— Fargegaten in Stavanger on Norway's national day
Everything you can see and do in the Stavanger region can be found here. Join sightseeing tours or go on your own. The choice is yours!
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Architecture and heritage
The Jæren beaches
Feistein lighthouse is situated on an island two kilometres west of the Sele marina. It was in use for the first time in 1859. The buildings that remain today; the lighthouse tower, lighthouse keeper's residence, the annexe and the boatshed are all preserved as cultural heritage buildings.
Architecture and heritage
The Jæren beaches
Jærstrendene (the beaches of Jæren) stretches from Tungenes in the north to Sirevåg in the south with a total length of 70 kilometres. You'll find a mixture of sand beaches, pebble beaches and a moraine coast.
Art and museums
The Jæren beaches
At the beach, Orrestranden, is the information centre, Friluftshuset på Orre. This is a stop along the Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren, a visit worth the while. The centre includes information about the Jæren beaches as a nature reserve and a bird and plant-protected area.
Architecture and heritage
The Jæren beaches
Orre old church is from the middle of the 13th century. The medieval church in brick and wood is the oldest building in the area. The church has the conservation status protected/listed.
Architecture and heritage
The Jæren beaches
Ogna Church is a beautiful, small medieval church richly ornamented in soapstone.
Architecture and heritage
The Jæren beaches
Monument of the author Åse-Marie Nesse (1934-2001) from Klepp. She wrote novels and poems. Åse-Marie Nesse was further a recognised translator of German literature to Norwegian.
Art and museums
The Jæren beaches
Would you like to experience a piece of Norwegian coastal history and enjoy the beautiful nature of Jæren? Then you should visit the Kvassheim lighthouse.
Art and museums
The Jæren beaches
Experience modern art and culture in historic surroundings on the very edge of Norway.