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Holiday apartment "Reistad" is now available for anglers and families on the island gem Hidra near Flekkefjord , southern Norway, directly on the Hidrasund, great fishing area in the fjords, Siragrunnen and Listafjorden, max 6 adults + 2 kids, approx. 70 meters to the Hidrasund boat landing, natural setting, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, south-west facing outdoor seating area, 72 m² living space, washing machine, ample freezer space, Wi-Fi, non-smoking, final cleaning included, registered for tourist fishing with fish export quota.
Boat included: Sting 535 Pro, 50 hp with steering console
Equipped with a high freeboard and steering console, echo sounder and chartplotter, and a modern 50 hp outboard motor, this boat is approximately 5.50 meters long and 2.30 meters wide. It is suitable for 4-5 anglers (CE Category C).
Note: The boat is included in the property price from March 22nd to November 8th. From November 9th to March 21st, the boat is in winter storage. A boat can be booked during this period for an additional fee. Please contact us for details!
Thanks to its higher freeboard and larger deck, offshore fishing trips are possible in stable weather. The boat is stable in the waves, self-bailing, and virtually maintenance-free. Life jackets/buoyancy aids are available in many sizes. Your boat is securely moored at the dock, just 70 meters away.
Reistad on Hidra – Comfortable holiday apartment with mountain views & Nordic flair, only 70 m to the boat
Welcome to Hidra, one of the most charming islands in Southern Norway. Here you'll find the Reistad holiday apartment, a modern yet cozy vacation rental completely renovated in 2022, ideal for families, couples seeking tranquility, or nature lovers. Its location, sweeping mountain views, and proximity to the sea create the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. The Reistad apartment is an ideal retreat for those who want to experience the southern coast of Norway in a relaxed atmosphere. With its modern amenities, peaceful setting, ample space for families, and easy access to the sea, this holiday home is an excellent base for exploring nature and fishing on the island of Hidra. A place to unwind, enjoy, and breathe deeply – and perfectly suited for guests seeking peace and authentic Norwegian charm.
The holiday apartment – modern, bright and spacious
Apartment Reistad is located on the ground floor of a well-maintained house and offers a fully equipped, high-quality apartment with 72 m² of living space. With four bedrooms and room for up to eight guests, the accommodation is ideal for families, small groups, or couples who value comfort and privacy. Large windows and a timeless Nordic design create a pleasant living atmosphere. The terrace and garden area invite you to relax and offer plenty of space – even for children.
Features at a glance
The entire apartment was modernized in 2022 and offers everything you need for a stress-free stay:
4 bedrooms
– 2 bedrooms with double beds
– 2 bedrooms with bunk beds
- 1 bathroom with shower, washing machine and toilet
Fully equipped kitchen
Oven, stove, dishwasher
– Microwave, kettle
– Combined refrigerator/freezer
– Kitchen utensils, dining table
Living area with sofa and flat-screen TV
Everything is clean, modern and functional – ideal for longer stays.
- High-speed Wi-Fi (84 Mbps) – ideal for streaming and video calls
- Large terrace & garden
- Private parking for two vehicles at the house
- Private entrance (entire apartment for guests only)
Exterior & Location
The property is situated in a quiet and sunny location, with beautiful views over the green hills of Hidra and the surrounding nature.
The terrace is perfect for enjoying coffee in the morning, while children and adults can find space to play and relax in the garden.
The sea and boat slip are only 70 meters away. Furthermore, there is a private waterfront area with a filleting table, ideal for anglers and anyone who wants to prepare their catch fresh. A private freezer is available for guests – perfect for anglers.
Activities around Hidra: The island offers a wide variety of options – active or relaxed, according to taste:
- Hiking through diverse coastal landscapes
- Bike tours on small, quiet roads
- Fishing from the shore or boat
- Swimming in sheltered bays
- Boat trips and short exploration tours
- Visits to Kirkehavn with cafes, bakeries & restaurants
- Restaurants and supermarket
Important information:
Non-smoking accommodation
No pets
No parties or loud groups
Check-in: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Check-out: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
Towels and bed linen can be booked optionally.
