Halsnøya
Aerial view of the island as seen by Sentinel-2 | |
Interactive map of the island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°45′58″N 5°46′51″E / 59.76598°N 5.7808°E |
| Area | 38 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| County | Vestland |
| Municipality | Kvinnherad Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2657 (2024) |
| Pop. density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Halsnøya is an island in Kvinnherad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 38-square-kilometre (15 sq mi) island lies between the Hardangerfjorden and Skånevikfjorden. The island has about 2,600 inhabitants (2024) and it is the most populated island in Kvinnherad Municipality. Prior to 2008, it was the most populated island in Norway without a direct connection to land, but the Halsnøy Tunnel opened that year, finally connecting it to the mainland by road. There is a regular ferry connection from southern Halsnøya to the neighboring islands of Fjelbergøya and Borgundøya, located just south of Halsnøya.