Discover Davanger: Fishing and walking routes on Askøy

Davanger lies at the end of Davangsvågen on the western side of Askøy. The village is shaped by agricultural land, connected outdoor areas, and a history of fishing and canning. If you are looking for a hotel in Davanger, you can plan your stay around different interests: the character of the local landscape, a nearby walking route, or other destinations on Askøy.

Landscape in Davanger

The agricultural land in Davanger is rated as being of high and medium value. Despite some development and overgrowth, the agricultural area remains connected and cohesive. Large parts of the outdoor areas are mapped by Askøy Municipality as an important recreational area. This means the agricultural character and mapped recreational function coincide in the same place.

Walking route and local history

A path leads from the school in Davanger through the forest to Skotnes; the walk takes about 40 minutes. This is an option for anyone who would like to include a nearby walking route in their stay. The walking time applies to this specific route and is approximate. The campsite is closed and does not accept bookings.

The cannery in Davanger was built and was the last of its kind in Norway. It closed in 2008, and production was moved to Poland. Fishing is also part of the local history: Davanger was once considered a good place for net fishing, and large quantities of fish were landed there in the past. The cannery’s history represents industrial processing in Davanger; the historical references to net fishing and fish landings add the story of the area’s earlier fishing industry.

More destinations on Askøy

On Askøy, Askøy på langs is an approximately 37-kilometre route from Kleppestø, over the highest points and through the densest forests, to scenic Herdla. The route passes through varied terrain. This gives you two different scales to consider when planning: the approximately 40-minute walk from Davanger to Skotnes and the roughly 37-kilometre island route.

Birdwatching on Herdla

More than 240 bird species have been recorded on Herdla over the years. Birdwatching is possible there; from the bird tower at Valen, you can observe waders, ducks, gulls, and possibly an eagle. Access is prohibited in parts of the Herdla Nature Reserve and in the seabird reserves from 15 April to 30 September. If Herdla is part of your travel plans, follow the current signs and local rules.

Siglingabu and Siglingavatnet

Siglingabu is located in a developed recreational area in the eastern part of Askøy. A 1.2-kilometre path leads from the car park by Siglingavatnet to the cabin; it is entirely gravel and offers step-free, universally accessible access to the cabin. At Siglingabu, you can go boating or canoeing, fish, and swim. Siglingavatnet Friluftspark has a floodlit cross-country ski trail, and canoes can be rented there.

Discover more destinations: Ask, Herdla, Hauglandshella, Strusshamn, Ramnanger, Hetlevik, Kjerrgarden, Kleppestø

For the broader travel overview: Askøy.