Culture

Feistein lighthouse is situated on an island two kilometres west of the Sele marina. It was in use for the first time in 1859. The buildings that remain today; the lighthouse tower, lighthouse keeper's residence, the annexe and the boatshed are all p...

Egersund Fayancemuseum conveys the history of Egersunds Fayancefabrik (1847-1979). The factory made a variety of products from clay, such as cups and vessels, vases, and ornaments. If you and your family want to make something out of clay, you can bo...

At Sirdal Mountain Museum a collection of buildings and artefacts from Sirdal is presented, where the oldest building is from the 1770s. 

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.

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.

Stavanger, the Norwegian street art capital of Norway! Paul Harfleet is a London-based artist, writer and designer who has been planting pansies, a garden flower that shares its name with a homophobic slur, at sites of homophobic abuse for 15 years.

The Veveriet was built to house weaving looms, that were driven by power from the river next to it. It is an important building in the town's textile heritage. Today the building is a cultural centre, housing the town's library, and culture facilitie...

Stavanger, the Norwegian street art capital of Norway! Dolk is a Norwegian street artist best known for his stencil works.

Along the harbour of Stavanger there are around 60 maritime buildings. They were built at the end of the 18th century and early 19th century, previously used as salting works for herring, storehouses for salt, logs and other goods, as well as for oth...

Jærstrendene (the beaches of Jæren) stretches from Tungenes in the north to Sirevåg in the south with a total length of 70 kilometres. You'll find a mixture of sand beaches, pebble beaches and a moraine coast.

Krosshaug is a burial mound at Klepp but is commonly used to describe the entire site here and its several prehistoric finds.

Viking House is a groundbreaking concept. For the first time, we get a Virtual Reality based world-class visitor centre to tell the Viking history of the Stavanger region. Located in the heart of the city.

Mysinghålå is located at Mysingheia, Helleland, approx. 12 km from the center of Egersund. There is a good 10 km marked walking path here. Mysinghålå was the base for the Vestige IV under Sergeant Alf Aakre during World War II. The cave was equip...

At the beach, Orrestranden, is the information centre, Friluftshuset på Orre. This is a stop along the Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren, a visit worth the while. The centre includes information about the Jæren beaches as a nature reserve and a bird and p...

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 ...

Stavanger, Norway's street art capital: Zacharevic mural "Johanna & Broremann" mirrors a nearby sculpture by Svein Magnus Håvarstein. The original sculpture portrays a young girl holding hands with a young boy, depicting the characters from the popul...

Obrestad lighthouse is one of several charming lighthouses located along the rugged edge of Norway. Stay in modern lighthouse accommodation with sea views.

The village museum consists of historically furnished rooms - living room, bedroom, washroom, etc.

Norwegian Petroleum Museum: Uncover Norway's offshore industry evolution. Engaging exhibits highlight its pivotal role, in offering immersive experiences.

The park is to commemorate fallen soldiers from Rogaland that have been in service for the UN.The monument that was erected as a memorial has a great view of Svelavatnet. Located just by the E39, close to Vikeså Veiservice.