Bergen

Tales from the West: Dried Fish Histories

Discover the history of dried fish at Bergen port.
Address: Sandviksbodene 20, 5035 Bergen
Telephone: 55699619
Email: fiskeri@museumvest.no

Sund

Tales from the West: The Sea Eagle Safari – witness the majesty of Europe’s largest bird of prey

The Sea Eagle Safari is an adventure along Televåg’s wild and fascinating coastline. Your journey starts on foot over rocky, heather moors to the tip of the archipelago. As you approach the open sea, you’re entering the kingdom of the magnificent sea eagles.
Address: 5380 Tælavåg
Telephone: 911 70 954
Email: kontakt@havorn.no

Fjell

Tales from the West: Cornelius – an island seafood experience

Cornelius seafood restaurant has become world famous for its gastronomic delights. The restaurant, situated on a small island near Bjorøy, serves local delicacies straight from the sea. The restaurant’s proprietors have harvested seafood from these waters for three generations.
Address: Cornelius
Telephone: 56 33 48 80
Email: booking@cornelius.as

Sund

Tales from the West - Glesvær, a herring adventure

The Old Trading Post at Glesvær grew from the proceeds of the herring and fishing industry. Herring fishing techniques evolved from traditional boat fishing to more industrious techniques using ring nets. The tour is a journey into the history and... Telephone: 56 33 84 71
Email: arne-bak@online.no

Øygarden

Tales from the West: Ovågen Bay

From the Coastal Museum in Øygarden we’ll take you on a journey around the surrounding bay, where you can experience 10000 years’ of natural and cultural history. From the perspective of the area’s fishermen and farmers, we’ll unravel the area’s rich history, from its geology to its more recent cultural history.
Address: Ovågen, 5337 Rong
Telephone: 56 38 50 50
Email: kystmuseet@museumvest.no

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Sund

Tales from the West: Selstø Sea Cabins

The journey takes you from the North Sea Traffic Museum in Telavåg, along the North Sea Trail to Selstø cabins. The tour gives an insight info Televåg’s rich history and includes a 1km walk through terrain which can be wet at times.
Address: 5380 Tælavåg
Telephone: 56 32 74 40
Email: nordsjofart@museumvest.no

Øygarden

Tales from the West: Hjelme Church

This enlightening tour will explain the church’s rich history, the fishermen and farmer’s efforts to have the church built, and the congregation’s arduous journeys to reach the church services on time. You can also enjoy hearing traditional hymn music.
Address: 5334 Hellesøy
Telephone: 92 62 53 91
Email: egilas@online.no

Øygarden

Tales from the West: Hernar

During Viking times, Hernar Island was a central hub for travellers to the western islands of Norway and, during the last few centuries established, itself as an important trading post.
Address: Hellesøy, 5334 Hellesøy
Telephone: 92 62 53 91
Email: egilas@online.no

Øygarden

Tales from the West: Adne House

Adne House is the only house remaining from a cluster of over twenty buildings, which made up the hamlet of Sæle up until 1863. The living conditions of the fisherman, farmers and the Sæle community are the theme for your visit to Adne House, which has stood for over 300 years.
Address: Nordre Sæle, 5334 Hellesøy
Telephone: 92 62 53 91
Email: egilas@online.no

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