— The flat landscape of Jæren.
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How do you travel sustainably in the Stavanger region?
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Last updated 2024-11-04
Come as you are, stay as long as you wish and leave behind everything except environmental footprints. Half of those who visit the Stavanger region come here because of the nature. We fully understand this!
Leave footprints in the sand and create lasting memories. Be a person that leads the way to more sustainable travel. There are several ways of travelling sustainably. Here are some suggestions.
The power of your own two feet
Hike from one beach to another, start in one place and see where you end up, hike to a new summit every day, stroll in streets and alleys, run through the forest... The traffic is not the same without the power of your own two feet. Hopefully, you can use them as much as possible to experience small and significant daily moments - whether you are barefoot, dressed in hiking shoes, sandals, sneakers or high heels. You have the world at your feet, as they say, quite literally, also in the Stavanger region.
Explore new places from the bike seat
The area called Jæren is relatively flat, making it ideal for bike rides. Norway Bike Rental offers several long-distance bicycles. Paa Hjul offers bike rentals for shorter rides.
Jærruta has e-bikes included in their package deals. Also possible to include in the packages are accommodation, food, guide and bikes. What is guaranteed regardless of package choice, is your encounter with the beautiful light, the landscape, the views of the North Sea and several memorable impressions. Read more about the bike route Jærruta.
Cycling
Bike along the route Jærruta
The Jæren beaches
Jærruta is a refreshing and contrasting adventure on the edge of Norway. Set off on an electric bike with good friends along the beautiful Jæren beaches in magical light with compelling experiences on all sides.
Cycling
Norway Bike Rental
Stavanger
Norway Bike rental brings you closer to nature. The Stavanger region by bike provides a stunning landscape that involves as much water as land in the most beautiful and challenging of road terrains. Majestic switch-back climbs in the fjords and long flat rides along the beaches are some of the favourites.
Day trips by bike
Are you going on a day trip by bike, here are some useful examples of bike distances:
From Stavanger city centre
- Swords in rock (Approx. 6 kilometres, 25 minutes)
- Vistestranden beach, via the lakes Store Stokkavatnet and Hålandsvatnet (Approx. 13 kilometres, 45 minutes)
- Solastranden beach (Approx. 18 kilometres, 1 hour)
From Clarion Hotel Air, Sola
- Solastranden (Approx. 2 kilometres, 6 minutes)
- Borestranden (Approx. 16 kilometres, 50 minutes)
From Egersund city centre
- Vannbassengan swimming area (Approx. 1,5 kilometres, 10 minutes)
- Trollpikken (6,8 kilometres, 30 minutes, plus parts of the hike on foot)
- Skadbergsanden (Approx. 7,5 kilometres, 30 minutes)
- Sogndalstrand (Approx. 30 kilometres, 1 hour and 40 minutes)
Rent an electric vehicle
Several rental companies offer electric cars or hybrid cars to their guests, i.e. Hertz. Search for electric cars and hybrids and try Hertz's Green Collection.
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Tired feet? Rent an EV!
Car
AVIS Stavanger International Airport car rental
Sola
Do you need a fast and reliable car rental service? Rent a quality car in Stavanger from Avis and make the trip a pure pleasure.
Car
Hertz car rental Stavanger
Stavanger
Explore the Stavanger region with freedom and comfort. Car hire from Hertz gives you the key to discover the region's gems. Explore nature, culture and history.
Car
AVIS Forus Stavanger car rental
Sandnes
Do you need a car hire? Avis at Forus, in Sandnes, helps you and makes the car hire process easy.
Bus and train
Jærbanen rails start in Stavanger and proceed to Egersund, with several stops on the way along the coastline of Jæren. And if the train can't take you where you need to go, check the local bus schedules with Kolumbus' travel planner. Kolumbus is responsible for the bus and speed boat transport in the county, additionally, the company works hard to ensure that trains, bicycles, walking and car sharing are connected with buses and boats - so that you can use a car as little as possible. Find also information on city bikes or car-sharing services here.
Green fjord sightseeing
The world's fastest electric catamaran is the MS Rygerelektra. It is owned by the boat company Rødne Fjord Cruise and takes you to and from the Lysefjord.
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.
International airport with consideration for the environment
As the first airport in Scandinavia, Stavanger International Airport, Sola, has its very own honey production, and they have had this since 2014. Beehives are placed along the runway, and thousands of bees take off and land here searching for nectar from flowers from the surrounding area. The honey is sold at the airport. Read more about the airport's honey production and why the airport chooses to do this.
Choose Norway all year
An active all-year-round tourism industry contributes to the profitability and sustainable development of a destination. It could be just as spectacular to visit us in autumn, winter or spring. By choosing to travel in other months than peak season, you are contributing to the long-term viability and sustainability of activity providers, attractions, accommodation establishments and restaurants. Travelling off-season helps diminish the pressure on the destination in the main season. Nature hikes you can do all year, however, we recommend you do it with a nature guide, especially when days are getting shorter and darker.
Stay as long as you wish
When planning your trip, keep in mind that it makes more environmental sense to stay in one place for several days instead of staying in a new hotel every night. Feel free to stay long enough to experience many of the wonderful things that are nearby! You have plenty to choose from, that's for sure. Support the local business community, eat and drink out and buy local products and souvenirs.
Local favourites
Local food
Dirdalstraen gardsutsalg, Gjesdal
Dirdal
Experience homemade food made from local ingredients combined with local history in Dirdal! The Dirdal Gardsutsalg Farm Outlet has a varied history.
Retail
Helly Hansen Stavanger
Stavanger
Helly Hansen Stavanger is a Norwegian outdoor and lifestyle shop in the heart of Stavanger city centre.
More favourites
Local food
Sandalen Gård, Randaberg
Randaberg
Sandalen gård is Randaberg's first fruit farm. The farm has over 5,500 apple trees, as well as some opal plum trees and gooseberry bushes.
Local food
Chili Chocolate Stavanger
Stavanger
Chili Chocolate AS is a chocolate factory and a shop located in the heart of Stavanger city centre.
Local food
Nyyyt at Røysland Gard in Vikeså
Vikeså
Experience Nyyyt at Røysland Gard: a unique meat shop and restaurant that celebrates sustainability and local produce, from farm to table.
More local flavours
Local food
Vardberg Whiskyhall og Smakssenter
Egersund
Berentsens Distillery with its Whisky Hall og Visitor Centre offers unique experiences with Norwegian whisky and other spirits.
Local food
LERVIG Canteen Brewery outlet, Stavanger
Stavanger
In the brewery outlet, you will find the freshest LERVIG products and products from other local manufacturers for sale.
Local food
Farm outlet at Utstein
Stavanger
The farm sale at Utstein is located in a former sea house just below the Utstein Kloster (monastery).
Preserving Norwegian nature
Know that the "right to roam" (Allemannsretten) is the very foundation for all opportunities for travel in nature in Norway. This right also includes the duty to preserve this valuable outdoor law. It is therefore important that you as a visitor are aware of these obligations and that you comply with them. You can read about duties and the "right to roam" act here. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that you should not disturb wildlife or leave garbage behind. You can also make an extra effort on the trip by picking up the litter you see and throw in the nearest bin.
Things you can do
If you are committed and have an interest in doing a bit extra, there are also beach cleanups you can take part in, such as the "Ryddeaksjon jærkysten", a great initiative by the Jæren Friluftsråd to keep our coastlines and beaches clean. Ryfylke Friluftsråd also regularly organises cleanup days, follow here for how you can participate.