Cities andPlaces

Swords in rock is a monument to commemorate the battle in Hafrsfjord. The memorial is on a small rock side in the area where perhaps the battle took place. Nobody knows for sure, but the fjord is the widest here and the Vikings most likely docked their boats here when they were fighting.

Ready for some small-town charm in the name of literature? Bryne has fostered many an author, one of them is author Arne Garborg, whose works have been translated into English. Or is football more your cup of tea? Famous football player Erling Braut Haaland is also from Bryne. Bryne is easily accessible, either by train some 30 minutes from Stavanger, or by car.

At the end of the Høgsfjord lies the valley Dirdal, which stretches upwards towards Gilja and further towards Byrkjedal. The name Dirdal comes from old Norse 'Digradal', and means 'the big valley'.

Lysebotn is idyllically located at the end of Lysefjorden in Ryfylke. The trail to Kjerag is close by. Here you can have an active holiday both in the mountains and at the fjord.

The geographical area of Jæren is often described with words such as high sky, wide horizons, and endless sea.

Kjerag – The Majesty of the Lysefjord. Towering at an impressive 1,132 meters, Kjerag is the highest peak along Lysefjord, offering a dramatic sight from the water below.

The Jøssingfjord in Sokndal, surrounded by Magma UNESCO Global Geopark land, is mostly known for the two small houses from the 1800s which are protected by a natural mountain shelter.

Tau is a village in Strand municipality in Ryfylke, and has a hotel, petrol station, shops, R13 center, restaurant, cafes and a large marina.

Finnøy is a combination of several islands in Ryfylke, with close to 3 100 habitants. There are in total 16 habited islands, with both bridges, ferries and boats connecting them.

Midway in Lysefjorden in Ryfylke lies Flørli. The small, roadless village is popular for its stairs of 4444 steps up the mountain, the longest wooden stairway in the world.

From historic small-town charm to modern street art, welcome to an international fjord city that offers exciting experiences! The city of Stavanger is known for street art, good food, culture and proximity to beautiful natural attractions.

Hå municipality offers high skies, beautiful beaches, vibrant agriculture, exciting museums and several cultural treasures.