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At Ryvarden, you will find, among other things, Galleri Ryvarden art atelier, the lighthouse master’s quarters which can be hired for overnight accommodation, and the memorial for the 16 deceased in the Sleipner shipwreck a few years ago. From Mølstrevåg, Ryvarden Lighthouse is about a 2-km walk on a good gravel road.
Ryvarden Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse on the western coast of Sveio Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse was established in 1849 to mark the southern shore of the entrance to the Bømlafjorden from the sea. It is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southwest of the municipal centre of Sveio. In 1984, the lighthouse was automated and it no longer needed a live-in lighthouse keeper on the site. In 2005, the municipality bought the building and the buildings are now used as a regional cultural centre/museum.
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At Ryvarden, you will find, among other things, Galleri Ryvarden art atelier, the lighthouse master’s quarters which can be hired for overnight accommodation, and the memorial for the 16 deceased in the Sleipner shipwreck a few years ago. From Mølstrevåg, Ryvarden Lighthouse is about a 2-km walk on a good gravel road.
Moster gamle kyrkje
Possibly the first Christian church in Norway. The current stone church was probably built around the year 1150 on the site of the original wooden church. Christianity was accepted in Norway at the Moster assembly, Mostratinget, in 1024. Memorial stones can be seen at the church.
Open-air amphitheatre cut into a commanding stone quarry. Houses exhibitions on history and art, and various other types of shows. There is also a café.
Rosendal barony and manor house
Barony Rosendal (Baroniet Rosendal) is a historic estate and manor house situated in Rosendal, Kvinnherad. Built from around 1650. The families of Rosendal were prominent people in the cultural life of Norway. Authors like Henrik Ibsen and painters like Hans Gude visited Rosendal often. Musicians like Edvard Grieg and Ole Bull were guests there.
At about 600 meters this striking waterfall is one of Norway's tallest. Road E134 runs across on a bridge offering perfect closeup view. Listed by CNN on top 10 waterfalls in the world: "Instead of falling in a straight drop like most waterfalls, Langfoss slips down a cliff, maintaining contact with the rocks the entire way down, before spilling into Akra Fjord." (CNN 2011) Åkrafjorden is also one of Norway's unknown great fjords.
Rullestad canyon and giants kettles
In the steep rock wall of the Rullestad canyon there are big giants kettles (or potholes) several meters in diameter, among the largest in Northern Europe. To experience the potholes up close, visitors must follow the marked Postvegen from Skromme and take off at the sign. The hike is relatively easy, but the terrain is steep and the hike airy. The rock surface must be dry, the hike requires good shoes. Ask for advice in the Tourist Information before you go on your own! Guided tour can be booked for groups.