ATV
XO Group has 11 ATV. Six of them are for two persons. We have different tours in beautiful landscapes. Duration of a tour: we recommend 2 – 3 hours.
TOrTour, tel. 40 00 00 80. www.xo.group.no
Basecamp
Preikestolen basecamp, 4100 Jørpeland. Tel. 51 84 02 17. www.preikestolenbasecamp.no
Pulpit Rock basecamp consists of three different camps: Mountain Camp, Tree Camp and Water Camp. There are places for 15 guests to stay the night at each site. You can spend the night in a tree, be suspended on a mountainside or in a hammock just above the sea. Every location has a stack of activities: Swimming, fishing, obstacle races, climbing, nature walks, making food, orienteering, canoeing abseiling and team activities.
Travelling time from Stavanger centre: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bicycle tours
There are several routes in the region, and the free brochure “On green wheels in Rogaland” provides tour proposals and useful information.
The North Sea Cycle route
A dozen exquisite sandy beaches, rocky promontories, heather-clad moors and Norway’s most productive dairy farms form a perfect mix of scenery, interspersed with lively harbours both large and small. Two days of cycling along the North Sea coast. Jæren – a wide-open landscape: Sandnes – Egersund – 91 km
Day 1: Sandnes – Nærland: 46 km
The coastline varies from sandy beaches to pebbled shores and rocky coasts. Now and then you cycle inland through the rolling landscape of Jæren where long stone walls separate neat farms. In the afternoon we recommend a visit to Hå Old Vicarage from 1787.
Day 2: Nærland – Egersund: 53 km. 33 km easy, 20 km unmetalled strenuous.
Whilst the painter Kitty Kielland and her brother, the author Alexander, revelled in the lovely light, Arne Garborg wrote of “the murky mainland”. Not until the end of the 19th century did merchandise, stone clearance and cultivation change the “murky mainland” into today’s green plains, also making Jæren the country’s centre for agricultural machinery.
After crossing the salmon rivers of Hå and Ogna, an abandoned road leads you over the moors. On the descent you pass a salmon ladder at the narrow Fotlandsfossen falls.
Equipment: Bicycles for hire, up to 25.
Recommended number: Up to 25 persons
Duration: 1 - 2 days
BMX / Mountain Biking
Klepp BMX Track, Morten Pollestad, tel.: +47 99 09 12 81 www.kleppbmx.no Kvål BMX Track, Jarle Rettedal, tel. +47 51 67 58 07
Orstad BMX Track, Christian Carlsen, E-mail: orstad@gmail.no www.orstadbmx.no
Sandnes BMX, www.sandnesbmx.no
Sola BMX, www.solabmx.no
Sviland BMX Track, Ingve Hess, tel. +47 51 66 66 53 www.sviland-bmx.no
The Burma Bridge
This is a bridge that consists of a thick rope for walking upon, and two ropes to hold on to. The bridge stretches across a gorge. You are ready to cross when you have put on the harness and connected yourself to the safety rope. All that remains is a 40-metre suspended walk in fabulous surroundings.
An exciting activity for those willing to try something new. Min: 6 persons.
Accommodation at Mo Laksegard
Mo Laksegard, 4230 Sand.Tel.: 52 79 76 90. www.molaks.no
Travelling time from Stavanger: 2 hours.
Canoeing
Enjoy canoeing at the beautiful lake of Lutsivannet.
Boats and life jackets will be provided. Season all year round.
Lutsivannet, 20 km from Stavanger in Sandnes community.
Travelling time from Stavanger: 30 minutes. 12 canoes.
Canoe rental: Kronen Gård Hotel, Vatne. Tel. 51 60 83 00. www.kronen-gaard.no
Stavanger Friluftssenter, Gustav Vigelandsvei 86, near Store Stokkavatn, Stavanger.
Tel. +47 51 50 87 67. www.stavangerfriluftssenter.no
Climbing areas in Sandnes
Himlingen: Small southern cliff offers five routes up to 60 metres. Degree of difficulty: 3 – 5+
Dale: The westerly exposed cliff which are up to 60 metres high offer 110 vertical routes. Most of them are naturally protected but there are also several bolted routes. Degree of difficulty: 5 – 9.
Bersagel: Great climbing area with 5 cliffs, offering a total of 60 routes up to 30 metres high, many with overhang. Degree of difficulty: 6 – 9.
