Hiking, camping and food
Matscene
A lovely restaurant with great chefs - a tip is to book the table a day or two in advance. I also recommend a walk in the local park behind the hotell.
19 locals recommend
Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri
61 BekkjarvikA lovely restaurant with great chefs - a tip is to book the table a day or two in advance. I also recommend a walk in the local park behind the hotell.
Smakeriet BurgerBar
Riksveg 546The best burgers, pizzas and lovely drinks!
Sightseeing
Stolmen Kyrkje
39 KvalvågPerfect area to park the car and go hiking on the peninsula.
Beautiful camp site by the fjord - and a nice short hike around the islands. Suitable for family camping and facilitated for barbecue/fire. Also good for fishing and swimming/diving.
Blænesøya
Beautiful camp site by the fjord - and a nice short hike around the islands. Suitable for family camping and facilitated for barbecue/fire. Also good for fishing and swimming/diving.
Bekkjarvik Gjestehavn
A charming local beach in the village centre.
The local mall - where you'll find food store, burger and pizza restaurant, hairdresser, different retail, bottleshop(Vinmonopol), pharmacy and other things. There is also a local Library at the first floor.
13 locals recommend
Bekkjarvik Torg
The local mall - where you'll find food store, burger and pizza restaurant, hairdresser, different retail, bottleshop(Vinmonopol), pharmacy and other things. There is also a local Library at the first floor.
A lovely hike up the mountain - great views, and well facilitated. The trail is built by sherpas.
Kongskleiva
A lovely hike up the mountain - great views, and well facilitated. The trail is built by sherpas.
Nabolag
The neighbourhood is quiet and rural, with some farms and private residences. The house is facing North-West on the island and has a view over the local fish-harbour, and to the outer islands and ocean. There is often a lovely sunset.
Rabben
The neighbourhood is quiet and rural, with some farms and private residences. The house is facing North-West on the island and has a view over the local fish-harbour, and to the outer islands and ocean. There is often a lovely sunset.
Bekkjarvik
Austevoll is a small, and charming coastal community consisting of several islands that are connected by bridges. The area is rural and there are several hikingtrails leading up the different mountains or to the sea.
Austevoll
Austevoll is a small, and charming coastal community consisting of several islands that are connected by bridges. The area is rural and there are several hikingtrails leading up the different mountains or to the sea.
City/town information
Bekkjarvik
The local village
Traveler advice
Getting around
Car/bike/boat/ferry are the easiest way to get around.
Google the routes for the Ferry online:
Hufthamar- Krokeide
Husavik - Sandvikvåg
There is also a local passenger boat that makes stops at Flesland Airport, Bergen and other places near by. Check routes at skyss.no.
Don't miss
Kongskleiva
This hike is highly recommended and easy to access.
Don't miss
Lunch/dinner at Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri
Great service and food.
Don't miss
The hike to Ytstaneset - Stolmen
A beautiful hike in an old cultural landscape - lovely view to the ocean and islands. A bit more demanding than the hike up Kongskleiva.
What to pack
Hiking gear
It is all about the nature out here - and I recommend bringing hiking gear to enjoy it :)