The day trip cabins are popular hiking destinations. They are especially popular for families. The cabins offer shelter from the elements on days with changeable weather. Many of the cabins are also available with strollers and wheelchairs. It is not allowed to sleep in the cabins.

The day trip cabins run by Vestland county are a collaboration between the county council, Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordande and the municipalities.

This overview includes both day trip cabinsunder the auspices of Vestland county municipality, as well as other day trip cabins that are open to the public.

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Day trip cabins in The Bergen Region

The access to the day trip cabin is on a gravel road and then a wooden promenade, and is accessible to most people, although it is a little too steep for it to be considered universally designed.The cabin is also accessible by kayak and boat.

If you wish to come to Byngja on foot, take the exit from FV5484 around 8.5 kilometers north of Manger or 1 kilometer south of Bøvågen and follow the signs for Byngja.Park in the car park for the outdoor area. The nearest bus stop is Byngja crossing, possibly Kvalheim crossing for slightly more departures. If you wish to paddle or row to Byngja, you can e.g. you park at Toskavegen, Bøvågen or Rossnes.

The trail starts at the car park for the outdoor area in Byngja. Follow the gravel road to the bathing area, and the wooden promenade or path from there. It is about 750 meters from the car park to the cabin, or about 10-15 minutes to walk.

Facilities: wood stove, toilet (universally designed) and electricity.

Sjøbua

From Bergen you travel by car to Krokeide quay and take the ferry to Hufthammar. The ferry is free of charge from 2023.From the ferry quay at Hufthammar, follow fv 546 to the roundabout and turn right onto fv 5144. Follow this for about 6-7 minutes until you see a sign to the right for the car park in Åno.

Åno is the starting point for the tour network at Loddo, and for getting to the day tour cabin. The trail starts at the car park in Åno, where you follow the dirt road for 1 km until the trail splits into three. Here you can choose between red, orange and white trails. From the car park it is 2 km to the cabin, and it takes about 1 hour to walk.

Facilities: wood stove and electricity.

The cabin is not accessible with strollers or wheelchairs.

Adlesi

From the main road, turn off towards Blomvåg and follow the road further to the signposted parking at Blomvåg Church. There is parking for walkers at the church, but please be considerate and make room for churchgoers, especially during church hours and at high times.

From the parking lot, it is approx. 3 minutes to walk to the start of the trail. From the church, go back to the crossing, continue straight ahead via Garnesvegen until you see the sign for Dagsturhytta, right by the bus stop. About. 100 meters into Stølemyrvegen you will see the sign showing the start of the trail on the left. 1.9 km walk and about 45 minutes one way.It is possible to take a round trip via Planteskogen, which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Facilities: wood stove, toilet and electricity.

The cabin is not accessible with stroller or wheelchair.

Click the "read more" target link to view a suggested road trip from Bergen to Øygarden that goes along the same road to reach Rambua.

Rambua

The path to Varden on Eldsfjellet starts at the motocross track on Rossland, about three kilometers north of Vikebø in the direction of Skjelanger (fv5318). The path takes off from the county road approximately 150 meters north of the car park.

The path starts quite steeply uphill in the forest until you reach the tree line. Further on, the path flattens out, before it again becomes steep at the end. The cairn at its highest point is 324 m above sea level. and the day trip cabin is located approximately 100 meters east of the cairn. **Be aware that there are some roots on the path which can be very slippery. When there is snow and ice, you have to be extra careful**. The trip is about 1.2 kilometers and takes around 45 minutes to walk.

Facilities: wood stove, toilet and electricity.

The cabin is not accessible with strollers or wheelchairs.

Eldsbu

Parking at Foldnes church. Follow Rv.555 from Bergen to Strame in Øygarden. Follow signing toward Foldnes and Foldnes church. The parking is signposted and located close to the church. It is also possible to take the bus from Bergen to Straume terminal and walk for about 20 minutes to Foldnes church where the trail starts.

The cabin is located about one kilometer from the start of the trail. The trail is well signposted and follows a gravel road. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the cabin.

The cabin can be reached with a stroller and it's also possible to reach it by wheelchair although there are some steep places along the road. The steepest part have a slope of approximately 10 degrees. which can be an obstacle for some manual and electric wheelchairs. It is not recommended to reach the cabin with a stroller or a wheelchair in the winter as the gravel road might be covered with snow and ice.

There is a electricity and a wood stove in the cabin.

Larslibu

The trip takes around 15 minutes to walk, and at the top you have a great view towards Lindås, Radøy and Austrheim. You also have a view of the industrial area at Mongstad, which has been so important to our region for over 40 years.

You can get to the cabin on Vardefjellet from several places. The easiest way is to walk from the car park in Kolåsvegen by Lindås. Take the exit from FV 57 towards Lindås center and then the first road on the left towards Kolås. Follow Kolåsvegen all the way until you reach the car park, which is at the entrance to Kolåsvegen 110-126. The nearest bus stop is Kolås crossing.

The tour starts at the car park at Kolåsvegen. Follow the signposted dirt road all the way to the cabin. Part of the road is steep. It is also possible to walk on paths from Rossnes, Sundsbø or Fanebust. Then the trip will be longer. Gravel path with easy access for strollers. **For a wheelchair, the last hill is a bit steep**. It is about 1.1 km from the car park at Kolåsvegen to the day trip cabin, or around 15 minutes to walk.

Facilities: wood stove, toilet (universal design) and electricity.

Day trip cabins in The Bergen Region

Larslibu

Rambua

Adlesi

Sjøbua

Vardebu

Eldsbu