Ground floor – accessible
We believe that here on Hidra you are fishing in some of the best fishing grounds in the south.
Directly opposite, on the other side of the fjord, are salmon hatcheries; please keep a distance of at least 100 meters from these facilities with your boat. From the Hidrasund, which runs from the fjords into the open sea towards Siragrunnen and separates the massive rock formations from the island, you have every opportunity to fish in the adjacent fjords (Strandsfjorden, Stolsfjorden, Flekkefjord) or on the open sea. Fishing should be possible here in all weather conditions.
Hidra has a lot to offer. The general store with its boat fuel station in Rasvåg has reopened, and the fuel station in Fiskerihaven in Kirkehamn, which also serves boats and cars, is now fully operational. A small shop at the fishery reception in Kirkehamn offers freshly caught shrimp and other fish.
Discover unforgettable holidays on the idyllic island of Hidra near Flekkefjord, southern Norway!
The south coast of Hidra, the pearl of Sørland, is a paradise with offshore skerries, small islands, bays, and fjords. The island can be reached in just a few minutes by the hourly car ferry.
Book your dream accommodation today in our holiday homes and apartments on the island of Hidra near Flekkefjord and enjoy the perfect combination of relaxing nature, traditional charm, and exciting fishing adventures. Experience an unforgettable holiday in Southern Norway.
Nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts from all over Europe flock here year-round to pursue their passion for fishing. Pollock, ling, cod, wolffish, and pollack are the main catches – many anglers return with successful fishing stories.
Holiday apartment: Non-smoking!
Ground floor: Entrance area with hallway, 1 bathroom with washbasin, 1 shower and toilet, washing machine, cooling facilities.
Living-dining area with fitted kitchen, dishwasher, extractor hood, oven, coffee machine, toaster, fridge-freezer, kitchen, SMART-TV, DAB radio, internet Wi-Fi, living area, dining set etc., exit from the living area to the terrace.
2 bedrooms with 2 bunk beds, 2 bedrooms with double beds, 1 travel cot/high chair can be provided
Charcoal or gas grill, garden furniture, boat dock (70 meters away on the fjord, directly on the Hidrasund below the property), fish cleaning area, parking directly at the house.
Extra costs:
Important energy surcharge: To offset the drastically rising energy costs, we must charge an additional €7 per day. Charging hybrid or electric cars using household electricity is not permitted and is only allowed at approved charging stations.
Included: Accommodation, internet, final cleaning, electricity for normal household use, and water are included in the price. A boat belonging to the property (excluding fuel) is included in the rental and therefore in the final price. Firewood is not included in the rental and must be purchased separately if needed. Excluded and not included in the rental price: accident insurance and personal liability insurance.
Final cleaning - bed linen and towel sets
Final cleaning is included in the price of this property. You can bring your own bed linens and towels, or order a linen set including bed linens for €25 per set. For hygiene reasons, the use of sleeping bags is prohibited!
Move-in and changeover day:
If possible, Saturday to Saturday; otherwise, flexible changeover days after consultation with us.
Arrival: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Departure: until 10:00 AM
Deposit:
The rental deposit is 350 euros, which must be paid on site upon arrival and will be refunded to the tenant upon return of the rental property in good condition at the time of departure.
House-specific information:
Pets are not allowed. All our houses and apartments are non-smoking.
Children are very welcome; a baby travel cot is available free of charge if required.
Fish cleaning must be done exclusively on the boat or at the dock. The fillets should then be rinsed with fresh seawater, bagged, and frozen at home. Gutting and scaling fish at or inside the house is not permitted. Fish waste must be disposed of at sea and not in the harbor basin.
