Kolbeinsvarden
Bergheim-Kolbeinsvarden. Kolbeinsvarden is at 231 m above sea level the highest point on the island, and is occasionally - although rarely nowadays - considered one of the "Seven Mountains" surrounding Bergen's city centre. The most common path to the summit starts just above Kleppestø, near a football field.
Herdla
Hiking is the best way to explore Herdla, the small island just north of Askøy. The nature reserve on Herdla has over 220 different bird species, and hikers have to follow the established paths. Herdla was the site of a German airbase during World War II, parts of which remain. Bathing possibilities.
Hiking
Possibilities are plentiful on askã¸y. although you should look elsewhere than this relatively small and flat island for high-altitude/mountain hiking, or long hikes, the varied landscapes and nature on askã¸y is perfect for one-day or shorter hikes. some of the most popular hikes:bergheim-kolbeinsvarden. kolbeinsvarden is at 231 m above sea level the highest point on the island, and is occasionally - although rarely nowadays - considered one of the "seven mountains" surrounding bergen's city centre. the most common path to the summit starts just above kleppestã¸, near a football field.hiking is the best way to explore herdla, the small island just north of askã¸y. the nature reserve on herdla has over 220 different bird species, and hikers have to follow the established paths. herdla was the site of a german airbase during world war ii, parts of which remain. bathing possibilities.