Coastal Collections in Tananger

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Hellestø/Byberg/Skarasanden beaches, 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, SolaØlberstranden is a great little sandy beach where it is nice to swim and sunbathe in the summer and great to hike the rest of the year. Some claim that you can get the very best soft ice cream in the Stavanger area here.

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), SolaA nice and easy hike in the historic Sola. Highlights are Sola ruinkirke, monuments and war memorials in a beautiful natural landscape.

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'.

Monsenhuset (the Monsen house), SolaMonsenhuset was one of Tananger's first houses. The house is from 1732, it was extended in both 1800 and 1850, and has an exciting history.

Sola beach, SolaSolastranden beach was once named one of the most beautiful beaches by the Sunday Times!

Sola ruinkyrkje (ruin church), SolaSola ruinkyrkje is a rebuilt medieval church. The church was until the 19th century an important sailing mark for the Jæren coastline.

The burial mounds at Rege, SolaAt Rege, Sola, there were seven burial mounds from the Bronze Age (1800 -500 BC). Three of the burial mounds are still visible.

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.

The stone crosses at Tjora, SolaThe stone crosses at Tjora testify to the contact with the Celtic church in Great Britain, these crosses are only found in western Norway. It also indicates that the Christianisation of Norway took place over a longer period than 35 years.

Ytraberget at Hafrsfjord, SolaRuins of a fortress. The fortress is mentioned in Snorre's saga literature, assumably, the Viking king Kjotve the rich sought refuge there after losing the battle against Harald Fairhair at Hafrsfjord.

Tananger harbour, Sola