Helgøysund / Sjernarøyane

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Helgøysund guest harbour

59°13,64’N 05°50,32’E. Helgøysund on North Talje (Sjernarøyane) has a spacious and safe guest marina, although southern winds can cause some swell. New wave absorbers probably have reduced this problem. The guest harbour is free of charge, and has a well-equipped shop, fuel, a grillroom and a small Pizza bar. Electricity, water, toilets and showers are available. In Helgøysund the wonderful archipelago of Sjernarøyane surrounds you, and it is a pity if you just stay in the harbour. If you are tired of sailing, Talje has god hiking opportunities, try for instance a stroll to Rossmorkvågen where you may find the old marble quarry. You may also like to do some island hopping on your bike. A new bridge connects Talje with Tjul and the rest of the beautiful Sjernarøy islands (except Nord-Hidle). If you want to eat a tasty dinner, take a trip to Ramsvik guesthous on Kyrkjøy at Forasundet (booking in advance may be necessary). The guesthouse also has good art exhibitions during the summer season. Kyrkjøy was the birthplace of the Norwegian author Alfred Hauge (1915-1986), known for his novels about the Norwegian emigration to America, and the Norwegian emigrant Cleng Peerson.