Kolgrov – Skerries, bathing coves and traces of early settlement

The sea area around Kolgrov extends from Lyngøyna to Rørdalsfjorden and includes many islets and skerries, including Kverknappen. When choosing a holiday apartment, this broader area may matter just as much as individual bathing spots: you can plan around the wider coastal area or specific bathing places.

Coves, rock and coastal heath

The Husøyna cove in Kolgrov faces northwest and is surrounded by bare rock and coastal heath. Norde Kalvika in Kolgrov is also a northwest-facing bathing cove with bare rock and coastal heath. The quay and beach area of Kolgrov is also used for swimming.

Traces of early settlement

There are rock overhangs with traces of early settlement below the Kolgrov farm. There are nine burial mounds in total beneath the farms of Kolgrov, Indrøy, Steinsund and Stokkevåg. This figure applies to all four farms combined.

Accommodation and activities in Kolgrov

Kalgraff Ferie og Fritid is located in Kolgrov on Ytre Sula in Solund. The provider rents out boats, kayaks and bicycles; you should confirm current availability before travelling. Three rental units each have sleeping space for four to six people.

In the wider destination of Solund

Ytre Sula has quiet roads that make nature outings and cycling possible; it also offers hiking and mountain walks. This complements Kolgrov’s bathing coves with other regional activity options. Check current road conditions before cycling.

Solund has more than 1,700 registered islands and islets. A total of 34 rowing and paddling routes are also mapped in the municipality; check current availability and conditions before setting out. Solund also has marked hiking trails.

In Hardbakke, the self-guided cultural walk starts at the harbour, passes the commercial building and continues to the arboretum before the route heads back towards the harbour. It passes 18 text markers; check the current signage before taking the walk. In Hardbakke, coastal heath is maintained through grazing by Old Norwegian sheep and controlled burning. This management supports biodiversity and the preservation of cultural heritage. Kystled Solund runs from Litle Færøyna to Råkeneset, five kilometres north of Hardbakke; as a coastal route, it offers a different focus from the cultural walk in Hardbakke. Check current route conditions before setting out.

The Solund Visitor Centre is located in Taklebua, a historic boathouse in Hardbakke. Indoor and outdoor exhibitions, as well as immersive experiences, convey coastal culture.

Solund is connected to the mainland by the Rysjedalsvika–Rutledal–Losna–Krakhella ferry. Solund can also be reached by the express boat that runs between Bergen and Selje. Check the current timetable before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Hersvikbygda, Krakhella, Hardbakke

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