Sporaland: A small climbing area with 18 routes, all with bolts and anchors.
Degree of difficulty: 6 – 8+.’
The climbing club Bratte Rogalands venner. post@brv.no www.brv.no
Travelling time from Stavanger city centre: All reachable within one hour.
Curling
Sørmarka Arena, Sørmarkveien 20, Stavanger. Tel. 90 25 73 00. www.sormarka-arena.no
Six courses with facilities up to 60 persons.
Indoor climbing
Apeberget Klatresenter, Breiflåtveien 15, Stavanger. Tel. 51 58 60 19.
Apeberget has a 320m2 wall with 30 lines up to 3 metres overhang. Degree of difficulty: 3 – 8.
Sørmarka Arena, Sørmarkveien 20, Stavanger. Tel. 90 25 73 00. www.sormarka-arena.no
17m high and almost 1.000 m2.
Uis, University of Stavanger.Ullandhaug, Tel. 51 83 10 00. www.uis.no Located 4.5 km from city centre. One 21 metres wide and 14 metres high climbing wall.
Diving
Jæren Dykkersenter, Østervåg 19, Stavanger. Tel. 51 89 05 06. www.jdykk.no
Padi.
Deep sea fishing
Have fun and an interesting day at sea. Hummeren Hotell in Tananger arranges fishing tours for groups in association with Stavanger Deep Sea Fishing Club. The association takes care of everything i.e. booking of boats, equipment, information about fishing, organizing weighing of the catch, result lists etc.
Fishing competition:
• Individual competition
• Team competition
• Boat to boat competition
• Smallest, largest, longest, ugliest etc...
Equipment: The organizer will provide you with fishing gear: reel, rod, pirk?? and bait.
Season: All year round.
Safety: Representative will inform the guests about fishing area, safety and how to use the fishing- gear.
Recommended numbers: From 6 and upwards
Duration: 3 hours. Day trip can also be arranged.
Stavanger Deep Sea fishing Club, Tananger. Tel. 51 69 40 00. www.hummeren.no
Fishing
When fishing in rivers or lakes for salmon or trout, payment of a state licence fee is required. This can be purchased at any Post Office. It is also required that you purchase a fishing permit from the local river owners.
Some of the rivers with good fishing opportunities are as follows:
Dirdalselva, Frafjordelva, Figgjoelva, Håelva, Ognaelva, Bjerkreimselva, Årdalselva, Suldalslågen and Vikedalselva.
Fjord Rowing
Discover the beautiful fjords of Norway in a different way. Fjord Rowing is a new market concept established by 4 rowing enthusiasts in the Stavanger region. Fjord Rowing arranges trips to Lysefjorden, Fister, Sjernaøyene and Hjelmeland.
Equipment: The participants will be provided with all the necessary equipment. (lifejacket, boats..)
Recommended numbers: 2-4 persons per boat. Several boats are available.
Season: Summer
Duration: 3 hours – 1 day
Engøyhomen ro- og råseillag, Stavanger.
Golf
Stavanger Golf Klubb, Longebakke 45, 4042 Hafrsfjord. Tel. + 47 51 55 50 06. www.sgk.no
The Stavanger Golf Club's course has an idyllic situation near Stokkavatnet (Stokka lake), approx. 6 km (c. 4 miles) from the city centre.
Par is 72; the length is 5,751 metres (c.3.5 miles), and the course is characterised as short and difficult.
Travelling time from Stavanger city centre: 10 minutes.
Facts:
Season: All year
Type: Park and forest
Holes: 18
HCP limit: Green card / 28men / 36 women
Proshop, letting out equipment and trolleys, restaurant
Sola Golfklubb, Åsenv., 4050 Sola. Tel. +47 51 70 91 70. www.sola-golfklubb.no
Travelling time from Stavanger city centre: 20 minutes.
Facts:
Season: All year, mainly April - November
Type: Park and forest
Holes: 18
HCP limit: Green card / 28men / 28 women
Proshop, letting out equipment and trolleys, restaurant
Solastranden Golfklubb, Nordsjøv., 4053 Ræge. Tel. +47 51 69 68 90.
The club is located beside Sola international Airport, co-operating with Sola Strand Hotel.
Travelling time from Stavanger city centre: 20 minutes.
