Bålhuset
Bålhuset sits along the Atlanterhavsvegen at 99 ft elevation, facing 330°. The terrain drops 99 ft within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across that stretch of land. Orskjera naturreservat lies to the north, about 7.0 miles away, at sea level.
Daylight hours vary sharply through the year at this latitude. On the June solstice, the sun rises at 03:24 and sets at 23:43, while on the December solstice it rises at 10:08 and sets at 14:51. At the equinoxes, sunrise and sunset fall closer to the standard twelve-hour split, with the March equinox running from 06:34 to 18:45 and the September equinox from 07:14 to 19:35.
The next lookout along the route is Askevågen.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Orskjera naturreservat0 ftnorth · 7.0 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:34 | 18:45 | 17:44 |
| June solstice | 03:24 | 23:43 | 22:01 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:35 | 18:34 |
| December solstice | 10:08 | 14:51 | — |
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How high is Bålhuset?
Bålhuset sits at about 99 feet (30 m).
What can you see from Bålhuset?
From Bålhuset: Orskjera naturreservat (N, 7.0 mi).
What is the next lookout after Bålhuset?
Askevågen is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Bålhuset.
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