Explorethe Edge of Norway

Art and museums

Learn about the treasures the Vikings brought back to Norway. Or come face to face with the 8,200-year-old skeleton from Vistehola? Visit the Archaeological Museum in Stavanger.

Architecture and heritage

Old Stavanger is located on the west side of Vågen in the city centre and comprises 173 wooden buildings.

Architecture and heritage

Stavanger Cathedral is the only cathedral from the Middle Age that has kept its original architecture, and the only Norwegian cathedral in continuous use since the 1300s. Norway's best-kept cathedral is located only a stone's throw from the Stavanger harbour. 

Theatre and dramatic arts

Tou is one of Norway's largest independent cultural institutions, established in 2001. It is located in the old brewery premises of Tou Bryggerier in Stavanger East.

Architecture and heritage

The Røynevarden farmstead is situated high on the moors with a fine view of Suldalsvatnet in Ryfylke.

Architecture and heritage

High up on the south side of Hylsfjorden in Suldal in Ryfylke you will find the old farm Litunet, approximately 285 meters above sea level.

Architecture and heritage

The Nesasjøhuset (wharfhouse) at Sand in Ryfylke houses exhibitions, a museumshop, a café and the internactive childerns exhibition "Kvitebjørnen.

Architecture and heritage

Experience world class and historic architecture while driving through a spectacular landscape over mountains and along fjords, rivers and lakes in Suldal, Sauda and Røldal in Ryfylke.

Art and museums

Ryfylke`s regional Cultural Centre at Sand in Ryfylke. It comprises a library, a bowling hall, and a 300-seat auditorium that is used for concerts, cinema, theatre, conferences etc.

Architecture and heritage

Jelsa in Suldal is the best-preserved fjordside village in Ryfylke. There has been a church here since the 13th century and commercial activity since the 17th century.

Architecture and heritage

Nesflaten is a village in Suldal in scenic Ryfylke. The hydropower station and the workers' dwellings are some of the best-preserved examples of Norwegian functionalism. 

Architecture and heritage

"Venterommet" with large glass windows and the "mushrooms" of recycled plastic boats on Ropeid ferry quay in Suldal are unique attractions along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke.