Accommodation in a storehouse with four beds on Karmøy
Welcome to a cozy pilgrim hostel on North Karmøy
In this historic storehouse you can find peace and tranquility. It is fully equipped with modern facilities, while still offering silence and closeness to the sea. The storehouse is part of a charming smallholding, where vegetables are grown and hens roam freely in the peaceful garden. The location is close to the sea, hiking areas, shops, and the town of Haugesund.
The storehouse is arranged over two floors, with a separate kitchen area and a living room on the ground floor. Upstairs you will find a sleeping space by the staircase, a room with two built-in beds, a seating area, and a workspace. The living room has a pull-out sofa bed that can easily be made up if needed. A separate bathroom is located in the basement of the main house, just 10 meters away. Bed linen and towels are provided. You will have the entire storehouse at your disposal. A yoga room can be used upon request, and you are welcome to sit outside in the garden.
The St. Olav’s Spring at Torvastad
The St. Olav´s spring never runs dry. You can find it just below the storehouse at Kyrkjevegen 26
Historic Avaldsnes – experiences for more than a full day
Avaldsnes is a village of great historical significance, located in Karmøy municipality just outside Haugesund. Avaldsnes is perhaps best known as the home estate of the Viking and Norway’s first king, Harald Fairhair. However, kings have lived in Avaldsnes for several thousand years, from the early Bronze Age through the entire Viking Age. Check the opening hours for:
Car pilgrim with overnight stay in the storehouse
Here you can read travel diary from two people on a car pilgrimage. Among other places, they stayed in the storehouse at Torvastad. The guests share memories of meaningful conversations with their enthusiastic hosts.