Girl petting two of three husky dogs in the snow at Sirdal Huskyfarm
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Cosy up with the furry ones at Sirdal Huskyfarm

Holiday ideas

Family fun time in the snow in the Stavanger region

  • Winter

Last updated 2024-10-17

Dreaming of nice winter days and winter activities in the snow with your family?

Newly groomed ski pistes, beautiful, powdered snow in the hills, rock-hard skating ice on the lakes. Are you travelling to Norway for the winter holidays this year? In the Stavanger region, you can find your winter's paradise.

The snowy landscapes are only a short travel time away

We don't always have snow in the lowlands, however, the distance to frolicking possibilities in the snow is short. Brekko, for instance, is only 45 kilometres from Stavanger. The area is an ideal outdoor space for families with runs for sledging and cross-country ski pistes. You can borrow snow sliders for the kids on site.

Rental of skis and equipment

Also, you don't need to travel with all your skiing equipment, everything you need can be rented at frilager.no, remember to do so two days in advance. There are facilities for cooking food over an open fire and benches and tables for picnicking. Stavtjørn is another popular ski destination, some 80 kilometres from Stavanger, with slalom facilities and family areas for skiing and sledging.

Brekko vinterstid.

Mountain hikes and walks

Brekko lodge and recreation area

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.

Hengekøyer til utleie hos frilager.no

Sport

Rent outdoor equipment - frilager

Sandnes

At Frilager.no, you will find nearly everything in terms of equipment for rent. If you are planning a tent trip, it is possible to rent equipment for cooking, accommodation, tents and transport. If you want to frolic in the water, they have fishing equipment, kayaks and canoes. If you lack clothing for the mountain hike or a map and compass, they also rent out this type of equipment.

Vinteridyll

Skiing

Stavtjørn

Vikeså

Stavtjørn offers outdoor activities all year round. Cross-country trails and ski resorts in the winter and in summer, enjoy swimming, fishing and hiking.

Explore the snowy mountains with local experts

The famous Lysefjord mountains are covered in snow, creating a stunning winter scene. If you're wondering how to explore this snowy beauty, don't worry! In our region, there are several friendly guides ready to safely take you up and down these impressive places. With their help, you can have a secure and unforgettable hiking experience in the magical snowy wilderness landscapes. Pick one of these great guides for a safe and joyful snowy mountain adventure.

Tre personer som står på Preikestolen med snødekte fjell i bakgrunnen.

Mountain hikes and walks

Guided winter hike to Preikestolen with Explore Lysefjorden

Stavanger

Winter is a great time to visit Preikestolen. Grab the chance and explore the iconic rock formation in Ryfylke with Explore Lysefjorden during the serenity of Norway's off-season.

Lysefjorden

Mountain hikes and walks

Lysefjorden Adventure

Sandnes

Lysefjorden Adventure AS is an activity provider of guided tours and hikes in the Stavanger region and the surrounding, grand nature. Having Stavanger as their starting point, the distance to unique nature gems is never far away.

Scenic view of the Pulpit Rock/Preikestolen in Norway, with Lysefjorden in the background.

Mountain hikes and walks

Hike to Preikestolen/Pulpit Rock with Norwegian Guide from Stavanger

Stavanger

Experience a safe and enjoyable hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) with a friendly and knowledgeable Norwegian guide. Enjoy a full day of adventure with scenic views.

Sirdal – a winter's paradise

In less than two hours, you will reach Sirdal from Stavanger, with winter activities in abundance. Around 200 kilometres of prepped cross-country pistes are scattered all over Sirdal, suitable for both long and short ski expeditions. Load your backpack like the Norwegians would; hot chocolate, oranges and Kvikklunsj bars (similar to KitKat, but it's not the same :)) and go cross-country skiing.

Four ski centres in Sirdal

Additionally, choose between four ski centres from north to south in the Sirdal Valley if you prefer slalom or snowboarding. Both Sirdal Ski Centre and Ådneram Ski Centre have dedicated areas for kids and heated rooms for resting and lunching in between activities. As you might expect, you can rent skis and equipment on-site.

Slalom snowboard

Skiing

Sirdal Fjellpark

Sirdal

Sirdal Fjellpark is South West Norway's largest ski resort with 8 lifts, 2 children's areas and 21 slopes, designed for the whole family to enjoy and have fun.

Skiing

Ådneram skitrekk

Sirdal

Ådneram skitrekk is a family-friendly ski centre in Sirdal. Good facilities for both downhill and cross country skiing.

Stay at a cabin or a hotel

Rent a cabin or an apartment with Sirdal Resort. Sirdal høyfjellshotell is also a popular mountain hotel, with an excellent restaurant, cosy lounges with comfy couches near the fireplace, and it has an indoor pool! At Sirdal Huskyfarm you can stay either at the camping or in tee-pee cabins, and at Sirdal Safari and Adventure, you can rent an old hunting lodge or stay in an Eco-lodge! Byrkjedalstunet is another traditional hotel to stay the night and is a good starting point for adventures in Stavtjørn, Giljastølen, Hunnedalen and Sirdal.

Fasade.

