Magma UNESCO Global Geopark

Explore the unique moonlike landscape in a UNESCO destination!

Magma Geopark stretches over five municipalities on the wild southwest coast. Embark on a journey and discover the unique moonlike landscape recognized by UNESCO. The landscape here is shaped by ice and thus full of contrasts: from idyllic skerries to steep mountains with exciting formations that make you marvel at the mighty forces of nature. Have you ever wanted to walk on the moon? You can do that here - because of the special kind of rock that in such large quantities is only found here and on the moon. But the geopark is so much more than "just" rock - it is also culture, food, lifestyle and above all - people!

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Articles written by our team of local guides and experts to give you an insight into the range of experiences to explore in the Northwest region. Figure out what you would like to see on your trip and then add specific activities, accomodation, places to eat and transport in your custom trip planner.

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Selected experiences in Magma

Read more about these highlighted places and attractions in The Stavanger region.

Eigerøy lighthouse

Established in 1853-54, it has one of Europe's most powerful lights. The lighthouse was built to ensure safety of the shipping traffic along the coast. It was the first cast-iron tower to be built in Norway. Therefore, it was unsure whether it was heavy enough to resist the strong wind that occurs in this area, so 70 000 stones were used to line the tower from the inside. The lighthouse is 32,9 m tall and there are 134 steps to the top of the tower. To get to the lighthouse, follow Fv 502 from Egersund, turn right after Eigerøy Bridge, signposted from Segleim. From the parking lot, follow a 2 km footpath up to the lighthouse. There are 7 geo stops along the trail where you can learn more about anorthosite. The old lighthouse keeper's house is restored and is an open cafe on Sundays, during the summer season. Eigerøy bird-watching station was established by the lighthouse in 1991. It was initiated by  Norwegian Association for Ornitology, that uses the hobby house by the lighthouse for this purpose. The station registers bird activity in Midbrødøya all year round. Dogs are not allowed in the period 15 March - 15 October.

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Read more about these highlighted places and attractions in The Stavanger region.

Eigerøy lighthouse

Established in 1853-54, it has one of Europe's most powerful lights. The lighthouse was built to ensure safety of the shipping traffic along the coast. It was the first cast-iron tower to be built in Norway. Therefore, it was unsure whether it was heavy enough to resist the strong wind that occurs in this area, so 70 000 stones were used to line the tower from the inside. The lighthouse is 32,9 m tall and there are 134 steps to the top of the tower. To get to the lighthouse, follow Fv 502 from Egersund, turn right after Eigerøy Bridge, signposted from Segleim. From the parking lot, follow a 2 km footpath up to the lighthouse. There are 7 geo stops along the trail where you can learn more about anorthosite. The old lighthouse keeper's house is restored and is an open cafe on Sundays, during the summer season. Eigerøy bird-watching station was established by the lighthouse in 1991. It was initiated by  Norwegian Association for Ornitology, that uses the hobby house by the lighthouse for this purpose. The station registers bird activity in Midbrødøya all year round. Dogs are not allowed in the period 15 March - 15 October.

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