Villages and places

Ålgård

Ålgård is the largest town in Gjesdal municipality, situated around 30 km south of Stavanger. Following recent regeneration, the town centre was awarded Norway's prestigious National Prize for Architecture.

History

Apart from a few farms, there were only two buildings in Ålgård until the 1860s - two mill houses located by the river a little below Lake Edlandsvatnet. Subsequently, part of the main western road to Ålgård was built, and the village developed around the wool spinning mill established here in 1870 by Ole Nielsen.

Lars Oftedal, a Norwegian priest, social reformer, politician, and newspaper editor, experienced the area before the road and the industry came to Ålgård and wrote in the local newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad:

"The access was highly difficult before the 1860s, especially from Bråstein in Høyland. It was like a mountain journey. Slopy, hilly roads as steep as rooftops and so narrow that in some places it was nothing short of a miracle to pass a meeting car on the road, with dizzying cliffs down towards the river, potentially certain death should you be so unfortunate to fall downhill ... "

Kongeparken and Norwegian Outlet

Today, it is easy to get to Ålgård via the main road E39, which is now best known for the famous family park Kongeparken and the Norwegian Outlet. In the centre, there is a small "water park" with a paddling pool and beach, as well as activities for children and youngsters.

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Adventure parks and animals

Kongeparken Daypass

Ålgård

All Kongeparken Daypasses give you access to the park and give you a day full of magic and excitement. In the park, over 60 attractions and experiences await you and your family. Brumle and all his friends welcome to Kongeparken.

Shopping

Norwegian Outlet

Ålgård

The largest brand village in the western part of Norway with 200 brands in 24 stores, all gathered under one roof. The best part is that everything is on sale! Always! With 30 - 70% discount on all products, you are guaranteed to make a bargain.

Culture

Limagarden

Ålgård

Experience local history and the cultural landscape formed by generations of sheep farming.

Culture

Veveriet

Ålgård

The Veveriet was built to house weaving looms, that were driven by power from the river next to it. It is an important building in the town's textile heritage. Today the building is a cultural centre, housing the town's library, and culture facilities. It is also the local tourist information point.

Adventure parks and animals

BateLodge - Kongeparken in two days

Ålgård

This summer you can experience BateLodge, a unique experience over 2 days in Kongeparken. Surrounded by the park's beautiful nature and attractions, you and your family live comfortably in one of ten new cottage tents in BateLodge equipped with a bedroom, living room, bathroom and private balcony. Everything is arranged for Norway's Coolest Holiday in the new BateLodge.

Outdoor activities and nature

Figgjo River

Ålgård

The Figgjo river is temporarily closed for fishing (1/7/24) and opens partially from 11/7/24. The river is a popular sport fishing river and is one of Norway's biggest salmon rivers.

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