This net loft (norwegian: nothengja) may be the largest of its kind preserved along the coast.
Today, it is used for cultural events and serves as a beautiful outdoor venue for concerts.
What is a “net loft”?
Traditionally, a net loft was used to hang and dry fishing nets. This was especially important during the herring fisheries. The nets were also repaired and mended here.
What can you experience at the net loft in Bekkjarvik?
Today, the site is used as a cultural venue and is open to the public during certain periods. It also houses a small boat museum.
Where is the net loft in Bekkjarvik?
The net loft is centrally located by the sea in the heart of Bekkjarvik.
How to get to Bekkjarvik
The village of Bekkjarvik is located on the island of Selbjørn in Austevoll municipality. With its 667 islands, islets, and skerries, the journey here is an experience in itself.
Travelling to Bekkjarvik from Bergen
You can take a car ferry between Krokeide and Hufthamar. For schedules, visit the Fjord1 website. From Hufthamar, it’s about a 20-minute drive.
Alternatively, you can travel by passenger boat from Bergen city centre (Strandkaien) or from Flesland (near Bergen Airport) to Bekkjarvik. The express boat from Bergen takes just over an hour. Timetables are available on the Skyss website.
Travelling to Bekkjarvik from Stord or Stavanger
If you’re coming from the south, for example from Stavanger or via Stord, you can take a car ferry between Sandvikvåg and Husavik. Ferry schedules are available on the Fjord1 website.
There is also a passenger boat from Leirvik on Stord, via Rubbestadnes on Bømlo, to Bekkjarvik. You’ll find express boat timetables on the Skyss website. You can also purchase tickets through the Skyss app, which can be downloaded via the Skyss website.