Nordhordland bridge, 1610 metres [map]
The longest pontoon bridge in the world without lateral anchorage opened in September 1994. Gateway to Nordhordland.
Holmestova and Sjøbua at Holmeknappen [map]
Holmestova cottage, dating from 1551, is the oldest house in Nordhordland.
Open:
24.06- 19.08. Sundays 14-17
Or by appointment.
Information:
Meland municipality
Tel.: (+47) 56 17 10 00
Isdalgardane farm [map]
Farm with traditional timber houses. Composite cultural landscape with enclosures and outlying barns. Post road from 1785 - 1866 (Trondheim Post Road).
Håkonshaugen burial mound [map]
Memorial of the Norwegian king 'Håkon den Gode' who was king in Norway in the years 933-960. The story says the King was born and buried at Håkonshaugen. The King was the first to introduce Christianity in Norway.
Recreation area open all year.
The Heathland Centre [map]
The Heathland Centre (Lyngheisenteret) at Lygra is an information centre about the coastal landscape.
At Lyngheisenteret you will find extensive heathlands maintained in the traditional manner through active farming,
nature experience and family-friendly walking terrain with prepared trails.
- Guided walks in the heathlands
- Informationcenter servering traditional Norwegian local food - Exhibition and film show in the informationcenter
- Special educational service for school classes.
Tel.: (+47) 56 35 64 10
www.lyngheisenteret.no
Roparshaug collection [map]
The collection gives a picture of working methods and lifestyle in days past, and contains utility and decorative articles of various kinds. Guided tours by appointment.
Contact:
Lindås Municipality
Tel.: (+47) 56 37 50 00
Lindås School Museum [map]
Schoolhouse at Vassel, built in 1886. Open by appointment.
Contact:
Lindås municipality
Tel.: (+47) 56 37 50 00
Tjorehagen - the Rhododendron Garden [map]
Tjorehagen, the Rhododendron Garden - the life’s work of Olav Tjore - covers 4 acres and contains more than 300 different types of rhododendron and just as many trees and exotic bushes.
Open:
May - September
www.tjorehagen.no
Bogatunet [map]
17 th-century farmhouse. The farm is located in a historical coastal landscape and fishing/farming environment.
Contact:
Tel.: Radøy munipality (+47) 56 34 90 00
Tel.: Bogatunet (+47)56 37 32 73
Western Norway Emigration Center [map]
The Western Norway Emigration Centre (Vestnorsk Utvandringssenter) includes the emigrant church,
Brampton Lutheran Church, brought over from North Dakota in the USA and an emigration archive for Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane. 4 commemorative stones have been erected in connection with North American history and the Norwegian contribution during World War II. One stone shows the connection to the Western Isles of Viking times. A schoolhouse, a pioneer's house and
schoolteacher's house from pioneer times have also been brought home and rebuilt. A town hall, prison and doctor's surgery is part of the center.
Emigration Festival i July
Tel./Fax: (+47) 56 37 20 00
www.utvandringssenter.no
Fedje Church [map]
Built in 1941.
visit FEDJE
http://www.visitnordhordland.no/visartikkel.asp?art=77
Contact:
Fedje municipality
Tel.: (+47) 56 16 51 00
www.fedje.org
Bjørn West Museum [map]
The Bjørn West Museum at Matre presents the work of the resistance movement during World War II. Exciting and interesting Norwegian war history with an impressive collection
of authentic weapons, equipment and personal effects.
Multimedia show with Norwegian / English / German speech.
Contact:
Tel.: (+47) 56 36 63 00 / 56 36 62 46 / 56 36 60 14
www.bjornwest.no
Kvamsdal Dyehouse [map]
Dye production 1889 - 1954. Shows how a small industrial enterprise for dying and handling of cloth and yarn was built up and run. Complete with equipment and tools. New documentation video.
Open by appointment.
Contact:
Masfjorden municipality
Tel.: (+47) 56 16 62 00
www.masfjorden.kommune.no
More attractions, look into the Nordhordland Guide http://www.visitnordhordland.no/visartikkel.asp?art=240
02.06. 2009
