The Norwegian Stonehenge - Solspeilet - Sculptures in Jørpeland, Strand

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THE NORWEGIAN STONEHENGE - SOLSPEILET

On the islet of Klungholmen near Jørpeland village in Strand, Ryfylke, is a stone circle, an artwork by The Norwegian artist Stian H Skjæveland. At the centre of the eight-metre circle of 12 standing stones is a towering steel obelisk decorated with symbols, runes and ornaments, many derived from the Oseberg Viking ship. The Norwegian Stonehenge can be seen from The Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke and from the hiking trail at Jørpelandsholmen. Klungholmen may be visited year round.

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Artsy_Travel
France
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Worth a detour if you're going to the Pulpit Rock
Tuesday, 3rd October 2017
This is a large scale outdoor sculpture on a small island outside the town of Jørpeland. It's on the way to the Pulpit Rock, so if you're taking the ferry from Stavanger (the closest large city) I... Read full review
penmintex
Waxahachie, Texas
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Visited by kayaks
Thursday, 31st May 2018
While circling numerous islands in kayaks, we saw Solspeilet. It is interesting and looks great where it is placed. Read full review
EirikBjorlo
Stavanger
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Solo travel
The Norwegian Stonehenge!
Thursday, 21st June 2018
If you come by car, drive down to "Vågen", take the short hike around "Jørpelands holmen". From the North side you will have the best view to Solspeilet. This is the perfect little detour if... Read full review

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The prehistoric rock-carvings at Solbakk, StrandDown by the shore at Solbakk, Strand in Ryfylke, just beside the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, is a prehistoric rock-carving site. The find, first discovered in 1923, dates from around 500 BC.