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Ankerhus and Koldal Mines
The remains of Ankerhus mines just outside Egersund provide an exciting insight into our early mining history.
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Auglend
This recreation area is located on Eigerøy and offers fantastic opportunities for walks along the coast, paddling, fishing, swimming and barbecuing.
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Village fortification, Borgaråsen
In this old defense there are remains of stone walls that are dated to around the year 0. The fort at Borgaråsen was probably in use up to and including the Viking Age
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The colourful wooden town - Egersund

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The Old Jæren Railway
A unique hike or bike ride, with excellent fishing spots by the sea, idyllic swimming and fishing lakes, cliffs and mountains offering stunning views of the coast, and much more.
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The Western main road
The old Vestland main road was part of a network of roads that stretched from Christiania to Stavanger. Now you can walk or cycle along the old road and experience the...
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Eigerøy lighthouse – Norway's oldest cast iron lighthouse
Visit Norway's oldest cast iron lighthouse with a nice hike through the lunar landscape on Eigerøy.
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Elveparken in Egersund
Egersund's beautiful river park is the most popular swimming spot in Egersund's town centre in the summer.
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Gyarhamn
Gyarhamn is part of a larger state-owned outdoor recreation area in Norda Sundet, which stretches over almost 1,400 acres and offers great opportunities for boating, fishing and hiking.
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Ytstebrød & Hagavatnet
Right out in the sea gap lies the fascinating Hagavatn just a few meters from the mighty North Sea. A powerful nature experience awaits here in the middle of the unique lunar landscape that Magma Geopark is known for.
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Hestnes hiking route - Rogaland's best hiking route
named Rogaland's best hiking route
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Coastal pilgrimage site
Kystpilegrimsleia is a historic route that starts in Egersund and ends at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.
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Discover Launesfjellet
Experience spectacular panoramic views of Egersund and the surrounding area from the top of Launesfjellet.
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Lindøy battery
A historic fortress from the 16th century at the entrance to Egersund harbour.
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Mastrasanden
Mastrasanden is an idyllic and popular bathing spot that offers a great nature experience both on foot and by boat.
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Maurholen Station, Eigersund
Along the old Jærbanen hiking trail, you will find Maurholen Station. Today, the venue is rented out for accommodation or private events.
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Mong and basalt corridors
The youngest rocks in Magma Geopark are the many basaltic corridors called Eigersund corridor swarm of basalts.
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Mysinghålå
Year-round tourist destination and war memorial. Mysinghålå was a refuge for resistance fighters during the Second World War, used by the resistance group Vestige IV and others fleeing the occupying power, where sabotage and…
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National Tourist Route Jæren
A journey through distinctive cultural landscapes and idyllic coastal towns along the North Sea.
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Navarsanden - Æsane - Gyarhavn - Mastrasanden - Hellvik
This is a stretch of coastline with four small but beautiful beaches. The beaches are wedged between steep rocks, and the area is accessible on foot from Den Gamle Jærbanen or by boat.
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Rosshagen - Day trip cabin in the sea gap
The day trip cabin is idyllically located on a ridge with views out into the sea.
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Skadbergsanden
With its varied landscape and pebbles, sand and small rocks, Skadbergsanden is an exciting outdoor area. Here you can enjoy the birdlife, catch shore crabs, or just relax with a nice view.
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Skadberg wave
Skadbergvågen is a fantastic outdoor area, perfect for boaters who want to explore Eigersund's beautiful coastline.
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St. Olavsormen
Geological formation in Eigersund
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Staples
Stapnes offers varied experiences in a distinctive rocky coast, with heather moors and cultural pastures. Explore Stapnes Fort from World War II, one of the first coastal forts built by the Germans, and enjoy fishing opportunities...
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Stoplesteinane & St. Olav's way
Stoplesteinane was erected in the Iron Age and consists of 16 standing stones in a circle.
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Storeknuten
Storeknuten is a unique geological clenodium. It is also a great and accessible destination with views in all directions.
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Sundsgabsholmen
Sundsgabsholmen is part of the archipelago located in the northern entrance to Egersund, and is only accessible by boat.
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Bike routes in and around Egersund
Cycling is a great way to experience Egersund. The possibilities are many. We have listed 6 different cycling routes starting from Egersund town centre with a good variety of...
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The singing stone at Kjervall
Singjarstein by Kjervall
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Syngjarstein Orrestadvatnet
singing rock by Orrestadvatnet
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The singing stone at Skåra
The stone is located on the farm Skåra, approx. three km from the center of Egersund and was found purely by chance by a former farmer on the farm.
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Trollpikken
Trollpikken is a special stone formation that became world famous when it was cut down one night in June 2017, and then re-erected shortly after.
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Vannbassengan
The city's unique recreational area, located east of the city centre, rightly bears its name with its small lakes, paths, light trail and vegetation.
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Varberg
Join us for an experience that combines nature, views and history! The trip to Varberg gives you a short but beautiful summit tour with beautiful viewpoints, panoramic views and rock carvings from the Late Bronze Age.
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