Suldal Municipality - Fjord Norway

Daytrips in Suldal

Here you will find tips and inspiration for various activities in Suldal.

Suldal is the largest municipality in Ryfylke. It covers 1,728 km2 and has around 4,000 inhabitants. Suldal is located only a couple of hours drive from Stavanger and Haugesund.

In the municipal centre Sand, you’ll find lots of nice cafés and shops in the typical white wooden houses along the Sandsfjord.

For nature lovers

In Suldal, wild nature, lively communities, and award-winning architecture live side by side.

The municipality is the perfect base for nature lovers. Hike to the top of the mountains for some amazing fjord views and spend the night in idyllic mountain cabins. You can fulfill your dream of catching some huge salmon in the Suldalslågen river, or just watching it close up from the Salmon studio. In the summer, you can visit Blåsjø, Norway’s largest dam facility.

Go for a walk in the lively villages and stroll along busy marinas and idyllic bathing spots.

Suldal is a popular winter destination. You can go cross-country skiing on groomed trails or freeriding from the mountain peaks.

Try local products

There are many different types of accommodation in the municipality. You can stay at hotels, apartments, cabins and glamping.

Suldal focuses on local food producers, and at Hebnes you will find the only vineyard in Fjord Norway.

Modern and historic architecture

As a centre for hydropower, Suldal offers great engineering solutions and hydroelectric architecture. You can learn all about it if you drive along The Architectural Route Suldal-Sauda-Røldal. The route is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, and has the best collection of architectural works in Fjord Norway. It is the only tourist route in Norway highlighting both modern and historic architecture in a day trip format.

Highlights of the route in Suldal include Høsebrua bridge, Energihotellet, and the old farm Kolbeinstveit, and the viewpoints Ropeid and Ostasteidn.

Sustainable Destination Program

Suldal is participating in the Sustainable Destination Program. That mean the municipality has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.

Explore Suldal municipality

A taste of all the great attractions in the municipality follows below.

Høsebrua lyser opp Suldalslågen i mørket.

Sand

Sand in Suldal, beautifully situated on the Sandsfjord, has preserved much of its historic character, with clusters of charming, white wooden houses. The Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke passes through Sand.

Et ufo-formet bygg med en foss i bakgrunnen.

Nesflaten

Nesflaten is a village in Suldal municipality in Ryfylke. It is situated on the northern shore of Suldalsvatnet lake. The Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv. 13, passes through the village.

Jelsa

Jelsa in Suldal is the best-preserved fjordside village in Ryfylke. There has been a church here since the 13th century and commercial activity since the 17th century.

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Travel inspiration

Here you will find a selection of articles that give you further insight in our region. Enjoy pages of inspiration and tailor the perfect trip for you.

Unike bord og stoler som minner om klynger av sopper.

Explore Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke

The drive along Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke is a journey of contrasts. You will experience everything from fertile hillsides, steep mountains and deep fjords to industrial history, architecture and local culinary traditions.

Experience world class modern and historic architecture in Ryfylke

The Architectural Route is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, and is the only tourist route in Norway highlighting both modern and historic architecture in a day trip format. Along the route you are driving through a spectacular landscape over mountains and along fjords, rivers and lakes in Suldal, Sauda and Røldal.

Activities in Suldal municipality

There are lots of fun things to do in the municipality.

Salmon Safari in Suldalslågen in Sand

On a salmon safari with Mo Laksegard in Sand, Ryfylke, you'll float down the Suldalslågen river in a dry suit while seeing wild salmon and sea trout up close underwater.

Suldal Bad at Sand

Suldal Bad at Sand in Ryfylke contains several pools, sauna, climbing wall and water slide, and is an activity paradise for the whole family.

Wine tasting at the vineyard Hebnes vingard in Ryfylke

Hebnes vingard is idyllically located by the fjord at Hebnes, Ryfylke. Here you can visit the farm, take a guided tour and taste Norwegian wine.

Kolbeinstveit - a living museum farm in Suldal (Ryfylkemuseet)

Kolbeinstveit is an old farmstead in Suldal in Ryfylke, with farm animals and friendly hosts.

The Flesåna waterfall in Brattlandsdalen

On its way through the valley of Brattlandsdalen, the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, Rv 13, passes the scenic area known as Flesåna.

Kvednahola on Vasshus (Ryfylkemuseet)

An old mill owned by Ryfylke Museum. Kvednahola is situated by the shop at Vasshus in Ryfylke. An exiting stop for travellers.

Hellandsnuten - hike in Suldal

Hellandsnuten (740 masl) towers majestically over the centre of Sand in Suldal, Ryfylke. It's a challenging hike with great views of the area's five fjords.

Farm shop at Fuglestein Fruktgard in Suldal

At Fuglestein Fruktgard in Suldal, Ryfylke, they produce apple cider, apple juice and apple jelly.

Fossadn

Fossadn is a beautiful waterfall situated near Gullingen in Suldal, Ryfylke. Enjoy a cold spray, if you wish!

Høsebrua bridge and Sandsfossen at Sand

Høsebrua is a pedestrian bridge across the Suldalslågen river at Sand in Ryfylke, designed by Rintala Eggertsson Architects.

The rest area Ostasteidn close in Suldal

Ostateidn is a new spectacular rest area on the north side of the Sandsfjord bridge in Suldal. It is inspired by Lars Hertervig's dramatic paintings of Ryfylke.

Bandåsen

Bandåsen is with its 513 m the highest mountain peak in the islands of Ryfylke. From Tjeltveit, the hike goes along the old road (sjoarveien) to Helgeland.

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Things to do in Suldal kommune

Here is a list of things to do in Suldal kommune, today or in the coming days.

How to get there

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Dining and accommodation in Suldal municipality

Here is an overview of restaurants and accommodation in the municipality.

Jelsa Hotell at Jelsa

Jelsa Hotell is centrally located in the middle of the idyllic fjordside village Jelsa in Suldal, Ryfylke.

Glamping at Tveita in Suldal

At Tveita Adventure at Tveita in Suldal, you can spend the night in a dome with panoramic views of the Ryfylke fjords.

Ryfylke Fjordhotell at Sand

Ryfylke Fjordhotell is located by the sea at Sand in Suldal in the beautiful Ryfylke-region.

Krossvatn Turisthytte i Suldal

Krossvatn in Suldal, Ryfylke, is surrounded by fish-rich waters, mighty mountain peaks, and in the heart of Dyraheio Landscape Conservation Area.

Mo Laksegard by Suldalslågen in Sand

Mo Laksegard is idyllically located close to the salmon river Suldalslågen, Ryfylke. Mo Laksegard offers accommodation, dining, activities and salmon fishing.

Sandsa in Suldal

Sandsa in Ryfylke is an El Dorado for families with children in one of Suldal's most beautiful mountain pasture areas.

Jonstølen in Suldal

Jonstølen in Suldal, Ryfylke, is a paradise both in summer and winter. It's also perfect for families who want a short distance from the road.

Stranddalen Mountain Lodge

Stranddalen is Stavanger Trekking Association's gem in Suldal, Ryfylke. The cabin is beautifully located, and the hike is suitable for the whole family.

Erøy harbour

Erøy harbour is located in beautiful Erfjord in Ryfylke.

Kvanndalen Turisthytte in Suldal

Kvanndalen is an enchanting little cabin full of charm on a beautiful stølsvoll in Suldal, Ryfylke.

Bleskestadmoen in Suldal

Bleskestadmoen in Suldal is a charming cabin located on a beautiful mountain pasture surrounded by mountain birch forests and bare mountains in Ryfylke.

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