Fishing in Flekkefjord, from Abelnes to Hidra
Fishing in the sea and the fjords:
From your location in the Flekkefjord and Abelnes region, you have excellent opportunities for sea trout and saltwater fishing, depending on the tides and the time of year.
The marine fish in this region are incredibly diverse. The tranquil fjord locations offer numerous advantages, particularly for anglers, diving groups, and families with children who enjoy fishing, providing easy access to some of the best fishing grounds. Our excellent boat will effortlessly take you to some of the most renowned fishing spots in southern Norway.
These include Flekkefjord, the Bubble Bay near Fjellsa (reachable in only 10-15 minutes), as well as Vollesfjord and Strandsfjord near Andabelöy, Eidsfjorden, Stolsfjorden, Hidrasund and Fedafjord.
The wreck of the Gudrun, which sank off the harbor in Abelnes during World War II, is a popular destination for divers from all over the world in spring, summer, and autumn. The shores off Grönnes in Flekkefjord offer good opportunities for sea trout and sea bass fishing. Other saltwater fish can also be caught from shore, depending on the tide. If you are interested in salmon or trout fishing, we recommend visiting the large freshwater lakes in the area, as well as the rivers in Ana Sira or Kvinensdal (please note the closed seasons and the requirement for day permits).
In good weather, you can even explore the south coast of Hidras, the Lista Plateau, and the Siragrunnen. Insider tips include the shell cove in Vollesfjord and the so-called "retiree cove" in the immediate vicinity of the house in Stolsfjorden.
The Siragrunnen and the fish-rich Lista plateau (also known as the "football field" due to its vast, sandy, approximately 40-60 meter deep plateau) can be reached by boat in good weather. However, these trips require careful nautical planning and consistently good weather throughout the day.
Keep in mind that you can also fish in the open sea in the Abelnes region, which is one of the best fishing grounds in southern Norway, boasting an impressive variety of fish species and astonishing sizes. Therefore, it's important to plan and consider your trips carefully. Please check the wind and wave height several times a day on the usual weather websites. Also, pay attention to the recommendations of the owners and locals.
A wreck on the Listafjorden near Lista Fyr at a depth of 67 meters is considered a hidden gem, where sizable ling, sometimes also large cod and good pollack can be found.
At and around Pollackberg in Listafjorden, at a depth of 70 meters, hard-fighting sea fish, especially pollack, are regularly caught, as our pictures clearly demonstrate. Directly south of the lighthouse, at depths of 45 to 80 meters, ling, pollack, and good-sized cod also congregate along the drop-offs.
Fishing in Eidsfjord, near Cape Varnes and Stolsfjord
The fishing area lies directly in front of Eidsfjord, with its two small skerries in the middle of the fjord. Here you'll find excellent spots for pollack, cod, and saithe. The sandy bottom promises good catches of cod, ling, and flatfish. Fishing in the fjord is permitted daily. We have often fished in Eidsfjord and Stolsfjord, including at the fjord entrances along the verdant cliffs with their steep, terraced edges and considerable depths, in the opposite Stolsfjord, and towards Cape Varnes with its renowned pollack spots. At Cape Varnes, please fish at a safe distance from the steep banks. Pollack are plentiful there, hiding among the underwater vegetation in shallow water. Do not enter the small bays and harbors; beware of shallows.
In Eidsfjorden itself, you can always find cod, saithe, pollack, and ling, as well as mackerel in the summer, and occasionally salmon and sea trout while trolling. Flounder and plaice prefer sandy bottoms. This alternative is a good option when the wind is northwest and you can't go out to sea. With easterly winds, fishing trips are almost always possible. Please bear in mind that you are fishing here in the fjord, just before the open sea, arguably the best fishing area in southern Norway, with a great diversity of species and surprisingly large fish. Therefore, your trips should be well-planned and carefully considered.
Please check Windguru and yr.no several times a day for wind and wave height in Eidsfjorden (link click).
