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Bremanger

Bremanger is a natural activity park where people have lived for more than 7,000 years. From white sandy beaches and ocean cliffs on the outer edge of Bremangerlandet, deep fjords, dramatic mountain formations, and the westernmost glacier in the country

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Bremanger – a natural amusement park

Bremanger Municipality - from glacier to white beaches. The municipality spans widely – from Bremangerlandet and Kalvåg out towards the sea, to the village communities of Svelgen, Davik, Botnane and Ålfoten along and deep inside the fjord arms. The villages in Bremanger together are an eldorado of varied nature experiences with well over 100 marked hiking trails.

With well over 100 marked hiking trails, from the very easy to the most demanding routes, Bremanger Municipality is perfect for hiking. Experienced mountain hikers can get close to a glacier and magical mountain formations in the Ålfotbreen Landscape Protection Area. Those interested in culture can enjoy the Poet’s Trail in Botnane.

Adventure seekers can try the Via Ferrata up Hornelen at various difficulty levels. Hornelen is the highest sea cliff in Europe and a landmark with deep roots in Norwegian mythology. Few Norwegian mountains have as many legends connected to them – and the view from the top will take your breath away. Or you can wander on white beaches such as Grotlesanden and Vetvika. In Vingen there are over 2,300 rock carvings, which are about 7,000 years old.

Maybe you’ll spot an eagle during your stay here? In Bremanger Municipality you are close to wildlife such as deer, eagles, otters and various birds, fish and marine animals.

Absurdly beautiful for over 7,000 years

The combination of mountains and sea, steep cliffs, cozy fishermen’s cabins, abundant wildlife, exciting villages, and high-quality local ingredients provides experiences that last long after the trip is over.

For mountain-hiking people, Ålfotbreen and the mountain formations around it are a challenge that includes many vertical meters in a unique landscape. Nowhere in the world will you find similar terrace landscapes of Devonian sandstone. If you take on these demanding mountain formations, the reward may be a visit to one of the most spectacular DNT cabins in the country, Gjegnabu. If you dare, you can climb one of the spectacular routes at Hornelen Via Ferrata.

But in Bremanger, not every day has to offer uphill climbs and mountain peaks. Take a boat trip to Vetvika and experience Norway at its very best. Because in Vetvika, everything is extra. The sea extra clear, the sand extra white—everything is extra beautiful. Grotlesanden is a lovely sandy beach located at the outer edge of Bremangerlandet.

Svelgen, Iglandsvik, Ålfoten, Davik, Kalvåg, Smørhamn, Leirgulen: all the village communities can be great starting points for experiencing the region.