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Bulandet and Værlandet

In the westernmost parts of Askvoll municipality, Bulandet and Værlandet form an archipelago you can reach by car or cycle with the ferry or by own boat.

Bulandet and Værlandet represent the community located farthest west in Norway. Værlandet has a unique landscape with its special crags combined with moors and lakes. Alden sea cliff (481 metres above sea level) is nearby. Bulandet is made up of more than 365 islands and is known as “the Venice of the north”. It is the perfect destination for e.g. canoeing enthusiasts. The total population on this archipelago is 460. Fish and fish processing, salmon farming, stone quarries and processing of stone,
fishing net production and tourism are all important industries.

Bulandet and Værlandet can offer a wide range of accommodation in cabins and boat houses. For information on accommodation, see Bulandsferie, Gjørøybua and Liv og Lyst. Værlandet Havhotell is a modern, new building with a wonderful location and views.

The weather changes rapidly here, with a world of opportunities if you are ready: fishing trips, cycling, hillwalking, canoeing, hikes over flat ground or to viewpoints. Delicious meals on the wharf side and sunsets that warm you to your very bones.

Bulandet and Værlandet provide the opportunities – the choice is yours, and all at your own pace.

So, don't hesitate – take a break!

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Climb Alden (481 masl) – the Norwegian horse

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Aldevågen
6986 Værlandet

Visit the island Alden and hike up to the top also called «the Norwegian horse». The mountain rises straight out of the ocean, 481 m above sea level.

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Havsalaten kitchen & bar

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6987 Bulandet

Norway’s most westerly café and restaurant!

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Island Hopping by bike

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6987 Bulandet

The road between Værlandet and Bulandet is a popular cycle tour. From the 6 bridges connecting the island communities, you have a grand overview to both the open sea and hundreds of islands. After biking from Værlandet to Hardbakke it is possible to…

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Guide Price NOK200.00 One night to NOK300.00 Single

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Nikøy Guest Harbour

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Nikøy
6987 Bulandet

If you sail west of the famous mountain and landmark Alden, either on the North side of Værlandet, or through the nature reserve on the Southern side, you end up in "Venize of the North" - Bulandet!

Nikøy Guestharbour is located right at the…

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Guide Price NOK150.00 1 day

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Nordsjøporten

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6986 Værlandet

Here at the mouth of the fjord, under the watchful eye of the majestic mountain Alden, the islands appear like a string of pearls, beautifully linked together by six bridges and 5.240 m of road. The road & Nordsjøporten & is not only important for…

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Stormwatching

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6986 Værlandet

Winter on the Fjord Coast is a mild, green and stormy experience combined with a magnificent light. Sometimes we get cold weather with snow, however that is a rarity here, and when it comes it seldom lasts for long. The Fjord Coast is the stormiest…

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The Museum Engelbua

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Værøyhamna
6986 Værlandet

Engelbua is a typical seahouse as we find them along our coast.

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Berte and Hansine – Two life-saving women

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6987 Bulandet

Two women are commemorated with statues on the island of Hillersøyna in Bulandet. One is Berte and the other is Hansine. The statues are created by Ingun Dahlin. In 1885, these two women helped save seven men who were shipwrecked on a rock. They…

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Bird watching

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6986 Værlandet

As of 1 August 2017, 232 different species of bird have been registered in Værlandet and Bulandet. Every year, particularly in the autumn, new species arrive in the area.You
are almost guaranteed to have numerous birds and some rare species passing…

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Bulandet Exhibition

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6987 Bulandet

Bulandet is Norway´s western-most fishing community. Bulandet includes 365 islands and has 240 inhabitants.
You can go for a quiet walk along the island roads and enjoy the panorama-view from several view-points. The exhibition in «Bulandet…

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