Herdla Fort

The former Herdla Fort is now an outdoor recreation area with walkways and beautiful viewpoints. There are several picnic areas with tables and benches along the paths and trails. The area also features a disc golf course, a via ferrata route with multiple ziplines, and excellent fishing spots on the north side. The area has ample parking (44 spaces) with wheelchair-accessible restrooms. The walkway around the fort is paved and easily accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

From the fort, there is a view of Herdlevalen. The Herdlevalen Nature Reserve and the surrounding beaches are the richest bird habitats in Vestland. Two observation huts have been set up at Prestvika and Urdneset to allow visitors to experience the birdlife. Between April 15 and September 30, access is restricted in a limited area from Prestvika to Urdneset. The County Governor's Environmental Protection Department manages the nature reserve. Herdla is also home to the Herdla Museum, which is worth a visit. Herdla and Herdla Pier are great starting points for kayaking trips. Many windsurfers and kite surfers use the pebble beach on the west side of the island for kiting and sailing in the Hjeltefjorden. A digital map of the recreational area and hiking trails has been developed for use on mobile devices or tablets.