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Day 1 in Three Historic Wooden Towns
Egersund is one of Norway’s best-preserved wooden towns, with colourful houses, narrow streets and layers of history shaped by fires and rebuilding. From the medieval charm of Hauen to Strandgaten’s elegant façades, cultural trails and the Faience Museum reveal stories of craft and trade, while short walks link the town to the surrounding moonlike landscapes shaped by magma and ice.
One of Norway’s best-preserved wooden towns
A gentle beginning: Local flavours, warm hospitality, and cultural charm
Grand Hotell is Rogaland's oldest hotel, operating back to 1878. With 101 unique hotel rooms, a restaurant, wine and cocktail bar, wine cellar and a first-class kitchen, you get a modern hotel experience in historic surroundings.
The various rooms are unique based on the era of their building, and regular guests often have a favourite room they request.
Panoramic landscapes, Bronze Age carvings, and WWII traces
Start your day with a short but rewarding hike up Varberg, a hill rich in cultural heritage and part of Magma Geopark. The path leads through quiet forest trails, past Bronze Age rock carvings-including two ship figures-and up to sweeping views over the harbour, coastline, and town. Along the route you may encounter grazing goats and remnants of wartime history, all adding layers of storytelling to the climb.
No booking needed.
Local craftsmanship, regional history, and classic Norwegian design
Visit Egersund's historical museum, home to a remarkable collection of traditional pottery from the famous Egersund Fayance Factory. Founded in 1910, the museum showcases regional stories, everyday objects, and changing exhibitions that highlight the area's cultural development. A must for anyone interested in Norwegian design and local history.
Local flavours, intimate atmosphere, and historic surroundings
Located in the heart of Egersund's protected wooden district, Hauen Kro offers homemade dishes in a warm and intimate setting. Once an old barn and pigsty, the restaurant has become a local favourite known for quality ingredients and summer outdoor seating in the narrow alley. It's the perfect lunch stop in the city's most charming neighbourhood.
Charming streets, preserved architecture, and centuries of local life
Explore Egersund's beautifully preserved wooden centre, with buildings dating back to the 1700s. Stroll through Strandgaten, once the main street, rebuilt after the great fire of 1843. Discover Haugen, the “medieval quarter,” with organically developed streets that reflect how people once lived, worked, and built their community. A guided tour adds extra insight into the town's unique past and vibrant present.
Fine dining, local ingredients, and a well-deserved ending
End your cultural journey with a memorable dinner at Eigra, located inside the historic Grand Hotell Egersund. The restaurant offers seasonal menus inspired by local produce, paired with a warm atmosphere and excellent wines. An ideal way to relax and reflect on the day’s discoveries.
08:30 - Breakfast at Grand Hotell Egersund
10:00 - Walk up Varberg for panoramic views and Bronze Age rock carvings
12:00 - Visit the Fayance Museum (Dalane Folk Museum)
14:00 - Lunch at Hauen Kro in the wooden district
16:00 - Historic town walk (guided or self-guided)
19:00 - Dinner at Eigra, Grand Hotell Egersund
Egersund to Sogndalstrand is about 30 km (45 minutes). Sogndalstrand to Flekkefjord is about 40 km (60 minutes).
We recommend travelling by car, or motorcycle, but it is also possible to hire a bus for larger groups.
The trip is best in spring, summer and autumn. Roads may be slippery in winter.
The historic tall ship town
The Colourful Wooden Town
The Dutch Town
