Explorethe Edge of Norway

Local food

Berentsens Distillery with Whisky Hall og Visitor Centre offers experiences with Norwegian whisky and other spirits.

Local food

Join a tasting tour with Berentsens Distillery! Whisky Tour at Vardberg Whisky Hall and Visitor Centre in Egersund.

Local food

Berentsens Brygghus in Egersund is one of Norway's oldest breweries and soft drink factories.

Architecture and heritage

Established in 1853-54, it has one of Europe's most powerful lights. The lighthouse was built to ensure safety of the shipping traffic along the coast. It was the first cast-iron tower to be built in Norway. Therefore, it was unsure whether it was heavy enough to resist the strong wind that occurs in this area, so 70 000 stones were used to line the tower from the inside. The lighthouse is 32,9 m tall and there are 134 steps to the top of the tower. To get to the lighthouse, follow Fv 502 from Egersund, turn right after Eigerøy Bridge, signposted from Segleim. From the parking lot, follow a 2 km footpath up to the lighthouse. There are 7 geo stops along the trail where you can learn more about anorthosite. The old lighthouse keeper's house is restored and is an open cafe on Sundays, during the summer season. Eigerøy bird-watching station was established by the lighthouse in 1991. It was initiated by  Norwegian Association for Ornitology, that uses the hobby house by the lighthouse for this purpose. The station registers bird activity in Midbrødøya all year round. Dogs are not allowed in the period 15 March - 15 October.

Beaches

Vannbassengan is a great outdoor area popular with visitors and locals. Used as a bathing place and hiking area.

Mountain hikes and walks

Welcome to Magma UNESCO Global Geopark! In the far south of Rogaland, you will find an area with such unique geology that it has been recognised by UNESCO.

Cycling

The goal of this trip is definitely worth the effort. The beach Skadbergsand is one of the best places in Egersund to enjoy swimming. Little can be better than a fresh breeze by the sea on a nice summer day. You will appreciate that the refreshing swim that much more after 15 km of cycling. The route goes mainly along paved roads with several stretches of cycling paths.

Beaches

The largest bathing area in the Egersund area is perfect for cooling off on those hot summer days, and wonderful for hiking all year.

Art and museums

After Egersund Fayancefabrik shut down in 1979, Dalane Folkemuseum took over the factory's archives and item collections. Today, this gift constitutes the core collection at Egersund Fayancemuseum (the Egersund Pottery Museum), which was first established in 1986.

Architecture and heritage

The site of the beautiful 17th century cruciform church, which was originally known as Heidningeholmen, has always been a sacred and important place. During the Viking age the king's Leidang ship moored here to collect taxes. The old transport routes on land and sea all led to this place. The market square, formerly known as Lahedla and Hauen, is situated in immediate proximity to the church. The church is the town's oldest remaining building. The present exterior is a result of an extensive building during the years 1785 – 1788. The interior, however, has been altered several times since then. One example is the building of galleries to accommodate the growing population. By the year 1888 it was Rogaland's next largest church with its seating capacity of 1160 seats. The church is open to visitors in the summer, no admission charge. Information about church services and other arrangements are displayed on the notice board at the entrance.

Mountain hikes and walks

A hike along the old western main road (Gamle Vestlandske Hovedvei) is a walk through the road history.

Art and museums

Egersund Fayancemuseum conveys the history of Egersunds Fayancefabrik (1847-1979). The factory made a variety of products from clay, such as cups and vessels, vases, and ornaments. If you and your family want to make something out of clay, you can book the activity "Play with clay".