Feda on the Fedafjord

Feda is a historic postal and trading town on the north shore of the Fedafjord. Here, fjord views meet insights into local history and traditional crafts.

Fjord views and a trip to the Fjordsyn cabin

The Fjordsyn day-use cabin near Dyreknuden, close to Feda, offers views of the Fedafjord and the open sea. It is open year-round and free to use. The cabin is intended for day visits; overnight stays inside are not possible. It is therefore a destination for a daytime visit, not accommodation in itself.

There is also something to discover inside the cabin: its library contains books about nature, local history and adventure. The escape-room game combines digital elements on a mobile phone and QR codes with physical challenges in and around the cabin. Those who enjoy puzzles will find a different way to spend their visit here than admiring the scenery or browsing the books.

Sande: beach area and access to the cabin

The nearby Sande recreation area is opposite Feda Church. It has a sandy beach suitable for small children. For families who want to include a beach visit in their time in Feda, this suitability is a practical consideration. The main access to the Fjordsyn cabin is via a hiking trail from the car park at the Sande recreation area.

If travelling by bus, the nearest stop to the Fjordsyn cabin is Feda Vest. It is about 1.2 km from the starting point of the hike. Visitors planning a trip can take the stop and the onward route into account when organising their day.

Local history and crafts

Nedre Feda Gjestgiveri is one of the best-preserved wooden buildings in the area. Its rich history is connected with trade, telegraphy, the resistance during the Second World War and royal visits. Much of the original shop interior has been preserved. The building offers a special glimpse into Feda’s past as a postal and trading town; the furnishings are a tangible piece of that history.

Feda Church is a listed wooden church built in 1802. Next to the church is a memorial to Tonette Elisabet Fedde (1850–1921), a deaconess who founded several hospitals in the USA. There are also three prehistoric burial mounds near the church. Those interested in different periods of history will find both the story of the church and Fedde, as well as traces of prehistoric times, here.

During the summer season, Bøkkerbua demonstrates traditional cooperage as it was practised about 100 years ago. Visitors can experience this craft in Feda. Next to Bøkkerbua, a small constructed bathing spot lies in the river. The crafts and the bathing spot offer different ideas for spending time in the town.

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