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  • People and facilities at the square in Egersund

    Architecture and heritage

    The Moon Square in Egersund

    Egersund

    Welcome to Egersund, the town with a square unlike any other in the world! Right in the centre, you will find Månetorget – the only square in the world made of real moon rock, the beautiful rock type anorthosite.

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  • Rock carvings

    Architecture and heritage

    The rock carvings at Husabø

    Egersund

    At the foot of Vardberg, the city mountain in Egersund, there are at least three ship figures from the Bronze Age.

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  • stone circle in snow aerial view

    Architecture and heritage

    Stoplesteinane stone circle and St. Olavsvei

    Egersund

    At the top of Skårabrekkå in Egersund, with sweeping views of the landscape, you will find Stoplesteinane – a mighty stone circle that has guarded the Årstad farm for millennia.

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  • small red cottage that used to be a train station. Surrounded by greenery and green trees.

    Architecture and heritage

    Maurholen station along the old Jærbanen railway line

    Egersund

    The old railway station from the 1800s in Hellvik – preserved with respect for history.v

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  • Helleren i Jøssingfjord

    Architecture and heritage

    Helleren and Jøssingfjord

    Jøssingfjorden

    Perhaps you have driven past these, or seen a picture of these two little houses under Helleren in Jøssingfjord. If you drive along the North Sea Route, you can see them from the RV44 somewhere between Egersund and Flekkefjord. 

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  • Åsenhuset

    Architecture and heritage

    Åsenhuset - ancient farmhouse

    Magma UNESCO Global Geopark

    Åsenhuset is the oldest house in Bjerkreim, and an important site of cultural heritage in Bjerkreim municipality. 

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  • Lindøy Batteri

    Architecture and heritage

    Lindøy Batteri in Egersund

    Egersund

    Lindøy Batteri, one of Egersund's hidden gems! This historic coastal fortress from the 1500s was built during the reign of King Christian IV and today stands as a testament to the defence and seafaring of the past.

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  • Guided tour of the Egersund Fayence Museum

    Art and museums

    Guided Tour at Egersund Fayancemuseum

    Egersund

    Discover Egersund Fayancemuseum – a colourful insight into the town's proud ceramic history, from craftsmanship and design to iconic tableware.

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  • lighthouse in stunning nature landscape

    Architecture and heritage

    Eigerøy lighthouse

    Egersund

    Experience Eigerøy Lighthouse from 1854 – Norway's first cast iron lighthouse. Hiking trail, bird life, café and 134 steps with a view of the sea.

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  • Architecture and heritage

    Fargegaten - Øvre Holmegate - The colourful street

    Stavanger

    Fargegaten is arguably one of the most colourful streets in Norway. Find out for yourself! Ideal for shopping, coffee, drinks and for your holiday pictures!

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  • Sørbø kirke - church from the Middle Age

    Architecture and heritage

    Sørbø church

    Rennesøy and the green islands

    Sørbø Church is a medieval stone church located near the E39 motorway, a few kilometres from the ferry quay at Mortavika on the island of Rennesøy.

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  • Norsk Oljemuseum, fasade

    Art and museums

    Norwegian Petroleum Museum

    Stavanger

    Norwegian Petroleum Museum: Uncover Norway's offshore industry evolution. Engaging exhibits highlight its pivotal role, in offering immersive experiences.

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