Learn how herring helped two villages flourish during the 19th century with a half-day excursion to Karmøy Island. First stop on your itinerary is the the Fishermans Memorial in Ferkingstad. In the late 19th century the town hosted a number of successful herring fisheries. Next is the town of Skudeneshavn. Feel the decades slip away as you stroll past 130 well-preserved homes snuggled in Old Town's narrow streets. Then, get a look at what life was like on the island 150 years ago with a visit to the Mælandgården Museum. Set inside a 19th century merchant's house, the museum features artifacts from the era, as well as a dentist's office, and workshops filled with fishing equipment and boats.