Bicycling in Etne
Fugl Fønix Hotel is close to the fjord, the mountains, freshwaters, salmon river, the glacier islands and waterfalls. We can offer bicycling in Etne.
NOK 1100 Per person
What is included:
- 2 nights in double room at Fugl Fønix Hotel incl. breakfast
- bicycle for 2 days
- 50% discount on events/conserts
What is not included:
- Travel Insurance
- Flights
- Car rental
About Fugl Fønix Hotel
Etne is renowned for its varied cultural history. In the Middle Ages Stødle was the seat of King Magnus Erlingsson. Although crowned when only five years old, King Magnus lived a short life, falling in battle at the age of twenty-eight. It was King Magnus’s father, Earl Erling Skakke who in 1160 commissioned his own private chapel which became Stødle Church. Near the church is a burial mound and ring formations, evidence that Etne was an important site during the Bronze Age.
Traces of early history are also to be found elsewhere in Etne. The Bruteig Stones in Stordalen have become one of western Norway’s most important archaeological sites.
Examples of the more recent past are also plentiful in Etne. Gjerde Church, Sæbøtunet Hamlet and the Post Road between Etne and Skånevik are but a few.
The village of Skånevik is best known for its timber framed buildings and decorative shop fronts. It comes as no surprise to anyone that Skånevik is often referred to as the “Pearl of Sunnhordland”. Fjords, waterfalls, mountains and lakes are all only a short distance away.
Etne: Coastline: 130 km - Area 708 km² - Inhabitants 4 000
Fugl Fønix Accommodation Services:
Coffee bar - Restaurant - Bar - Club - Art Gallery - Outdoor Parking - Entertainment during the week and weekends.
Location: 1-hour drive east from the airport in the direction of Oslo.
Car Rental
If you wish to travel around in the region, drive up into the mountains etc. We recommend that you rent a car. Alternatively, Etne is served by several buses.
Corresponding buses operate between Haugesund and Etne.
Rent a hired car - click here
How to get there?
Getting to Etne is quite easy by bus from the bus terminus in Haugesund. Etne is served by both local and express lines.
You can take the airport-bus directly to the terminus in Haugesund and then wait for the next bus to Odda or the Haukeliexpress.
Check out the bus routes by clicking “Transport” on the menu.
Things to do?
- Sæbøtunet Rural Museum in Etne.
- Langfoss - one of the regions largest waterfalls - 20 minutes from Etne.
- Historical routes - old churches, carved stones etc.
- Hiking trails in the Etne Mountains.
- Visit the beautiful Barony of Rosendal, a stately home from 1665 in Rosendal.
- Recommended fjord trips by car around the region of Hardanger, Ryfylket and Sunnhordland.
Airport information
Fly to Haugesund Airport from London Stansted with Ryanair. From the airport to the hotel it takes 1 hour by car and app. 1,5 hours by bus.
