Villages and places
Byrkjedal
About 60 km southeast of Stavanger, where county road FV45 meets Gloppedalsveien and Maudalsveien, you will find one of the county's most popular crossroads.
An important junction
Byrkjedal is a small district, where four roads and valleys meet. From the northwest comes county road FV450 from Dirdal, which continues northeast through Øvstebødalen and Hunnedalen to Sirdal. In the southwest direction, county road FV503 goes via Gloppedalen and Gloppedalsura to Vikeså, and in the southeast county road, FV284 leads to Maudal.
Tourist attraction
Byrkjedal is best known for Byrkjedalstunet, the area's old cheese factory. Over the years, it has been converted into a candle factory, souvenir shop, hotel and restaurant, with several new buildings in the old style. Several of these are copies of old buildings from the valley and are located along the old road up to the valley of Gloppedalen. Byrkjedalstunet is a popular place for both locals and tourists. Here you can stop for a cup of coffee, pancakes or sour cream porridge, eat a full dinner and buy candles in every imaginable variety. The goats and old tractors are clear favourites among the youngest. Gloppehallen, a huge hall which hides inside the mountain, is well-suited for larger parties.
A short distance to beautiful nature experiences
Both in winter and summer Byrkjedal is a good starting point for a variety of nature experiences. The mountain scree Gloppedalsura is only a few minutes away, and it is also not far from Dirdal and Frafjord. In winter, cross-country skiing trails and slalom slopes in Stavtjørn, Brekko and Sirdal will entice you.
Holiday ideas in the Byrkjedalregion
Go exploring!
Shopping
Byrkjedalstunet Lys
Byrkjedal
Our candle foundry and factory outlet is open every day and is next door to the cafe. in 1988 we started here with the production of candles produced in the old way. Here you will find a large selection of candles in many different colors and shapes.
Sightseeing
Gloppedalsura scree
Byrkjedal
Gloppedalsura is described as Northern Europe's largest scree. It consists of huge boulders of rocks that lie on top of an end moraine.
Outdoor activities and nature
Frafjordhatten
Byrkjedal
Frafjord Hat stands 815 majestic metres high. It towers 300 metres over the surrounding mountains and the view from the top is impressive, especially towards the south and west. You can see as far as North-Jæren, Stavanger and Bokn.
Shopping
Byrkjedalstunet Lys
Byrkjedal
Our candle foundry and factory outlet is open every day and is next door to the cafe. in 1988 we started here with the production of candles produced in the old way. Here you will find a large selection of candles in many different colors and shapes.
Outdoor activities and nature
Månafossen waterfall and Friluftsgården Mån
Byrkjedal
Short yet challenging hike to Månafossen. The effort pays off for the breathtaking view of the waterfall plunging 92 metres through a narrow gorge.
Culture
Terland Klopp
Byrkjedal
Terland Klopp is located in Gyadalen valley along road 42, approximately 15 km from Egersund, 3 km from Helleland. It is a 60-meter long stone slab bridge from the early 19th century with 21 water runs. It's said that Terland Klopp is the longest and best preserved bridge of its kind in Norway.
Outdoor activities and nature
Via Ferrata in Gloppedalsura
Byrkjedal
The Via Ferrata Gloppedalsura, introduced in 2023, provides an exciting climbing experience to explore Northern Europe's largest scree.
Outdoor activities and nature
Galtadalen valley
Byrkjedal
Drive over the bridge to Holmen in Bjerkreim. Follow the road toward left where the road divides. Parking on yard at the inner farm. Marked red sticks and painted red circles.
Gloppehallen
Byrkjedal
For those who are looking for a unique business- concert- or conference hall, the new Gloppehall is exactly the right thing. The Gloppehall is spread over 945 m² in the mountains. Owner and operator of the hall is Byrkjedalstunet, who has their office at the feet of Gloppedalsura. The driving time from Stavanger is approximately one hour.
Outdoor activities and nature
Ørsdalen valley in Magma UNESCO Global Geopark
Byrkjedal
Explore this almost hidden valley at the end of the lake Ørsdalsvatnet which was not connected by road until the 1970s. The valley is a great starting point for several spectacular tours.
How to get here
How do you travel to Stavanger and the surrounding region? It doesn't matter how you get here, as long as you get here. We are not that far away, whether you’re travelling by plane, bus, ferry, car or train.
Getting to and around the Stavanger region
Food and drink
Byrkjedalstunet - Restaurant
Byrkjedal
Byrkjedalstunet restaurant can be found in the old buildings of Byrkjedal cheese factory. The restaurant was opened in 1991 and quickly became a popular stop for people on their way to or from the cabin in Hunnedalen and Sirdal.
Accommodation
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.
Food and drink
Cafe at the Dirdalstraen gardsutsalg
Dirdal
Find real, local food combined with local history in Dirdal. The café and farm shop at Dirdal is a recommended stop on your trip through the Stavanger region.