Fishing in freshwater / in the lakes and streams of the surrounding area:
There are many beautiful fishing spots in the area – for trout, char, and sea trout. On the website Listerfriluft.no you will find an overview of the fishing lakes and sea trout spots. A permit is required for some freshwater lakes and is subject to a fee. Here you can find all the information about freshwater fishing spots in Southern Norway. (Click here)
Weather forecast Borhaug Listafjorden (click)
Weather forecast Siragrunnen (click)
Weather forecast for Abelnes near Flekkefjord
After booking, you will receive GPS coordinates from us for the best fishing spots in the region for cod, pollack, ling, tusk, saithe, and other fish species.
Leisure tips, activities, and attractions:
We recommend evening visits to the restaurants and pubs in Flekkefjord, such as the Grand Hotel or the Maritim Hotel, which offer excellent cuisine. Live music and dance events often take place on weekends, which are accessible by boat during the day. These trips are prohibited after dark. In the shopping centers, you will find everything you need for a shopping spree. In the Flekkefjord harbor, there is a boat fuel station called "Groennes Marina" offering marine diesel and gasoline. There is also a general store and a new boat fuel station in Abelnes, on Andabeløy. Only card payments with Visa or Mastercard and PIN are accepted here. Additional gas stations and ATMs are easy to find within the town.
The "white" town of Flekkefjord offers a diverse pedestrian zone with numerous shops, restaurants, pubs, dance bars, and other attractions. There are always events and performances, from open-air concerts to other happenings. The local diving club can organize diving trips for you by prior arrangement with the board. At the Flekkefjord harbor entrance, you'll find the historic Grønnes fortress and the only fjord beach with a diving platform. In summer, a boat trip to the popular swimming and barbecue island of Torsoy, located opposite Fjellsa, is highly recommended. If you have any questions about fishing, we're happy to answer them.
This link (click here) provides information on a variety of activities in the Flekkefjord area, including Hollenderbyen (the Dutch town), rail biking on the legendary Flekkefjord railway, the Brufjell caves, the Blue Mountains caves, the Flekkefjord Museum, the Flekkefjord Diving Club, and Grønnes Beach.
Here you'll find everything about activities in the Flekkefjord area ( click ).
More day trips in Southern Norway and more can be found here .
Here you'll find information about the island of Hidra (click here ) .
Tours to Hågåsen Fort Battery, Fedrenes Minne Museum, Kongshamn Brygge Restaurant.
Day trips and tours to the natural wonders of Norway (click here).
Day trip to Kjerag, the highest peak on the shores of the Lysefjord (click here) .
Day trip to Preikestolen (click here).
Recommended travel route - ferries:
Take the ferry from Hirtshals (DK) to Kristiansand (N). We are happy to help you choose the cheapest ferry ( Color Line or Fjord Line ) and can reliably book it for you upon request.
Information on how to get there:
Hidra is an island near Flekkefjord, roughly halfway between Stavanger and Kristiansand. The distance to these cities is approximately 125 kilometers (about a 2-hour drive). Long-distance buses run directly to Flekkefjord from Kristiansand or Stavanger. The car ferry operates every half hour/hourly during the day from the mainland port of Kvellandstrand to the island, from 6:35 a.m. to 11:35 p.m., and until 1:30 a.m. or 2:30 a.m. on weekends. The ferry departs from the island to the mainland at "five to the half hour," but does not cross to the mainland before 6:25 a.m.
What's new is that you can now book the ferry from Hidra to the mainland at 04:00 h via a service number.
It's best to plan your return journey using the afternoon ferries from Kristiansand, as you won't be able to catch the 8 a.m. ferry to Denmark on time due to traffic if you only leave the island at 6:35 a.m.! The ferry fare is determined by the number of people in the car/trailer and will be settled on the return trip.
Please note the ferry's summer/winter timetable.
Arrival from Kristiansand:
After leaving the ferry/customs, follow the signs to Stavanger/Flekkefjord (E 39), approximately 125 km to the destination.
