Sula: Coastal Culture, Chapel and Lighthouse

Sula is an old fishing village with a rich history of coastal culture. Different themes feature in trip planning: the coastal pilgrimage route, the chapel, the boathouses and the lighthouse. The location of the landing points is also a useful practical reference.

Getting here and landing points

Ferries and express boats call at Sula daily. The island has two landing points: the ferry terminal is two kilometres outside the centre, while the express boat terminal is in the centre. So the arrival point depends on the mode of transport. A road leads from the ferry terminal into the island. Check the latest schedules before your trip and plan around the relevant landing point.

In the wider travel destination of Frøya, Frøya is connected to the mainland by an undersea tunnel, so the entire journey to Frøya can be made by road. Ferries and express boats run from Dyrøy on Vest-Frøya to the outlying islands of Sula, Mausund and Bogøya.

Coastal culture and church history

Sula Chapel is a key site on the coastal pilgrimage route and Frøya’s oldest church site. Its roots date back to the 15th century. The present-day chapel was consecrated in October 1925; the island’s church history as a whole stretches back 600 years. This distinguishes the longer history of the church site from the consecration date of the present building.

The cemetery at Sula Chapel is the only one of its kind in Norway; the graves are laid out on three levels. The Fiskeværsmuseum Sula presents the history of Sula. The boathouses are also part of the coastal culture: Sula’s long row is considered one of Norway’s longest continuous rows of boathouses.

Historic walk and views

SulaKultur offers a 45-minute historic walk from Gjestebrygga to the lighthouse. On the way back, it passes an authentic boathouse; the historic walk also takes visitors to traditional boathouses. Check the details available for booking before your trip.

From Sulahaugen by the lighthouse, the view stretches in every direction, and you can enjoy impressive sunsets there. Sula offers photo walks with plenty of subjects, for example at sunset by the lighthouse or on the breakwater. The views and photo opportunities are different reasons to include the lighthouse in your trip plans.

Events, gallery and birdwatching

SulaKultur hosts cultural events on Sula. Suladagan takes place every summer as a festival with activities and concerts. If you want to plan your trip around an event, check the current programme. There is a gallery in Hanna Daaes hus on Sula; opening arrangements and hours may vary, so check before visiting.

Sula is known among ornithologists for three bird records in Norway: Mestersanger (2004), Taigasvartstrupe (2015) and Taigafluesnapper (2019). The records date from different years; birdwatching conditions vary by season.

Places to stay on Sula

Sula has restaurants, a grocery store and places to stay. As availability can change, check specific options before your trip. The former lighthouse keeper’s house on Sula is now used as accommodation; availability depends on the operator. This describes a place to stay, not a specific hotel category.

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