The story of the salmon lords

In 1883, the couple Walter and Alice Archer discovered the Suldalslågen river, and the following year, Walter purchased the fishing rights for 40 years, from Roalkvam to Jelsa. He protected the salmon, and the population increased. After them came more Englishmen who built "salmon castles" along the river, and many locals in Suldal found work as servants and rowers.

History tips

• See the salmon castles that still stand in the landscape. Lindum at Suldalsosen is now a campsite.
• Read more about the history of the river at Laksestudio, which is open during the summer season.
• Watch the salmon swim up the Hålandselva river (protected) or buy a fishing license for the Ullaelva river at inatur.no.

A fun detail: the locals working for the Englishmen demanded at least one day a week without salmon on the menu.