Explorethe Edge of Norway

Adventure parks and family parks

Discover this popular science museum in Sandnes. There are four levels of exhibitions and activities. Topics are natural science, mathematics, energy and astronomy, regional industrial history and Sandnes' city history.

Beaches

The Tengesdalsvatnet lake is near Høle. Landscaped to accommodate the physically disabled, with a bathing ramp, benches, toilet, nature trails, and fishing.

Adventure parks and family parks

Øglændsparken is one of two parks in the old part of Sandnes city centre. The second is the neighbouring park, Kirkeparken.

Adventure parks and family parks

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.

Adventure parks and family parks

The arboretum is a large collection of both common and unusual bushes and trees from all over the world, and the whole area covers an area of 173 acres.

Adventure parks and family parks

Ruten: Award-winning city park in Sandnes! The city's gathering site, fountains, play areas, skate park, roller skating track and green areas.

Beaches

At Bråsteinsvatnet the surroundings are idyllic, it is a nice swimming area in the summer and sometimes you can go skating in the winter. Also a good fishing lake. It is a very family-friendly area.

Beaches

The bathing area Hogstadvika is a bay that is connected to the Lutsivassdraget lakes. It is popular to swim here on hot days, but Hogstadvika is also widely used for kayaking and canoeing.