Randaberg - Fjord Norway

In Randaberg, land, sky and sea meet at the northern tip of Jæren. The municipality has long been best known as an agricultural municipality. In summer, there are plenty of local vegetables, eggs, flowers and more to be found at the local Farmer's market, and the Royal family's first fresh potatoes of the year are often delivered from Randaberg. In the centre, you can find several speciality shops and a coffee shop.

The cave Vistehola (Svarthola) is one of the most important tourist attractions in the municipality. Traces of settlement from 6,000 years BC have been found here. Vistegutten, Norway's best-preserved Stone Age skeleton, was found here. It is exhibited at the Archaeological Museum in Stavanger.

Explore Edge of Norway™ with urban Stavanger, countless surrounding islands, Sandnes with the famous mountain top Kjerag, long-stretched beaches along the Norwegian Scenic route Jæren, mountains and fjords, lunar landscapes in Magma UNESCO Global Geopark or the winter paradise Sirdal.

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Kvitsøy

Island life can be great both summer and winter! A visit to this idyllic island out in the open sea gives you a feeling of tranquillity and closeness to nature. Just a short ferry ride away from Stavanger (Mekjarvik), and suddenly you are in Norway's smallest municipality, Kvitsøy.

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three kids sitting on the rocks in front of Eigerøy lighthouse

From lighthouse to lighthouse

Are you fond of the sea and waves? Drive along the coast in the Stavanger region and discover the lighthouses with their exciting history. You can even spend the night in some of them?

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Don't miss these places:

Tungenes lighthouse

Tungenes lighthouse today functions as a museum and a cultural venue with exhibits, a gallery and a cafe.

Randabergfjellet

A perfect destination with great views of both the North Sea and Ryfylke - not far from the city and easily accessible!

Vistehola (Svarthola)

Vistehola, also called Svarthola is one of Norway's oldest Stone Age settlements. Here, among other things, one of the best-preserved skeletons from the Stone Age, the so-called Vistegutten, was found.

Kvitsøy hummermuseum (lobster museum)

Idyllic island of Kvitsøy lies far out on the fjord between Haugesund and Stavanger. It is the smallest of Ryfylke's municipalities. The island is home to one of Ryfylkemuseets finest museum sites, Kvitsøy Hummermuseet.

Vistevika bay and Vistestranden beach

Beautiful sandy beach at Viste Strandhotell, approximately two kilometres from Randaberg centre.

Swimming at Kvitsøy

Island life and swimming goes hand in hand, at least in the summer. On this gem in the ocean gap, you can actually swim where you want, but there are some swimming areas that are more suitable and especially well facilitated for swimming.

Sandalen Gård, Randaberg

Sandalen gård is Randaberg's first fruit farm. The farm has over 5,500 apple trees, as well as some opal plum trees and gooseberry bushes.

Paddling at Kvitsøy

Kvitsøy is an eldorado for paddlers.

The hiking area west at Kvitsøy

Hiking trail along reefs and old bunkers from Håland to Kvitsøy lighthouse. At the lighthouse you get a good view of the sea, Skudenes, Karmøy and Bokn.

The Stone cross and St. Clemens church ruin

The hiking area on the far east of the island of Kvitsøy gives you insight into exciting cultural history. You will witness the contours of the ruins of St. Clemens Church. In addition, a stone cross, Steinkorset, stands here, four meters above the ground.

Varen Randaberg kulturscene

Varen Randaberg kulturscene is located right by the famous landmark Varen, a small hill in the centre of Randaberg, hence the name.

Kvitsøy kirke

Kvitsøy church is a cruciform church. Internally, it is decorated with "rosemåling", a style of Norwegian decorative painting on wood, rediscovered during a major restoration, and it is this decoration, along with the altarpiece, that makes the church as special as it is.

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Ventilene Viste Strandhotell

Do you need premises for meetings / conferences, parties, weddings, events or accommodation? Ventilene Viste Strandhotell offers all this in fantastic surroundings. The hotel is one of three unique beach hotels in Norway - a stone's throw from the sea, and only a ten minute drive from Stavanger city centre.

Grøningen gjestehavn

If you have a boat and travel along the west coast, the chances are high that you have been to Kvitsøy. Kvitsøy has many options if you want to dock at a quay, and several sheltered bays to anchor up. Grøningen Guest Harbour is an excellent alternative to add to your plans. Fuel is available at the ferry quay.

Ydstebøhavn guest harbour

Are you a boat tourist? Are you looking for an idyllic place to dock along the southwest? Kvitsøy is a pearl in the ocean. Ydstebøhavn guest harbour is a great place to anchor on the island.