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Immerse Yourself in a Sense of Inner Peace
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Last updated 2024-06-10
Step back from the Edge. Here in the Stavanger region, life is lived, experienced and savoured in sensory pleasure. Some days the pace is fast, other days it's good to just relax and immerse yourself in a sense of inner peace.
Perhaps you'd like to sit and watch the city's pulse at a café, stroll aimlessly through the streets, or have a picnic in the woods or wade along the seashore? Can you hear the sizzle of food in the pan? The region offers many opportunities for diversion and recreation.
Give yourself a well-deserved break and experience everything from art and urban highlights to beautiful rural settings away from the daily hustle and bustle of the city. The magical sound of the paddle hitting the water, birdsong at sunrise, the first cup of coffee of the day, or a refreshing morning swim. Do you hear the lovely sound of silence? Or is it just the sound of you diving into a state of inner peace? Sometimes it's good to just be. Step back!
The tranquillity of nature or secluded luxury
What is a holiday for you? Is it being with your nearest and dearest? Is it just you and your girlfriend on holiday? Perhaps you're looking for the tranquillity of nature? Or do you prefer secluded luxury with you and the team on a yacht cruise or bubbles with your loved one in your hotel room and a gourmet dinner for two? Sit back in soft concert hall chairs and enjoy classical music from the podium, or enjoy a film in the luxury cinema hall. If you prefer rural Norway with goats on your doorstep in Byrkjedal, you can have that too! Do it at your own pace - let the days flow together. Feel your body de-stress and recharge for busier days.
Beaches
Swimming at Kvitsøy
Kvitsøy
Island life and swimming goes hand in hand, at least in the summer. On this gem in the ocean gap, you can actually swim where you want, but there are some swimming areas that are more suitable and especially well facilitated for swimming.
Adventure parks and family parks
Lean-to Shelters at Gramstad
Sandnes
The fairytale forest at Gramstad is a popular place for children and adults in all kinds of weather. Small shelters have been built so that you can eat your packed lunch and remain dry if the weather is not on your side.
Cabin and holiday homes
Trekronå at Ogna
The Jæren beaches
Have you ever dreamt of sleeping in a treetop cabin as a child? This is now possible in these treetop cabins at Jæren near Stavanger.
Beaches
Ognasanden beach
The Jæren beaches
Ognasanden: Hidden gem with rocky shores, coves, and a river mouth. Diverse terrain, long shoreline, and charming cliffs make it unique.
Cabin and holiday homes
The Bolder by the Lysefjord
Høllesli
With its distinctive design and location by the Lysefjord in Ryfylke, The Bolder is a unique place to stay. Four of the cabins are designed by Snøhetta.
Hotel
Sogndalstrand Kulturhotell
Sogndalstrand
Sogndalstrand was originally an old rest stop from the sailing ship era. In this idyllic environment, you will find Sogndalstrand Kulturhotell in a newly restored wooden suit from the 19th century. Here, travellers are received with warmth and great hospitality.
Cabin and holiday homes
Ecolodge in Sirdal
Sirdal
Sleep under the stars in spectacular glamping ecolodges in Sirdal. Built for the future - only in sustainable materials!
Cabin and holiday homes
Accommodations in Flørli
Flørli
Flørli 4444 has four rental apartments, Flørli Historic Hostel and Special Rooms with shared facilities. All houses and most rooms have a fjord view.
Hotel
Byrkjedalstunet Hotel
Byrkjedal
Welcome to Byrkjedalstunet! It is not easy to describe Byrkjedalstunet, you'll have to experience it. Byrkjedalstunet Hotell can be found in Byrkjedal which is a small settlement near the famous Gloppedalsura. The hotel is close to an intersection and is a good starting point for a trip to Månafossen, Kjerag and Frafjordheiane Landscape Conservation Area.
Boat trips and fjord cruises
Boat trip at the Ørsdalsvatnet lake
Magma UNESCO Global Geopark
The largest lake in Bjerkreim municipality is this 17-kilometre-long lake; Ørsdalsvatnet. The lake and surrounding nature can best be experienced by going on a boat trip with M/K Ørsdølen on Sundays in summer.
