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Brandasund

The old trading post of Brandasund is in Gisøya in Bømlo municipality, at the outer edge of the archipelago, between Bergen and Haugesund.

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Shops, museum and RIB boats

Brandasund is a place where you can experience history, coastal culture, hiking trips, spectacular swimming excursions and RIB boat trips.

E. Johnsen & Sønner village store is open all year round. It sells groceries, and in the summer season you can also visit the Fabrikkloftet café. There is also a marina here, with excellent facilities for tourists visiting by boat.

Another village shop is Skjeret Landhandel, which also houses a small museum. ‘Nillo på Skjeret’ (Pernille) was a very familiar figure to many people. She lived here throughout virtually all of the 20th century, and for many years ran an interesting shop here. Nillo was practically an institution in herself, with her fascinating personality. The shop is still here.

Brandasund Kultur & Fritid will take you on a RIB boat trip, perhaps to the island of Utslåttøy with its unusual rock formations, Slåtterøy Lighthouse, or perhaps some of the other coastal islands – Austevoll or Fitjar. Brandasund Kultur & Fritid will customise the trip around what you want to do. If you have always wanted to go on a spectacular boat trip to the mouth of the fjord, they can arrange that too.

The road to this historic and fascinating place is an experience in itself. Narrow roads, bridges and a stunning coastal landscape – all at the very western edge of Norway. Brandasund is about 20 km north of Bremnes village in Bømlo. You can get here with your own car, motorbike, bike, or take the local bus from places like Bremnes.

The road here takes you over the island of Goddo, which is also a popular hiking destination. The new Kurebu hiking cabin is in Bømlo municipality. The trail there is beautiful, and the terrain is easy. The cabin is open during the day for anyone who wants to call in.

The Goddosen cabin development is also here, where you can buy plots or cabins with exciting architecture and a minimal carbon footprint.

Both here and Brandasund are beautiful places for watching the sun set over the sea.

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Activities in Brandasund

Hike to Brandasundsåto

Hike to Brandasundsåto

Brandasund has a long history as a trading and lodging venue. The hike is first on path and the last part is stairs to the top.

E. Johnsen og sønner, Brandasund

E. Johnsen og sønner, Brandasund

E. Johnsen & Sønner grocery store and marina is situated in idyllic Brandasund by the ocean.

Brandasund Kultur & Fritid

Brandasund Kultur & Fritid

Brandasund Kultur & Fritid takes you wherever you want to go, so you can experience what you desire. Boat trips with RIB, boat rentals, kayaking, guided tours, and excursions to Slåtterøy Lighthouse.

Utslåttøy

Utslåttøy

Experience Utslåttøy - the island with the incredible ravines, rock crevices, and stunning mountain formations!

Slåtterøy lighthouse

Slåtterøy lighthouse

Slåtterøy lighthouse lies at the island Slåtterøy, near Brandasund, Fitjarøyane and Selbjørnsfjorden.

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Accommodation in and around Brandasund

Skjeret marina

Skjeret marina

Skjeret Landhandel (The Rock General Store) lies in Brandasundet. The guest marina has many fasilities and 10 guest places for boats.

Brandasund guest marina

Brandasund guest marina

Brandasund is an idyllic old place at the very mouth of the fjord. The following are available: shower, toilet, washing machine and dry tumbler, refuelling, crushed ice and electricity.

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Moster

Moster

Moster is an island in Bømlo municipality, Sunnhordland, and comes under Vestland County Authority.

Bømlo

Bømlo

With its thousand islands and open waters, Bømlo is an eldorado for boating and fishing. Bømlo is home to picturesque fishing villages and trading posts, as well as unique historical sites such as Moster island and the gold mines at Lykling.

Espevær

Espevær

Espevær is an outstanding little island community in the sea west of Bømlo. The houses on this car-free island are on the lee side, down by the water’s edge, sheltered from wind and sea spray.

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