Osteroy

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Bergen showing mountains, landscape views and a lake or waterhole
Bergen featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Osteroy featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views
Bergen which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views
Bergen featuring a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains
Explore one of Europe’s largest inland islands to discover ancient Scandinavian villages, hike scenic fjord valleys and visit the home of violinist Ole Bull.

Delve into dynamic Osterøy, an island where cozy villages are nestled among dramatic glacier-carved landscapes. This 127-square-mile (328-square-kilometer) island is cut off from the mainland by the Osterfjorden and Veafjorden, making it one of Northern Europe’s largest inland islands.

Visit the island’s quiet administrative center, Lonevåg, to see the birthplace of Borge Garveri, a leather-craft company that supplies the world’s highest fashion brands. Head to the larger town of Valestrandfossen to inspect the former home of Ole Bull, a famed Norwegian violinist. Most of the Osterøy’s major settlements are located on the flatlands on the west side of the island.

Discover the island’s heritage at Havråtunet or Havrå Farm. Explore this cultural memorial to see medieval farmhouses dating back to the 14th century and archeological sites that indicate that people have been living here for over 3,500 years. Journey through more living history at the Osterøy museum, an open-air museum in the pretty village of Gjerstad. Inspect 17th-century cottages and exhibits of artisanal weaving techniques passed down through generations.

Take a tour of the island’s gorgeous churches, including the 16th-century Hamre Church, with an original construction that dates back to the 11th century. Explore Hosanger Church, a stone and brick church built in 1796, to see a beautiful 17th-century silver chalice. Learn about the island’s industrial history at Herlandsfoss Kraftverk, a museum inside a former hydroelectric plant.

See the island’s dramatic scenery on the east side, where glaciers carved steep mountains and fjords during the last ice age. Hike trails above the pretty village of Bruvik or trek up Høgafjellet Mountain, Osterøy’s highest peak. Alternatively, enjoy the views as you fish for cod or catfish on the calm waters of the fjords.

Osterøy is a 1-hour drive northeast of Bergen. Get here by bus or car via the Osterøybrua Bridge, one of Norway’s longest suspension bridges.

For a historic and scenic Osterøy experience, take a sunset horseback ride along Kossdal Road. This century-old path winds through the pretty hills around Kossdal Lake.

FjordSlottet Hotell

FjordSlottet Hotell

3 out of 5
2715 Osterøyvegen, Osteroy, Vestland
The price is NT$4,467 per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
NT$4,467
NT$5,003 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osteroy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
FjordSlottet Hotell
Scandic Ørnen

Scandic Ørnen

4 out of 5
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen
The price is NT$3,511 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
NT$3,511
NT$3,933 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Scandic Ørnen
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal

Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal

3.5 out of 5
Lønningsvegen 45, Bergen, Vestland
The price is NT$4,026 per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
NT$4,026
NT$4,509 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

2 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this vacation home in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum

2.5 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this vacation home in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
6 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag-by Traum
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag

5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag

2 out of 5
Osteroy
Stay at this cabin in Osteroy. Enjoy free parking. Popular attraction Bergen Camp Park is located nearby.
5 Person Holiday Home in Lonevag
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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