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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

This open-air stage is set in the centre of the municipality of Sandnes outside Stavanger, bringing the focus back to the local centre in the face of competition from new harbourside developments.

Tollboden (1905) is designed by the architect: Schak August Bull. It's one of the first buildings you are met with when arriving by boat or ship to Stavanger.

The German fortress from World War II can be explored at Søre Vignes at Finnøy. The Germans requisitioned this farm and built the fortress still visible here today.

Are you particularly interested in war history, there are several visual remains along the Norwegian coast.

Byfjorden is the fjord that leads into Stavanger from the North Sea, it runs on the east side of Randaberg and southeast all the way to the centre of Stavanger.

The ancient cemetery at Varhaug is often described as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the country. It has a unique location close to the sea.

Experience street art in Lysebotn, the small village in the end of Lysefjorden. On the walls of Lysefjorden tourist cabin you will find a number of art motifs.

Old Stavanger is located on the west side of Vågen in the city centre and comprises 173 wooden buildings.

This power station opened in 1915 to supply all the electricity needs of Time municipality, present and future.

This old granary consists of three well preserved wooden mill buildings in their natural setting on the seafront at Tau in Strand, Ryfylke, right beside the modern mill.

Skjævelandbrua bridge is a beautiful, old stone bridge from 1853. If you take a small detour from the main road, you will get to se this piece of cultural history.