Activities and experiences in Vestbygd
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Deep sea fishing year round, either from your own hired boat equipped with an outboard motor, or from the deck of a local fishing boat piloted by your very own skipper. Freshwater fishing in rivers and mountain lakes. Salmon, trout and char. Information available. Fishing licence and fishing maps/guides for sale.
Offsersøy is an excellent home base for your diving vacation. Shipwrecks, lots of fish, fine sunken rocks and underwater vegetation make for exciting diving at Offersøy. Conditions are specially suited for beginners’ courses in diving.
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From the end of September until about Christmas time, the Vestfjord and Tysfjord are full of herring. It’s at this time that the killer whales enter the fjords to gorge themselves on fish. We offer tailor-made individual safaris upon request. More information
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In Vestpollen, innermost in Øksfjord, there is some of the finest pristine wilderness on the island of Hinnøy. Here you can enjoy the calm quietness, or you can climb Møysalen, the tallest peak (1266 m).
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Marked trails with varying degrees of difficulty, from light evening rambles to a trek to the summit of Hinnøy’s tallest mountain, Møysalen (1266 m).
A trip to the small village of Vestbygd is an adventure in itself. The natural surroundings are beautiful and fascinating, with narrow fjords, a typically "southern" Norwegian shoreline, and tall, jagged mountains that loom skywards. Between these are well-kept farms, fertile fields, a host of attractions – not to mention the pleasant local people, who want nothing more than to welcome you to our quaint and beautiful village of Vestbygd!
Boats for hire
Rowing boats, motorboats, canoes and wind surfboards. Sailboats and passenger
boats made available on request.
A tour of a local working farm is arranged on request.
In the village there are several small shops with general products for sale. A petrol station, public telephones and taxis are other services available. Offersøy Holiday Centre offers overnight accommodation and a restaurant, in addition to varied leisure activities for both children and adults. Private accommodation in individual houses or cabins, as well as camping, is available in the village.
