Villages and places
Hjelmelandsvågen
Hjelmelandsvågen is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke in Hjelmeland municipality. You can visit the worlds largest traditional chair, the spinning mill and fruit farms producing apple cider.
In Hjelmelandsvågen, localizes along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, you will find a school, sport facilities, shops and a doctor's office.
Popular centre
The world's largest traditional chair, "Jærstol", the old spinning mill, "Spinneriet", the library and the tourist information are all located in the small centre.
Hjelmelandsvågen is a popular meeting place. "Sankefestivalen" and "Ryfest" are the largest festivals in the area.
Fjord cruise and hiking
The fjordcruises into Jøsenfjorden starts from the harbor.
The summit "Hjelmen" ("the Helmet"), which gave the name to the village and the municipality, is one of many hiking destinations starting from Hjelmelandsvågen.
Local food and accommodation
You can visit fruit farms producing award-winning apple cider. At the restaurants you can enjoy tasty dishes based on locally produced ingredients.
There are several places to stay close to Hjelmelandsvågen.
Ferry and beach
From the quay at Sande you can take the ferry between Hjelmeland, Nesvik and Skipavik (Ombo).
The most beautiful beach in the area is localized next to the quay.
Travel inspiration
Activities near Hjelmelandsvågen
Shopping
Cider tastings at OmCider in Hjelmeland
Hjelmeland municipality
OmCider is surrounded by lush apple orchards and high mountains at Fevoll Farm in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke. They produce apple juice and apple cider. You can join a guided tour, taste the products, and visit the farm shop.
Shopping
Cider tasting and farm shop at Apal Sideri at Hjelmeland
Hjelmeland municipality
Apal Sideri near Hjelmelandsvågen, Ryfylke, produces apple juice and apple cider. You can join a guided tour of the apple orchard, taste the products and visit the farm shop.
Dining and accommodation near Hjelmelandsvågen
Food and drink
Smaken av Ryfylke in Hjelmeland
Hjelmeland municipality
The restaurant Smaken av Ryfylke in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke, serves delicious dishes using local ingredients. The food is enjoyed with a beautiful fjord view.
Transport
Ferry Hjelmeland - Nesvik in Ryfylke
Hjelmeland municipality
The car ferry between Hjelmeland and Nesvik connects road Rv 13 and the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke.
Accommodation
Kleppa Gard og Glamping in Hjelmeland
Hjelmeland municipality
Kleppa Gard & Glamping is located in a small cove outside Hjelmeland center in Ryfylke. You sleep in a luxury tent close to the fjord.
How to get here
Ryfylke is best known for the iconic mountains Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, which are both on the spectacular Lysefjorden. But when you drive along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, between Lysefjorden in the south and Hårå in Røldal in the north, you will experience lots of contrasts among majestic mountains and deep fjords.
Getting to and around Ryfylke