Activities

No matter what you are interested in, you are bound to find something you like in Tysnes.

Saunas by the sea

The sauna trend has definitely reached Tysnes, and you can now choose between three different sauna experiences:

Våge: Located like a jewel in the guest harbour, Tysnes Fyrstove is a beautiful sauna with space for 8–10 people. Perfect for groups of friends, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and other gatherings. A swimming pier with a diving tower is located just outside the sauna. Read more HERE.

Uggdal: E.H. Vaage Damp & Bad is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a relaxing time by the sea. Warm up in the sauna, take a refreshing dip in the fjord, and relax in the jacuzzi. If you would like to make the experience even more special, a range of optional extras is available. Read more HERE.

Onarheim: Enjoy a free, self-service sauna at Alsaker Brygge. You'll find it integrated into the large diving tower at OnarHamn marina. No advance booking is required, and instructions are available on site.

Outdoor activity area in Uggdal

In 2025, a brand-new activity park was established by the day-trip cabin Miklastofa in Uggdal. Here, you can challenge your strength, balance, and more – there's something for all ages! The activity park is completely free to use.

Other facilities in the area around the day-trip cabin include: a swimming dock, restrooms, benches, a lean-to shelter and a fire pit. Inside the cabin, you’ll find a cozy loft, books, benches, and a wood stove – perfect for enjoying your packed lunch sheltered from wind and weather.

Tysnes on a bike

Tysnes is well suited for great experiences on the bike. Look for a random destination on the map, or perhaps one of the tours below.

Våge – Uggdal – Onarheim – Lunde – Våge 43.5 km.

On this trip around the island, you will get a very varied ride, through both undeveloped areas and beautiful cultural landscapes. Large parts of the tour go along the Onarheimsfjorden/Hardangerfjorden, with a view to Kvinnheradsfjella and with Folgefonna in the background.

Våge – Flatråker watercourse – Våge 31 km

The cycle tour to Flatråkervassdraget starts in Våge and goes through forested areas and past sparkling water. Every bend and every plain tempts you to stop to take in the beautiful views and the calm. Around the Nordbustadvatnet you have the road almost completely to yourself.

Paddling

The beautiful lakes at Flatråker and Onarheim, and the Bårdsundet, Godøysund and Ånuglo - yes, in short, around the whole of Tysnes - you will find idyllic areas for paddling, wildlife experiences and recreation.

Want to paddle in a team with others? Join the Facebook group "Padle(im)puls Tysnes"

Golf

Tysnes golf club is beautifully located in the Dalen valley at one of the many starting points for tours in the Tysnes mountains, and close to Haaheim Gaard. Here it is possible to play golf both for beginners and more experienced players.

The golf club has an indoor simulator. In other words, the weather is no obstacle if you want to play golf in Tysnes.

Pumptrack

There are two pumptrack courses in Tysnes; one in Våge and one in Lunde. These are great fun both for locals and visitors.

In Lunde the pumptrack course is situated by the local grocery store Bunnpris. There are also a mini pitch and some benches and tables in the area. A great place to eat a packed lunch or an ice cream from the shop. 

In Våge the pumptrack course is situated by the local school in Gjerstad along with a large playground open for the public. There is also a mini pitch at the school, a football field and other facilities for outdoor fun. The school is within walking distance from the Våge harbour.

Orienteering

A fun summer and autumn activity that combines beautiful nature experiences with orienteering.

The 2026 season: From June 1, you can purchase orienteering packs with maps and information at Bruntveit Handel, Joker Onarheim, Joker Uggdal, Tysnes Blomster og Interiør, and Bunnpris Lundegrend. The checkpoints will remain available until October 1.

The trail orienteering initiative is a collaboration between the sports clubs on Tysnes and Reksteren.

Sailing

Båtlaget Njord/Tysnes owns the boathouse Njordstø in Våge with associated quay facilities.

The team has active sailing and padling groups, and you are welcome to get in touch if you want to try your hand at this sport. 

"Tufteparken" in Peralio

Outdoor workout court where you use your own body weight on various equipment, whilst enjoying a lovely view of the fjord. Tufteparken is within walking distance of Våge, and is free for everyone to use.

From Våge, you follow Teiglandsvegen for a few hundred metres, and then turn off to the right down Peralivegen. You will see the Tuftepark on the right close to the sea front.

Bowling

In Tysneshallen in Gjerstad there is a bowling alley with three lanes.

For opening hours and prices, click on the button below.

Sandvolleyball 

Tysnes has three sand volleyball courts that you can freely use:

1. Apalvika in Lunde (pictured)

2. Kjevikjo in Uggdal

3. Reiso, at Njardar's grass football field

Remember to bring your own ball!

Onarheimsvatnet

Canoeing - rowing boat - fishing - swimming

At Onarheimsvatnet there is a nice activity area that the landowner has made available to people who enjoy the outdoors. Here you can hire rowing boats and canoes, and you can fish for trout and char. Fishing is free in the lake, and if you wish to set out a net, this can be borrowed from the landowner. There are also benches and barbecues here, and not least a spacious lavvo with an open fireplace.

Onarheimsvatnet is about 17 minutes (by car) from the centre of Våge, and only a couple of minutes from Onarheim. Good parking nearby. Remember to bring a life jacket and possibly a fishing rod. Maybe you will bring your tent too?

Tysnes winter bathing

"Tysnes winter bathers" is the group for those who like to challenge themselves, and for those who are not afraid of single-digit temperatures in the sea.

From late autumn to Easter, the group meets on the first Saturday of the month at 12 o'clock for a refreshing dip from the bathing pier in the Våge harbour. After the bath, people gather around a table inside Mandelhuset, where they get something delicous and hot to regain their warmth.

The group is open to everyone, feel free to bring a friend!

Contact: Christian Nome Lepsøe, tel. 995 42 336

Fishing

Tysnes is a popular destination for fishing tourism. If you do not have your own boat, you can contact Tysnes båtutleie. They offer both guided tours and boat hire. Trout, char and salmon fishing can also be arranged and booked.

Tel.: +47 988 88 261/+47 997 45 533

mail@tysnes.com

Tysnes public library

Tysnes public library is located in Tysneshallen in Gjerstad. Here you will find a great collection of children's and youth books, cartoon series, magazines and audio books as well as fiction and non-fiction for adults.

The library is "meirope". This means that patrons can also use the library outside staffed opening hours (every day from 08:00 to 22:00). You need to register to be able to use this service.

Tysnes public library takes part in Sommarles, a reading campaign for children. Visiting summer readers can of course pick up their prizes there.

See Facebook or homepage for information on opening times.

Tysnes cinema - Grendatun

A charming village cinema in Uggdal run by volunteers. New films are often on show shortly after their release.

Check out their Facebook page for info about opening hours and program.