The round trip can be done in a day, but it is more enjoyable if you include a few overnight stops. Round trip ticket can be purchased at most tourist information offices in Sognefjord.
O summer, mon-fri T 7 ½ hrs A HardbaKKe quayside, 11am arrive rysjedalsviKa 6.35 pm (2012) I Round trip tickets for sale at most tourist information offices along the fjord. Booking at least a day before at Stiftinga Jensbua, +47 57 73 90 20 or m/s Stjernsund + 47 977 95 989, www.fjordkysten.no. B/U K23-502, 23-501, 14-335, 14-436, 14-434.
Solund, with its myriad of islands, is a kayaking paradise. The unique landscape is perfect for relaxed paddling between the many narrow sounds, where the islands act as a natural windbreak. The fauna of Solund is rich, with otters, sea eagles, red deer and grazing wild
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The post boat links the islands of Solund to the administrative centre of Hardbakke, and is a lifeline for the islanders. Post is delivered every day, no matter how many people live on the island or whether they are tourists or locals. The boat is not only used for the post. It transports pupils to and from school, tourists from island to island and ordinary passengers; sometimes even a flock of 30 sheep . The boat docks for post or passengers. Normally the islands of Lågøy, Litle Færøy, Ytrøygrend, Indrøy, Oddekalv, Gåsvær and Tangenes are on the route.
sheep. Kayaking is easily combined with a short mountain hike for an overview of the sea and the surrounding islands. There are a variety of kayaking trips in Solund with your choice being weather dependent. When the weather is good, why not paddle around Stoleneset in Lågøy to see the Lågøystolane landmark? Solund Natur can help you with guided kayaking suitable for all weathers. The paddle from Hardbakke to Lågøy and back takes a minimum of 3 hours.
tHe post boat, en route to litle færøy
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O open in tHe summer @ tangenes, 6924 HardbaKKe M KystKulturaKademiet: +47 481 05 774, +47 918 61 047 I www.solundnatur.no, www.solundaktiv.com 7Exploring the islands by Bike
Take a bike with you, or hire one when you arrive in Solund. On the whole, there is little traffic on the roads and the landscape is flat. Bicycles can be hired at Solund Gjestegard. The ride from Hardbakke to Avløyp is highly recommended as it follows good cycle paths through magnificent scenery.
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