Explorethe Edge of Norway

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.

Local food

Gather your friends or family and taste the variety of beers produced at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau in Ryfylke.

Retail

Holidays and shopping go hand in hand. Kvadrat shopping centre in Sandnes is a great place to start. And Kvadrat offers much more than just shopping!

City sightseeing

Jørpeland is situated by the fjord, about 30 minutes from Stavanger. This small Ryfylke town has a selection of shops that offer a wide range of products, ranging from food to toys, sports equipment and furniture.

City sightseeing

A guided city walk is an excellent way to explore Stavanger's many hidden treasures. In the company of the city's connoisseurs, we will prick up our ears and let ourselves be surprised by the stories that lurk in the city's streets.

Adventure parks and family parks

The play park Veras Lekeland is located at the shopping centre M44 at Bryne, only 20 minutes from Sandnes and 50 minutes from Egersund.

Sport

SUP- Stand up Paddle Board rental in Lysebotn.

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.

Beaches

Island life and swimming goes hand in hand, at least in the summer. On this gem in the ocean gap, you can actually swim where you want, but there are some swimming areas that are more suitable and especially well facilitated for swimming.

On your own

Dorgefoss is a beautiful sight. The river Sira is regulated, and the amount of water in the waterfall therefore varies.

Cycling

Tempted by a cycling tour on the islands of Stavanger? Here are two suggestions for two different day tours by bike on the islands of Finnøy and Sjernarøyene.

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.