Explorethe Edge of Norway

Mountain hikes and walks

Sea, views and history at beautiful and diverse Storhaug. Among other things, you pass the site that gave name to the area.

On your own

From the viewpoint at Høllesli you get a mighty view of the Lysefjord. The viewpoint is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, close to the bridge to Forsand.

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.

Mountain hikes and walks

Preikestolen sunrise hike is one of Norway's most popular hikes. Experience the sunrise over the mountains on this guided tour with Lysefjorden Adventure.

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Are you a football fan? Join the Viking yacht (Vikingyachten) for the football match with the local football team Viking! Good atmosphere, some sightseeing and wind in your hair. And a little elegance and luxury aboard a 72-foot Princess.

Mountain hikes and walks

Embark on a trip to Bynuten, the highest mountain in the area, located in the eastern part of Sandnes on a guided tour with Stavanger Adventure.

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

Rundt osen til Lyseelva is a short and close hike in Lysebotn, yet it offers spectacular views - all the way from the bottom of Lysefjorden with its steep mountain sides, along the stone beach where the fjord meets the valley floor, and through the shrub forest to a waterfall that changes its character from day to day.

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

Krosshaug is a burial mound at Klepp but is commonly used to describe the entire site here and its several prehistoric finds.

Boat trips and fjord cruises

The largest lake in Bjerkreim municipality is this 17-kilometre-long lake; Ørsdalsvatnet. The lake and surrounding nature can best be experienced by going on a boat trip with M/K Ørsdølen on Sundays in summer.

Mountain hikes and walks

Frafjord Hat stands 815 majestic metres high. It towers 300 metres over the surrounding mountains and the view from the top is impressive, especially towards the south and west. You can see as far as North-Jæren, Stavanger and Bokn.