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Austevoll is Norway’s island constellation — a sprawling archipelago of 667 islands in Vestland county where seafood reigns, bridges dance between islets, and sunsets come with lighthouse silhouettes. With around 5,300 residents and a coastline that never quits, Austevoll is a maritime powerhouse known for fishing, aquaculture, and culinary excellence. It’s where wild sheep graze beside the sea and world-champion chefs serve up local flavors in 17th-century inns.
Top Attractions
- Loddo Mountain – 244m summit with lookout tower
- Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri – gourmet inn since the 1600s
- Marstein Lighthouse – bookable for overnight stays
- Olaskjeret – private island with kayaking & RIB safaris
- Kongskleiva Sherpa Steps – scenic hike from Bekkjarvik
Unique Experiences
- Explore Austevoll’s pelagic fishing industry heritage – Learn how this small island municipality became home to some of Norway’s largest seafood companies, with harbour walks past working quays and processing sites.
- Explore Storebø’s maritime heritage and boat collection – See preserved local workboats, boathouses, and island‑specific boatbuilding examples that reflect Austevoll’s seafaring community history.
- Family smokehouse tasting of Austevoll‑style smoked mackerel – Sample traditional local smoking methods and recipes at a small family smokehouse known for Austevoll’s distinctive preserved seafood flavours.
- Visit a seaweed and kelp processing site – Learn about local seaweed harvesting and processing innovations used by Austevoll producers for food, feed, and bioproducts unique to the municipality’s coastal industry.
- Attend a Huftarøy skipper and coastal‑community gathering – Join a locally organised skipper’s meeting or community day on Huftarøy featuring island‑specific maritime traditions, talks, and demonstrations.
Where to Stay
Browse hotels and guesthouses in Austevoll
Where to Eat
Explore top-rated restaurants in Austevoll
Getting There
Austevoll is reachable by ferry from Krokeide (Bergen) to Hufthammar, or from Sandvikvåg (Fitjar) to Husavik. Express boats run from Bergen to Storebø and Bekkjarvik. The islands are connected by bridges, and local buses serve villages like Stolmen, Kolbeinsvik, and Austevollshella. Island-hopping by kayak or boat is highly recommended.