Egersund is a cosy town with historic wooden buildings, a beautiful town centre with many niche shops, tasty restaurants and cafés and a rich cultural life. Experience the varied and diverse nature on hikes in forests, fields and mountains. The stunning coastline is beautiful by boat, car and on foot. Egersund offers experiences large and small just an hour from Stavanger.
1: Guided city walk
Get to know Egersund's history, locations and interesting facts about the town. Do you know why there are so many colourful houses in Okka town? Or that we have exciting links to the royal family and pop king Elvis Presley, among others?
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2: Bike ride to Eigerøy lighthouse
Eigersund municipality has turned Eigerøy lighthouse into a kind of coastal culture centre. In collaboration with 22 landowners, the municipality has built a 2-kilometre road to the lighthouse building. A car park has been constructed with toilet facilities, and a small strait has been dredged between Midtbrødøy and Eigerøy so that leisure boats can get to the lighthouse inland. The lighthouse is open to visitors on Sundays during the summer months.
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3: Visit the four city centres
City peaks: Varbergtoppen, Kontrarifjellet/Fløyen, Kråkefjellet & Årstadfjellet.
Varberg has small nature trails and a path to the summit, which has a great view of the city, the harbour entrance and the district. At the top there are binoculars for details of the terrain. At the foot of Varberg, at the end of Øvre Prestegårdsvei, there are petroglyphs or ruins from the Late Bronze Age (approx. 1000 - 500 BC). This field consists of 2 ship figures. Signposted from the city centre, 15 min. walk or car to car park 5 min. Suitable for wheelchair, but too steep for manual chair.
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4: Take a trip to Trollpikken through the water pools
The characteristic rock formation just outside Egersund had over 25,000 visitors in 2017. There is a marked trail to Trollpikken from Egersund town centre. Walk up to Vannbassengan and then over Veshovda and Mjølhusåsen (Opplev Dalane trail).
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5: Visit Norway's only Fayancemuseum and get a guided tour of Dalane Folkemuseum
The Egersund Faience Museum displays a selection of artefacts from the factory's long history. The exhibitions also show how the faience factory was a cornerstone of Egersund town. Egersund Faience Museum is a department of Dalane Folkemuseum, the regional museum for Dalane. Dalane Folkemuseum has rich and extensive collections, with facilities spread throughout Dalane. The main facility is located at Slettebø near Egersund.
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6: Swim, surf or relax on the Skadberg sand
The largest bathing area in Eigersund municipality with over 500 metres of sandy beach and low sand dunes. The beach is shallow and a favourite among the locals. Great for the whole family. Toilet facilities. Large car park and easily accessible by car or bus from the city centre. HC car park. Ramp partly down to the beach. Follow Rv. 502, turn right after Eigerøy bridge, follow signs.
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7: Cycling or walking tour along the Old Jær Railway
The old Jær railway line between Hellvik and Maurholen has been adapted as a hiking/cycling route. The road winds between and through rocks and boulders and impressive stonework has been laid down in the old line. A great trip! Parking in Maurholen and at Launes.
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8: Try your luck at fishing at Auglend outdoor area
Auglend is a great hiking area suitable for the whole family. This used to be a typical coastal farm where fishing and farming went hand in hand - a so-called combination farm. The infield is characterised by sheltered and idyllic grass meadows surrounded by lush deciduous forest belts. The outfield stands in stark contrast with grey mountains and rocks, which are interwoven with barren heather and grassland. The seaside neighbourhood of Vandringshavn is the heart of the area. Good car parking, nature and cultural information, toilets, marked paths etc. Year-round track compulsory. Follow Rv. 502, turn left after Eigerøy bridge. Drive straight on to the end.
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9: Festivals
From March to December, Egersund is teeming with festivals. There can never be too many festivals in this town. Egersund offers itself and shows off its diversity. A festival in Egersund involves, among other things, music, animals, shows and culture and Christmas spirit together with friendly people of all ages.
10: Take a moon walk with Magma Geopark or check out local war memorials
Magma Geopark is part of a network of 140 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 40 different countries and on 5 continents. Although the background of a geopark is geology, geoparks are first and foremost about people - both locals and travellers, who are interested in exploring, experiencing and sharing the endless possibilities of both nature and culture in a geopark.
There are 46 geological and cultural locations in Eigersund and the Magma municipalities of Sokndal, Lund, Bjerkreim and Flekkefjord for you to explore!