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Caption---- Stunning Fjordland
Caption---- Stunning Fjordland
My "secret" place. I can sit here for hours watching the different shades of blue and listen to the waves crashing in from the North Sea...

Obrestad lighthouse was built in 1873, renovated in 1949 and automated 1991. It was also used by German occupation forces in WWII as part of their coastal defense system.

In 950 Erik the Red, founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland was born nearby. Erik the Red was also the father of the famous Viking explorer Leiv Erikson, who was the first European to set foot on the American mainland in 1003.
The lighthouse was built in 1873, renovated in 1949 and automated 1991. It was also used by German occupation forces in WWII as part of their coastal defense system.

In 950 Erik the Red, founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland was born nearby. Erik the Red was also the father of the famous Viking explorer Leiv Erikson, who was the first European to set foot on the American mainland in 1003.

Local landowner Eirik Bjodaskalle, (circa 950 A.D.), is said to have had his large farm here. Eirik Bjodaskalle was the father of Queen Astrid, mother of the famous Viking King Olaf Tryggvason (born 968, king of Norway from 995 to 1000) who was born nearby. Olaf Trygvason played a big part in bringing Christianity to Norway and is believed to have built the first church in Norway in 995.
Obrestad Lighthouse overlooking the North Sea, was built in 1873, renovated in 1949 and automated 1991. 

In 950 Erik the Red, founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland was born nearby. Erik the Red was also the father of the famous Viking explorer Leiv Erikson, who was the first European to set foot on the American mainland in 1003.

Great place for a family picnic and sea side walking. Don't miss it if you are around these parts :)
Sola Strand Hotel

Sola Strand Hotel

4 out of 5
Axel Lundsv. 27 Sola
The price is ¥17,991 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
¥17,991
¥20,172 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sola Beach and Sola Golf Club are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great customer service at front desk

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Sola Strand Hotel
Scandic Stavanger Airport

Scandic Stavanger Airport

4 out of 5
Flyplassvegen 226 Sola
The price is ¥13,730 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
¥13,730
¥15,378 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Sola. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sola Golf Club and Sola Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Good staff friendly staff and good sized room. Breakfast was ok. Rooms were quite warm, with no A/C. Fans provided were rather disappointing. Hotel is ideally located a short walk from the terminal.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Scandic Stavanger Airport
Smarthotel Forus

Smarthotel Forus

3 out of 5
Luramyrveien 12 Sandnes
Stay at this hotel in Sandnes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kvadrat Shopping Center and The North Sea Road are ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
This is an amazing hotel. Very cleam rooms and nice recipients desk

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Smarthotel Forus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 Kongsgata Apartments

Kongsgata Apartments

2 out of 5
10 Kongsgata Gjesdal Rogaland
Stay at this aparthotel in Gjesdal. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kongeparken and Norwegian Outlet Stavanger are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
The place was very clean 👍and the communication with the with the owner was very easy and with quick response 👍good value for money 👍

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

Kongsgata Apartments
Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) Gateway

Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) Gateway

Rogaland Rogaland
Stay at this apartment in Sandnes. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Krossens Havremolle and Science Factory are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The property is perfect location to airport and restaurants. Very clean and modern inside . Comfortable.

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) Gateway
Nice simple apartment in Sandnes

Nice simple apartment in Sandnes

Sandnes Rogaland
Stay at this apartment in Sandnes. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sandvedparken and Sandnes Figgjoelva ...
Nice simple apartment in Sandnes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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