Vikebukt at the entrance to the Tresfjord

Vikebukt lies at the entrance to the Tresfjord. Architecture, outdoor activities and arrival information offer different perspectives on your stay and on choosing a holiday apartment.

Church, beach and hiking

Vike kyrkje is a modern multi-purpose masonry church with a rectangular nave plan; it was built in 1970. A rectangular nave plan refers to a layout arranged lengthwise, while masonry describes the building material. This makes it possible to consider the year of construction, form, material and use as different aspects of the building. For travelers interested in architecture, this is a specific reason to look beyond just the year it was built.

Vikebukt and Gjermundnes have a beach with an area for outdoor recreation and offer good hiking opportunities. Swimming at the beach and hiking have different focuses: time by the water or getting around on foot. This contrast can help make your vacation plans more concrete as you decide which activities you want to shape your stay.

Stops for your journey

The local bus stops at Vikebukt’s former fast-boat pier; the express bus stops on the E 136 just south of Coop Marked Vikebukt. The two bus stops are clearly distinguished by their locations. If you are traveling by bus, check the current schedules for your travel dates.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Vikebukt, you can break your decision down into two questions: Which activities do you want—swimming or hiking—and which of the two bus stops is relevant for your journey?

In the wider destination of Vestnes

In the wider destination of Vestnes, the Tresfjord Museum officially opened in 1949. A pavilion at the museum offers panoramic views of the Tresfjord. This museum focus complements the architectural perspective on Vike kyrkje with a regional cultural attraction of its own. Check the current access conditions before visiting.

In the wider destination of Vestnes, the Trondhjemske postvei runs on the Vestnes side from Amdam over Ørskogfjellet and down to the center of Vestnes. Its route passes through woodland and cultural landscapes, under the E39 and through modern residential areas. Along the historic route, nature and present-day infrastructure sit side by side.

In Kråkvika, in the wider destination of Vestnes, canoes, SUP boards and life jackets are available to borrow free of charge in summer; the offer is open to everyone. You can get the key during library opening hours, and the equipment is in the boathouse. Check the library’s current opening hours before making plans.

Another historic landmark in Vestnes is the oldest of the three bridges across the strait to Flatevågen in the Vestnes settlement: a protected wooden bridge dating from 1844.

The 782-metre-high Rekdalshesten also rises directly from the fjord in the wider destination of Vestnes.

Discover more destinations: Sørsylte, Vestnes, Rekdal, Fiksdal, Tomrefjord, Selneset.

Go to the wider travel overview: Vestnes.