Sunnhordland & Stord
The island of Stord is situated at the entrance to Hardanger Fjord, with the North Sea to the west and Folgefonna Glacier to the east. It lies between Bergen and Haugesund and is the gateway to a region offering any number of experiences. However Stord itself has much to offer from nature and outdoor life to culture and entertainment. Stord is a part of the region called Sunnhordland - perhaps one of Norway´s most diverse and varied regions. Here the turbulent sea meets the calm expanse of mountain plains, fir covered islets and a fertile agricultural landscape, peaceful idyllic places, freezing glaciers and one of the country´s most impressive waterfalls, Langfoss.
In Sunnhordland you can find historical relics from the Stone-, Iron-, Bronze- and Viking Ages. You can go skiing on a glacier, swim in both the sea and in lakes, fish trout in the rivers and pollack in the fjord - experience everything on the same day! Here you can find many small natural and cultural pearls which together become a beautiful piece of jewelery.
How to get to Stord?
From Haugesund Airport to the Stord Hotel it is a 1 hour trip by car in scenic coastal landscape. If you don’t won’t to hire a car, you can take the “Coastal Express Bus” (”Kystbussen”) directly from the airport via the terminal in Haugesund and further on to Stord.
For tickets and bus-table, click on: www.kystbussen.no
Things to do in Sunnhordland/Stord City?
- Many Scenic Walks routes near the hotel and in the area.
- Barony of Rosendal - 40km
- Bergen City- 90km
- Haugesund City - 70km
- Island of Bomlo - 12km
- Fitjar - 15km
- Stord City- 300 Meters
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