Top ten things to do in Solund

1. Island Hopping by the postal boat

Join the local postal boat on an island-hopping adventure to Solund, Bulandet and Værlandet. Discover Norway’s westernmost islands and get close to the spectacular landscape of thousands of islands, islets and skerries. The local postal boat connects the island communities by delivering mail and transporting residents from island to island. The final stop on the regular route is the idyllic fishing village of Gåsvær, where you can go ashore. Gåsvær is a former trading post, and you’ll be welcomed by local hosts. After the stop at Gåsvær, the boat continues north to Bulandet in Askvoll municipality. There, you can explore the islands on your own before returning to Hardbakke.

2. Kayaking

Solund is a paddler’s paradise. With thousands of islands, islets, and skerries in beautiful, untouched nature, Solund offers some of the very best kayaking experiences Norway has to offer. Discover charming fishing villages and unique geology from your kayak. You might even spot a sea eagle while out on the water!
NKKA / Sognefjord Active, offers guided kayak tours and courses in this spectacular coastal landscape.

3. Lighthouse safari to Utvær

You can’t get further west in Norway than Utvær. This remote outpost offers both fascinating history and breathtaking natural surroundings. The view from the lighthouse is truly spectacular. As you walk around the island, you can see the ruins of a chapel that was relocated in 1718 and even marks from sword sharpening. But the most captivating thing is the raw nature and the sea – at Norway’s very edge.

The lighthouse at Utvær rises 31 metres above the rock and its beam shines 45 metres above sea level, flashing every 30 seconds and reaching 35 km out into the North Sea. For decades, it has been the first sign of land for seafarers arriving at night.
And did you know? Utvær Lighthouse is featured on Norway’s 50-kroner banknote.

4. Cycling in Solund

Solund offers fantastic conditions for cycling adventures. Bring your bike along on island-hopping trips – the ferries and boats that take you between the islands are an experience in themselves. Cycle north along the idyllic Liasundet, pass charming villages, and watch the sun set over Lågøyfjorden. From Hardbakke, you can cycle west to Daløy and take the quaint ferry to Haldorsneset. From there, continue south to Nåra, and make a lunch stop at Havkroa café in Hjønnevåg, which is open during the summer.

5. Pollatinden

Pollatinden is the second-highest mountain in Solund and is often called “The Queen of the Island Kingdom”. Whether the name comes from its ranking as the second-highest peak in the municipality, or from the fact that Queen Sonja herself has climbed it several times, no one knows for sure.
The mountain rises 541 metres above sea level and offers fantastic views over Norway’s westernmost islands. The hike is moderately challenging, with steep sections over rocky terrain, and takes around 2–3 hours round trip.

6. Ramnenipa

At 232 metres above sea level, Ramnenipa offers fantastic views over Hardbakke and Solund. The trail is graded green, making it suitable for both children and adults. The most common starting point is by the football pitch in Hardbakke. From the shop, walk up Storehaugen and through the street until you reach a gravel road. Turn left and follow the path along the football field, where you’ll find the trail leading all the way to the top.
The round trip takes about 1 hour, and you can ascend or descend from either the south or north side.

7. Ytre Sula

Almost at the very edge of the municipality lies Ytre Sula, the second largest island in Solund. Beyond it lies the weather-beaten Straumsfjorden, and further out still are the island communities of Husøy, Nautøy, Indrevær, and Utvær.
Ytre Sula is home to a number of small, idyllic village communities: Kolgrov, Straumen, Hjønnevåg, Ytrøygrend, Kverhella, Trovåg, and Nåra.

In Ytre Sula, you can stay at Solund Rorbuferie and enjoy good food at Havkroa. There’s also a grocery store in Nåra.

8. Sognesjøhytta day trip cabin

Hike to Sognesjøhytta, located just south of Hardbakke, and enjoy a beautiful view over the Sognesjøen, about 15 metres above sea level. This day-use cabin is a low-threshold offering for hikers – a place to enjoy your packed lunch, warm up a bit, and flip through a book.
Nearby, there’s a small, sheltered bay where kayaks can easily come ashore.

9. Wild Sheep Safari

Discover the fascinating story of the Old Norwegian sheep, also known as wild sheep – direct descendants of the sheep kept during the Viking Age. On this tour, you’ll get up close to the free-roaming wild sheep while learning about life on the islands, past and present.
Meet the hardy sheep that have lived alongside coastal communities for over 5,000 years, and hear how they have helped maintain the landscape and heathlands through generations.

10. Draumeparken Disc Golf Destination

Welcome to Draumeparken Disc Golf Destination – a truly special place for anyone who loves disc golf, or wants to try it for the first time. Here, you’ll find two great courses: the Draumeparken 22-hole course, a professional course used for tournaments, and the Idrettsparken 9-hole course, a beginner-friendly and social course perfect for families, children, and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed round.

If you enjoy fishing, Solund is the place for you.

Surrounded by open sea and fjords in Norway’s most beautiful archipelago, the conditions are perfect for sea fishing all year round. Here, you can catch mackerel, saithe, cod, haddock, ling, crab, and lobster. Cast your line deep enough, and you might even hook a halibut or monkfish. There are several places where you can rent boats.