Selbjørn
Island Long coastal island with fishing villages
An island in Vestland’s coastal archipelago, Selbjørn attracts visitors for coastal scenery, fishing harbours and ferry connections that make it a base for local sea‑access exploration.
Selbjørn is an island in Austevoll municipality, Vestland county, on the west coast of Norway. It is one of the inhabited islands in the Austevoll archipelago and is integrated into the local island community.
The island contains settlements and local infrastructure that serve fishing, aquaculture and small-scale coastal industry typical of the region. Roads and ferry links in Austevoll connect Selbjørn with neighbouring islands and services in the municipality.
Historically the island has been settled and used for fishing and maritime activity, forming part of Austevoll’s long coastal cultural landscape. Modern use combines traditional fisheries with aquaculture and residential communities.
Geographically Selbjørn lies in the archipelago off Norway’s west coast within Vestland county, to the southwest of the city of Bergen, and is part of the chain of islands that make up Austevoll municipality.
- Administrative area: Part of Austevoll municipality in Vestland county, it belongs to the archipelago of islands off Norway's west coast near Bergen.
How to Get to Selbjørn #
Access by private boat or local ferry services from the mainland coastal towns in Vestland; check regional ferry timetables and local skippers for landing points and schedules.
Tips for Visiting Selbjørn #
- Ferry schedules and weather determine access - plan with local operators and check tide/sea conditions.
- Bring binoculars for seabird and marine mammal watching - the archipelago is rich in birdlife.
- If planning to land, secure permissions where required and respect any signs about nesting seasons.
Best Time to Visit Selbjørn #
Summer provides the most reliable sea conditions and daylight for trips.
Weather & Climate near Selbjørn #
Selbjørn's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1703 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
