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History of Espevaer


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Located at the western coast of B�mlo find Espev�r, a characteristic fishing village that is rich in cultural heritage. For 100 years ago there were hardly any fish with respect to themselves that had not spent a night at the local inn Baadehuset. In the mid 1800s, it could be 20 000 - 30 000 people on the island when herring came. By comparison, in Bergen at this time 26 000 inhabitants.

Today the population of approximately 130 Espev�r is a thriving community. The island has a shop, post office, bank, serving place / pub, kindergarten and school. Secure parking is available in the Eidesvik B�mlo, where boat across Espev�r Express is in route to the island. The journey takes only 10 minutes
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