Villages and places
Tau
Just 10 km from Jørpeland lies the village of Tau, just a short drive to Solbakk and the sub-sea tunnel to Stavanger. Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv. 13, passes Tau.
The rapidly expanding village center has shops, cafés and restaurants, hotel, pub, gas station and guest harbor. Strandastøa beach lies just south of Tau.
Tau’s historical roots probably date at least back to Eirik Blood-axe; archaeological finds indicate that a king or chieftain once had a farmstead here.
The mill park
By the little waterfall near Krossvatnet lake is an old red mill. Tou Mill, built in 1855, marked the dawn of the industrial era for this region.
Visitor’s to the mill park near the old director’s mansion may note that the landscaping here is inspired by the English style. On Sundays during the summer there are café, art exhibitions and flea market in the old buildings.
The old and new church
Tau Church, from 2021, has a modern architecture and is situated in the village center. You may also wish to explore the cultural trail, which takes you a couple of kilometres outside the center to the beautifully situated Strand Church, build in 1874.
Travel inspiration
Activities near Tau
Shopping
Beer tasting at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau
Tau
Gather your friends or family and taste the variety of beers produced at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau in Ryfylke.
Culture
Mølleparken in Tau
Tau
The beautiful park by the Director`s residence, established in cooperation with the milling company at Tau in Ryfylke, is now open to the public.
Shopping
The shopping center R13 senteret at Tau
Tau
R13 senteret is located right in the heart of Tau city center. The shopping center has restaurant, grocery store, pharmacy, interior store and car shop.
Outdoor activities and nature
From Solbakk to the bathing places Strandastøa or Kuviga
Tau
From the car park at Ryfast, the world's longest underwater tunnel, you can easily get to the bathing areas Strandastøa and Kuvigå in Strand municipality.
Shopping
Beer tasting at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau
Tau
Gather your friends or family and taste the variety of beers produced at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau in Ryfylke.
Shopping
Farm shop at Strand Gård at Tau
Tau
At the farm Strand Gård at Tau, Ryfylke, they produce products from quails and unique woolly pigs. When you visit the farm shop, you can see the pigs up close.
Culture
The Old Tou Mill
Tau
This old granary consists of three well preserved wooden mill buildings in their natural setting on the seafront at Tau in Strand, Ryfylke, right beside the modern mill.
Shopping
Tou Bryggeriutsalg at Tau
Tau
Tou Brewery Outlet is located in Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau, Ryfylke. Here, beer produced at the hotel's microbrewery and other local products are sold.
Culture
Strand Church at Tau in Ryfylke
Tau
Strand church in Tau in Ryfylke was built in 1874, and is located high and beautiful with a short distance from the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke.
Outdoor activities and nature
Memorial monument in Holtaheia, Strand
Tau
The memorial in Holtaheia in Strand in Ryfylke is in memory of the English students, teachers and crew who died in the tragic plane crash in August 1961.
Shopping
The shopping center R13 senteret at Tau
Tau
R13 senteret is located right in the heart of Tau city center. The shopping center has restaurant, grocery store, pharmacy, interior store and car shop.
How to get here
Ryfylke is best known for the iconic mountains Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, which are both on the spectacular Lysefjorden. But when you drive along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, between Lysefjorden in the south and Hårå in Røldal in the north, you will experience lots of contrasts among majestic mountains and deep fjords.
Getting to and around RyfylkeDining and accommodation near Tau
Accommodation
Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau
Tau
A stay at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau in Ryfylke is perfect for beer lovers who want a unique accommodation.
Food and drink
Ryfylke bakeri & konditori at Tau
Tau
The cozy cafe Ryfylke bakeri & konditori is located in the R13 center at Tau in Ryfylke, and has a large selection of breads, salats and pastries.
Accommodation
Hamrane Hyttefelt in Bjørheimsbygd
Bjørheimsbygd
Hamrane cabin area is beautifully situated in Bjørheimsbygd in Ryfylke, with magnificent views of the mountains and lakes.
