Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Fedje (Norway). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Hellisøy Lighthouse, Fedje Church, and Fedjebjørnen. Also, be sure to include Kræmmerholmen in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Fedje (Hordaland).
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Hellisøy Lighthouse
Also known as: Hellisøy fyr
Lighthouse. Hellisøy Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in Fedje municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse lies on the small island of Hellisøy, just off the southwest coast of the larger island of Fedje.[1]
Fedje Church
Also known as: Fedje kirke
Church in Fedje, Norway. Fedje Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Fedje Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Fedje on the northern coast of the island of Fedje. It is the church for the Fedje parish which is part of the Nordhordland prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. The white plastered brick church was built in a long church design in 1941 using plans drawn up by the architect Ole Halvorsen. The church seats about 400 people. The church is built of brick and covered with white plaster. This was chosen because it is better suited than wood for the harsh marine climate on Fedje. The roof consists of slate from Alta and the tower is covered with copper.[2]
Fedjebjørnen
Fedjebjørnen is the highest point on the island of Fedje which is located in Fedje Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The hill is located on the southeastern part of the island, about halfway between the two villages on the island: Fedje and Stormark. Fedjebjørnen reaches a height of about 42 metres above sea level.[3]
Kræmmerholmen
Kræmmerholmen is an old trading post on the island of Fedje. The trading post is now in the village of Fedje which is the main village on the island of Fedje in Fedje Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The main building of Kræmmerholmen was moved to this location in about 1652. During the 18th century, Fedje was an important trading place, with the small island Kræmmerholmen being the location where the trading took place. In 1702, merchants who were citizens of Bergen were granted permission to set up a trader's inshore channel. Trade was managed by a merchant's ablest foreman. Christopher Kahrs, one of the richest merchants in Bergen, purchased Kræmmerholmen in 1799. In addition to the actual trading post, he also owned all of the island of Fedje, including tenant farms and all the dwelling houses.
Kræmmerholmen was reopened in 1991 as a tourist attraction with an inn offering overnight accommodation. The facility closed in September 2008.
Today, Kræmmerholmen consists of the old building which used to house a restaurant and the old boathouse (Naustet) which used to be the local pub.[4]