Explorethe Edge of Norway

Art and museums

Would you like to experience a piece of Norwegian coastal history and enjoy the beautiful nature of Jæren? Then you should visit the Kvassheim lighthouse.

Art and museums

Experience modern art and culture in historic surroundings on the very edge of Norway.

Architecture and heritage

Feistein lighthouse is situated on an island two kilometres west of the Sele marina. It was in use for the first time in 1859. The buildings that remain today; the lighthouse tower, lighthouse keeper's residence, the annexe and the boatshed are all preserved as cultural heritage buildings. 

Architecture and heritage

Jærstrendene (the beaches of Jæren) stretches from Tungenes in the north to Sirevåg in the south with a total length of 70 kilometres. You'll find a mixture of sand beaches, pebble beaches and a moraine coast.

Art and museums

At the beach, Orrestranden, is the information centre, Friluftshuset på Orre. This is a stop along the Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren, a visit worth the while. The centre includes information about the Jæren beaches as a nature reserve and a bird and plant-protected area.

Architecture and heritage

Experience street art in Lysebotn, the small village in the end of Lysefjorden. On the walls of Lysefjorden tourist cabin you will find a number of art motifs.

Architecture and heritage

Orre old church is from the middle of the 13th century. The medieval church in brick and wood is the oldest building in the area. The church has the conservation status protected/listed.

Architecture and heritage

Ogna Church is a beautiful, small medieval church richly ornamented in soapstone.

Architecture and heritage

Monument of the author Åse-Marie Nesse (1934-2001) from Klepp. She wrote novels and poems. Åse-Marie Nesse was further a recognised translator of German literature to Norwegian.