Messen is situated in Ålvik, about 100 km from Bergen. It is a small town with a handful of houses, a supermarket, a school , a church and a big factory. Messen used to be part of the factory and was used as an office building/cantine. The Hardangerfjord is Messen’s garden. The views from all sides of the building are beautiful.
The charming nearby town of Øystese houses the Kabuso museum with exhibitions of internationally renown artists like Damien Hirst, Edward Weston and Matthew Barney. Norheimsund with its beautiful harbour is the centre of the Kvam municipality. It houses the Fartøyvernsenter, a national centre for the restauration of wooden boats.
The Hardangerfjord is known for its breathtaking scenery and numerous waterfalls.
 
How to get there:
Take bus nr. 925 (Tide Buss) and get out at the COOP or follow the road from Bergen to Ålvik.
Address: Messen, Ålvikvegen 1065, 5614 Ålvik.
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