Western Norway: Towns | Holidays | Attractions
The town of Sandnes is situated 15km south of Stavanger and is a fine base for exploring the southern part of fjord Norway and its countryside but prefer to stay close town. There are regular coach and boat trips allowing you to explore the area and the cosmpolitan city of Stavanger, set to become European Capital of Culture in 2008, is just a short bus ride away.
Accommodation Around Sandnes & Stavanger
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Sandnes/Kylles |
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Pretty and well-equipped fjordside holiday cabin which is situated at a farm and 50 m from the house owner's home around 45km from Stavanger. Sleeps 7. |
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Sandnes/Kylles |
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Magnificent holiday home 5 m from the water which is filled with trout. You will find the boat right outside the house. Sleeps 8 |
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Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock or Preikestolen (Prekestolen) in Norwegian is one of the areas most profound turist attractions. This natural rock formation with a 25 meter squared plateau stands 604 meters above the sea. Thousands of tourists visit the Rock every year. The trip takes about two hours by foot, but the rock formation can also be enjoyed from the sea by boat. The original name of the rock formation is "Hyvlatonnå" - which means the tooth of a woodplane. Todays name could have its origin in the shape or possibly be due to that it might have been a place of sacrifice.
Kjeragbolten
This natural wonder may make you go weak at the knees but itæs not to be missed. Kjeragbolten is a large rock which has fallen and wedged in a crack in the mountain 1,000 metres above the fjord. Those with the nerve can make their way onto the rock.
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