Facts:
Season: All year
Type: Sea side and Park
Holes: 18
HCP limit: Green card / 36 men / 36 women
Proshop, letting out equipment and trolleys, self service restaurant
Sandnes Golfklubb, Bærheimv. 39, 4312 Sandnes. Tel. +47 51 66 30 70. www.sandnesgolfklubb.no
Travelling time from Stavanger city centre: 20 minutes.
Facts:
Season: All year
Type: Park and forest
Holes: 18
HCP limit: No limit
Proshop, letting out equipment and trolleys, restaurant.
Hiking
Hiking to Preikestolen – «the Pulpit Rock»
Lysefjord, in Ryfylke is 42 km (approximately 26 miles) long and a pearl of Norwegian nature. The glaciers formed the fjord landscape during the last Ice Age, and can be called a canyon. The mountain soars up to 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) above sea level on both sides of the fjords and some places the depth below sea level is as much as its height above sea level.
Preikestolen - one of Norway’s most spectacular wonders at 597metres (1,800 feet) - is located in Lysefjord. Seen from the water, it is small. To experience its majesty, hike up to it!
You follow a well marked trail from the Pulpit Rock Cabin through different mountain landscapes.
The plateau is approximately 25 x 25 metres and flat and you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Lysefjord and surrounding mountains.
Duration: 8 hours. Hiking 4 hours.
Facts:
Track: Marked path
Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles)
Height
variation: 350 metres
Terrain: Undulating
Season: May – October (depending on snow condition)
Hiking to KJERAG “The majesty of the Lysefjord”
Lysefjord is 42 km (approximately 26 miles) long and a pearl in Norwegian nature. The glaciers formed the fjord landscape during the last Ice Age, and can be called a canyon. The mountain soar up to 1000 metres (3000 feet) above sea level on both sides of the fjords and some places it ranges as deep in the fjords as it height above sea level. Skal du gjenta dette her? I så fall bør det stå det same som over
Kjerag: With a thousand vertical metres the plunge down towards the fjord Kjerag makes Preikestolen seems small. In Kjerag all the fjord’s special characteristics are intensified to the extreme. The Kjerag plateau is a barren mass of rock with polished crags and the Kjerag boulder lies approx. 300 metres south of the cairn.
The terrain is difficult and demanding.
The hike takes approx. 2,5 hours each way. Duration: 13 hours from Stavanger.
Facts:
Track: Marked path from the parking area at Øygardstøl
Distance: 10 km (6.1 miles)
Height
variation: 570 metres
Terrain: Undulating
Season: June - October
The sandy beaches at Jæren
The sandy beaches and beach areas are superb for walks for all seasons. In total there are approx. 70 km with beaches. Most of them are sandy beaches but there are also pebbled beaches. You can witness the changing moods caused by the weather and the seasons. The crashing sea rushing onto land and the spray of the waves reaching for the sky as it meets the rocks on stormy days.
Start at the sandy Sola beach and dunes. Walk southwards along the beaches of Rægestranden, Ølbergstranden , Vigdel, Hellestø to Sele and Bore.
Travelling time from Stavanger city centre: 20 minutes
Facts:
Track: Sandy beaches and dunes, shore and cart track.
Distance: Approx. 12 km one way.
Horseback riding
Tryggvi Icelandic horse farm is situated in Gandal, 5 km south of Sandnes. Our leaders are educated especially on Icelandic horses. We offer riding tours with 14 Icelandic horses. The horses walk in tölt, in addition to walk, trot and gallop. The tours are varied in beautiful woods and splendid scenery. We have responsibility insurance.
Tryggvi Icelandic horse farm, Kvernelandsveien 117, Sandnes. Tel. 91 87 14 97. www.tryggvi.no
Ice skating
Stavanger Ishall, Tjensvoll, Stavanger. Tel. 51 53 74 50. www.stavangeer-ishall.no
Open medio September – medio April.
Sørmarka Arena, Sørmarkveien 20, Stavanger. Tel. 90 25 73 00. www.sormarka-arena.no
Open all year round.
Jogging trails – illuminated
Brekko, Gjesdal. Approx. 12 km. (flood-lit 6 km). Height variation: 190 m.
Hålandsvatnet, (lake) Randaberg. Approx. 8 km.
Lille Stokkavatn,(lake) Stavanger. Approx. 2.5 km
Melshei, Sandnes. Approx 8km.
Mosvatnet, (lake) Stavanger. Approx. 3.2 km
Store Stokkavatn, (lake) Stavanger. Approx. 8.4 km
Sørmarka, Stavanger. Approx. 8 km (floodlit 3.7 km). Height variation: 75 m.