Hotel

Byrkjedalstunet Hotel

Byrkjedal

Welcome to Byrkjedalstunet! It is not easy to describe Byrkjedalstunet, you'll have to experience it. Byrkjedalstunet Hotell can be found in Byrkjedal which is a small settlement near the famous Gloppedalsura. The hotel is close to an intersection and is a good starting point for a trip to Månafossen, Kjerag and Frafjordheiane Landscape Conservation Area.

Slalom snowboard

Skiing

Sirdal Fjellpark

Sirdal

Sirdal Fjellpark is South West Norway's largest ski resort with 8 lifts, 2 children's areas and 21 slopes, designed for the whole family to enjoy and have fun.

Tee-pee cabins in the snow in Sirdal. A couple in front of the cabin lying in front of a fire smiling

Cabin and holiday homes

Tee-Pee Cabin in Sirdal

Sirdal

Stay in tee-pee cabins by the river at Sirdal Huskyfarm. Imagine falling asleep to the soothing sound of rushing mountain water!

A cabin in a lush green forest of birch trees

Cabin and holiday homes

Sleep in a historic cottage in Sirdal

Sirdal

Sleep in the same cabin as kings, noblemen and politicians from all over the world have done before you.

Dronebilde av hotell mellom grønnkledde fjell og marker.

Hotel

Sirdal Høyfjellshotell

Sirdal

At Sirdal Høyfjellshotell they have welcomed guests since 1986. The hotel is located in Fidjeland, which is the only hotel in Sirdal.

Blå himmel og snøroser sett fra innsiden av glampinghytte i taket.

Cabin and holiday homes

Ecolodge in Sirdal

Sirdal

Sleep under the stars in spectacular glamping ecolodges in Sirdal. Built for the future - only in sustainable materials!

Ski bus to Sirdal from Stavanger

The ski bus to Sirdal is easy and comfortable transport for those who come without a car.

winter scenery in the stavanger region, fjords, preikestolen, skiing in sirdal

Bus and train

Ski bus to Sirdal from Stavanger, Sandnes or Ålgård

Stavanger

The ski bus (Skibussen) is an easy and comfortable way to get to the snow from Stavanger, Sandnes or Ålgård.

Polar dogs in Sirdal

At Sirdal Huskyfarm, explore family-friendly activities, such as dog sledging, visiting the dog kennel or going on family expeditions - they offer adventures with and without accommodation.

Hundekjøring i Sirdal

Horse riding and dog sledding

Sirdal Huskyfarm

Sirdal

Get excited as the dogs race across snow-covered expanses. Find tranquillity in the absolute silence of the mountains.

Bon appétit in Sirdal!

The Sirdal region boasts a restaurant with perhaps the best view in the region. The restaurant is built on top of the hill Hoppmannsknuten, a hill popularly called Slottet (the castle) by the locals. Naturally, it became the name of the restaurant - Slottet i Sirdal (The Castle of Sirdal). Enjoy waffles, coffee and hot chocolate here after your ski trip, or splurge on a lavish evening meal.

Slottet i Sirdal

Restaurant

Slottet i Sirdal

Sirdal

Slottet i Sirdal is a restaurant where you eat well and are surrounded by magnificent views. The restaurant is built on a mountaintop.

Winter in the Lysefjord

Explore the winter in the Lysefjord from the water. Cruise past snowy landscapes and icy cliffs or paddle through icy waters at your own pace, soaking in the rough winter beauty of the Lysefjord. These water excursions let you experience the wintery wonders of the Lysefjord simply and thrillingly.

kayaking in winter in the Lysefjord, Norway, mountains with snow-capped tops

Water sport and kayaking

Winter Kayaking Adventure on the Lysefjord

Stavanger

Experience the stunning beauty of the Lysefjord in winter as you paddle through icy landscapes and frozen waterfalls with Nordic Paddling.

Lysefjordcruise

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Fjord cruise to the Lysefjord and Preikestolen from Stavanger

Stavanger

Rødne Fjord Cruise offers a must-try fjord cruise to breathtaking Lysefjord from Stavanger. Highlights include Preikestolen and Hengjanefossen waterfall.

En lang fjord med fjellvegger på hver side. Sett ovenfra.

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Experience an exclusive winter cruise on the Lysefjord

Stavanger

Explore the Lysefjord in luxury with Private Cruise. Do you dream of experiencing the majestic Lysefjord in a unique way?

72-fots Princess.

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Fjord cruise on the Lysefjord

Stavanger

You can not miss a visit to the fjords on a visit to the Stavanger region. The Lysefjord is raw, mighty and spectacular. A must-be experience in other words. And why not see it on board a luxury yacht?

kayaking in winter in the Lysefjord, Norway, mountains with snow-capped tops

Water sport and kayaking

Winter Kayaking Adventure on the Lysefjord

Stavanger

Experience the stunning beauty of the Lysefjord in winter as you paddle through icy landscapes and frozen waterfalls with Nordic Paddling.

Slalombakker i Sirdal

Easter on the Edge of Norway

Learn more about quirky, Norwegian Easter traditions. Is Easter in Norway and in the Stavanger region for you? Spend it in the snowy mountains of Sirdal, Bjerkreim or Gjesdal or near the beaches of Jæren on the edge of Norway. If a city Easter is more to your liking, choose between Stavanger, Sandnes, Bryne or Egersund. Combine with fjord adventures in the Lysefjord, and island activities outside of Stavanger, or find a different Easter experience in lunar landscapes.