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Ølberg Camping, SolaCamping place located at Ølberg beach offering five single room cabins with four beds, fridge and cooking facilities. Shower and toilet in separate building. Located in a nice hiking area both summer and winter.

Brekko lodge and recreation area, GjesdalFriluftstunet Brekko is located in a hiking area that is suitable for both winter and summer activities. The area is particularly well adapted for families with children.

Edlandsfjellet, GjesdalEdlandsfjellet is the most popular walking area close to the town of Ålgård. The landscape is characterised by heather-covered heathland, marsh and rock.

Edlandshagen, GjesdalThe gardens of Edlandshagen are next to a large lake and have several mature trees. The area is wheelchair accessible and there is parking nearby.

Figgjo River, GjesdalThe Figgjo River runs through Ålgård and Figgjo before continuing further out to the coast of Jæren. The river is a popular sport fishing river and is one of Norways biggest salmon rivers. The river is 42.2 km long and has a drop of 104 metres.

Frafjordhatten, GjesdalFrafjord Hat stands 815 majestic metres high. It towers 300 metres over the surrounding mountains and the view from the top is impressive, especially towards the south and west. You can see as far as North-Jæren, Stavanger and Bokn.

Husavatnet, GjesdalSpend a day by this beautiful lake. There is a small park with lawns, a football pitch, a play area, benches, a diving board and a sandy beach. There is good access for wheelchair users, toilets and ample parking.

Frafjord, GjesdalFrafjord is a fjord around six kilometres long, stretching from Dirdal and in to the village of Frafjord. The fjord has steep sides, with the mountains on the north side of the fjord reaching up to 700 metres in height. There is a small beach with traditional boat-houses.

Friluftshuset på Orre, KleppAt Orre recreation centre (Friluftshuset på Orre), you can find out all you need to know about the beaches of Jæren. All beaches are nature reserves as well as bird and plant protected areas. The recreation centre is also one of the stops along Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren.

Gloppedalsura scree, GjesdalGloppedalsura is described as Northern Europe's largest scree. It consists of huge boulders of rocks that lie on top of an end moraine.

Kvassheim lighthouse, Hå

Uburhelleren, GjesdalThe cave at Uburhelleren was formed by a huge boulder that slid down the mountainside. The huge slab of rock came to rest on top of other rocks so that a large hall was created naturally underneath.

Figgjo Factory Outlet, SandnesFor nearly 80 years, Figgjo has produced porcelain in the village of Figgjo south in Sandnes. A factory outlet is here, and a little museum that shows products from the factory up to now.

Ålgård, GjesdalÅlgård is the largest town in Gjesdal municipality. Following recent regeneration, the town centre was awarded Norway’s prestigious National Prize for Architecture.

Veveriet, GjesdalThe Veveriet was built to house weaving looms, that were driven by power from the river next to it. It is an important building in the town’s textile heritage. Today the building is a cultural centre, housing the town’s library, and culture facilities. It is also the local tourist information point.