Villages and places
Tau
Tau is a village in Strand municipality in Ryfylke, and has a hotel, petrol station, shops, R13 center, restaurant, cafes and a large marina.
Just 10 km from Jørpeland lies the village of Tau, just a short drive to Solbakk and the sub-sea tunnel to Stavanger. Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv. 13, passes Tau.
The rapidly expanding village center has shops, cafés and restaurants, hotel, pub, gas station and guest harbor. Strandastøa beach lies just south of Tau.
Tau’s historical roots probably date at least back to Eirik Blood-axe; archaeological finds indicate that a king or chieftain once had a farmstead here.
The mill park
By the little waterfall near Krossvatnet lake is an old red mill. Tou Mill, built in 1855, marked the dawn of the industrial era for this region.
Visitor’s to the mill park near the old director’s mansion may note that the landscaping here is inspired by the English style. On Sundays during the summer there are café, art exhibitions and flea market in the old buildings.
The old and new church
Tau Church, from 2021, has a modern architecture and is situated in the village center. You may also wish to explore the cultural trail, which takes you a couple of kilometres outside the center to the beautifully situated Strand Church, build in 1874.
Travel inspiration
Activities near Tau
Shopping
Beer tasting at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau
Strand municipality
Gather your friends or family and taste the variety of beers produced at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau in Ryfylke.
Culture
Mølleparken in Tau
Tau
The beautiful park by the Director`s residence, established in cooperation with the milling company at Tau in Ryfylke, is now open to the public.
Shopping
The shopping center R13 senteret at Tau
Tau
R13 senteret is located right in the heart of Tau city center. The shopping center has restaurant, grocery store, pharmacy, interior store and car shop.
Culture
Strand Church at Tau in Ryfylke
Tau
Strand church in Tau in Ryfylke was built in 1874, and is located high and beautiful with a short distance from the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke.
Outdoor activities and nature
Memorial monument in Holtaheia, Strand
Tau
The memorial in Holtaheia in Strand in Ryfylke is in memory of the English students, teachers and crew who died in the tragic plane crash in August 1961.
Shopping
The shopping center R13 senteret at Tau
Tau
R13 senteret is located right in the heart of Tau city center. The shopping center has restaurant, grocery store, pharmacy, interior store and car shop.
Sightseeing
The Force That Shaped Tau
Tau
Join a journey through Tau and discover the river's significance in the village's history, from mill houses and salmon fishing to Møllehagen and local cultural heritage.
Outdoor activities and nature
Ormakammen and Moldhesten
Tau
Enjoy high-mountain ambience down by the coast. The moorland and mountain area north and east of Holta, near Strand in Ryfylke, is a well-preserved coastal landscape.
Outdoor activities and nature
Topphøna, via the Memorial - hike in Strand
Tau
Topphøna (480 masl) and the memorial site of the airplane crash are fantastic, family-friendly hiking destinations in Holtaheia in Strand, Ryfylke.
Sightseeing
Day trip to idyllic Jelsa with Rødne
Tau
Join Rødne on a fjord cruise from Stavanger or Tau to Jelsa, the best-preserved fjordside village in Ryfylke. Jelsa has been voted the most idyllic place in Rogaland, and here history, nature and good flavours are paramount.
Culture
Mølleparken in Tau
Tau
The beautiful park by the Director`s residence, established in cooperation with the milling company at Tau in Ryfylke, is now open to the public.
How to get here
Ryfylke is best known for the iconic mountains Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, which are both on the spectacular Lysefjorden. But when you drive along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, between Lysefjorden in the south and Hårå in Røldal in the north, you will experience lots of contrasts among majestic mountains and deep fjords.
Getting to and around RyfylkeDining and accommodation near Tau
Accommodation
Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau
Strand municipality
A stay at Lilland Brewery Hotel at Tau in Ryfylke is perfect for beer lovers who want a unique accommodation.
Food and drink
Ryfylke bakeri & konditori at Tau
Strand municipality
The cozy cafe Ryfylke bakeri & konditori is located in the R13 center at Tau in Ryfylke, and has a large selection of breads, salats and pastries.
Accommodation
Hamrane Hyttefelt in Bjørheimsbygd
Strand municipality
Hamrane cabin area is beautifully situated in Bjørheimsbygd in Ryfylke, with magnificent views of the mountains and lakes.
