Highlights Of Western Sunnhordland

OVERVIEW

Admire the beauty of western Sunnhordland, a district of deep fjords, majestic mountains and awe-inspiring landscapes. While crossing bridges such as Klubbasundet that connect one island to the next, the views of the glacially formed skerries that dot the sea will be inspiring. One of the islands that you will visit is Moster, where in the 11th century King Olav II – who later became Saint Olav – adopted a law code based on Christian values in accordance with Biblical laws and standards. Known as the Kristenretten, it dictated that conflicts should be resolved by law rather than violence. It also strengthened the rights of women, children and the poor. For yet another view of the surrounding natural beauty, you will walk along narrow Kulleseid Canal, a one-mile-long waterway built on Bømlo Island in 1856. Its original purpose was to provide a shortcut between herring fishing grounds.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive through Sunnhordland, a western district known for its stunning natural beauty..
• Gaze out over Moster Island from a lookout that captures its scenic beauty.
• Learn about Norway’s Christian heritage and how it evolved over the centuries..
• Walk along the narrow 19th-century Kullseid Canal as the guide describes its construction..

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.