Vevelstad
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We are now passing Hamnøya, the long, narrow island you see toward the mainland. Just behind it lie the villages of Vevelstad and Forvik. Vevelstad is one of Norway’s smallest municipalities, but the area is rich in history. Archaeological findings show that people lived along this fjord as far back as 10,000 years ago. Traces of hunting, fishing, and farming from the Stone Age are still visible, including ancient house sites and burial mounds scattered along the shoreline. Down by the sea, you’ll find the historic Forvik Trading Post—an authentic piece of coastal heritage. Trade has taken place here since the 1700s, and the place is still active today, offering both lodging and a café. Many visitors stop by to enjoy Forvik Coffee, roasted and brewed locally with great care. The fjord between Hamnøya and Vevelstad is narrow and beautiful, with lush grazing fields and steep, rocky mountains on both sides. And while Vevelstad may seem quiet today, the landscape still tells stories of life, travel, and trade across thousands of years.