Contributions by Arild Vistnes

Arild Vistnes says:

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Great place to anchor with the bow towards the rocky shore. There is an opportunity to take a short walk around the island, and if you're lucky, you might encounter goats.
It is a short distance to Furutangen, and Skartveit (where there is a store, etc.)

1 x helpful | written on 14. Jun 2024

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We were there at the end of July 2025.
Sand in Suldal municipality is a nice place to visit. Here there is a good guest harbour right by the Ryfylke Fjord Hotel, where you can dock at Y-berths and alongside the quay.
Everything you need such as food/clothing stores, a liquor store, pharmacy, restaurants, and hiking opportunities are located nearby. Sand motorsport center will surely help you if you have problems with your engine.
We had a little lunch at Sjøhuset, which has good food. We also had dinner at the Ryfylke Fjord Hotel, and it is recommended. Here you can also play shuffleboard.
You can follow a trail up to the Salmon Studio / Suldalslågen to see the salmon waiting to swim up the river. The Salmon Studio costs 40 NOK for entry.
Be a bit aware when it comes to fishing near the harbour, as there are restrictions in some areas.

Regarding the conditions in the harbour, there is some swell when the express boats arrive and depart.
The depth is about 2 meters.

1 x helpful | written on 17. Aug 2025

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July 2025
Conditions in the harbor are good, but there is some swell from the fast boat and ferry a few times a day. Friendly harbor attendants come around from time to time to check on the conditions. Shower, toilet, and laundry facilities are good, and you can get a good meal at the restaurant Mr. Nice.
Feel free to take a trip to the Tungeneset lighthouse, which is a nice trip for both adults and children. The trip takes about 45 minutes, and there are good swimming opportunities along the way. In the forest, there are old stone graves.
The grocery store is of course available.

1 x helpful | written on 17. Aug 2025

Arild Vistnes says:

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Located by a Joker store. We only went in to refuel, but it seems like a nice place

1 x helpful | written on 17. Aug 2025

Arild Vistnes says:

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This is a great place to dock. Easy to moor to the quay or anchor off the rocky shore. Nice spot to set up a tent, and an area for social gatherings.
It is also nice to take a walk around the island and find a secluded spot for yourself.
During the high season, the environmental station is emptied and the grass is mowed about once a week.

1 x helpful | written on 28. Jun 2024

Arild Vistnes says:

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A very nice and popular place, with a fine dock and good opportunities for anchoring against the rock face. Good barbecue spots, and a nice place for everyone.

1 x helpful | written on 28. Jun 2024

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This is a nice place if you want to have some time to yourself. It's good to moor to a buoy and secure to the shore. There are no bolts for securing to the shore, so you need to bring these with you. If you have a dinghy, you can take a trip to shore and light a campfire or barbecue.

1 x helpful | written on 30. Jun 2024

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This is a spot at Fjøløy Fort. The fort/harbor is located northwest of Mosterøy, and is a great place to stop. Good depth at the quay, and there are good opportunities to light up the grill or make a bonfire.

1 x helpful | written on 1. Jul 2024

Arild Vistnes says:

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Nice and quiet place, with good docks and mooring facilities. Power and water on the dock, and refueling options at the innermost part of the harbor.
The store is unfortunately closed.
Good hiking opportunities if you orient yourself a bit.

1 x helpful | written on 8. Sep 2023

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This is one of the favorite spots, and you should be early to get a place here. There might be a number of small boats coming to enjoy the island, and if you're lucky, you'll meet sheep.
There are good opportunities to find wood for the evening's fire, and you can take a small walk around the island. There is also a rope swing in a tree of good quality.
At this spot, you will have a great time

1 x helpful | written on 20. Sep 2023

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This harbor belongs to the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, and permission (payment) from them is required. You have to go to the museum reception and pay. It costs the neat sum of 500 NOK for 3 hours.
It was a crisis solution for us, as there was no space elsewhere.
During the museum's opening hours, one can surely use the toilets. There is also a playground next to the dock, and a short distance to shops and restaurants.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Sep 2023 | updated_on 20. Sep 2023

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Good and clear conditions for refueling gasoline or diesel
There is easy access by sea when coming from the city fjord.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Sep 2023 | updated_on 20. Sep 2023