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From lighthouse to lighthouse along the coast

Start in the north, from Stavanger take E39 in direction Bergen, take the tunnel Byfjord tunnel, then turn towards Mosterøy, cross the island to island Fjøløy and Fjøløy lighthouse, a hiking area with paths for the entire family. And lots of weather! You can also visit Utstein Monastery. Accommodation possible at Utstein Kloster Hotel.

Return via the Byfjord tunnel, follow signposting to Tungenes lighthouse, a museum and a cultural arena, with exhibits, concerts, gallery and cafe. Open Sundays and in summer. tungenesfyr.no. Follow signposting to Mekjarvik to take the Kvitsøy ferry to Kvitsøy to see the 25 metre tall Kvitsøy lighthouse. After experiencing Kvitsøy and its lighthouse, take the ferry back and drive southwards via E39, turn towards Sola (fv. 509) in direction Kvernevik. Continue until arriving on fv. 510 and keep going southwards until making a turn on the North Sea Road (fv. 507) on to the elongated Bore beach. From the beach, you sight Feistein lighthouse.

At Nærbø, drive a short distance along fv. 44 before making a turn towards Obrestad lighthouse, located between Hå gamle Prestegard and Obrestad harbour. Accommodation possible at the lighthouse. In the harbour, explore the sculpture Konvoi, made by Elisabeth Jarstø. Back on to the fv. 44, continue southwards to Kvassheim lighthouse. Visit for exhibitions on rescue history and the protected landscape area. Open in summer. jarenfri.no.

Head south to Egersund. Exit onto the fv. 502 towards Eigerøy lighthouse. Parking 1 hours’ walk from the lighthouse. The country’s first tower in cast iron. Cafe open Sundays in summer. Accommodation possible. visitegersund.no.

Return on the same road to fv. 44 and continue to Rekefjord, where you can catch a boat ride to Lille Presteskjær lighthouse. Possible to rent for accommodation. sokndal.kommune.no.

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Eigerøy lighthouse

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Midbrødøya
4370 Egersund

Established in 1853-54, it has one of Europe’s most powerful lights. The lighthouse was built to ensure safety of the shipping traffic along the coast. It was the first cast-iron tower to be built in Norway. Therefore, it was unsure whether it was…

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Feistein lighthouse

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Feisteinen
4352 Kleppe

Feistein Lighthouse, is situated on an island 2 km west of Sele marina, was lit for the first time in 1859 - when it was simply mounted in a tower on top of the residence. In 1914 a 25-metre high steel tower was built. Among other amenities,…

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Fjøløy fortress and Fjøløy lighthouse

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Fjøløy
4150 Rennesøy

Fjøløy is a former military ground that is now a recreational area for the public.

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Kvassheim lighthouse

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Kvassheim 100
4363 Brusand

Jæren Recreation Council is responsible for the organisation and running of Kvassheim Recreation Lighthouse. The former machine house has been renovated and is today used as a café. Surrounded by majestic views of the ocean, you can bring your own…

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Kvitsøy lighthouse

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Fv. 551 23
4180 Kvitsøy

Kvitsøy lighthouse is located on the island of Kvitsøy south of Skudeneshavn and is a coastal lighthouse. In the same area, there are also several cultural monuments. The lighthouse is located near Ydstebøhavn harbour in a maritime environment.

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Little Presteskjær Lighthouse

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Rekefjord
4380 Hauge i Dalane

A cast iron lighthouse standing at the mouth of Rekefjord. Built in 1895 and automated in 1972. Formerly occupied by a lighthouse keeper and his assistant.

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Obrestad lighthouse

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Håvegen
4365 Nærbø

Obrestad lighthouse was established in 1873 and is one of several lighthouses along the weather-beaten Jær coast and the first lighthouse to be built on land. The lighthouse was built at the same time as Obrestad harbor. The lighthouse service was…

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Tungenes lighthouse

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Tungenesveien 217
4070 Randaberg

Tungenes lighthouse today functions as a museum and a cultural venuer with exhibits, gallery and cafe.

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Guide Price NOK30.00 to NOK70.00 Tickets

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