Sightseeing

From the viewpoint at Høllesli you get a mighty view of the Lysefjord. The viewpoint is located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, close to the bridge to Forsand.

Experience the historic town of Egersund: A cosy town filled with historic wooden houses and a beautiful centre with many restaurants, cafes and niche shops.

Dorgefoss is a beautiful sight. The river Sira is regulated, and the amount of water in the waterfall therefore varies.

St. Olavsormen is an esker: a long, narrow ridge of sand, gravel and stone from the last ice age. Legend has it that St. Olav defeated the Midgard Serpent and remains visible in the terrain.

Possibly the best viewing point in Stavanger is at the Ullandhaug Tower. From the top balcony of the tower, you can see in all directions.

Easily accessible gem of a lookout point at just the right length from the Egersund centre.

Visitors who stop are always impressed by the waterfall in the river Jørpelandselva in Strand in Ryfylke.

Lysevegen in Lysebotn is an unforgettable journey through Norway's majestic landscape.

Suleskarvegen is known as the highest road connection in the south west of Norway. Unforgettable impressions await you; from charming and vibrant towns to authentic rural culture and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Gloppedalsura is described as Northern Europe's largest scree. It consists of huge boulders of rocks that lie on top of an end moraine.

Sightseeing boats and private yachts often stop on Lysefjorden in Ryfylke to savour the view of the beautiful Hengjanefossen fall.

No other street in Stavanger links the past and the present together in such an exciting way as Pedersgata. What was once the city's working-class area has now become the city's leading foodie destination.

Maybe the longest concrete terrain staircase in the world? The view from the top makes it worth the while.

The boulder mound at Børaunen is considered one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe. The area is unique and it is an important preservation area for geology, birdlife, flora and cultural history.

In order to get to the gorgeous island Hidra, you need to go on a 10-minute ferry ride. The ferry pier is located close to Flekkefjord. Hidra has about 600 inhabitants and is a popular place to visit for both Norwegians and international visitors. Ch...