Rich Coastal Heritage & Community

Sommarøy, with close to 300 inhabitants, is one of the more vibrant fishing communities in the region, where a younger generation blends modern urban influences with a strong coastal heritage.

In the neighbouring village of Brensholmen and the surrounding area, you’ll find some of the region’s oldest cultural heritage sites. Discoveries here date back to the Iron Age, and remnants of two separate Viking settlements have also been found. On Sommarøy itself, the first families settled in the 1830's as fishers and traders.

The locals are friendly, laid-back, and easy to approach. At the local shop, stories and laughter come naturally. Whether you’re here to fish, go sea kayaking, or simply stroll around, you’ll soon feel like a small part of this close-knit community.