Kayaking
Lysefjord Bigwall Kayaking, Lysebotn. Tel. 47 87 41 29. www.bigwallkayaking.com
Experience Norway’s most spectacular and accessible fjord – literally from sea level. Peer up the sheer 600-metre Pulpit Rock and the 1,000-metre high cliff of Kjerag. Our guided sea kayak excursions offer a safe and memorable adventure for everyone. (5 double kayaks and 4 single kayaks)
Lysefjorden Kajakkutleie, Forsand. Tel. 97 73 74 48. E-mail: post@preikestol.com
25 kayaks for hire. Guided tours.
River expedition
This is an expedition that provides you with an insight into the past and present of the locality. We proceed down the Suldalslågen River on rubber rafts that can accommodate up to 15 persons. Our accompanying guide explains about the long valley and the river, about the salmon lords and the salmon palace. We stop halfway along the 3 km trip at our wilderness camp on the riverbank, where we brew up coffee and tea and enjoy the atmosphere around the campfire. Frying pans are available for those who wish to make their own pancakes over the open fire.
The trip concludes with a tour of Sandfossen Waterfall and the Laksestudio glassed-in salmon leap, conducted by a local guide. Min: 6 persons.
Accommodation at Mo Laksegard or Ryfylke Turisthotell
Mo Laksegard, 4230 Sand. Tel.: 52 79 76 90. www.molaks.no
Travelling time from Stavanger: 2 hours.
Sailing boats
Upwind offers sailing boats of all sizes for hire with captain. From one day and upwards.
Upwind, Stavanger. Tel. 90 12 22 44. www.upwind.no
Sea Rafting
Join us on the sea and feel the force of nature. We will take you into the heart of Ryfylke’s fjords where you will get a taste of what Fjord Norway has to offer. Lysefjord is a favourite destination not many boat-lengths distant.
Each of our rib boats carry up to 12 guests and driven by a 250 hp outboard. We cruise at 20 – 50 knots depending on weather conditions and number of guests. We are always safety conscious in our excursions so that everyone will have positive memories of the trip.
Equipment: The participants will be provided with wind- and waterproof lifejackets. Suits jackets??
Season: All year round.
Duration: 1- 2 hours.
Fjord Events, Hommersåk. Tel. 45 03 61 00. www.fjordevents.no
Skating
In- and outdoor rinks in Stavanger.
Stavanger Skatehall, Ryfylkegata 45, Stavanger. Tel. 41 85 8036. www.stavanger.skateklubb.no
Skydiving
Stavanger Fallskjermklubb, 4055 Stavanger Lufthavn, tel +47 97 05 1040. E-mail: sfsk@online.no
Salmon safari
Mo salmon farm in Suldal introduces a world first - product
A qualified and experienced person will lead the group. Group members must follow the leader's instructions at all times. In the interests of safety, two experienced instructors and one qualified instructor will accompany groups of more than 10. The third person will be on standby on land. Group leaders are multi-lingual.
After the group members have changed into their diving suits and tested their equipment in the Farm pool, they will then proceed into the river and float along with the current. Through the diving masks you will be able to study the wild salmon in their natural element.
The safari, which will last around two and a half hours, will cover a two kilometre long stretch of the River Suldalslaagen.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to literally feel the river on your body. To see wild salmon in their right element, free, is an experience you will never forget. The River Suldalslaagen is renowned for its massive salmon, which can be up to 20 kg in size.
Accommodation at Mo Laksegard or Ryfylke Turisthotell
Mo Laksegard, 4230 Sand.Tel.: 52 79 76 90. www.molaks.no
Travelling time from Stavanger 2 hours.
Surfing at Jæren
The beaches of Jæren are excellent for those who practise the sports of kiting and surfing.
Wave surfing at Bore beach
Borestranden is 3 km long and especially suited for wave surfing. Surf school teaches you to surf in the fantastic waves at Jæren. All equipment included.
We do also have equipment for hire.
SHIT - skateboard Company, frode@shittm.com
Surf School, tel. 91 12 64 89, surfschool.no@g.mail.com
Travelling time from Stavanger: 40 minutes.
