Skare: Church, Cultural Traces and Disc Golf

Skare combines a striking church, archaeological traces and a range of outdoor activities. The wooden Skare kyrkje, an 18-hole disc golf course and the cultural heritage sites give the place several different sides. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider whether you want your stay to focus more on local history, exercise or a mix of both.

The church and older cultural traces

Skare kyrkje is a wooden long church in the National Romantic style. Bishop Peter Hognestad consecrated it on 5 October 1926. Its architectural style and the specific story of its consecration offer a clear introduction to local history. Steinaberg bru is also part of Skare’s cultural heritage: the municipal cultural environment planning programme from November 2024 lists the bridge as a cultural heritage site in Skare. A soapstone quarry from the Late Iron Age is also located near Skare, in Steinaberg. The church, bridge and quarry each offer a different way to explore architecture and the past.

Disc golf in hilly terrain

The disc golf course in Skare has 18 holes, with fairways of varying lengths and difficulty levels. The course is suitable for beginners and experienced players alike, as well as families, friends and groups. The terrain is hilly, with viewpoints along the way. A round combines exercise with changing challenges and views of the surrounding area. If you are travelling with several generations or players with different levels of experience, these differences can be a useful guide. Check the latest information about the course before your visit.

Getting your bearings in Skare

Skare is in Oddadalen, on Norway’s National Road 13, an important long-distance route in western Norway. This geographical orientation may be a factor when choosing a holiday apartment: consider whether Skare suits the places and activities you have planned for your stay. The church and disc golf course offer two very different reasons to get to know the area, without limiting your travel plans to just one kind of holiday activity.

The wider destination of Ullensvang

The wider destination of Ullensvang also offers longer hikes. The challenging Dronningstien is 16 kilometres long, runs between Kinsarvik and Lofthus, and takes six to nine hours. Views of the Sørfjord and the Folgefonna glacier, as well as a route through orchards with thousands of apple trees, feature in the route description. The Husedalen route runs from Kinsarvik to the Hardangervidda and takes three to six hours. The estimated times help you compare the duration of two different hiking days; check seasonal conditions and the latest details before setting out.

In Ullensvang, the Fruit Trail can also be reached via several access points, including Lofthus Camping, Hotel Ullensvang, Ullensvang Gjesteheim, Hardanger Youth Hostel and the supermarket in Lofthus. Buses from Odda, Eidfjord, Geilo and Voss stop at the supermarket; the express boat “Hardangerfjord Sightseeing” also stops there. Bus services run to and from Bergen and Norheimsund. If you plan to use these connections, check timetables and routes before travelling.

For a cultural outing in Ullensvang, Agatunet at Aga on the Sørfjord offers something different: the protected farm settlement includes Lagmannsstova, whose oldest building dates from 1220. Guided tours and exhibitions on art and cultural history are offered there; dates may vary. Families will also find Mikkelparken in Kinsarvik in the Ullensvang destination, a family park for children aged one to ten, with water play and a zoo. Check the latest information about activities and age recommendations in advance.

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