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
Lilland Bryggerihotell in Tau, Ryfylke, brews beer and offers various packages with courses and beer tasting.
Culture
Mølleparken in Tau
Strand municipality
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
Strand municipality
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.
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 Bryggerihotell at Tau
Strand municipality
Lilland Bryggerihotell in Tau, Ryfylke, is a self-catering hotel located a short distance from natural attractions such as Preikestolen and the Lysefjord.
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, Bjørheimsbygd
Strand municipality
Hamrane cabin area is beautifully situated in Bjørheimsbygd in Ryfylke, with magnificent views of the mountains and lakes.