Spa and Sauna
Spa and sauna
Sauna by the water's edge Utstein Kloster Hotell
Rennesøy and the green islands
Are you dreaming of an exclusive and relaxing experience by the sea, at the island of Mosterøy? Get ready for a unique opportunity - book Utstein Kloster Hotell's sauna, right on the pier!
Spa and sauna
Floating sauna in Stavanger Vaulen
Stavanger
Enjoy a refreshing experience with both heat and cold in the centre of the city of Stavanger. Relax in the sauna and feel the heat, before going out and feeling the fresh cold of the sea.
Spa and sauna
Damp Sauna Sola
Sola
Enjoy beach life at the beach, Solastranden followed by a steamy sauna visit. Refreshing whether it's summer, autumn, winter or spring!
Spa and sauna
Damp Sauna Hinna & Gausel
Stavanger
Floating saunas have become increasingly popular in recent years. At Hinna, just outside Stavanger, with a stunning view of the Gandsfjord, you'll find several saunas.
Hotel
Sola Strand Hotel
Sola
Sola Strand Hotel is idyllically located by the dunes on Solastranden beach, just outside of Stavanger. The hotel offers 135 hotel rooms, modern conference centre, a renowned kitchen, first-class restaurant, unique function rooms and Sola Strand Spa.
Spa and sauna
Floating Saunas at Preikestolen BaseCamp
Preikestolen
Enjoy a perfect start to the morning, or unwind after a day in the mountains, aboard one of Preikestolen BaseCamp's floating saunas, close to the trail to Preikestolen.
Luxury Hotels and Gourmet Dining
Hotel
Eilert Smith Hotel in Stavanger
Stavanger
Eilert Smith Hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World, is the place for those seeking tranquillity and top quality, yet located in the city centre.
Hotel
Hotel Victoria in Stavanger
Stavanger
Stavanger's oldest hotel, Hotel Victoria with its modern facilities is a natural meeting place for tourists, business travellers and locals.
Restaurant
Sabi Omakase
Stavanger
Sabi Omakase was the first sushi restaurant to receive MICHELIN status in Norway! Sushi master Roger Asakil Joya creates art on a plate!
Restaurant
Tango Restaurant
Stavanger
An intimate restaurant with 30 seats in the heart of Stavanger city centre with a high-quality menu with a focus on local ingredients in season.
Restaurant
Fish Market Stavanger - The Restaurant
Stavanger
A restaurant with fish and seafood, where the menu is based on today's catch.
Restaurant
Bellies restaurant in Stavanger
Stavanger
Bellies is Stavanger's first and only restaurant with only vegan food on the menu. The best of plant-based ingredients. Endless opportunities for tasty dishes.
Why Edge of Norway, and where?
It's easy to think that the Stavanger region is summed up by Edge of Norway solely due to its geographical location and renowned natural attractions like Preikestolen, Kjerag, and, not least, Jæren, which in old Norwegian means 'edge.' There are several spectacular landscapes and natural phenomena that earn the region its title as the edge of Norway, even the edge of the world.
You'd have to travel to the moon to find a landscape and geology similar to what you find in the Magma UNESCO Global Geopark. And in the sea beyond this lunar landscape, there's the amphidromic point where tidal waves converge and neutralize each other.
The region is Norway's outer edge facing the North Sea. Traces of some of the country's earliest settlements have been discovered here. Norway was united into one kingdom here, and we've ventured out for a thousand years and the world has come to us. We're known for a strong entrepreneurial spirit, for seizing opportunities and leveraging the resources around us. There's no one here saying it can't be done. On the contrary, we celebrate those who take chances, those with an extra gear and great determination.
The atmosphere is refreshingly informal. We know that teamwork wins, and we take pride in what we achieve together. This has given us confidence, prosperity, but also significant setbacks and challenges. We're accustomed to managing change and risk. We push boundaries without being foolhardy or overconfident. It's only natural that people from around the world come here to challenge their comfort zones, test new ideas, and create value. Here, they find like-minded individuals.
People who appreciate freedom, quality, and enjoyment. It's a cliché that there's a short distance from work to the surfers' paradise, the kayak, the hills, the fjords, the mountains, and the cliffs, but it's true.
Edge of Norway encompasses Kvitsøy - Randaberg - Stavanger - Sandnes - Sola - Gjesdal - Klepp - Time - Hå - Bjerkreim - Eigersund - Lund - Sokndal - Sirdal.