The Islands West of Bergen

Today we went out of Bergen into the beautiful countryside. We enjoyed lappar with jelly and cream (a type of pancake) and a stop by the colorful restored boathouses (pictured).  The fascinating group of islands west of Bergen consists of the counties Sund, Fjell and Øygarden. The population is spread over a large area of more than 100 large and small islands, protecting the city of Bergen from the North Sea storms. The countryside is full of contrasts from harsh and barren areas to sheltered and luxuriant.  We passed through lots of bridges and tunnels that connect the islands.