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Ein Mini-Guide zu
Isle of Harris & Tarbert: tips and FAQs
Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen
Insiderwissen
Tipps für Ihren Besuch
Drive the single-track roads with care
The roads to Hushinish, the Bays and Scalpay are single-track with passing places. Pull in to let others pass and never park in a passing place.
Vorsicht beim Baden
The beaches face the open Atlantic and the water is cold. Check conditions and swim only where you are confident.
Check seasonal openings
Some cafés close for the winter; The Bothy at Leverburgh, for example, says it is closed until next season.
Sundays are quiet
Many businesses on Harris close or open less on Sundays, so plan food and fuel the day before.
Book the ferry
CalMac recommends vehicle reservations on the Leverburgh to Berneray route.
FAQ
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Where is Isle of Harris & Tarbert?
Isle of Harris & Tarbert is in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. White beaches, the Bays, Tarbert and the church at Rodel. Nearby stops and stations include Tarbert ferry terminal, Leverburgh, A859.
How long do I need in Isle of Harris & Tarbert?
One or two days, more if you plan to walk in North Harris. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Was sind die Highlights?
Highlights include Isle of Harris Distillery, Luskentyre Beach, Seilebost Beach. See the Things to do page for more.
Wie komme ich dorthin?
Nearby: Tarbert ferry terminal (CalMac ferry to Uig (Skye)); Leverburgh (CalMac ferry to Berneray); A859 (Road to Lewis); Local buses (Island bus routes). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Wo kann ich essen und trinken?
We list 7 places to eat and drink in and around Isle of Harris & Tarbert, with filters to help you choose.
Wo kann ich übernachten?
Wir führen 8 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Verfügbarkeit und Preise erfragen Sie direkt bei der Unterkunft.
Is Isle of Harris & Tarbert accessible?
Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.
While you are here
Things to see in Isle of Harris & Tarbert
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Eilean Glas Lighthouse
Lighthouse on the east coast of Scalpay, the first in the Hebrides and one of the four original Northern Lights.
Talla na Mara
West Harris Trust centre on the coast road with a café, a gift shop and events.
Isle of Harris Distillery
Distillery in Tarbert making Harris gin and whisky, the first legal distillery built on Harris; CalMac mentions tours and tastings.
The Outer Hebrides
More areas to explore
The Uists & Benbecula
Machair, chambered cairns and causeways from Berneray to Eriskay
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Barra & Vatersay
Kisimul Castle, the beach airport and the sands of Vatersay
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Isle of Lewis & Stornoway
Stornoway, the Calanais Stones, blackhouses and the Butt of Lewis
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- The Clisham: David Crocker, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Eilean Glas Lighthouse: simon stewart, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Talla na Mara: Steve Houldsworth, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Isle of Harris Distillery: Coldupnorth, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Uists & Benbecula: Helen Spencer, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Barra & Vatersay: Conor Lawless from North Uist, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, source
- Isle of Lewis & Stornoway: LornaMCampbell, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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