Solheim

Tiny Solheim in Hyen offers what you need for a peaceful and safe day-to-day life. There are plenty of natural treasures – you just have to know where to look.

Located by the large freshwater lake named Storefjorden, Solheim comprises a handful of farms and a small number of houses. In other words, it’s pretty chill there. The birds are singing, and the occasional tractor is passing by. Neighbors pop by for a chat, and kids are playing at the playground. Solheim is a peaceful little pearl.

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The around 100 residents of Solheim know how to embrace the outdoors. Among the village's hidden gems are the secluded beaches along Storefjorden, boasting fine-grained sand and crisp, cool water.

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Fishing enthusiasts can borrow a boat and try their luck at catching trout. Adventurers can embark on a hike up to Blåfjellet ("the blue mountain"), where they can explore natural caves known as the Church of Blåfjellet. En route, they will pass the Solheim summer mountain pasture, now utilized for recreational purposes by the villagers.

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Sheep farmer and teacher Ola Solheim wouldn’t have it any other way.

-It’s a friendly community, he says.

-Although it’s pretty remote, it’s actually not that far to commute to the cities of Førde and Florø or to the town centre of Hyen. It takes me about 40 minutes to drive to my job in Førde, and I know a lot of people in bigger cities that spend more time than that getting to and from work – they have to walk to the bus or metro, wait, take the bus and walk more. We jump in the car and go. But of course, it is a big advantage to have a car – not too many buses pass by here, he says with a smile.

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For those who enjoy deer hunting, she or he will find many fellow hunters at Solheim. Typically an activity for men, but not at Solheim. Several women join the annual deer hunt, so this is the place to be for hunters of either gender.

A five-minute drive from Solheim, you can rent canoes, buy an ice cream or dinner and check out the playground or volley ball court at Nesholmen leirstad. This location serves as a summer camp for kids and young people and is popular among locals.

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Oh, and within less than a 90-minute drive you have access to no less than three airports from the village. Remote, but not – Solheim is a peaceful pearl, welcoming the right match.

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Marion Solheim