Villages and places
Røvær
Røvær is a group of islands 25 minutes by boat from the centre of Haugesund. The island has no cars and a population of around 80.
Historic traces of the Iron Age
On Røvær, they have found traces of human settlement all the way back to the early Iron Age, but, in modern times, the island was settled in connection with the herring fisheries of the 19th century.
A living island community
Today, the people who live on Røvær make a living from fishing, aquaculture, agriculture and tourism, or from other industries by commuting to the mainland. Røvær has a population of just 80, which makes it even more impressive that the island has a school, kindergarten and grocery shop.
Experience Røvær
A visit to Røvær involves a lovely
boat trip that takes you through a narrow approach before you moor beside the grocery shop. You can do a day trip to Røvær, by taking the boat in the morning and spend the day exploring the island before enjoying a tasty meal at Sjøhuset and then taking the boat back to Haugesund. Or you can plan a longer stay and spend the night at Røvær Kulturhotell, and do more activities like visiting Røvær Aquaculture Centre or the museum in Hiltahuset.
Utsira
To get more of the island experience visit Utsira as well! The ferry to Utsira departs from Garpaskjærskaien in Haugesund.
Travel inspiration for Røvær
Activities on Røvær
Bathing and wellness
Enjoy sauna on the seaside at Røvær
Røvær
Enjoy a refreshing sea bath and a warming sauna at Røvær. With its beautiful location right next to Røvær Kulturhotell, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind!
Adventure parks and animals
Røvær Havbrukssenter
Røvær
Learn more at the Røvær Aquaculture Centre about Norway as a seafood nation and the way we have developed into a world leader for producing farmed salmon.
Culture
Hiltahouse Røvær - Haugalandmuseet
Røvær
Hiltahuset is located on Røvær, half an hour by boat from Haugesund. It is the oldest house on the island, and the museum tells the story of life on Røvær 150 years ago.
Bathing and wellness
Enjoy sauna on the seaside at Røvær
Røvær
Enjoy a refreshing sea bath and a warming sauna at Røvær. With its beautiful location right next to Røvær Kulturhotell, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind!
Adventure parks and animals
Røvær Havbrukssenter
Røvær
Learn more at the Røvær Aquaculture Centre about Norway as a seafood nation and the way we have developed into a world leader for producing farmed salmon.
Culture
Hiltahouse Røvær - Haugalandmuseet
Røvær
Hiltahuset is located on Røvær, half an hour by boat from Haugesund. It is the oldest house on the island, and the museum tells the story of life on Røvær 150 years ago.
How to get here
Would you like advice or tips on how to get to Haugesund and Haugalandet, or see how easy it is to get around Haugalandet using public transport? Here we have gathered information about transport to and around Haugesund.
How to get to HaugesundPlan your visit to Røvær
Accommodation
Røvær Kulturhotell
Røvær
Røvær Kulturhotell is a family-run hotel with 16 rooms, situated directly by the sea. In addition to single and double rooms, you can also book a family room.
Accommodation
Røvær Guest Harbour
Røvær
Visit the island of Røvær by boat and explore the small island with less than 100 inhabitants.
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