Discover Haugsvær: Haugsværvatnet and Masfjorden

Getting your bearings around Haugsværvatnet

A paved road runs along the entire southern side of Haugsværvatnet. A disc golf course also follows this road, and there is an open shelter by the roadside. These three features provide concrete local reference points for planning in Haugsvær. Check the road’s route and surface conditions on site. If you plan to use the shelter, check access beforehand; if you’re planning a round of disc golf, it’s also a good idea to check whether it is currently in use.

Hiking and scenery in the wider Masfjorden travel region

In the wider Masfjorden travel region, the Nonkletten hike starts behind the shop in Haugsvær. The trailhead is signposted and the path remains easy to follow; the hike offers views over Masfjorden.

Ådneburen is a distinctive peak in Masfjorden, standing 797 metres high. The route there passes through forest, along an old livestock trail and steps, and across scree. From the route, the view stretches north from the Sognefjord to Bergen in the south. The views also differ depending on which hike you choose: Nonkletten offers views over Masfjorden, while from Ådneburen the view stretches from the Sognefjord to Bergen.

The Stegane trail to Hummelvatnet near Matre in Masfjorden is about 0.5 kilometres long and has an elevation gain of 250 metres. At the summit, you can enjoy views of interesting glacial potholes. When planning, consider the distance and elevation gain together: the approximate distance and the elevation difference describe different aspects of the route.

Fjonfjella and Matrefjella in Masfjorden offer mountain hiking terrain. The western part of Masfjorden also has a West Norwegian skerry landscape suitable for paddling, swimming and boating. This brings together different kinds of nature experiences: mountain hikes in the fjella and activities in the skerry landscape.

The Fjordblikk day-trip cabin is on the shore at Grøttneset, between Mjanger and Kvingo in Masfjorden. The Fjon cable ferry crosses the Masfjorden; check the timetable when planning a specific trip.

Culture and local cuisine in Masfjorden

Nothuset in Sandnes and the Masfjord boats offer insight into an important part of the local history of Masfjorden municipality and are part of the architectural heritage of coastal culture. Nothuset was built around 1880. At the Bjørn West Museum in Matre, you can learn more about the dramatic fighting in the final days of the war in 1945. The exhibits include weapons, equipment and personal belongings of Bjørn West soldiers and local contacts.

The exhibition at Kvamsdals Fargeri in Sandnes tells the story of 60 years of small-scale industrial activity. The former drying loft at the Fargeri now serves as an exhibition and concert venue. If you’re planning to visit for a concert or exhibition, check the specific dates in advance.

Sandnes kyrkje in Masfjorden is a rectangular wooden church dating from 1845. In Sandnes, Sandneskafeen serves homemade food prepared with local ingredients.

Discover more destinations: Matre, Masfjordnes, Hosteland.

Go to the wider travel overview: Masfjorden.