Kiting at Sola beach
Kite surfing is an exciting and fun activity. Combining elements from several water and snow sports makes it a sport offering various opportunities, with some of these guaranteed to engage you! The possibilities are endless! You might be of the more careful type, wishing to use the kite to experience the beautiful natural surroundings during long, slow cross-country hikes. On the other hand you might be more on the extreme side, seeking a freestyle session with great speed and jumps, or perhaps riding large waves with a surfboard is more your style?
Although often described as an extreme sport, kite surfing suits most people in some shape or form! It does not matter whether you are aged 10, 20 or 65, and physical strength is not essential. It is a true family activity which you can enjoy the extreme or the serene way, whichever you prefer.
Solastranden is approx. 2,3 km long and especially suited for wind surfing.
We arrange courses.
www.kitesurfing.no Tel.911 26 489.
Walking
The power walk
The big challenge? A walk through Stavangers most-frequented recreational areas, the four lakes. A great variation in nature and types of scenery. The landscape varies from cultivated land to pastures, rough grazing ground, marshes and swamps, deciduous forests and coniferous forests to dry stony rocks. All the lakes have a rich bird life. Store and lille Stokkavatnet (the Stokkavatn lakes, lengths 8.2 km and 1.5 km) located by one of the golf courses also have a rich animal and plant life. Soft drinks at the Golf café? We walk through one of the older suburbs, Eiganes, before we reach Mosvatnet (Mosvatn lake, length 3.2 km). The lake has been stocked with fish. Rows of fishermen can often been seen. The tour continues towards the city centre to Breiavatnet, (the Breiavatn lake, length 500m) the smiling eye of Stavanger, located by the city park. A lot of trout can be seen, but the only one with fishing permit is the town’s bishop. A stroll over the market and fishmarket.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Length: Approx. 18 km
Sørmarka - Stavanger’s pearl in the woods
Sørmarka covers an area of approx. 12km2 on and around the most prominent heights of the town, where the highest point is Ullandhaug 135 metres above sea level. From the observation terraces around Ullandhaugtårnet (the tower) there is a view from all sides over most of this county.
Most of the trees were planted between 1930 and 1970. In recent years more deciduous forests have been planted to create greater variation in the environment. Apart from the common species of birds and squirrels, deer are also to be found. There is a high quality network of paths in Sørmarka, approx. 8 km.
Track: Excellent walking facilities.
Distance: Approx. 8 km, 2 hrs. walk.
Access: Own transport from Stavanger approx. 4 km.
Winter activities
Dog sledding
Imagine steering you own dog sledge into the wilderness.
Let yourself be impressed by the eager feet of the sledge dogs. We certainly do not know a better way of escaping from the busy city life!
Ring trail around Sirdal Husky Farm. Suitable for families, a light meal incl. Duration: 3 hrs.
Day trip for 4-6 persons. The trail and destination is chosen dependent on the weather and snow conditions. The trip is concluded by a light meal at Sirdal Husky Farm.
Day trip for 4-6 persons. concluded with woodfired sauna and hot tubs, in addition to a three course dinner at Sirdal Husky Farm.
Dog sledging incl. 1-3 nights accommodation in tent or cabin. Suitable for 4-6 persons.
Runtleneset Aktivitetsgård, Sirdal. Tel. 95 77 42 93. www.kvinen.no
Express ski boat to Sauda
Sauda Ski Center is located approximately 8 km. from downtown Sauda. It is one of the largest ski centers in southwestern Norway. It boasts 5 ski trails with a capacity of 5,200 people/hour. The trails take you 4 km. into the mountains.
The longest descent is 5.5 km. long. Different paths require varying degrees of experience.
There is a free ski trail for children, with activities, a snowboard park, and prepared ski trails up into the mountains. The altitude ranges from 450 – 850 m.a. sea level. The full day skipass will be included in the package.
The Express ski boat takes you from Stavanger to Sauda in 2 hours.
Duration: 10 hrs.
Suggested nos. 45 – 180
Transportation: Boat and Coach
Season: January – March (depends on amount of snow)
Rødne Fjord Cruise, Stavanger. Tel. 51 89 52 70. www.rodne.no
Express bus to Sirdal
Tide Reiser brings you from Stavanger and Sandnes to the ski resorts in Hunnedal and Sirdal.
Tjørhomsfjellet, Ålsheia, Fidjeland and Ådneram.
Season: Ultimo December to Easter.
Departure: 8am from Stavanger. Return to Stavanger at 6pm.
Tide Reiser, Fiskepirterminalen, Stavanger. Tel. 51 86 87 88. www.tidereiser.no