Bølandet: Harbour, Coast and Farm Clusters

In Torvik, Bølandet is a coastal village with a small harbour, low warehouses and traditional houses. The village lies on the east coast of Leinøya, where settlements and scenery meet between the sea, fields and wooded hills. For travellers seeking not only nature but also the character of a small harbour village and a rural architectural history, this contrast is a concrete reason to include Bølandet in their travel plans.

Harbour and Coastal Scenery in Torvik

At the small harbour in Torvik, travellers can disembark to explore Leinøya and its surroundings. Hurtigruten and Havila Kystruten call at Torvik; check timetables and specific calls before your trip if you want to include the harbour in your plans.

The Torvika Seaview Pods are a short walk from the harbour. Each pod accommodation has panoramic windows overlooking the sea and archipelago. If proximity to the harbour matters when choosing where to stay, the short walk and the view from the windows are practical features to consider. This means you can look beyond the coastal scenery to accommodation with a direct connection to Torvik Harbour.

Farm Clusters with Their Own Architectural History

The Herøy Municipality Cultural Environment Plan for 2026–2030 lists the Nygård farm cluster on Bølandet, also called “Kvamaplassen,” with a house, shed, barn and boathouse by the sea. Espeset comprises a house, woodshed and storehouse, and is dated to 1884, among other dates. The buildings described give each of the two farm clusters its own character.

The plan also mentions a former mill house near Espeset: it once stood by the river in Frøystad, was relocated and is now used as a henhouse. This example brings together its former location, relocation and current use. Along with the farm clusters, this local history adds more than just harbour and scenery to the picture of Bølandet.

Herøy: More Nature and Cultural Highlights

In the wider destination of Herøy, the inhabited islands are connected to one another and to the mainland by bridges and the underwater Eiksund Tunnel. Herøy’s Stikk-UT! programme for 2026 includes 17 hikes, ranging from easy, short walks to more challenging mountain hikes; check seasonal details before making plans. Each year, Ti på topp selects twelve summit hikes for adults and twelve routes for children under 13 and people over 70. Punch cards, route descriptions and a simple map are also included. The programmes offer different options: Stikk-UT! describes a range of routes, from short walks to mountain hikes, while Ti på topp lists separate groups for its hikes.

Herøy Coastal Museum offers another focus. It features a historic trading post from the 18th and 19th centuries, with authentic buildings, period interiors, fishing equipment and boats. The reconstructed Sunnmørsjekta “Anna Olava” is based there. Freshly baked waffles, coffee and tea are available during the summer season.

Runde, also part of the wider destination of Herøy, is known for Norway’s third-largest bird cliff and one of its most species-rich. The guided puffin safari is an evening tour to the bird cliffs, where you can see puffins up close. The hike takes approximately 45 minutes and reaches around 200 metres above sea level. Alongside the harbour and farm character of Torvik, visitors can also choose from the wider destination’s distinctive nature and cultural highlights.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Runde, Moldtustranda, Leinøy, Nerlandsøy, Tjørvåg, Fosnavåg.

Go to the main travel overview: Herøy.