Discover Uggdal

Uggdal offers several specific ways to plan your trip: nature at Kyrkjevatnet, cultural sites in the village and outdoor activities. Options range from a walk to the bathing jetty to a visit to a day cabin or a longer cycle ride. You can also take the history of the village and the wider destination of Tysnes into account when making your plans.

Church, history and village cinema

The new church at Myklestad was consecrated by Bishop Birkeland on 31 May 1876. Exhibitions at the old Tinghuset in Uggdal show how people in Tysnes lived in the past. The two places offer different perspectives: the church marks a precisely dated event in local history, while the exhibitions focus on everyday life in Tysnes in earlier times. Visitor arrangements at the Tinghuset may vary; check the current options before visiting.

Tysnes Cinema Grendatun is a volunteer-run village cinema in Uggdal. As screening times vary, it is a good idea to check the schedule before making plans. Together with the historical exhibitions, the cinema offers another cultural point of interest, this time with a glimpse of village life today.

Kyrkjevatnet, Miklastofa and outdoor activities

Kyrkjevatnet in Uggdal is known for its rich birdlife. The Miklastofa day cabin is located by the lake. It is free for everyone to use and has a universal design. For those interested in nature and birdlife, Uggdal offers two distinct points of interest: the diversity of species around the lake and a named place to spend time at Kyrkjevatnet. Details about the facilities may change; check them before your visit if needed.

An activity park was established next to the day cabin in 2025. Visitors can test their strength and balance there; the park is suitable for all age groups and free to use. It complements nature watching with an opportunity to get active. There is also a sand volleyball court at Kjevikjo, which is free to use. As the condition of the facility may change, it is advisable to check for current information before visiting.

The bathing jetty at Kyrkjevatnet can be reached via Uggdalseidet or from the end of Heningen. The walk takes about ten minutes from either starting point. This gives you a concrete comparison for planning your route; local conditions may vary, so check them before setting out.

Cycling in Uggdal and the wider destination of Tysnes

A 43.5-kilometre cycle route goes via Våge, Uggdal and Onarheim to Lunde and back to Våge. This is a different scale from the approximately ten-minute walk from the stated starting points to the bathing jetty. The information describes different ways to explore Uggdal and the surrounding area; it does not indicate how long the cycle ride takes. Check road and traffic conditions before setting out.

The wider destination of Tysnes also offers distinctive landscapes and cultural attractions. In western Tysnes, rocky coastlines and heathland facing the open sea shape the landscape; in the east, by the Hardangerfjord, it gives way to high mountains and extensive forests. Solstråleøya was made available to Tysnes Municipality for use as a recreational area.

For hiking enthusiasts, Tysnes has the shortest and steepest ascent to Tysnessåto: it starts at Myrdal and follows a Sherpa path. Trail conditions may vary. The history of Tysnes can also be seen in different places: the Tysnes school museum is housed in a school building dating from 1896, where original school desks and furnishings are on display. A traditional West Norwegian general store dating from 1898 has been preserved in Årbakka; its shop interior shows how it looked in the 1930s.

One way to travel from Bergen to Tysnes is to take the ferry from Halhjem to Våge. There is also a scheduled bus from Bergen bus station to the ferry terminal. Check the timetables before your trip.

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