Radøy

After crossing the Nordhordland Bridge and the Hagelsund Bridge, turn left at the roundabout in the direction of Isdalstø. At the junction in Isdalstø take a left turn and follow the RV 565 in the direction of Alversund and Alverstraumen. The beautiful Alverstraumen sound, a summer paradise for boating enthusiasts meets you on the far side of the Alversund Bridge. The nickname, the Green Island, refers to Radøy's beautiful open cultural landscape. Radøy muncipality has approximately 4.800 inhabitants and covers a area of 111,8 km2.

MANGER

In Manger itself the administrative centre for the municipality of Radøy you will find Manger Senter, which houses a wide assortment of shops and other services. The millennium site on Radøy is the Solend, Nøttveit and Morkefjellet area and surrounding cultural landscape. The open landscape contains many cultural relics and it has a lot of qualities that will appeal to walkers. The walking guide "Turar på Radøy" provides more detailed information.

TJOREHAGEN

The Rhododendron Garden the life’s work of Olav Tjore covers 4 acres and contains more than 300 different types of rhododendron and just as many trees and exotic bushes. Spacious car park also for coaches. Open in the season May - August, every day from 12:00 - 17:00 or by appointment.

BOGATUNET

Turn off the main RV 565 road in the direction of Manger. Follow the signs for Bogatunet. Bogatunet is an old farm dating from the 17th century. The cluster of farm buildings is situated in a historical coastal landscape. The buildings and historical collection show visitors what it was like to live and farm here in former times. Open every Sunday in July and August. Otherwise by arrangement.

THE WEST NORWAY EMIGRATION CENTRE

The West Norway Emigration Centre at Sletta tells the story of emigration from Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane to America in the 19th century. The West Norway Emigration Centre includes the Emigrant church, Brampton Lutheran Church, brought over from North Dakota in the USA and rebuilt at Sletta. 4 commemorative stones have been erected in connection with North American history and the Norwegian contribution during World War II. One stone shows the connection to the Western Isles of Viking times. A schoolhouse, a pioneer's house, town hall, a jail, a doctor's surgery and a teacher's house from pioneer times have also been brought over and rebuilt here. There is also an emigration archive at the centre.

THE STONE AGE TRAIL

From Sletta, continue in the direction of Austrheim. Just before you cross the Fosnstraum Bridge you come to the Stone Age Trail, on which you can ramble through the cultural history of an area that has been populated since the Palaeolithic period, 9,000-10,000 years ago.

LAPPESTABBURET

Patchwork, embroidery and felted hats.

GARVERIET RESTAURANT

Garveriet Restaurant og Båtservice serves food and refreshments in a waterside location. Concerts and dancing all year. An excellent venue for functions.

THE ALVER HOTEL

The Alver Hotel is just off the main road. It is a high standard hotel with an excellent kitchen that can conjure up the most exquisite dishes. The hotel is a modern course and conference hotel that is also suitable for all kinds of functions.

APARTMENT ARTHUR TRÆEN

Apartment Arthur Træen has a holiday apartment to let in Alversund.

NØTLEVÅGEN RORBU

Nøtlevågen Rorbu the red cabin on the quay in Nøtlevågen converted to ensure an enjoyable holiday by the sea. This used to be a bustling place with shops and a dairy, and it was a regular port of call for passenger boats.

FISHING

There is good fjord and sea fishing in Nordhordland. Not far to the west there are a lot of good fishing spots in the sea, where you can catch large cod, catfish and other types of fish. The open sea, the sounds and the calm waters of the fjords offer many good places to fish both from a boat or from the shore; salmon, trout, mackerel, cod, saithe, ling, pollack, tusk, halibut, flounder, angler fish and catfish. Get hold of a good sea chart with information about depth and the sea bed, and an angling guide with information about where to find the various species of fish together these can provide you with a fine catch!

Some of the fjord and sea fishing spots in our region are Lurefjorden just north of Lurekalven, Lurosen, The Fensfjord, Austfjorden, Risasjøen. The Stone Age site at Straume by Fonstraum bridge. For thousands of years this has been one of the best fishing spots in Hordaland. Toska – there are many good fishing spots along the interesting road from Manger to Toska. The road which follows the curves of the coast, is an attraction in itself. Øyanevegen road from Austrheim out to Sævrøy, Krossøy and Baløy many good fishing spots along the way.