Andabeløy

Beautiful nature? Check. White-painted houses with southern charm? Check. Cozy country store as a natural gathering place? Check. Welcome to the island Andabeløy.

Located at the northernmost tip of the island Andabeløya is the village with the same name, Andabeløy. To get there, you need to take a ferry from Abelnes on the mainland, which runs 18 times a day and takes approximately 7 minutes. There is usually plenty of space on the small ferry because only around 100 people live on the island. But they sure know how to enjoy themselves!

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When you arrive at the pier, the first thing you’ll encounter is the village's country store. People gather here to shop, chat, and have a cup of coffee. Down by the pier, there's also a lovely picnic area by the sea, complete with benches, a roof, and a barbecue area. It's here, by the seaside, that the residents celebrate their annual festival, called Øyna-dagen. It's a true community celebration with good food and drinks and a lot of visitors. They come by ferry, or by boats and kayaks.

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Also, the villagers are known for throwing a great October-festival each fall. And it’s of course open to everybody who likes fun and cheering!

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The island covers an area of 4.7 square kilometers and is located on the west side of Stolsfjorden. There are plenty of hiking opportunities on the island, and a lot of them are marked and easy to follow. One popular hiking route ascends the steep terrain and ends at the idyllic Engelsvannet. There, you can borrow a canoe or light a fire in the fire pit and prepare today's dinner outdoors. Just breathe the clear air and take in the delightful charm of the island Andabeløy.

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Photo on top by Ole Roald, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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