Coastal Collections in Tananger

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Tananger Coastal Collections displays several boats from the 19th century. Exhibited objects document life along the coast and work at sea, providing key insights into coastal history.

The Coastal Collection has several old buildings for their use. One is Meling wharf house that was used for landing fish. All buildings are located at in the harbour in Tananger.

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Monsen House in Tananger

Monsen House in Tananger, oldest part built in 1732, was one of the first houses in the…

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The stone crosses at Tjora

The stone crosses at Tjora date from around 1150 AD. Before churches were built, these…

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Hafrsfjord

Hafrsfjord is situated north at Jæren and is 9 km long and leading to the airport. The…

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The Museum of Aviation History

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Sola ruinkyrkje (ruin church)

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Erling Skjalgsson monument

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Swords in Rock

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Ytraberget by Hafrsfjord

At Ytraberget are the ruins of a stone fortress from the age of migration, dated 300…

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Sola beach

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Vistnestunet

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Vistehola (Svarthola)

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Iron Age Farm

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Domsteinene

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Stavanger Botanic Garden

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Ullandhaug tower

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Stavanger kunstmuseum

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Hellestø/Byberg/Skarasanden, SolaIn this area there are several breathtaking beaches with possibility for both swimming and hiking. The annual kite festival is held at the Skarasanden with thousands of attendants, both kids and adults.

Ølberg beach, SolaSandy beach southwest of the airport and near Ølberg harbour. Toilets at the camping ground. Kiosk near the harbour. Parking at the kiosk and Ølberg harbour.

Ræge beach, SolaRægestranden beach is a nice little beach next to Sola beach, and is often more quiet than Sola beach. Nice hiking areas surrounded by rocky shores and cliffs. Also a 300-meter long sandy beach.

Sola hike (Solaturen), SolaThe hike is marked with red T's as the 10th Sola hike - one of the local hikes in Sola. An easy hike in the open cultural landscapes at Utsola. A nice round trip passing Sola ruin church. The original medieval church is assumed listed between 1120-1130 century and was in use until 1842 when the new…

Vigdel beach, SolaVigdelstranden beach is ideal for families with small children as it's a shallow beach. Photographers also like to visit the area, as it is varied in terms of landscape; a nice blend of flat and rocky terrain.

Walk along the harbour, Sola

Erling Skjalgsson monument, SolaErling Skjalgsson monument is sited near the Ruinkirken. The monument was erected in memory of Erling Skjalgsson (975-1028), Solas most famous 'son'.

Monsen House in Tananger, Sola

Sola beach, SolaSolastranden is a 2,3 km long beach close to the airport. It is one of the most popular beaches in the Stavanger region, and a well used spot for wind- and watersports. Traces of WWII structures can be seen in the southern end of the beach.

Sola ruinkyrkje (ruin church), Sola

The burial mounds at Rege, Sola

The Museum of Aviation History, SolaFlyhistorisk Museum Sola, the aviation museum, is located next to Stavanger airport, Sola. The museum displays an impressive range of aeroplanes, helicopters and other objects related to aviation.