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Helleren
The word “Helleren” actually describes the rock formation you can see here and may be found in several ancient place names of Norway where a “heller” offers shelter to people and animals.
This particular “heller” is one of the bigger ones found in Norway.

The houses under Helleren are remnants from a very old settlement. The architecture of the present houses can be traced back to the early 1800s, however, parts of the constructions are possibly older.
In historical times, Helleren was a cotter’s farm under the main farm Haneberg. People eked out a living from the fish in the sea and domestic animals (typically sheep) that could survive on the little fodder available

The houses are without proper roofing because the rock formation protecs the buildings today like it has done since times immemorable.
In the black, rich cultural layer covering the ground at Helleren archeologists have traced settlements from the early stone age.

Helleren was abandoned in the 1920s.

The houses are open all year.