Explorethe Edge of Norway

Architecture and heritage

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

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

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

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

Ogna Church is a beautiful, small medieval church richly ornamented in soapstone.

Art and museums

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.

Cycling

Jærruta is a refreshing and contrasting adventure on the edge of Norway. Set off on an electric bike with good friends along the beautiful Jæren beaches in magical light with compelling experiences on all sides.

Adventure parks and family parks

Vitengarden at Nærbø: Learn about Jæren's agriculture, food production, technology and nature through interactive exhibitions. Meet animals and jump in the hay.

Package tours

Travel in the footsteps of the Vikings and experience the spectacular scenery and culture along the south coast of Western Norway. A fantastic journey you can do in a day, a week or a month.

Cycling

Biking through nature in southwestern Norway is full of contrasts. You will find dramatic and idyllic fjords, high mountains and gentle moors, long white sand and pebbled beaches, boulders and a fantastic archipelago.

Water sport and kayaking

Bore Surf Senter makes surfing easy! Their goal is for you to be able to stand on the board. They even give you a free course if you can't make it on the first course. A good deal, surely.