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Strandebarm combines local cultural history with an opportunity to hike in the mountain landscape. Would you like to explore Kinck and local boatbuilding, or plan a hike to Vesoldo? These different themes give you specific points to consider when planning your visit.

The church and Kinckgarden

Strandebarm Church was built in 1876 and contains many old altarpieces. It stands more or less on the same site as its medieval predecessor. This brings together, in one place, a church building with a precisely known date and the older history of the area. If you are interested in the development of sacred sites, this connection offers a distinct way to explore Strandebarm’s history.

Kinckgarden is also connected to the area’s history: the writer Hans E. Kinck (1865–1926) grew up there. Since 1986, Johan Storm Munch has developed Kinckgarden as a cultural institution. Existing buildings and surroundings have been preserved and complemented by additional buildings and settings. The result is a cultural centre with events and well-preserved cultural history. For your planning, it is worth checking specific event dates in advance.

Bruosen and the wooden boat tradition

Bruosen is a cultural landscape area shaped by former trade, church paths and its role as a river port. Here, landscape and local history go hand in hand: these uses offer insight into different aspects of life in Strandebarm in the past, from trade and paths to the church to the importance of the river port.

Boatbuilding is another local speciality. The Strandebarmingen is highly regarded among boaters. This wooden boat is easy to row, fast and has a low profile suited to coastal use. Boatbuilding was probably the most important traditional craft in Strandebarm and made the area known nationwide.

Hike to Vesoldo

From Strandebarm, you can hike to the summit of Vesoldo, which is 1,046 metres high. From the summit, you can see Folgefonni; Hardangerjøkulen is also visible from there. Alongside the historical attractions, this offers a hike with a clearly identified mountain destination and views of two named landscapes. Plan your hike to suit the conditions during your visit.

Activities at the marina

SjøAktiv Strandebarm is a group within Strandebarm Idrettslag, based at Strandebarm Marina. Canoes, SUP boards, sea kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks and children’s kayaks are available for rent, from NOK 100 per hour. This makes it different from the hike to Vesoldo: when planning, you can choose between activities on the water and a trip to the summit. Prices and availability may change; check the latest information before your trip.

Vesoldo offers a hike and views, while SjøAktiv has activities at the marina. Consider which of these options matters most to you during your stay, and look for a hotel in Strandebarm accordingly.

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