Husnes: Light Art, Postal History and Cycling Tours
Accommodation in Husnes
When looking for a hotel in Husnes, local themes can shape the focus of your stay: light art at the entrance to the village, a bike ride along smaller roads, and the history of postal routes offer different points of interest. You can explore Husnes through both a specific work in the streetscape and its routes and regional history.
Light art in the streetscape
The light sculpture “Samspel” stands in the roundabout at the entrance to Husnes. It is a striking landmark for art in the streetscape. The work has received several awards in Norway and abroad. Both the sculpture’s exact location and its recognition are relevant to understanding the village’s cultural attractions.
Cycling around the Husnes area
The cycling tour in the Husnes area follows smaller roads. Husnes BĂĄthavn harbour is suggested as the starting point. Along the way, the route passes Kvinnherad Golfklubb and the nine-hole Undarheim golfbane. Near Kaldestad, there is a fine view across the fjord. Together, these details give a clear picture of the tour: a suggested starting point, notable landmarks along the route and a viewpoint. The route is therefore a distinct focus alongside the light art in the village.
Postal history with different connections
The Stavangerske Posttour was established in 1647 and ran from Stavanger through Kvinnherad to Bergen. The Postvegen tour is associated with Husnes, Valen and Handeland. To understand the history, it is worth keeping these details separate: the year and historical route belong to the Stavangerske Posttour, while Husnes, Valen and Handeland are the places associated with the Postvegen tour. This makes it possible to explore the region’s postal history without conflating the two tours.
Cultural and natural attractions in the wider Kvinnherad area
The wider destination of Kvinnherad offers more cultural attractions. Baroniet Rosendal is Norway’s only barony and Scandinavia’s smallest castle. It comprises a castle dating from 1665 and a garden with 300 years of gardening history. The history of Halsnøy Kloster dates back to 1163. Guided tours, exhibitions, lectures and concerts are held there throughout the year. The complex also includes 14th-century monastery ruins, a residence dating from 1841 and gardens.
Kvinnherad also offers a distinct regional setting for hiking: Kvinnherad Turlag gathers current and updated hiking suggestions for the whole area and offers inspiration for many routes. Bondhusvatnet near Sundal is a popular hiking destination. The route there is short and easy and can be walked almost all year round; in winter, conditions may affect accessibility. The hike to Malmangernuten is a different proposition: it can start in the centre of Rosendal at Rosendal Fjordhotel, takes about four hours in total and leads to a summit 890 metres high. From there, the view extends over Rosendal, the neighbouring villages and the Hardangerfjord. Weather and trail conditions may vary.
Discover more destinations: Uskedalen, Sandvoll, Ænes, Herøysund, Åkra, Høylandsbygd, Mauranger, Utåker.
See the wider travel overview: Kvinnherad.
