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— Helleren in Jøssingfjord, Sokndal
Which places are a must-see and which little gems should you not drive past? Find the best experiences and make your holiday perfect!
Dirdal
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
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
Tau is a village in Strand municipality in Ryfylke, and has a hotel, petrol station, shops, R13 center, restaurant, cafes and a large marina.
Ryfylke Islands
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.
Flørli
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
Hå municipality offers high skies, beautiful beaches, vibrant agriculture, exciting museums and several cultural treasures.
Sirdal
Holidays in Sirdal! The winter season is gorgeous in Sirdal, however, going there all year has become increasingly popular.
Rennesøy and the green islands
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.
Sola
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
Songesand is a small village by Lysefjorden, not far from Preikestolen and Kjerag in Ryfylke.
Kvitsøy
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.
Forsand
The small village of Forsand in Sandnes municipality is located at the crossing point between the Lysefjord and the Høgsfjord i Ryfylke.