There are automatic toll booths along the route. Please register your vehicle at autopass.no . If you wish to use the Autopass lanes without registering, you or the vehicle owner will later receive a standard toll invoice for the incurred fees. Leave the E39 at the Flekkefjord exit and continue straight through the roundabout towards the town center. Upon entering Flekkefjord, you will find two petrol stations immediately to your left on the main road. Behind them are several supermarkets (Coop, Spar, Rema 1000, KIWI), which are open until 9 or 10 pm on weekdays. In Flekkefjord, continue on Route 44 for approximately 5 km. At the signpost for Abelnes/Hidra, turn onto Route 469 towards Kvellanstrand/Hidra. (Signpost) Continuing on Hidra: After leaving the ferry on Hidra, follow the road towards Omland.
Additional costs for the included boat:
Included are the costs for boat rental during the season, mooring and inventory as described, comprehensive insurance according to Norwegian national law with a deductible of up to 1000 euros depending on the boat type and insurance, and the necessary safety equipment and gear according to Norwegian law.
Exclusive and not included in the rental price: passenger insurance and accident protection, personal liability insurance, excess cover, consumables, fuels and lubricants.
Please note: The boat is included in the property price from March 22nd to November 8th. From November 9th to March 21st, the boat will be in winter storage. Boat rental is possible during this period for an additional fee. Please contact us for details!
Boat insurance - hull coverage:
The boat is generally covered by comprehensive insurance under Norwegian law. The deductible in case of damage is up to €1,000, depending on the boat. The deductible amount can vary and should be inquired about with the boat owner upon taking possession of the boat and documented on the checklist. Personal belongings are not insured. The insurance does not cover accidental injuries suffered by persons traveling on the rental boat. The renter is liable for damage to and loss of the boat, unless the damage is covered by insurance. Damage also includes consequential damage. The lessor/owner may retain the security deposit until the damage is repaired. The deductible per claim is to be borne by the renter and may differ from the security deposit. The security deposit will be refunded immediately upon the boat's return in undamaged condition. Any damage not covered by the security deposit or insurance must be paid for by the renter immediately before departure. The renter is obligated to inform the lessor/owner immediately of any damage, collisions, other unusual occurrences, or complaints.
Boat license:
Guests born before January 1, 1980, do not require a boating license for this class of motorboat in Norway. Younger individuals must hold a boating license for boats with more than 25 hp.
Binding rules of conduct - tenant's liability:
We expect abstinence from alcohol on board, as you as skipper bear a great responsibility for the crew.
The renter is liable for any damage they cause themselves, as well as for any damage caused by other users of the boat. Use of the boat is at the renter's and all other users' own risk. The renter must inform their crew in a timely manner that they should obtain adequate insurance coverage against accidents before departure. Furthermore, the skipper must familiarize the crew with the boat's operation and the terms of the rental agreement and ensure that all passengers wear life jackets during trips.
If fish cleaning is to take place on the boat or on a suitable filleting table at the dock, please dispose of the fish waste at sea, not in the harbor basin. Always cover fish waste (to protect against seagulls).
Territorial restrictions:
Trips are only permitted in the adjacent and suitable waters of the home port and in coastal areas.
A minimum distance of 100 meters must be maintained from fish farms or similar facilities. Failure to comply with maritime regulations may result in immediate termination of the lease by the landlord/owner. Any claims by the tenant will then be forfeited.
Handover - Return:
The use of the boat is generally tied to the rental period of the booked property.
Equipment and inventory will be handed over/accepted according to the checklist.
Location: Handover with driving instruction and return take place at the berth.
Handover: after 6:00 PM or by arrangement with the owner
Return: Boat cleaned by 09:00 on the last day of rental or by arrangement with the owner.
Any delays must be reported to the owner immediately by telephone.
Cleaning the boat:
The tenant must carry out the thorough final cleaning of the boat himself and returns the boat in a clean condition, just as it was handed over to him by the landlord.
