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— Fargegaten in Stavanger on Norway's national day
Everything you can see and do in the Stavanger region can be found here. Join sightseeing tours or go on your own. The choice is yours!
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Beaches
Sandnes
At Bråsteinsvatnet the surroundings are idyllic, it is a nice swimming area in the summer and sometimes you can go skating in the winter. Also a good fishing lake. It is a very family-friendly area.
On your own
Byrkjedal
Gloppedalsura is described as Northern Europe's largest scree. It consists of huge boulders of rocks that lie on top of an end moraine.
Mountain hikes and walks
Jørpeland
Heiahornet (774 absl) is the highest mountain peak in Strand municipality, and have beautiful views all the way to Stavanger and the small lakes around you.
Architecture and heritage
Sola
The stone crosses at Tjora testify to the contact with the Celtic church in Great Britain, these crosses are only found in western Norway. It also indicates that the Christianisation of Norway took place over a longer period than 35 years.
Mountain hikes and walks
Randaberg
A perfect destination with great views of both the North Sea and Ryfylke - not far from the city and easily accessible!
Cycling
The Jæren beaches
Biking through nature in southwestern Norway is full of contrasts. You will find dramatic and idyllic fjords, high mountains and gentle moors, long white sand and pebbled beaches, boulders and a fantastic archipelago.
Mountain hikes and walks
The Lysefjord in Ryfylke
Join Rygr Tours on a guided hike to the icons Preikestolen in Ryfylke and Trolltunga in Hardanger. Here you will walk along both the Lysefjord and the Hardangerfjord.
Architecture and heritage
Kvitsøy
Kvitsøy lighthouse is located on the island of Kvitsøy south of Skudeneshavn and is a coastal lighthouse. In the same area, there are also several cultural monuments. The lighthouse is located near Ydstebøhavn harbour in a maritime environment.
Water sport and kayaking
Jørpeland
Fjord Expedition has single and double kayaks for rent on Jørpeland from March to November, and will be more than happy to help you plan your fjord adventure in Ryfylke.
Water sport and kayaking
The Jæren beaches
Bore Surf Senter makes surfing easy! Their goal is for you to be able to stand on the board. They even give you a free course if you can't make it on the first course. A good deal, surely.
Mountain hikes and walks
Ålgård
Friluftstunet Brekko is located in a hiking area that is suitable for both winter and summer activities. The area is particularly well adapted for families with children.
Art and museums
Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway's street art capital: The Dotmaster started painting on the streets of Brighton in the early 1990s.The artist was heavily involved in developing the Nuart Festival in Norway, from acting as a producer to co-curator or artist.