Sola - Fjord Norway

Sola is rich in traces of earlier settlements, dating back to the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Viking period as well as more recent times.

The most beautiful beach in the world?

The most important transport hub for travellers in the region is located at Sola. You basically fly in for landing over the Solastranden beach. The beach is popular among locals and visitors. Sunday Times once named the beach one of the most beautiful in the world. We agree! In a national grading of the best beaches in Norway from 2006, Solastranden reached the top of the list as number one.

A small centre with a big heart

Solakrossen is the largest townlet in Sola municipality, where there are both restaurants, opportunities for shopping, the municipality's town hall, a culture house and several things to do. With a new town hall and a new church north of Solakrossen, the area has been given a boost, with a beautiful park, library, a concert hall and a youth centre.

The village wins high on service and product knowledge. The small centre offers varied shops where you can find unique items, both in yarn, interior and fashion. In the area, you will also find shops selling equipment for sports and leisure, flowers and building materials, as well as a wide range of wellness.

Getting hungry, you will find a varied offer, with everything from sushi to traditional Norwegian dishes. In the supermarkets and east of the centre, you can also find fast food, which can be taken to the beach or enjoyed in the park in the area.

North of Krossen, is the well-known Jordbærtorget (translates to the strawberry square) at Joa, with beautiful, local strawberries. In the immediate vicinity, you will also find beautiful hiking areas around Åsen with a rich history.

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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Historic hotels and scrumptious food

Discover what Sola has to offer!

The culinary route - a round trip in the south of Fjord Norway

This round trip focuses on locally produced food and accommodation in hotels part of the Historic Hotels & Restaurants. You sleep in rooms where history would come to life if walls could talk, and you could eat at everything from MICHELIN star restaurants to high-quality traditional restaurants.

exhibitions museum of archaeology in stavanger

Follow the traces of the Vikings

Explore the Viking history of the Stavanger region - learn about the time before and during the infamous Viking Age (approx. 800-1000 AD).

Dame som går ut i vannet sett bakfra med armene i været. Toppløs.

Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren

The geographical area of Jæren is often described with words such as high sky, wide horizons, and endless sea.

Hidden gems in the Stavanger region

In search of new places of excursions? Our region offers countless naturally beautiful recreational areas with walking and hiking opportunities - far from the big tourist crowds.

A little taste of what you can do at Sola

Beach trip, flight history and afterwards a sauna

Sola beach

Solastranden beach was once named one of the most beautiful beaches by the Sunday Times!

The Museum of Aviation History at Sola

The Aviation History Museum (Flyhistorisk Museum Sola) is located close to Stavanger Airport. Here you will see an impressive and unique collection of aeroplanes, helicopters and objects.

Floating sauna in Tananger

Do you need a fresh break from everyday life? Take a trip to the harbour in Tananger for a refreshing sauna experience.

Ytraberget at Hafrsfjord

Ruins of a fortress. The fortress is mentioned in Snorre's saga literature, assumably, the Viking king Kjotve the rich sought refuge there after losing the battle against Harald Fairhair at Hafrsfjord.

Torpedoverkstedet

At Torpedoverkstedet, "The Torpedo workshop", there is an exhibition conveying stories from the Second World War. The exhibition portrays the war with the help of local people. Their stories are connected with the rest of the world, and you'll learn about the local history from an international perspective.

Vigdel - Bore

Jæren beaches from Vigdel to Bore beach. The beaches are a fantastic place to walk and take in the wide horizons and endless sea. Most of the beaches are sand beaches with sand dunes, although there are also a few pebbled beaches.

Hellestøstranden beach

Hellestøstranden beach is a universally accessible recreational area. The sand dunes here are of great national value.

Vigdel beach

Vigdelstranden beach is ideal for families with small children as it's a shallow beach. Photographers also like to visit the area, as it is varied in terms of landscape; a nice blend of flat and rocky terrain.

Damp Sauna Sola

Enjoy beach life at the beach, Solastranden followed by a steamy sauna visit. Refreshing whether it's summer, autumn, winter or spring!

Golf in the Stavanger region

There are several golf clubs and courses in the region. Try your hand at a "Hole in One" at the mountain golf in Sirdal, find your "sweet spot" with the beautiful Jæren beaches as a neighbour or try your luck at the country's second oldest 18-hole golf course in Stavanger.

Walk along Tananger's harbour

Start your walk at Risnes, heading south along the sea toward the old ship's cottage (Loshytta). Continue to Monsenhuset (the house of Monsen) and the Hummeren Hotel.

The burial mounds at Rege

At Rege, Sola, there were seven burial mounds from the Bronze Age (1800 -500 BC). Three of the burial mounds are still visible.

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How to get there

Are you travelling by car or public transport? Wondering how to get there? We can help you!

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Where to eat and stay the night at Sola?

We recommend these places!

Sola Strand Hotel

Sola Strand Hotel is idyllically located by the dunes on Solastranden beach, just outside of Stavanger.

Hummeren Hotell

Hummeren Hotell aims to serve good food and drinks in a maritime environment, as well as offering meeting facilities and accommodation.

Solastranden Gård - private & wedding venues

Welcome to Solastranden Gård! A meeting venue with country charm in rural surroundings, just by the Solastranden beach.

Tananger harbour

Guest harbour with space for 20 - 30 guest boats. Tananger inner harbour is a natural harbour with long traditions and is still a harbour for pilots. Here is Tananger Coastal Collections located.

Quality Airport Hotel Stavanger

Quality Airport Hotel Stavanger is centrally located near Stavanger International Airport, Sola. Short distance to Stavanger, Sandnes and Forus.

Ølberg Camping

Ølberg camping is idyllically located right by Ølbergstranden. The only thing that separates you from the sea is the white-sand beach and the dunes. Here you can enjoy lazy summer days at the beach, or go for long walks on beautiful coastal paths, straight from the campsite.

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