BØMLO MUNICIPALITY

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Tour 13.  Bømlo - the roundtrip

It can easily take more than i single day to cover all the islets and islands around Bømlo. We can recoomend that you plan your route based on your personal vishes and interests – or of course take in full splendour of the area over two days!

 

Bømlo  Kommune: The district of Bømlo - is a community of small islands. The first inhabitants came in the stone age and since then the population has always been dependent on the sea for its livelihood. Shipping, fishing, fish farming and high-tech marine oriented industries typify modern day Bømlo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tour 13.  Bømlo - the walks

13A: Siggjo

A mountain hike to a fantastic viewpoint in a geologically exciting environment. The view from Siggjo is breathtaking, a 360 degree panorama of sheer beauty.

Terrain: Mountain path, steep in places.

Time: 2 – 2.5 hours (elevation approx. 300 metres).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13B: Brandasund

Brandasund has a long history as a trading and lodging venue. The excellent harbour has played a central role in life along the outer coast in this area for over a thousand years.

Terrain: Footpath, slack incline, steps up the final ascent.

Return to the parking lot and follow the road to the centre.

Time: Approx. 1.5 hours.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13C: Mosterhamn

Moster, mid-point for a thousand years, played a major role in Norway`s history around 1000AD when the christening of Norway was a major factor. Come for a cultural walk in Mosterhamn.

Terrain: Surfaced road, footpath up to Vetahaugen.

Time: Approx. 1.5 hours.