Island hopping; Solund - Bulandet

Travel by mail boat around the myriad of islands and through the narrow sounds of Solund. Visit the idyllic village of Gåsvær and take a stroll around Bulandet, where you can enjoy a theme park, guesthouse, viewpoint and ceramic atelier. A round trip which offers you more.

Round trip attractions and sights: You can start off from the south via Krakhella, or from the north via Askvoll, corresponding with the express boat to/from Bergen. When travelling from the south by express boat to Krakhella, you continue by bus to Hardbakke, the municipality centre for Solund.

The bus stops at the harbour where the “Stjernsund” lays waiting to take you on the postal itinerary between the islands of central Solund. This boat trip takes you mostly over calm waters passing through narrow sounds and by many small island treasures. If you’re lucky, you might catch sight of porpoise, seal and even the white-tailed eagle! The boat stops off to make mail deliveries or if a passengers wishes to disembark. The most common ports of call are Lågøy, Litle Færøy, Ytrøygrend and Indrøy.

The postal boat is the true lifeline for the islanders, linking the islands with the municipal centre. Once all the mail has been delivered, the trip continues to the idyllic fishing village of Gåsvær, to the west out at sea.

Gåsvær has 15 residents during the summer. The islanders make their living from fishing, taking passengers by boat, agriculture and tourism. The village has a history of enterprise with fishing for salmon, crab and lobster and collection of eider duck down. The islanders even had their own little pub at that time! Today, Gåsvær is an exotic idyll for holiday makers and fishing enthusiasts, and can house up to 23 guests in unique holiday apartments. Anne Marie

Solund is the westernmost island municipality in Norway, and the only municipality made up only of islands in the region of Sogn og Fjordane. The population today is around 900, with most living on the main islands of Sula and Ytre Sula. Fishing is the most important industry here, while Solund Verft is the largest industrial business with 21 employees working on slipping, maintenance, reconstruction and repair of ships. Solund is popular with boaters, with its exciting myriad of island, and also attracts numerous tourists looking for outdoor pursuits and fishing. The municipality also includes the westernmost island in Norway, Utvær, a popular destination for daytrips during the summer.

Om Gåsvær is among the outermost islands of North Solund, far west out at sea between the Lågøy fjord and the Gåsværosen river outlet. The fishing banks are just off the island’s coastline, and Gåsvær most probably has a long history of trade. In 1767, the island had both its own guesthouse and pub. Over the past century, the islanders have made their living from fishing and agriculture, and in more modern times, taking passengers over the waters and tourism. The oldest section of the characteristic main house dates back to the 18th century, while another section was built using timber from a shipwrecked sailing ship.

Bulandet is one of the most lively fishing villages in Norway. As opposed to many other small communities, the population here has actually grown over recent years. Today, there are around 270 residents, who mainly make their living from modern fisheries. The village has a wide range of facilities, including a chiropractorand gallery. During the summer, Bulandet is a favourite spot for boaters and Gåsvær Færøy and her family play host and have a warm welcome for all visitors. They will provide you with all the information you need, and have delicious snacks and coffee for sale.

With Gåsvær behind us, we continue over a stretch of open sea to Bulandet in the municipality of Askvoll. Here you can take your time to wander around the idyllic village roads. Walk up to Halsøyhågen to get a marvellous view of the islands, visit Bulandet Theme Park with exhibitions from Bulandet past and present. There is a daytrip folder for Bulandet, available on the boat, at the tourist office or shop in Bulandet, which guides you easily and safely between the different sites. Remember that it should take you half an hour to walk from the Theme Park/Atlanter Keramikk and back down to the boat.

Our trip continues by bus from Bulandet to Værlandet, passing the 6 new brigdes on the new road "Nordsjøporten". From Værlandet by ferry to Askvoll, passing the mystical and well-known sailing mark of Alden, also called “The Norwegian horse”. Have a good trip!

This trip corresponds with the express boat to/from Bergen and can be taken either as a round trip or just a part of the whole (e.g. Hardbakke – Bulandet – Hardbakke).

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