Discover Fiskå: Views, Trails and History

Fiskå combines a striking mountain landscape with the history of an old waterfront village. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you’ll find a variety of views: from the summit of Nupen, along the “Utsikta” ridge trail, and from the area around the waterworks. Meanwhile, the stone landing pier, boathouses and archaeological finds tell different chapters of the village’s history. This blend makes Fiskå an interesting place to discover nature and culture during your stay.

Trails with Views of Fiskå

The Nupen–Fiskå trail is an accessible and popular walking route. It follows a steep gravel road and then a short stretch of natural trail, gaining height quickly along the way. There is a table at the summit of Nupen. From there, the view stretches across Fiskå and the Syltefjord to Slagnes and towards Stadtlandet. There are also further hiking options into the mountains from Nupen.

“Utsikta” is a ridge trail above Fiskå. Its panoramic views take in Fiskå and the surrounding areas. The trail offers its own viewpoint for anyone who wants to see the landscape from above. There is also a lovely view of Fiskå and across to Slagnes from the area around Vassverket, the waterworks.

U-shaped Valleys and Flatter Mountain Areas

The characteristic landscape around Fiskå was shaped by valley glaciers during the ice ages. They carved out U-shaped valleys with steep sides. Higher up, these slopes largely give way to flatter mountain areas. Around Fiskå, the flatter terrain begins at elevations of between 400 and 600 metres above sea level.

A Waterfront Village with a History

Fiskå has been an important trading post and a central transport hub in Vanylven since ancient times. At Håmannsberget, a stone landing pier extends into the sea in the historic waterfront area; locally, it is known as “bryggjå”. It provided small boats with access and shelter. It was last extended in 1928/29, and has retained the same form ever since. The name “bryggjå” and its documented use give the structure a distinct place in the history of the waterfront village. The sculpture “Fisken” stands in the middle of the former stopping place and symbolises the area’s earlier settlement.

The archaeological finds also date back a long way. During excavations on Fiskåholmen carried out in connection with industrialisation around 1970, a woman’s grave from the Migration Period was discovered. It is dated to approximately 500–600 AD. Excavations in Fiskåosen also revealed postholes from a longhouse that is believed to be 2,000–2,300 years old. These finds represent different traces of earlier settlement: a grave on Fiskåholmen and the remains of a longhouse in Fiskåosen.

Planning Your Stay

There is good parking at the youth centre in Fiskå for the “Bygda Rundt – Fiskå” trail. Whether you’re choosing between a walk, a scenic view or local history, Fiskå offers several different ways to enjoy your holiday. Other places in the sidebar are Myklebost, Åheim, Eide, Sylte, Rovde and Åram.

For the wider travel overview: Vanylven.