CLASSIC NORWAY HOTELS
CLASSIC NORWAY HOTELS
Booking
Booking close
Contact

An authentic and conservation-worthy fishing village with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries

Historiske dobbeltrom
Historiske dobbeltrom
Historiske dobbeltrom
Historiske dobbeltrom
Vakre Håholmen i sommersolen
Vakre Håholmen i sommersolen
Silver Bell Kro – cozy pub with timber interior and long tables on Håholmen.
Cozy timber room with long tables at Silver Bell Kro, a pub and gathering place on Håholmen

Håholmen

The hotel on the island of Håholmen, located near the Atlantic Road, has been a traditional fishing village for dried and salted fish (klippfisk) since the early 1700s. Today, the charming cluster of houses includes hotel rooms, a restaurant, a pub, a museum, and small, cozy event and meeting venues. With around thirty buildings, many dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, Håholmen feels like an intimate village and a living piece of coastal history at the guests’ disposal.

The boat transfer from Geitøya takes you safely across to Håholmen in about 7 minutes. From June to August, the boats follow a regular schedule, while in May and September, transport is arranged by appointment so that arrival and departure can be tailored to your needs.

Håholmen is open from May 2nd to September 30th, 2026.

See all

Selected Facilities

47 Houses
Restaurant Ytterbrygga
Silver Bell Pub
Museum
Meeting Rooms
Event Venues
Boat transport by appointment/schedule

Boat transport to Håholmen

Timetable between June 1 – August 31

From Geitøya by the Atlantic Road, guests are brought by boat to the island of Håholmen. During the summer season, departures follow a set schedule, while from September to May, transfers are arranged by appointment. The short crossing is made by a comfortable, high-speed boat.

Boat transfer – round trip

Adults: NOK 135
Children (under 12 years): NOK 65
Hotel guests: Boat transfer is included in the room rate

Read more

Piqtures from Håholmen

Silver Bell Kro – rustic pub interior on Håholmen by the Atlantic Road.
Rustic pub interior at Silver Bell Kro on Håholmen by the Atlantic Road.

Facilities

Hotel

47 rooms
Restaurant Ytterbrygga
Silver Bell Pub
Museum
Events and celebrations facilities
Outdoor seating
Boat transfer
Free Wi-Fi

Rooms

Our rooms
View
Duvets
Nespresso machine
Hair dryer

Near by

Bud 31 km
Kristiansund 33 km
Kristiansund Airport Kvernberget 38km
Molde Airport Årø 50 km
Molde 52 km

Frequently Asked Questions – Håholmen

  • What is Håholmen?

    Håholmen is a historic fishing village transformed into a unique island hotel, beautifully located by the Atlantic Road. Here, authentic coastal heritage meets quiet comfort and the open sea.

  • How do I get to Håholmen?

    Håholmen is reached by a short boat trip from Geitøya by the Atlantic Road. The crossing takes only 5–7 minutes and is arranged for all guests.

  • Is Håholmen open year-round?

    Håholmen is open for the season from 2 May to 30 September, when the island comes alive with light, sea air, and historic coastal charm.

  • What kind of experience can I expect?

    A stay at Håholmen is slow, genuine, and close to nature. Guests come for the coastal landscape, historic surroundings, and local food traditions, including klippfisk, as well as the rare feeling of being completely away.

  • Is Håholmen suitable for special occasions?

    Yes. Håholmen is an intimate setting for weddings, celebrations, retreats, and small gatherings. With early planning, it is also possible to reserve the entire island, including all 47 rooms, creating a private and unforgettable setting where the island itself becomes part of the experience.