A whole restored fishing village on its own island by the Atlantic Road, yours to book.
The Setting
Håholmen Havstuer is a restored fishing village on a cluster of small islands beside the Atlantic Road in Averøy, on Norway's west coast. You reach it only by boat, a crossing of about seven minutes from Geitøya, and the island was once a trading and fishing post known for its clipfish.
There are 47 rooms spread across around 30 old buildings, many from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with ocean views and no televisions. Kristiansund is 33 km away and Molde 52 km. The hotel is open from early May to the end of September, so this is a summer wedding.
The day itself
Håholmen describes itself as an intimate setting for weddings and small gatherings, and the whole island, all 47 rooms included, can be reserved if you plan early. Thecla, the old bakery with its fireplace and timber walls, is a natural gathering space, and Restaurant Ytterbrygga and the Silver Bell pub serve local coastal food.
The venue tells us it hosts weddings of up to 100 guests. Fjord Norway lists Ytterbrygga at 110 seats with Salongen upstairs for dancing. Vows can take place in the open air on the island, inside a boathouse or the Saga Siglar hall, or at any of four churches on Averøy, and the bar closes at 2am. Ask the team about legal options in Norway.
Where your guests stay
Book the whole island and your guests sleep in historic rooms a few steps from the party, with the boat transfer included for hotel guests. Ask the team about overflow options on the mainland if your list outgrows 47 rooms.
Around the wedding, guests can take RIB boat trips or fishing trips, cycle the Atlantic Road and try local specialities. Kristiansund Kvernberget airport is about 38 km away and Molde Årø about 50 km. Boats run on a timetable from June to August, and by arrangement in May and September.
Take the whole island for the weekend. Once the last boat leaves, there is nobody there but your guests, the sea and the old fishing houses, and that is the wedding.
Questions couples ask about Håholmen Havstuer
Can we book Håholmen exclusively?
Yes. The whole island, including all 47 rooms, can be reserved if you plan early.
When can we get married at Håholmen?
The hotel opens from early May to the end of September. Boats run on a schedule from June to August.
How do guests get to Håholmen?
Fly to Kristiansund, about 38 km away, or Molde, about 50 km away. Then drive to Geitøya for the boat, which takes around seven minutes.
How many guests can Håholmen host for a wedding?
The venue tells us it hosts weddings of up to 100 guests. Restaurant Ytterbrygga seats 110 across two rooms, and Salongen upstairs takes 70 for the bar and dancing.
Where can we hold the ceremony at Håholmen?
In the open air on the island, inside one of the old boathouses or the Saga Siglar hall, or at any of four churches on Averøy.
Facts checked against Håholmen's own website, Classic Norway Hotels, Visit Norway and Fjord Norway. Guest numbers are supplied by the venue.
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