Villages and places

Værlandet and Bulandet

Here at the mouth of the fjord, under the watchful eye of the majestic mountain Alden, the islands appear like a string of pearls, beautifully linked together by six new bridges and 5.240 m of road.

The road Nordsjøporten is not only important for traffic and communication in the area but also allows for a fantastic journey through the island kingdom.

Take the ferry from Fure or Askvoll to Værlandet and either walk or bicycle over the bridges to Bulandet. The walk will take about two hours one way. It will be an unforgettable day trip!

Bulandet is Norway´s western-most fishing community. Bulandet includes 365 islands and has 240 inhabitants.

The exhibition «Bulandet – past and present» provides an overview of daily life and fisheries in Bulandet.

Værlandet has a population of approximately 200. Fishing and fish farming are the most important industries, but both tourism and the export of high quality stone (greenstone breccia) to Italy are expanding. There is a signposted walk to Klettane and a collection of picturesque small houses on the water’s edge in Værøyhamna harbour. Make a stop at Værlandet Guestharbour with café, pub and Norwegian Seabird Center.

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How to get here

You can discover a unique coastline just north of Bergen, in combination with a beautiful fjord kingdom. Below you will find an overview of how to get to and around the region.

Getting to and around Fjordkysten & Sunnfjord

Plan your stay at Værlandet and Bulandet

Other islands in Fjord Norway

  • Øyamfunnet Utsira

    Utsira

    Utsira is an island west of Haugesund, and it is Norway’s smallest municipality in terms of population. The island is known for its rich birdlife and world-class street art.

  • Lepsøyrevet Fyr med Lepsøybrua og nokre av nordøyane i bakgrunnen.

    Ona & the Northern islands

    Drive the new Nordøyvegen road and explore the string of islands outside Ålesund and Brattvåg. You can also take a ferry and experience the fishing village Ona.

  • Veiholmen, Smøla, sett fra luften.

    Smøla

    A beautiful spot to spend an active holiday - culture, sea eagles, islets and skerries. A stay on the island Smøla offers an authentic holiday in the magnificent fishing village Veiholmen, surrounded by an exciting and distinctive scenery.