TAKE A WALK
TWO HOURS OR TWO DAYS?
Stop peeking at a map of the island. Just take your time. You can not get lost here anyway; the island is too small for that. Then you will discover something new around every turn and every path.
A pleasant picnic area with Dørvær in the background.
10- 12 RESTPLACES
We have set up some benches around Selvær, such as you see here in the picture: By the water tower with a great view in all directions, three-four benches stand along or near the pier, another in the turn by Ragnar and Lillian and one along the road by the store. Maybe you also find the one standing by the picnic and campfire site in the quarry on the west side of the strait, when you stroll over to Hestøya?
Next door to the shop, we have also carpented a sheltered patio with several small tables; it is always open to our guests, even outside shop hours.
On the top of Nordsommergauken (left side) you will find the barbecue hut.
“THE BARBECUE HUT”
And if you want both a picnic area, a view and solid shelter from the weather at the same time: Then you take the trip to the barbecue hut at the top of Nordsommergauken: It is always open.
Just walk around the strait and where the road ends. Then follow the path further 2-300 meters and up to the highest point. There it is for free use. Here you can enjoy food and drink in all kinds of weather. You also get a great view here from 23 meters above sea level and can see - no, sight - towards the sea and skerries in all directions.
After grilling a sausage or five inside the barbecue hut, you enjoy the view from here.
On the west side of Hestøya: A spacious pool that serves as a peaceful swimming area on hot summer days.
A FRESH DIP?
It is a natural pool that gets quickly warm when sunshine and is filled with new seawater at high tide. Here the water is therefore warmer than in the sea.
