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Sandve

The village of Sandve is located just north of Skudeneshavn on Karmøy in Rogaland. There are many wonderful hiking areas and beautiful beaches at Sandve, which are popular among surfers.

Tur på Sandvesanden
Sandvesanden|© Ruben Soltvedt

Surfing at Karmøy

At Sandve in Karmøy municipality you will find Sandvesanden beach, which is not quite as well known as Åkrasanden beach but each beach has its own unique charm. While Åkrasanden beach is more a playground for windsurfers, Sandvesanden beach is the place to go for surfing. For surfing lessons or to rent surfboards at Sandve, contact Skaarnesheimen Raw Ocean Lodge, which also offers accommodation. There is abundant flowering flora at Sandvesanden beach that is unique to the area.

Blue flag

Sandvesanden beach is one of the few Norwegian beaches that has the environmental blue flag status. The beach has a lovely footpath leading to Sandve Harbour, and it’s also possible to climb or walk around the mountain south of the beach to visit the neighbouring Mjølhussand beach.

Skudeneshavn

In the summer town of Skudeneshavn, five kilometres south of Sandve, you will find comfortable accommodation in the old town, as well as Skudeneshavn Museum Mælandsgården and the town’s very own brewery, Skudenes Bryggeri. For fine dining it’s well worth visiting Smiå Bistro.

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Sandve is located to the south of Karmøy in Rogaland, just five minutes by car from Skudeneshavn. More attractions in the area can be found here

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Skudeneshavn

Skudeneshavn - a coastal town with wooden houses and an idyllic atmosphere about 50 minutes by car from Haugesund. Perfect for both day trips and longer stays!

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What to do in Sandve

Here you can find a range of activities on offer in and around Sandve. Combine your time paddleboarding, surfing, swimming or hiking with a visit to the summer town of Skudeneshavn.

Karmøy by bike

Karmøy by bike

Karmøy has many open areas where a bicycle seat is the perfect place to be. By going by bike it is possible to get up close and personal with the beauty and variety of nature.

Fiordos Noruegos

Fiordos Noruegos

Fiordos Noruegos is a Spanish-Norwegian tour operator that offers a wide range of services in Spanish, Norwegian, English and German.

Rent a rowing boat - Skudeneshavn

Rent a rowing boat - Skudeneshavn

Free rowing boat rental at the tourist office in Skudeneshavn in the summer.

Historic Skudeneshavn

Historic Skudeneshavn

At the southern tip of Karmøy, with lighthouses guiding ships into Skudefjorden and across the North Sea, lies the charm of Skudeneshavn.

Skudeneshavn Museum, Mælandsgården

Skudeneshavn Museum, Mælandsgården

Skudeneshavn Museum, Mælandsgården, is situated in the beautiful Old Town of Skudeneshavn surrounded by wooden houses from the 1700s and 1800s. This old town grew in the 1800´s due to the great herring fishery.

Syreneset Fort

Syreneset Fort

Syreneset Fort in the south of Karmøy dates from World War II when it was used by the German occupying forces to monitor ship movements and shipping lanes.

Adventure hunt in Skudeneshavn

Adventure hunt in Skudeneshavn

Discover the exciting history of the town. The Adventure Hunt is an activity rebus for those with an adventurous spirit who visit Skudeneshavn.

Sandholmen

Sandholmen

Sandholmen, at Syre. A brief jaunt from the yacht harbour at Syre. The path leads through a little wood to an attractive, natural bathing beach. The ideal place to be on a warm summer's day.

SUP rental in Skudeneshavn

SUP rental in Skudeneshavn

Rental of SUP boards in Skudeneshavn through Saltråk. Lifejacket included.

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How to get there

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Stay at Gamlekaien in Skudeneshavn

Stay at Gamlekaien in Skudeneshavn

Gamlekaien, granted a royal licence in 1771, is a fully renovated guest house with 6 unique rooms, each featuring its own bathroom.

Geitungen fyr - Haugesund Turistforening

Geitungen fyr - Haugesund Turistforening

Geitungen Lighthouse is run by Haugesund Tourist Association and is available for accommodation from May to September. The lighthouse has a total of 8 bedrooms.

Lundins Hotell - Skudeneshavn

Lundins Hotell - Skudeneshavn

Experience the perfect combination of historic charm and modern comfort at Lundins Hotell in Skudeneshavn - a historic hotel from 1853 with 3 double rooms.

Nornes Holiday House

Nornes Holiday House

Norneshuset is a cosy bed and breakfast located in Old Skudeneshavn, which is said to be one of the most well-kept old towns in Europe.

Havn Hotell in Skudeneshavn

Havn Hotell in Skudeneshavn

Havn Hotell is located in the centre of Skudeneshavn and has a total of 7 rooms and its own restaurant attached to the hotel.

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