Austevoll
Municipality · Vestland
About Austevoll
Dinner at Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri, the 1600s guesthouse of Bocuse d'Or winner Ørjan Johannessen's family, and guest harbours among Austevoll's 667 islands and skerries.
What to do and where to stay in Austevoll
Places to stay are run locally, with no hotel or campsite chain behind them.
1Restaurant at Bekkjarvik GjestgiveriFood & drink
In an inn from the late 1600s, twin chefs Ørjan (Bocuse d'Or gold 2015) and Arnt Johannessen cook a new menu each day where they grew up.
Bekkjarvik 61, Bekkjarvik (Selbjørn) · 1.5–3 h · all year except 23 Dec–2 Jan
2Kongsen trail (sherpa steps to Kongskleiva)Hike
Stone sherpa steps climb from behind the Bekkjarvik inn to Kongsen, an easy 171 m ascent with a view over the islands and a summit register in a hut near the top.
Behind Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri, Bekkjarvik · 1 h (1.8 km, 171 m up) · all year
3Bekkjarvik harbour and parkSight
Old trading post on Selbjørn whose guest harbour is counted among Norway's best, with a small beach and a step-free park path past ponds and flowers.
Bekkjarvik, Selbjørn · 30–60 min · all year
4Globen at StolmenLocal oddity
A lit globe sculpture marks 60 degrees north on Stolmen, beside the remains of a German wartime radar station that watched shipping, on the North Sea Trail.
Stolmen (5398 Stolmen), southwest Austevoll · 30 min–3 h · all year
5Møkster ChurchHistory & culture
Taken apart in 1892 and carried over to Stolmen, Møkster's medieval-rooted island church has stood there ever since.
Stolmen · 15–30 min · outside all year; inside at services
6Møkster islandNature
Car-free island of 1.4 km² with about 33 residents, reached by local boat from Bekkjarvik, with sandy beaches, a shop selling ice cream and a chance of sea eagles.
Møkster, central Austevoll (boat only) · Half day · best May–September
7Vinnesvatnet lake loop and Greenland isletNature
A 1,852 m gravel loop – one nautical mile – round the lake on Huftarøy, with a suspension bridge to the islet 'Greenland' and its barbecue hut, lamp-lit at night.
Vinnesvatnet, Huftarøy · 20–45 min · all year
8LoddoHike
Austevoll's highest point at 243 m, on Huftarøy north-west of Otterå, reached on a 5–6 km loop from the Adlesi cabin.
Northwest of Otterå, Huftarøy · 1.5–2 h (5–6.5 km loop) · all year
9AustevollbadetActivity
Swimming hall by the sea at Storebø with a 25 m pool at 28 °C, a warmer 32 °C pool and a sauna with a sea view.
Prestanesvegen 51, Storebø · 1–2 h · all year
10Mirabelle by Ørjan JohannessenFood & drink
Tasting-menu restaurant on the top floor of Beckerwyc House in Bekkjarvik, cooking 'island gastronomy' from local produce; it gained a Michelin star in 2026.
Beckerwyc House, Horgestykket 17, Bekkjarvik (Selbjørn) · 3–4 h (evening) · all year, Wed–Sat evenings