Cities
Sandnes
In the county's second-largest city located in the very heart of the Gandsfjord you can find all you need; niche shopping, accommodation, a museum, a skate park and playground, cafes and restaurants. Plenty of activities for a nice holiday!
Sandnes is centrally located in Nord-Jæren, with a short distance to Stavanger International Airport, Sola and the ferry to Denmark. The Jærbanen train line passes through Sandnes and there are frequent train connections between Sandnes and Stavanger and several daily departures between Egersund and Sandnes. Additionally, you can travel by train between Oslo and Sandnes.
Shopping
Sandnes is known for one of Norway's longest pedestrian streets, Langgata - the town's main shopping street. It has several niche shops along with cosy cafes and restaurants, making it perfect for a shopping day out.
Sandnes and surroundings
Sandnes was previously known mostly for its masonry and pottery industries, while the production of textile products and bicycles made the town famous from the end of the 19th century. Sandnes is home to the Figgjo porcelain factory, which manufactures all of its products locally, and Sandnes Garn, which produces knitting yarns at its factory in Foss Eikeland. Agriculture is another important industry in Sandnes, as it makes various livestock. The municipality also has several oil-related industries. Sandnes offers a creative milieu and several well-known Norwegian brands, such as DBS bicycles and Polaris. Brands such as the Norwegian pizza chain Dolly Dimple Pizza, the clothing brand Cubus and the retail chain Europris? All are brands that originated in Sandnes.
The outdoors
There are many opportunities for outdoor activities in Sandnes and several kilometres of hiking trails are marked in 16 hiking areas near the centre. In addition, there are miles of hiking trails on both sides of the Lysefjord, which is also part of Sandnes. The lake area Lutsi-Imsvassdraget stretches for about 10 kilometres and is an Eldorado for kayakers and canoeists with many possibilities for camping along the shore.
Rogaland Arboretum - a 700-hectare arboretum, and the largest in Norway! It shows about 1,400 different plant species. 15 kilometres of hiking trails go through this area, a beautiful hiking location all year round. The arboretum is always open and there is plenty of parking.
Event city
Sandnes is otherwise known for organising great events. The popular roller ski festival Blink is one of the most famous events held in Sandnes every year.
Holiday trips for Sandnes and surroundings
Sandnes has a lot to offer!
Outdoor activities and nature
Tryggvi Islandshestgård
Sandnes
Experience the robust and tölting Icelandic horse - no matter your previous riding experience. Tryggvi Islandshestgård offers guided tours on Icelandic horses with different levels of experience, and the trails and speeds are adjusted to each level.
Outdoor activities and nature
SkogSprett Klatrepark
Sandnes
SkogSprett Klatrepark is a unique climbing park located in beautiful Melsheia in Sandnes. SkogSprett offers three different activities: a net park for even small children, a state-of-the-art climbing park and SUP courses.
Adventure parks and animals
Vitenfabrikken
Sandnes
Discover this popular science museum in Sandnes. There are four levels of exhibitions and activities. Topics are natural science, mathematics, energy and astronomy, regional industrial history and Sandnes' city history.
How to get here
How do you travel to Stavanger and the surrounding region? It doesn't matter how you get here, as long as you get here. We are not that far away, whether you’re travelling by plane, bus, ferry, car or train.
Getting to and around the Stavanger regionSleep well!
Accommodation
GamlaVærket Hotell
Sandnes
GamlaVærket Gjæstgiveri & Tracteringssted is more than just a hotel, it's a tale of the city's history.
Accommodation
Kronen Gaard Hotell
Sandnes
Explore the tranquility, charm, quality food and historical bustle of the Kronen Gaard Hotel: a traditional and cozy hotel in a rural setting, a short distance from the center of Sandnes.
