Cities andPlaces

At the end of the Høgsfjord lies the valley Dirdal, which stretches upwards towards Gilja and further towards Byrkjedal. The name Dirdal comes from old Norse 'Digradal', and means 'the big valley'.

Lysebotn is idyllically located at the end of Lysefjorden in Ryfylke. The trail to Kjerag is close by. Here you can have an active holiday both in the mountains and at the fjord.

Tau is a village in Strand municipality in Ryfylke, and has a hotel, petrol station, shops, R13 center, restaurant, cafes and a large marina.

The Ryfylke Islands are a combination of several islands in Ryfylke, with close to 3 100 habitants. There are in total 16 habited islands, with both bridges, ferries and boats connecting them.

Midway in Lysefjorden in Ryfylke lies Flørli. The small, roadless village is popular for its stairs of 4444 steps up the mountain, the longest wooden stairway in the world.

Hå municipality offers high skies, beautiful beaches, vibrant agriculture, exciting museums and several cultural treasures.

Holidays in Sirdal! The winter season is gorgeous in Sirdal, however, going there all year has become increasingly popular.

Welcome to the unique archipelago located between the North Sea and the fjord-rich inner Ryfylke! This location provides great range and variety in nature and landscape. Here it is green and lush almost all year round, with nice and easy walks and good bathing places.

Nesflaten is a village in Suldal municipality in Ryfylke. It is situated on the northern shore of Suldalsvatnet lake. The Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv. 13, passes through the village.

Sola is located near the ocean and it's home to the international airport, as well as one of the most historic fjords in the region, namely the Hafrsfjord. Discover the swords in rock - a large stone monument commemorating the large Viking battle that once took place here led by Viking king Harald Fairhair.

Songesand is a small village by Lysefjorden, not far from Preikestolen and Kjerag in Ryfylke.

Island life can be great both summer and winter! A visit to this idyllic island out in the open sea gives you a feeling of tranquillity and closeness to nature. Just a short ferry ride away from Stavanger (Mekjarvik), and suddenly you are in Norway's smallest municipality, Kvitsøy.