Aktivitetsdag på Kolbeinstveit © Ryfylkemuseet. Foto: Jarle Lunde/Suldal Foto

Attractions

Brødrene af Sand

“Brødrene af Sand”

The fjord village Sand was an important trading port for boat building at the end of the 19th century. A historical jetty from this time can be rented by groups and teams who want an unusual experience.
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Adventure Park in Sand city center

Sand Center has two different skate areas developed by Rampline. Here, both young and old can explore balancing skills and other abilities.
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Beaches of Suldal

If you are brave enought to beat the chilly Norwegian air, you can find many great swimming places in Suldal.
Blåsjø

Blåsjø - Norway's largest dam complex

Blåsjø stretches over an area of 83 square kilometers and consists of a total of 11 dams. The area constitutes Norway's largest reservoir for hydroelectric power, and it serves as an excellent starting point for hikers and cyclists!
Image of Flesåno, Bratlandsdalen

Flesåna in Bratlandsdalen

‍ The scenic road through the valley of Bratlandsdalen has fascinated many travellers. In the past, the valley was one of the highlights of the Sand–Suldal–Røldal–Odda tourist route.
Picture of Guggedalsloftet, Kolbeinstveit

Guggedalsloftet, Ryfylke Museum, Kolbeinstveit

A key attraction at the Kolbeinstveit farm complex is Guggedalsloftet, the oldest non-ecclesiastic wooden building in Rogaland county.
Picture of Hylsskardet, hiking by National Scenic Route Ryfylke.

Hylsskardet

Enjoy a break in your travels – take a stroll by the National Scenic Route Ryfylke. Rating: Easy (green)
Picture of Hålandstunet farmstead, Erfjord

Hålandstunet Farmstead, Erfjord

The farmstead Hålandstunet is situated just above Erfjord village. It has always been one of the major farms of the area.
A bridge over a river

Høsebrua

Walking across the Høsebrua bridge, you see and hear the roaring river of Suldalslågen right beneath your feet! In the winter the bridge is illuminated, creating a magical mood.
People walking in a coastal town

Jelsa - Ryfylke's best-preserved beach town

Jelsa is Ryfylke's best-preserved beach town and has been voted the most idyllic place in Rogaland. Here, you can wander among historic neighborhoods and white wooden houses.
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Jonstøl

Jonstøl lodge in Bråtveitheiane has an impressive design, which received the local award for good architecture in 2015.
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Kvednahola at Vasshus

The old facilities at Kvednahola are good examples of the pre-industrial use of water power.
Litunet (a place name)

Litunet cluster farmstead

High up on the slope, with panoramic views of Hylsfjorden in Suldal, lies Li Farm, nearly 300 meters steep above the fjord. Today, it is part of Ryfylke Museum.
Picture of Lågabrua

Lågabrua

This venerable old wooden bridge across Suldalslågen is worth a stop. During the salmon fishing season, it’s the perfect place from which to watch the many hopeful anglers up and down the river.
Memorial monument

Monument to Georg Fjellberg

Great views and local history meet at the Georg Fjellberg monument along the road between Jøsenfjorden and Gullingen.
Image og Ostasteidn, National Scenic Route Ryfylke

Ostasteidn

On the north side of the Sandsfjord Bridge there is a new spectacular rest area, inspired by Lars Hertervig’s dramatic paintings of Ryfylke.
Picture of power architecture at Nesflaten

Power architecture in Nesflaten

Experience village life and exciting architecture in Nesflaten. The area called "Kilen" has one of the finest and best-preserved collections of functionalist architecture in Norway.
Picture of Røynevarden croft

Røynevarden crofter's cottage

Located just above Suldalsvatnet with a beautiful view of Bråtveit and Suldalsheiane, Røynevarden is a historic smallholding belonging to Ryfylke Museum.
Sandsfossen

Sandsfossen

On an unrushed visit to Sandsfossen on a late summer day, you will definitely want to witness salmon jumping up the waterfall!
heiområde med vatn og støl

Select cultural landscape Suldal

In 2018, the hamlets of Hamrabø, Klungtveit, and Mokleiv were designated as selected cultural landscapes due to their unique and highly valuable biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Picture of Fossheim, architecture by Arnstein Arneberg, National Scenic Route Ryfylke

Sheriff's residence Fossheim

Fossheim is a stately building located just above Sandsfossen waterfall in Sand. The building was constructed in 1936-37 by the local sheriff Rasmus Rasmussen.
Kvite bygg ved fjord

Strandstaden Sand

The coastal town of Sand is the municipal center of Suldal. Here, you can stroll among white wooden houses close to the fjord while visiting shops, museums, and a cultural center.
Suldalslågen

Suldalslågen

Suldalslågen is one of the best salmon rivers in Norway.
Suldalsporten

Suldalsporten

If you drive Rv13 along Suldalsvatnet, there is a great photo-op at the western end of the lake. It’s a motif that has been portrayed on many postcards through the years.
Picture of Suldalsvatnet

Suldalsvatnet lake

Suldalsvatnet is 30 km long, stretching from Roalkvam to Suldalsosen. The lake has always been a key thoroughfare in inner Suldal.
Picture of the Hylsfjord

The Hylsfjord

The Hylsfjord, a fjord arm of the Sandsfjord, is one of the innermost fjords of the Boknafjord system.
Picture of the Lovrafjord

The Lovrafjord

The pristine Lovrafjord has steep mountainsides and virtually no settlements.
Waiting room, National Scenic Route Ryfylke

The Waiting Room and the light pier at Ropeid

Venterommet (Waiting Room) at Ropeid was completed in 2016 and was designed by Jensen & Skodvin. The building has a unique design where the mountains and fjord landscape become part of the room through large glass windows.
Memorial monument

Torstein of Heimnes

Visit the monument at Hebnes in memory of Torstein of Heimnes, King Håken Håkonsson's foremost advisor in war and peace.

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Sandsvegen 134, 4230 Sand (All year)
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E-mail: suldal@visitsuldal.no

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