The Solund Visitor Centre is located in Taklebua, a historic boathouse in Hardbakke.
The main theme of the Solund centre is to showcase the living landscape and coastal culture. It features both indoor and outdoor exhibitions, designed to invite exploration and learning through active use of the senses.
With its 1,700 islands, islets, and skerries at the mouth of the Sognefjord, where it meets the North Sea, Solund is a popular destination for those seeking authentic coastal culture and exciting nature experiences. The locals are friendly and happy to share tips with visitors. Don’t miss the chance to go island hopping on the local postal boat or join a lighthouse safari to Utvær, the westernmost point of Norway.
In Viking times, Utvær was the site of a naval assembly of such scale that few on the Norwegian coast had seen anything like it. King Harald Hardråde believed he had a rightful claim to the English throne, and in 1066 he called out the leidang (naval levy) and set sail westward. Snorre Sturlason writes that the fleet counted over 200 longships, not including supply ships and smaller vessels! As history tells us, the Battle of Stamford Bridge did not end in the king’s favor.
The islands of Solund are a paradise for outdoor coastal adventures. Kayaking and hiking are popular activities in a truly unique landscape shaped by geology, where conglomerates and massive glacial erratics stand like sculptures on the horizon. In this landscape, you may encounter the rare native Norwegian sheep and observe various maritime industries. Around 750 people live in the municipality, proudly calling it “The Island Kingdom of Solund.”
Opening Hours for the Solund Visitor Centre
The visitor centre in Solund does not have fixed opening hours. Please contact the geopark if you wish to visit, and check the park’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
