Cities
Sandnes
Sandnes is centrally located on 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, producing knitting yarns at its factory at Foss Eikeland. Agriculture is furthermore an important industry in Sandnes with various livestock productions. The municipality also has a number of 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 hectares 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.
Outdoor activities and nature
Storaberget
Sandnes
Those who choose to go on the trip to Storaberget will see both older and newer cultural monuments along the way. Well up at the top, a magnificent view opens up in all directions. In good weather, you can see not only Riskalandet and the lakes Lutsivassdraget, but also far out to the sea and the Ryfylkeheiene moors. Storaberget offers challenges and experiences for both large and small hikers.
Outdoor activities and nature
Maudlandsområdet
Sandnes
Huge hiking area northeast in Sandnes with several mountains and ponds.
Outdoor activities and nature
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.
Outdoor activities and nature
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.
Outdoor activities and nature
Sunrise hike to Preikestolen
Sandnes
Preikestolen sunrise hike is one of Norway's most popular hikes. Experience the sunrise over the mountains on this guided tour with Lysefjorden Adventure.
Shopping
Kvadrat shopping centre in Sandnes
Sandnes
Holidays and shopping go hand in hand. Kvadrat shopping centre in Sandnes is a great place to start. And Kvadrat offers much more than just shopping!
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.
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.
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.
Accommodation
Smarthotel Forus
Sandnes
Smarthotel Forus - Norway's first and only street art hotel. The hotel stands out by creating something extraordinary in a popular atmosphere. Welcome!
Events in Sandnes
Cities in the Stavanger region
Bryne
Ready for some small-town charm in the name of literature? Bryne has fostered many an author, one of them is author Arne Garborg, whose works have been translated into English. Or is football more your cup of tea? Famous football player Erling Braut Haaland is also from Bryne. Bryne is easily accessible, either by train some 30 minutes from Stavanger, or by car.
