ETNE - A CULTURAL AND HISTORIC PLACE

Etne is renowned for its varied cultural history. In the Middle Ages Stødle was the seat of King Magnus Erlingsson. Although crowned when only five years old, King Magnus lived a short life, falling in battle at the age of twenty-eight. It was King Magnus’s father, Earl Erling Skakke who in 1160 commissioned his own private chapel which became Stødle Church . Near the church is a burial mound and ring formations, evidence that Etne was an important site during the Bronze Age. Traces of early history are also to be found elsewhere in Etne. The Bruteig Stones in Stordalen have become one of western Norway ’s most important archaeological sites. Examples of the more recent past are also plentiful in Etne. Gjerde Church , Sæbøtunet Hamlet and the Post Road between Etne and Skånevik are but a few. The village of Skånevik is best known for its timber framed buildings and decorative shop fronts. It comes as no surprise to anyone that Skånevik is often referred to as the “Pearl of Sunnhordland”. Fjords, waterfalls, mountains and lakes are all only a short distance away BICYCLING IN ETNE

We offer bicycles from the hotel at daily basis rent with or without guide. Grouporders and guide included requires an order on forehand (7 days) The bikes can be rented from the reception 07.00-20.00 (mon-fri) and 08.00-20.00 (sat-sun).

MOUNTAINHIKES/WALKS

Etne has one of norways best terrain/landscape areas for mountain walks. Etne is has a historical cultural landscape with lots of traces from the birth of Norway when the vikings ruled in Norway. There is lots of  hidden gems everywhere, like small waterfalls, rivers and lakes. There is also a national park, Folgefonna - a glacier on top of Etne mountains.

WILDERNESS CAMP IN SKÅNEVIK

Skånevik Nature Experience is a tourist oriented activity company founed by Mr Langhelle. They offer something innovativeand new in wilderness activities. They have built a camp above Skånevik center/ up in the hillside with a fantastic view over Skånevik Fjord/Fjellberg Island. The camp is easy accessable. The camp contains a huge warm Lavo with wooden floors with benches to sit on. There is also an outdoor steambath and wc facilities. There is a road almost all up to the camp, and You can be transported or take a nice stroll from the center of Skånevik. Ask the manager/reception at our hotel for more info about these activities.

SALMONFISHING

Etne Salmon is an organisation which take care of the great salmon in Etne River. Gerd and Nick Jacobsen runs Etne Camping and are the main cooperator with the hotel regarding sales of fishing packages. Every year people from all over the world comes to Etne to try their luch with a fishing rod. Fly fishing is the most popular way of fishing. The hotel provides accomodation, food & beverages for the guests fishing.

HUNTING PACKAGES

Please dont hesitate to contact us for offers upon dear hunting with professional guide. We have good hunting terrain  in Etne and Skånevik. You need ofcourse license to go hunting in Norway. Please contact for details about these packages. Availeable for individuals/comapnies.

ART EXPERIENCES

The recident artist, Jan Terje Rafdal has his atelier in second fllor of the hotel. He invites groups for workshops and demonstrations or just a guided tour in the gallery in the hotel. Jan Terje is a wellknown artist in the region with education from Bath, England. This summer he will work together with UK artist jermy Gardiner on huge scale paintings. Please contact Jan terje at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for offers. All art represented in the hotel is for sale. Different artists are represented troughout the year.

FØNIX FESTIVAL

29 Juni - 02 juli is the yearly festival Fønix on the menue. Norwegian bands like Marit Larsen, Harrys Gym og Haugesund Pop Ensemble are among the musical offers this weekend. Fugl Fønix is wellknown for beeing a venue for up and coming bands in Norway - giving both the audience and the bands fantastic experiences.

SOUND STUDIO

One of the owners of the hotel, Stig Morten Sørheim is a soundengineer for different bands in Norway. He´s involved with a huge studioproject - offering studio to bands from Norway and Europe. The plan is to have bands coming up to Norway from f.ex London - recording in studio, do a concert in the hotel - and then pre book a small tour in haugesund, Stavanger and Bergen to get the most out of it. This is an extremely exiting project including a booking bureau and a record label. Please contact Stig at : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info on these offers.

 

Welcome to Etne and Fugl Fønix Hotel!

 
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