Bjørnefjorden

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Tour 31.  Bjørnefjorden rundt - the roundtrip

A trip round the lovely Bjørnefjord, with its varied scenery - fjords, islands and mountains - and interesting cultural heritage.

 

Fusa district: has potholes depicted on its coat of arms. Here you will find idyllic fjords, concealed valleys surrounded by steep mountainsides, abundant agriculture and rivers rich in fish. Agriculture remains a full or part-time occupation for many residents, while others work in fish farming, timber processing, shipbuilding and service industries. The population is about 3,700.

 

Tysnes district: has as its symbol two oxen with a roof over them, representing the Onarheim Guild. Onarheim was the
seat of a prehistoric chieftain, whose farm was a centre of worship and assembly for western Norway. Tysnes district has 2.900 permanent residents and 9.000 residents with holiday homes.

 

 

Tour 31.  Bjørnefjorden rundt - the walks

See tour 30, 32 and 11 for walking sheets.