Facts about Fusa:
Covers: 378 km2
Population: Approx. 3.750
Centre: Eikelandsosen
Among the many attractions in Fusa community are its pot holes. The centre of the community is Eikelandsosen, and these large, magnificent pot holes can be found there, by the Koldal River. Pot holes are a natural phenomenon, caused by the effects of ice and water grinding in a circular motion against the rock until this creates large holes.
 Fusa community covers a long, thin stretch of land with a total of 137 km of coastline. Within the community are idyllic branches of fjords with small islands and rocky banks, isolated valleys with preciptious mountain slopes, fertile farmland and water courses teeming with fish. The water course of Sævareid in particular is a very popular fishing area.
Agriculture still provides full-time or part-time employment for a great number of the inhabitants, while others work in the fish procesing industry, timber trade, shipbuilding and various service industries.
Reminders of past times are numerous in Fusa. In Vinnes and Samnøy rock carvings have been found, and many other discoveries have been made dating back to Stone and Iron Ages. In Vinnes and Samnøy, "Sogestiar" (historical paths) have been prepared which lead to these historical sites. In Holdhus, Hålandsdalen and in Engjavik there are reminders of more recent history. Holdhus church is a very distinctive wooden building, dating back to the days of stave churches. The church itself and its surrounding landscape provide us with a lot of information about the way of life in Hålandsdalen in the olden days. This is also true of the school museum in Holdhus, which is located near the church. Both the church and the school museum are open to the public during the summer. Also worth a visit are the old trading place and guesthouse, Engevikhamn, and Engevik Manor, an old officers' quarters. These neighbouring buildings are beautiful examples of th 18th and 19th century architecture. Engevik Manor is open to the public during the summer.
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