Discover Storebø

Storebø offers a range of things to enjoy during your stay: Austevollbadet, right by the sea; golf and padel in town; the wooden church dating from 1890; and a circular walk in the surrounding area.

Swimming and time by the water

Austevollbadet is located right by the sea in Storebø. The 25-metre pool has six lanes and a water temperature of 28 °C. There is also a therapy pool at 32 °C, with a shallow section 70 centimetres deep for small children. The pools therefore differ in both temperature and depth; the designated shallow area provides a practical guide when planning a visit with small children. Check the latest operating details before visiting.

Hiking, golf and padel

The Inger-Anne trail near Storebø is in the surrounding area. This privately published route suggestion is a 4.3-kilometre, T-marked circular trail around Kvernavatnet. It passes through hilly woodland with relatively little elevation gain, is well maintained and can be walked all year round. Route details may change, so check the information before setting out.

You can play golf year-round at Austevoll Golfsenter at Storebø Brygge. Facilities include TrackMan-IO simulators, equipment rental, coaching, playing opportunities and a golf instructor. Facilities and booking arrangements may change; check the latest information when planning your visit.

Padel courts can be booked in Storebø. Equipment can be rented on site or borrowed from BUA Austevoll. The sports options also differ in how they are arranged: golf is available year-round, while you can book a court for padel. Check current booking and rental options in advance.

Church and practical amenities

Austevoll kyrkje in Storebø is a wooden long church dating from 1890. There is also a book-exchange kiosk by the church; its availability may change.

The centrally located Storebøportalen has a clothing shop, a hair salon, a bank and a pharmacy. The mix of businesses may change. Havgym is also in Storebø and offers holiday memberships and vacation packages. Livsstilsenteret also has a branch in Storebø offering these options. As membership offers may change, it is worth checking the current terms in advance.

Austevoll as a regional setting

Austevoll is an island realm of 667 islands. The region’s landscape includes rocky shores, straits, heathland and pine forests. Marked hiking trails pass through forests and heathland to mountain peaks with views across the island realm; popular routes include those on Stolmen, Selbjørn, Hundvåkøy and Storekalsøy. This information describes Austevoll as a region, not additional features of Storebø.

Geological landscapes can also be found at named locations in Austevoll: Raugholmen has red rocks of peridotite, harzburgite and olivine, formed in the transition zone between the Earth’s mantle and oceanic crust. Røyrvikeskaget, on the western edge of Møkster, is a coastal landscape where granite dikes have intruded into marble and quartzite. The area can be reached by ferry or private boat; kayaking is possible, but the waters are very exposed and access is weather-dependent.

In Bekkjarvik, Nothengja was built to dry cotton fishing nets; today the building is a cultural venue with a stage. Guided tours of the old trading post and the fisheries museum are also offered there. Tour dates are arranged with Austevoll reiselivslag; coordinate the arrangements before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Våge, Bakkasund, Vestre Vinnesvåg, Kalve, Torangsvåg, Litlakalsøy, Kolbeinsvik, Stolmen.

For the main travel overview: Austevoll.