Nature and attractions
6 places for autumn photos in the Stavanger region
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Last updated 2025-08-27
With changing colours in nature and perhaps also changing weather, you can capture incredibly beautiful autumn motifs on your camera roll from the Stavanger region.
In autumn, the weather in the Stavanger region is often slightly cooler, with daytime temperatures ranging from 10 to 15 degrees in September and gradually decreasing towards November. There may be a little more rainfall in October and November. In our inland municipalities, it is a little cooler, and there may be frost at night from November onwards. What they all have in common is that the landscape changes colour, becoming golden and colourful. There are also often some clear, beautiful autumn days. In Sirdal, you may occasionally see snowfall as early as November.
The Edge of Norway at its most beautiful:
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1. Preikestolen
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You can't miss this icon on a photo tour of the region.
Preikestolen
Autumn at Preikestolen often means fewer crowds on the hike there, but the famous attraction is still easily accessible.
It's a good idea to book a sunrise tour, as this will guarantee you an almost deserted plateau where you can take the most beautiful photos of the fjord and mountains bathed in autumn sunshine and colours. On grey days, you may catch a mysterious blanket of clouds over the fjord, which can be glimpsed 600 metres below. Weather creates contrasts, and contrasts create great photo opportunities. Find guided hikes to Preikestolen here.
Preikestolen
The trail to Preikestolen in autumn colours
Preikestolen
Nature's own play of colours
Autumn on the mountain plateau
Preikestolen and the Lysefjord
Sunrise
Preikestolen and the Lysefjord
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2. The Jæren beaches
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The long coastline of Jæren is beautiful all year round.
The Jæren beaches
As we all know, with autumn comes more weather, and perhaps especially here, where the wind has nothing to stop it.
The autumn storms are noticeable here on the edge of Norway. It can be both powerful and a little scary at times. However, if you keep a good distance, it can be dramatic and beautiful to see the sea crash against the beach, the cliffs and the pebbles. The light at Jæren is also constantly changing because the weather changes so often, which makes the beaches of Jæren extra photogenic.
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The Jæren beaches
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The sun breaks through heavy cloud cover at Hellestø
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The Jæren beaches
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Feistein lighthouse in storm
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The Jæren beaches
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Surfing is a typical autumn activity
Here you will find beaches in the Stavanger region
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3. Figgjoelva, Ørsdalsvatnet or Lundevatnet
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There is something majestic and magical that can happen in that phase between autumn and winter, when the air starts to get colder, but the water in the lakes is still somewhat warmed by the summer.
Figgjoelva, Ørsdalsvatnet or Lundevatnet
This usually causes fog to form, or evaporation mist, as it is actually called. In any case, it looks amazing! And for amateur photographers, it's worth its weight in gold! Find a body of water in autumn and observe it. There are several lakes in the Stavanger region, both large and small.
You are most likely to see this veil early in the morning, at sunrise, and look for the deepest lakes to see this phenomenon. Learn more about lakes here.
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Lundevatnet
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A beautiful autumn day in Lund
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4. Dirdal and Frafjord
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Forest terrain, mountains and fjords. Here you get a little bit of everything in terms of nature. There is a strong visual depth and drama in the steep mountainsides with Høgsfjorden.
Dirdal, Frafjord and Månafossen
You often have the opportunity to find golden vegetation against dark water and mountains.
In addition, you will find the majestic Månafossen waterfall in Dirdal, and what could be better than a dynamic, foaming waterfall combined with these strong autumn colours all around.
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Nature's own work of art
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– Two trees in autumn’s attire
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Explosion of colours
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Autumn is truly a photographer's gold mine
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5. Lysebotn, Lysefjorden
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Autumn in Lysefjorden can be beautiful. The fjord itself is one of Norway's most beautiful natural gems. With the autumn colours and warm light in the fjord's own ‘light tunnel’, it can be magical.
Lysebotn, Lysefjorden
Low autumn light in the early morning and late afternoon will bathe the water and mountainsides in a golden light, creating long shadows and highlighting the structure of the mountain wall. Perfect for those who like depth and drama in their photos.
For example, you can still drive along Lysevegen in autumn before it closes for the winter, and just before you drive down to Lysebotn from Øygardstøl, you will get a very special perspective from the top of the innermost part of the fjord. Here you may also encounter fog and steam phenomena – so-called fjord smoke – early in the morning.
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On the way to Kjerag
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You can see Lysebotn far down below and Øygardstølen
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On an autumn cruise with Private Cruise
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Autumn brings beautiful sunsets on Lysefjorden
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Fjord mystique
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and pure poetry in pictures
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6. Vandringshavn at Eigerøy
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On the west side of Egersund town, you will find a photo-friendly spot for great autumn pictures: Vandringshavn. Here you will find heathland, low mountains and small lakes with reflections – all in warm autumn colours.
Eigerøya
The coastal heather turns deep rust-red and brown shades in autumn, creating a different colour palette than inland. On calm days, both the small bays and sounds lie like mirrors, where autumn heather and blue skies create a pure natural palette.
Low autumn sun out by the sea means long shadows and glowing edges on the landscape – perfect for both wide-angle and telephoto lenses.
