Explorethe Edge of Norway

Mountain hikes and walks

The hike from the unique cabins at The Bolder to Preikestolen BaseCamp offers several spectacular viewpoints over Lysefjorden, such as Seiajuvet, Skjerajuvet, Hatten, Fantapytten, and Fantagjuvet.

Mountain hikes and walks

Jenafjell is a lesser-known but exciting summit hike starting from Lysebotn. The trail offers a variety of landscapes and breathtaking views.

Mountain hikes and walks

From Lysebotn's road end, follow the T-marked trail to a suspension bridge, cross the river, and return via Aursletta. Circular hike: 1.5 hours.

Art and museums

The Veveriet was built to house weaving looms, that were driven by power from the river next to it. It is an important building in the town's textile heritage. Today the building is a cultural centre, housing the town's library, and culture facilities. It is also the local tourist information point.

Architecture and heritage

Viking House is a groundbreaking concept. For the first time, we get a Virtual reality-based world-class visitor centre to tell the Viking history of the Stavanger region.

Architecture and heritage

This open-air stage is set in the centre of the municipality of Sandnes outside Stavanger, bringing the focus back to the local centre in the face of competition from new harbourside developments.

Beaches

Vigdelstranden beach is ideal for families with small children as it's a shallow beach. Photographers also like to visit the area, as it is varied in terms of landscape; a nice blend of flat and rocky terrain.

Boat trips and fjord cruises

Preikestolen Fjord Safari is an exciting boat trip along the Lysefjord, Ryfylke. Here you will experience beautiful nature and an impressive mountain landscape.

Architecture and heritage

Skjævelandbrua bridge is a beautiful, old stone bridge from 1853. If you take a small detour from the main road, you will get to se this piece of cultural history.

Retail

Our candle foundry and factory outlet is open every day and is next door to the cafe. in 1988 we started here with the production of candles produced in the old way. Here you will find a large selection of candles in many different colors and shapes.

Retail

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Spa and sauna

Dirdalstraen Gardsutsalg Farm Outlet has a beautiful wood-fired sauna with lovely views. Relaxing in the sauna with its panoramic window facing the Høgsfjord, is like sitting in a postcard.