Explorethe Edge of Norway

Sport

At Frilager.no, you will find nearly everything in terms of equipment for rent. If you are planning a tent trip, it is possible to rent equipment for cooking, accommodation, tents and transport. If you want to frolic in the water, they have fishing equipment, kayaks and canoes. If you lack clothing for the mountain hike or a map and compass, they also rent out this type of equipment.

Architecture and heritage

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.

On your own

Experience the historic town of Egersund: A cosy town filled with historic wooden houses and a beautiful centre with many restaurants, cafes and niche shops.

Mountain hikes and walks

Use your smartphone or tablet and dive into the life and literature of Arne Garborg, one of the most important Norwegian authors at the turn of the 19th century. Through film and sound, you will meet Arne Garborg himself as well as characters from his novels.

Architecture and heritage

Viking House is a groundbreaking concept. For the first time, we get a Virtual reality-based world-class visitor centre to tell the Viking history of the Stavanger region.

Architecture and heritage

Mysinghålå is located at Mysingheia, Helleland, approx. 12 km from the center of Egersund. There is a good 10 km marked walking path here. Mysinghålå was the base for the Vestige IV under Sergeant Alf Aakre during World War II. The cave was equipped with an oven, bunks, tables and a window. The Germans never found this hiding place. You can walk a further 2 km to Hestadfjellet where a plane pulling a glider went down during World War II. This plane was involved in Operation Freshman and sabotage of the heavy water production at Vemork. This is a great area for recreation, and for those interested in aviation, war and cultural history. The road to Mysinghålå is clearly marked today. From E39, follow the road to Mysing and the marked trail from the parking place. It is an approx. 40 min walk at a leasurely pace.

Art and museums

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.

Water sport and kayaking

Did you know that Stavanger and the region offer fantastic surfing beaches? Here you get the best of everything! Explore surfing at Borestranden!

Architecture and heritage

Obrestad lighthouse is one of several charming lighthouses located along the rugged edge of Norway. Stay in modern lighthouse accommodation with sea views.

Mountain hikes and walks

Jæren beaches from Vigdel to Bore beach. The beaches are a fantastic place to walk and take in the wide horizons and endless sea. Most of the beaches are sand beaches with sand dunes, although there are also a few pebbled beaches.

Local food

At the farm Strand Gård at Tau, Ryfylke, they produce products from quails and unique woolly pigs. When you visit the farm shop, you can see the pigs up close.

Climbing, canyoning and zip wire

SkogSprett Klatrepark is a unique climbing park located in beautiful Melsheia in Sandnes. SkogSprett offers three different activities: a net park for even small children, a state-of-the-art climbing park and SUP courses.