Masfjorden

Masfjorden municipality has approximately 1.650 inhabitants and covers a area of 556,5 km2. The coastline is approximately 14 km with 190 islands. Drive alongside the winding Austfjord on the road to Masfjordnes, the administrative centre of the municipality of Masfjorden. At Dyrdal you will find the farm food outlet Dyrdal Gardsmat, whose "Magnhild's suasages" are renowned far beyond the boundaries of Nordhordland. The meeting place for commerce is at Nordbygda approximately 10 minutes with the cable ferry. The ferry takes you from Masfjordnes to Duesund in seven minutes. The only cable ferry in Norway, it takes 20 cars and 60 passengers. The municipality highest mountain is Årdalsryggen 1047 meters and Stordalseggi 1044 meters. The muncipality is a eldorado for people who like the great outdoors.

The main attractions are the Bjørn West-museet, Trodalcollection, Kvamsdals Dyehouse, Sandnes not- and seacollection, Schoolmuseum, Mollandseid Mill, Matreøy Husmannsplass, Storsetehilleren and Old Hommelfossen Powerplant.

KVAMDALS DYEHOUSE

Just before Masfjordnes, was a dyeworks from 1889 until 1954. Shows how a small industrial enterprise for dying and handling of cloth and yarn was built up and run. Complete with equipment and tools. New documentation video.

BJØRN WEST MUSEUM

The museum owes its name to a Norwegian guerrilla group which had its headquarters in the hills around Matre at the end of the second world war, while Norway was occupied by the Germans. The group should operate behind German lines in the event of an allied invasion. At the end of the war, the group numbered 259 soldiers.

The establishment of such a guerrilla base was a dangerous gamble. As the crow flies, it was situated only 50-60 km from Bergen and it was imperative that the Germans remained ignorant of its existence for as long as possible. In the last weeks of the war, however, the base was attaced by superior enemy forces and came under fierce fire. Bjoern West retreated following orders from London and kept low until peace was declared on 8 May 1945.

The story of Bjoern West is an interesting, dramatic and exciting piece of Norway's war history which the museum preserves and conveys. It has a fine collection of authentic weapons and artillery and gives an impression of the conditions under which the soldiers lived: hard toil, snow-storms, rain, old, friendship and amazing fighting spirit.

TRODAL FARM MUSEUM

Trodal Farm Museum, which contains living quarters in the East Norwegian style dating from the 1820s and has a collection of 700 implements and artefacts from the farm in Trodalen: agricultural implements, equipment used in forestry and in the mountain pasture farms, household articles and much more. The first floor contains a media room displaying old newspaper cuttings from Liberation Day in 1945.

MATRE HOTEL

With its unique historical background Matre Hotel is the perfect place to experience something special, both as regards accommodation and not least a meal in traditional style in the hotel's dining room. The hotel was moved from Bryggen in Bergen and rebuilt in Matre in 1912.

DYRKOLBOTN MOUNTAINLODGE

In Ostereidet, Vikanes and on to Dyrkolbotn Fjellstove, a mountain lodge in the western section of the Stølsheimen mountains. The mountain lodge is situated in beautiful natural surroundings and affords plenty of opportunities for walking in the Stølsheimen area. You can, for instance, walk north-east to Skavlabu.

STORDALEN MOUTAIN LODGE

Stordalen Fjellstove mountain lodge lies at the gateway to the Stølsheimen mountains. From Matre, follow the signs for Stordalen. The road takes you up into the mountains, passing monuments to the cultural heritage and World War II relics. Stordalen Fjellstove is surrounded by fantastic walking/skiing terrain. Here, you can stay overnight, eat to your heart's content and go walking or skiing on prepared tracks in summer and winter respectively. Stordalen is the perfect starting point for both long and short walks/skiing trips in the majestic natural surroundings of Stølsheimen.

RISNES

Continuing on the RV 570 you will arrive at Risnes, where the idyllic Nautesund Camping & Hytter (camping and cabins) is situated. The campsite is surrounded by islands and sounds and it is an ideal spot for fishing and outdoor pursuits. High-standard cabins, service building, pitches for tents and caravans, a play area, guest marina and lovely area for swimming. Boat hire and café.

KVAMME RORBU

At the mouth of the Masfjord lies Kvamme Rorbu right down at the water's edge. Kvamme Rorbu has a cabin that can accommodate 1-3 families. The cabin is of high standard with all mod cons. Boat for hire. Excellent fishing.

HUNTING and FISHING

Hunting and fishing is very popular in Masfjorden, and the Matreelva river abounds in sea trout. There are also good opportunities to hunt small game. The fjord has been chosen as Masfjorden's millennium site. The fjord binds the municipality together, and through its choice of millennium site Masfjorden has chosen to focus on "modern day meeting places".

STØLSHEIMEN

Stordalen in Masfjorden is the starting point of a well-developed network of tracks and cabins in the Stølsheimen mountains. You can spend several days walking or skiing from cabin to cabin. Most cabins have groceries for sale. A walking/skiing map of the whole Stølsheimen is available at bookshops or the Tourist Information Office in Knarvik.

HAUKELAND / KJETLAND

More than 400-year-old road, starting from Haukeland or Kjetland farms approximately 6 km there and back.

MASFJORDNES

Petrol/ diesel, water and groceries.

RISNES

Diesel, electricity, water, WC, kiosk and café.

BATHING

Areklettsanden
Lovely sandy beach with long shallows. WC.

Sandnesvika
Lovely beach with sandy seabed. WC.