Explorethe Edge of Norway

Retail

Norwegian world-class porcelain since 1941.

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.

Architecture and heritage

Skjævelandbrua bridge is a beautiful, old stone bridge from 1853. If you take a small detour from the main road, you will get to se this piece of cultural history.

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Every Sunday this summer, MS Riskafjord II at Bakernes Paradis is ready to take you on a majestic cruise into the beautiful Lysefjord and to the Pulpit Rock.

Cycling

How about a bike ride to experience the city? Sandnes Tourist Information offers free rental of bicycles for city biking.

Beaches

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

Mountain hikes and walks

At the planet trail in Sandnes' green oasis, you can sense the distances in our solar system. It's a replica of our solar system, in a ratio of 1:1 billion. Walking one meter on the path equals 1 million kilometres in space. On foot or by bike!

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.

Cycling

Experience the essence of Norway through its majestic fjords, dramatic mountains, and captivating shoreline. This Norway Bike Experience roundtrip adventure unveils the untamed beauty of Norwegian landscapes, featuring the renowned Lysebotn climb.

Spa and sauna

Four Season Spa is a Spa in Langgata in Sandnes. An oasis for health and well-being in the middle of Sandnes' nicest shopping street. At Four Season Spa, you can take a break from shopping and relax while receiving quality treatment performed by skilled or experienced therapists.

Cycling

This route is possibly one of the country's nicest commuters routes, it is almost completely flat, and goes parallel to the railroad partly along the ocean. The route goes through green areas, forest areas where there are plenty of places to stop, along beaches, swimming spots and playgrounds.

Art and museums

The Nuart Sandnes Art Trail is a project from the team behind Stavanger's Nuart Festival. It is Norway's first official Street Art trail.