Rogaland Arboretum

About

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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AudF1
Sandnes, Norway
Trip Type:
Family
A fantastic day out
Tuesday, 11th December 2018
Good for walks, picnics,kids can run around - there is also a cafe who sells coffie and waffles, easy parking,lovely when the rhododendron is in bloom Read full review
jcfnor
Sandnes, Norway
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
A nice day out with the family and friends
Wednesday, 13th February 2019
This is a great outing for the entire family and accessible for everyone. They have built this up over several decades, planting trees from various parts of the world. Stop in the cafe (run by the... Read full review
stavangerjenta123
Trip Type:
Family
Beautiful place - especially during autumnal / spring season. Very Child Friendly too!
Sunday, 14th April 2019
If you live close to Sandnes / are visiting the area: go here! Good car parking spaces - does fill up quickly. Only donation based to visit the park. Great for nature enthusiasts, tree/flower... Read full review

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Facilities

Activities

nature trails

Conference facilities

meeting/exhibition room.

Disabled persons

partially adapted to suit wheelchair users

General facilities

café/cafeteria
dogs on a leash are allowed
open all year
outdoor parking - surcharge
Smoking not allowed
tables / benches
toilet

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