Top Things to do in Karmoy Municipality
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10 Things to do in Karmoy Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Karmoy Municipality, Norway including Museet i Maelandsgarden, Lindoy, Sandvesanden, Gamle Skudeneshavn, Nordvegen History Centre and Viking Settlement, Vigsnes Mining Museum, Visnes, Akrehamn Kystmuseum, Haugaland Zoo, Akrasanden, Akrehamn.
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1. Museet i Maelandsgarden
2. Lindoy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
3,5 Kilometres Of Track Of Which 2,5 Km Is A Nature Trail.
3. Sandvesanden
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Sandy beach with adjacent car park and toilets.
4. Gamle Skudeneshavn
5. Nordvegen History Centre and Viking Settlement
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4.0 based on 137 reviews
Nordvegen History Centre – one of Norway’s most important areas within national history!For 3000 years chieftains and kings controlled the strait Karmsundet – Nordvegen – the shipping lane that gave Norway its name. At Nordvegen History Centre you can learn about the sovereigns that controlled the coast of Norway from Avaldsnes. Some of them are known from kings’ sagas and old songs. Others are known from archaeology.You will also get a glimpse of the magic world that people once believed to be real. You’ll meet sorcerers, female warriors and Norse gods.At the History Centre we will tell stories using instruments of our own time – it is a grand, informative and very exciting place to visit!Sells local literature, large and small Viking souvenirs. You can also purchase a selection of locally produced goods such as mittens and socks, and creams and soaps made from heather. Nordvegen History Centre also sells Viking jewellery, including Snorre jewellery. The Viking settlement is situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the island of Bukkøy and is accessible on foot with a 10 minute walk from St. Olav's Church. Here it is possible to see and experience how the Vikings lived. Every aspect of the day-to-day life of the Vikings, from work to celebrations including farming, fishing, handicrafts, commerce, art and culture are on display here. Many buildings typical of Viking times are re-constructed using original techniques and of special interest is the granary and round house from the pre-Christian era. The other buildings are replicas from around 900 AD. Adjacent to the settlement is a pier with a capacity for large boats complete with service building including modern toilet facilities. The Viking Hall is also available by private rental for diverse social arrangements.
6. Vigsnes Mining Museum
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
On a winter's day in 1865 a herring fisherman from Jaeren found some incredibly rich copper ore in Vigsnes. By about 1895 Vigsnes was one of Europe's greatest copper mining areas, which in its time generated 70% of Norway's copper export. The Statue of Liberty in New York is clad in copper produced in these mines, which were in operation between 1865-1972. The museum tells the story of the mining community and exhibitions illustrate the work methods they used. It is situated in picturesque surroundings with bridle paths and footpaths in "Fransehagen" and has an interesting playground for children.
7. Visnes
8. Akrehamn Kystmuseum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
The museum is located by the harbour of Akrehamn and exhibits local fishing history and costal culture. The museum also covers the historical ties between the island of Karmøy and America.
9. Haugaland Zoo
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3.5 based on 27 reviews
10. Akrasanden, Akrehamn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
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