Villages and places
Sola
Sola is rich in traces of earlier settlements, dating back to the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Viking period as well as more recent times.
The most beautiful beach in the world?
The most important transport hub for travellers in the region is located at Sola. You basically fly in for landing over the Solastranden beach. The beach is popular among locals and visitors. Sunday Times once named the beach one of the most beautiful in the world. We agree! In a national grading of the best beaches in Norway from 2006, Solastranden reached the top of the list as number one.
A small centre with a big heart
Solakrossen is the largest townlet in Sola municipality, where there are both restaurants, opportunities for shopping, the municipality's town hall, a culture house and several things to do. With a new town hall and a new church north of Solakrossen, the area has been given a boost, with a beautiful park, library, a concert hall and a youth centre.
The village wins high on service and product knowledge. The small centre offers varied shops where you can find unique items, both in yarn, interior and fashion. In the area, you will also find shops selling equipment for sports and leisure, flowers and building materials, as well as a wide range of wellness.
Getting hungry, you will find a varied offer, with everything from sushi to traditional Norwegian dishes. In the supermarkets and east of the centre, you can also find fast food, which can be taken to the beach or enjoyed in the park in the area.
North of Krossen, is the well-known Jordbærtorget (translates to the strawberry square) at Joa, with beautiful, local strawberries. In the immediate vicinity, you will also find beautiful hiking areas around Åsen with a rich history.
Historic hotels and scrumptious food
A little taste of what you can do at Sola
Bathing and wellness
Sola beach
Sola
Solastranden beach was once named one of the most beautiful beaches by the Sunday Times!
Culture
The Museum of Aviation History at Sola
Sola
The Aviation History Museum (Flyhistorisk Museum Sola) is located close to Stavanger Airport. Here you will see an impressive and unique collection of aeroplanes, helicopters and objects.
Bathing and wellness
Floating sauna in Tananger
Sola
Do you need a fresh break from everyday life? Take a trip to the harbour in Tananger for a refreshing sauna experience.
Culture
Ytraberget at Hafrsfjord
Sola
Ruins of a fortress. The fortress is mentioned in Snorre's saga literature, assumably, the Viking king Kjotve the rich sought refuge there after losing the battle against Harald Fairhair at Hafrsfjord.
Culture
Torpedoverkstedet
Sola
At Torpedoverkstedet, "The Torpedo workshop", there is an exhibition conveying stories from the second world war. The exhibition portrays the war with the help of local people. Their stories are connected with the rest of the world, and you'll learn about the local history from an international perspective.
Outdoor activities and nature
Vigdel - Bore
Sola
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.
Adventure parks and animals
Hellestøstranden beach
Sola
Hellestøstranden beach is a universally accessible recreational area. The sand dunes here are of great national value.
Adventure parks and animals
Vigdel beach
Sola
Vigdelstranden beach is ideal for families with small children as it's a shallow beach. Photographers also like to visit the area, as it is varied in terms of landscape; a nice blend of flat and rocky terrain.
Bathing and wellness
Damp Sauna Sola
Sola
Enjoy beach life at the beach, Solastranden followed by a steamy sauna visit. Refreshing whether it's summer, autumn, winter or spring!
Outdoor activities and nature
Golf in the Stavanger region
Sola
There are several golf clubs and courses in the region. Try your hand at a "Hole in One" at the mountain golf in Sirdal, find your "sweet spot" with the beautiful Jæren beaches as a neighbour or try your luck at the country's second oldest 18-hole golf course in Stavanger.
Outdoor activities and nature
Coasteering at Tananger in Sola
Sola
Join Coastal Adventures for amazing experiences in the North Sea!
Outdoor activities and nature
Walk along Tananger's harbour
Sola
Start your walk at Risnes, heading south along the sea toward the old ship's cottage (Loshytta). Continue to Monsenhuset (the house of Monsen) and the Hummeren Hotel.
How to get here
How do you travel to Stavanger and the surrounding region? It doesn't matter how you get here, as long as you get here. We are not that far away, whether you’re travelling by plane, bus, ferry, car or train.
Getting to and around the Stavanger regionWhere to eat and stay the night at Sola?
Accommodation
Sola Strand Hotel
Sola
Sola Strand Hotel is idyllically located by the dunes on Solastranden beach, just outside of Stavanger. The hotel offers 135 hotel rooms, modern conference centre, a renowned kitchen, first-class restaurant, unique function rooms and Sola Strand Spa.
Accommodation
Hummeren Hotell
Sola
Hummeren Hotell aims to serve good food and drinks in a maritime environment, as well as offering meeting facilities and accommodation.
Food and drink
Solastranden Gård- private & wedding venues
Sola
Welcome to Solastranden Gård! A meeting venue with country charm in rural surroundings, just by the Solastranden beach.