Bryne – Welcome
Bryne is easily accessible, just 30 minutes by train from Stavanger. If you are travelling by car, the town lies conveniently close to the main highway.
After Stavanger and Sandnes, Bryne is the third-largest settlement on Jæren. The town is an important transport hub as well as a centre for commerce and education. Granted city status in 2001, Bryne is among Norway’s 50 largest towns and one of the youngest cities in the country. Once primarily an agricultural town, Bryne has also developed into an educational centre, with institutions such as a dairy school and a national gymnasium. Here, you can experience Jæren’s hospitality, enjoy local cuisine, explore cultural landmarks, and discover beautiful natural surroundings.
Music, Art and Literature
Street and Contemporary Art
Bryne has gained recognition through the anonymous street artist Pøbel, who frequently surprises the town with artworks painted under the cover of night. One of his most famous works is "The Lovers", depicting a couple embracing while wearing face masks. The artwork became internationally known after being featured in The New York Times. Pøbel has also honoured Erling Braut Haaland with a large mural on a central building.
Sculptures and Fritz Røed
Sculptor Fritz Røed (1928–2002) is another renowned artist from Bryne. His most famous work is Sverd i fjell in Hafrsfjord, but Bryne also hosts the Fritz Røed Sculpture Park, featuring many of his creations.
Literary Heritage
Bryne is the hometown of the poet couple Hulda (1862–1934) and Arne Garborg (1851–1924). Arne Garborg was a proponent of Landsmål (now Nynorsk). You can visit:
- Garborg Centre – a centre dedicated to their literary work
- Garborgheimen in Undheim – Arne’s childhood home, now a museum
- Knudaheio – their holiday home and writing retreat
Musical Talents
The town has produced several famous musicians. Janove Ottesen, frontman of Kaizers Orchestra, grew up in Bryne and now composes music for films. Bryne has also given rise to metal bands and pop artists, such as Hilde Selvikvåg.
Beautiful Natural Areas
Frøylandsvatnet Lake is a popular spot for walks along the lake. In 2016, a bridge was built connecting Sandtangen and the trails on the west side with Njåskogen on the east side. The bridge stretches from Lalandsholmen on the Klepp side to Njåskogen, taking the local birdlife into account. It is named Midgardsormen, after the sea serpent from Norse mythology, and gracefully winds over the water.
