Fishing in the North Sea

Fishing has always been an important part of the Karmøy history. There are a whole range of good fishing spots around the area. We also have collaboration with a local fishing crew. They have a 60 feet fishing boat with an experienced fishing crew onboard. They can take you out to the open sea and show you all the best fishing spots.

Guided Fishing Trip from land
Let us show you our favoritt fishing spots on this island!
We will get you equipped with everything you need.
Duration: Up to 4 hrs.

Price: 4000 NOK (up to 4 persons)
Bonfire lunch with local ingredients, coffee and local juice - 500 NOK pr. person

Fishing equipment rental:
Price: 250 NOK pr. fishing pole (including hooks and knife)

Hiking

The outback of Karmøy is covered in narrow trails that make up a perfect starting point for a nice day out in nature. All trail have signs and are well marked. It´s possible to buy local trail maps at Raw Ocean Lodge. Besides hiking in the forest, a great alternative is following the rugged coast from Raw Ocean Lodge. Challenging, exciting and beautiful scenery.

Guided Coastal Hike

The surrounding area of Skaarnesheimen Raw Oceal Lodge offers many exciting trails that winds through rugged rocky landscapes and formations, idyllic harbors, and beautiful sandy beaches.

The tour starts from the Lodge and the route is adapted to the level and skills of the participants.

Local guide who knows the area and its stories will take you on an unforgettable hike.

Lunch is prepared on a campfire, enjoyed in spectacular surroundings. The menu consists of local,quality ingredients.

Price: 4000 NOK (up to 4 persons)
Extra: Bonfire lunch with local ingredients, coffee and local juice - 500 NOK pr. person

Bouldering

The terrain at Skaarnesheimen Raw Ocean Lodge, and the surrounding area is an absolute Mecca for the bouldering connoisseur! Superb rock quality, and an abundance of climbing problems for ALL skill levels. We have access to a few private bouldering gyms for the rainy day. If you need a guide/trainer, we can provide you with that as well.

Need a local guide to show you around?
We have a team of seasoned climbers that knows all the bouldering problems around this area.
Duration: Up to 5 hours.

Price: 890 NOK per person - Bonfire lunch - 300 NOK per person. The menu consists of local,quality ingredients.

Stand Up Paddling

Stand up paddling has to be one of the best ways to explore the ocean. The coast around Skaarnesheimen is perfect for stand up paddle exploration. If the sea is too wild we have the protected Sandve harbor only 500m away, which is perfect training ground and worth a trip on its own. Or maybe you want to experience to old part of Skudeneshavn from the sea.

Guided SUP Tour
Explore our secret coves with an experienced guide! We will show you our backyard, and make sure you master the SUP board. We will bring some coffee and make sure we have a great time. Duration 2-3 hours.

Price: 4000 NOK (up to 5 persons)
Bonfire lunch with local ingredients, coffee and local juice - 500 NOK pr. person

SUP Class
Learn the SUP fundamentals in a safe but picturesque area.
Prices include SUP equipment and life vest. We don’t use wetsuit. After having hundreds of classes we have only seen two people get in the water involuntary :)
Duration: 2 hrs.

Price: 4000 NOK (up to 5 persons) - 590 NOK for each person extra up to 10 people total

Open Sea - SUP for advanced
You own a SUP, and want to challenge your self with some more demanding conditions? We have a team of experienced water men and women + a life guard with years of ocean rescue experience.
Duration: 3hrs

Price: 6000 NOK (Up to 5 persons)

Surfing

Locals have been surfing in Karmøy since 1990, and there is a small, tight-knit surf community in place. All though usually not as good as its neighbour in south - Jæren - nor its distant relative in the north - Lofoten - it’s a suitable surf destination with quite a few options for the seeker. Ranging from long point breaks to more accessible beach breaks.

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Private Surf Class
We have 5 beginner board that we use for our courses. The boards are stable and will give you the best opportunities to be able to stand up on the board.

The course typically starts on land, with info about surfing in general, safety in the water, and a good warm-up.

The instructor will be in the water at all times and give you the best follow-up.
Duration: Up to 4 hours.

Price: 4000 NOK (Up to 5 persons).

Free diving

Want to free dive pretty much 10 meters from your bed? The area around our site is great for free diving, with interesting underwater features, varied oceanic terrain, and some great underwater hunting spots. For the experienced underwater hunter we can guide you to some of the better places to hunt for halibut and monkfish.