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Rogaland Arboretum

Espelandsveien 240
4337 Sandnes
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  • Rhododendrondalen valley

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* Open every day all year. Cafeteria open every Sunday at 11-16.

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Rogaland Arboretum is a lush park area with more than 1400 different trees and bushes from a number of countries. With its 175 acres, this is Norway's largest arboretum and a place where all age groups can explore nature. 15 km walking paths.

The most important collections are:  Acer, Sorbus, Syringa, Taxus and Rhododendron.

Open year round. Cafeteria open Sundays 1100-1600.

Access: By car: Turn off towards Sviland from E39 at Bråsteinsvatnet lake between Sandnes and Figgjo. Signposted.

By public transportation: bus nr. 23 from Sandnes direction Ålgård. Get off at Osli and following path along the lake, approximately 3 km.

 

 

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    • vietnor2016
      Sandnes, Norway
      Great place for easy Sunday stroll.
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 31st August 2019
      Kids loved coming here when growing up so we've been coming here for over 30 years. Over the years the maintenance people have improved the area but we loved the old wild look of fallen trees... Read full review
    • tore_ok
      Sandnes, Norway
      Nice park a short trip outside Sandnes city
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 11th April 2020
      Lots of different trails for walking and jogging. Most trails are also suitable for strollers and wheel chairs. A huge collection (over 1400) of different trees, flowers, etc. from all over the... Read full review
    • jusylte
      Sandnes, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Beautiful botanic garden
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 30th April 2020
      The best place to see blooming trees spring time! This place is magic. You can walk it all the way through towards Melshei and get up to 2 hills there. You will pass an old farm ruins from iron age... Read full review
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