Hisarøyna

Hisarøyna is an island in Gulen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The island lies about west of the mainland, and about west of the village of Eivindvik, the municipal centre of Gulen Municipality. The island is located south of the Sognesjøen and north of the Gulafjorden. In 2001, there were 43 residents living on the island.

History

The coastline is rocky and has several fjords which cut into the island. The southeast part of the island is dominated by the tall mountain Veten, while the rest of the island is relatively flat with some marshy lowland areas. Most of the island is unsuitable for habitation. The island's inhabitants live in just a few farm areas: Nyhammaren, Stemnebø and Vilsvika, Hjartås, and Straume.

Transport

In September 2013, a cable ferry connection was opened connecting Hisarøyna to the mainland. The regular ferry route takes about 8 minutes to cross the strait. This is the first regular connection to the island. It will carry up to 6 automobiles or one large truck.