Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Osterøy (Norway). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Scandinavian coastal conifer forests, Hosanger Church, and Gjerstad Church. Also, be sure to include Bruvik Church in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Osterøy (Hordaland).
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Scandinavian coastal conifer forests
National forest in Norway. The Scandinavian coastal conifer forests or Norwegian coastal conifer forest is a Palearctic ecoregion in the temperate coniferous forests biome, located along the coast of Norway. Within it are a number of small areas with botanical features and a local climate consistent with a temperate rainforest.[1]
Hosanger Church
Also known as: Hosanger kirke
Church in Hosanger, Norway. Hosanger Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Hosanger on the northern shore of the island of Osterøy. It is the church for the Hosanger parish which is part of the Åsane prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. The white, stone church was built in a rectangular design in 1796 by the "leading men" of the parish. The church seats about 275 people.[2]
Gjerstad Church
Also known as: Gjerstad kirke
Church in Lonevåg, Norway. Gjerstad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Gjerstad. It is the church for the Gjerstad parish which is part of the Åsane prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1870 using plans drawn up by the architect Ole Vangberg. The church seats about 420 people.[3]
Bruvik Church
Also known as: Bruvik kirke
Church in Bruvik, Hordaland, Norway. Bruvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Bruvik. It is the church for the Bruvik parish which is part of the Åsane prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1867 using plans drawn up by the architect Frederik Hannibal Stockfleth. The church seats about 350 people.[4]
Hamre Church
Also known as: Hamre kirke
Church in Valestrandfossen, Norway. Hamre Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Hamre. It is the church for the Hamre parish which is part of the Åsane prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. The wooden church was built in a long church design in the late 1500s using plans drawn up by an unknown architect. The church seats about 350 people.[5]
Haus Church
Also known as: Haus kirke
Church in Hausvik, Norway. Haus Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Hausvik on the western shore of the island of Osterøy. It is the church for the Haus parish which is part of the Åsane prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1874 using plans drawn up by the architect Ole Vangberg. The church seats about 460 people.[6]
Bergen og omland
Region. Bergen og omland is a region in Vestland county, Norway. It consists of the districts Midthordland and Nordhordland. The center is the city of Bergen.[7]