Sunnhordland UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2023, in Norway. Take a hike along the 2 km path to the Ryvarden cultural lighthouse, passing through 1.5 billion-year-old, ice-polished Auge gneiss and enjoying breathtaking views of the Hardangerfjord and volcanic seabed formations. Discover the charm of Espevær Village, a scenic collection of small islets with no cars and a winter population of around 45. Once a bustling hub for 19th-century herring fisheries, it remains a peaceful retreat today. Experience the geological wonder of Skjervika, an early Stone Age quarry for red microcrystalline quartz (jasper), formed by ancient hydrothermal sea floor volcanic activity. Accessible via a scenic path from Berge or by boat.