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Like Sunnhordlands distinctive and varied scenery, the region has a varied history for you to explore.

Sunnhordland was one of the first areas to be settled in Norway, and through the ages the area has had a special place in Norway´s history. That is why Sunnhordland is one of the areas with the most ancient monuments and the richest cultural heritage, dating back thousands of years.

In the list below, you will find information about the different museums and sights you can experience and see in Sunnhordland!

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Baroniet Rosendal manorhouse and gardens

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Baronivegen 60
5470 Rosendal

The Barony in Rosendal the only one of its kind in Norway and a major attraction in Western Norway. Among other things, the manor house is famous for its magnificent Renaissance garden and its rich calendar of cultural events, including concerts,…

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Guide Price NOK40.00 to NOK150.00 Per person

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Sunnhordlandstunet - Leirvik - Sunnhordland Museum

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Museumsbakken
5417 Stord

Sunnhordlandstunet farm, cluster is situated a few minutes´ walk up the hill from the centre of Leirvik, or by car from Sæ.

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Halsnøy Monastery

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Halsnøy Kloster
5455 Halsnøy Kloster

Halsnøy monastery is on the island Halsnøy in the southern part of Kvinnherad. The monastery was finished in 1164 - built by the viking chief Erling Skakke (Erling the Wry).

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Bygdetunet Rød

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Uskedalsveien 321
5463 Uskedalen

Bygdetunet Rød is situated in Uskedalen a village 8 miles from Rosendal. The collection contains several buildings and more than 1500 items.
The Farm Museum consists of dwelling, storehouse, stables, smithy and mill house, dating back to the 1700s.…

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Guide Price NOK20.00 to NOK50.00 Admission

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Foundation Fjelberg Rectory

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5459 Fjelberg

Fjelberg Rectory is known as one of the most splendid rectories (parsonage) in Norway. Here you will find 10 buildings, the oldest of which dates back to 1650. The rectory is now much used as a "refugium" for artists, writers and local arrangements …

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Årbakka trading station and guest harbour

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Årbakka
5693 Årbakka

The trading station at Årbakka
A classic example of a western norwegian trading station from 1898, sheltered location on the Onarheimsfjord. Tysnes coastal culture association has a coast- and motor collection in the smithy. Art exhibitions in…

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"The churchyard by the sea"

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5554 Valevåg

"The Churchyard by the Sea”
The cholera churchyard in Leirvåg is known as the “the Churchyard by the Sea” due to it being the inspiration for one of Fartein Valen’s most famous compositions.
It was built due to the cholera epidemic in the…

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Sildajenta - Herring girl

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Bekkjarvik
5397 Bekkjarvik

The statue "Sildajenta" was made by the artist Arne Mæland. In honour of the many women who worked at the hering factories until the end of the 19th century.

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The Norwegian Motoring Museum

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5594 Skånevik

Documentary museum for the Norwegian production of small craft.

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Free

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Hufthamartunet

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5392 Storebø

Old farm estate near the ferry quay at Hufthamar. The oldest cottage dates back to the seventeenth century.
Open by appointment.

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