abound in fish.Tysnes
1. Mandelhuset, Våge, Tysnes, ☏ +47 53 43 21 00.(updated May 2019)
Bømlo
1. Bømlo Hotell, Rubbestadneset, ☏ +47 53 42 93 53, post@bomlo-hotell.no. 1. Bømlo Kystferie, Foldrøyhamn, ☏ +47 99 25 71 96, r.aasheim@bomlo-kystferie.com. 2. Karo hytteutleige, Stautlandsgarden 7, 5437 Finnås, ☏ +47 53 42 52 12. 3. Bryggekanten, Innvær, Solhøgda 14, Rubbestadneset, ☏ +47 91 32 97 55, eivind@fjordtun.no.
Stord island
1. Fitjar Fjordhotell, Fitjar, ☏ +47 53 45 77 00. Hotel(updated May 2019) 2. Fitjar Sjø & Camping, Kråko, Fitjar, ☏ +47 41 42 80 38. Camping(updated May 2019)
Tysnes
1. Haaheim Gaard, Haaheim, Uggdal, ☏ +47 90 03 07 94. farm(updated May 2019) 1. Laukhamar Fritid, Onarheim, ☏ +47 53 43 37 54, +47 99 33 11 68.(updated May 2019) 1. [dead link] Kubbervik Gjestgiveri, ☏ +47 48 13 77 87.(updated May 2019)
Ryfylke, the rugged North-Eastern corner of Rogaland.Sunnhordland. Sunnhordland has some of the most distinctive scenery in Fjord Norway. Folgefonna - Norway's third largest glacier - is the icing on the cake. Sunnhordland offers active adventures within hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking, and is labelled as a sustainable destination.
Hordaland (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈhɔ̂rdɑlɑn] ⓘ) was a county in Norway, bordering Sogn og Fjordane, Buskerud, Telemark, and Rogaland counties. Hordaland was the third largest county, after Akershus and Oslo , by population.
Norway. The Bondhus glacier, an arm of Folgefonna glacier, has been reduced dramatically in the last 20 years and is now hardly visible from the trail. Sunnhordland UNESCO Global Geopark, Norway. © Øyvind Auke. Last update:24 May 2023. Summary. Celebrating Earth heritage. Sustaining local communities. Related information. Contact. Related links.
Welcome to Sunnhordland! Fjords, mountains, the ocean, islands, glaciers, local food, history, a barony, festivals, Vikings, summit trips, cycling, kayaking – this is just a taster of what you can see and do in Sunnhordland.
