Top 10 Things to do in Gjesdal Municipality, Western Norway

Welcome to Frafjord SUP & Kayak Center. We are located at Frafjord in Gjesdal Municipality just under one hour’s drive from Stavanger in Rogaland, Norway. We love paddling through the amazing fjords and are ready for you to join!

Limagarden is a farmyard with buildings dating back to the period 1800-1939. The farm is situated in an ancient and beautiful cultural landscape with a great view of the lake Limavatnet. There’s a total of five bulidings, exhibiting items mostly dating back to the first half of the 20th century.

Manafossen is Rogaland's biggest waterfall and Norway's ninth tallest free fall waterfall. From the parking area you proceed on foot along the southeast bank of the river. The path up to Manafossen is steep and rugged in places. The steepest spots have steps and chains that you can hold on to as you climb. From the path you have a fine view over Manafossen, which has a free fall of 92 metres. The waterfall is protected and is one of Rogaland's biggest tourist attractions. You can continue your trip into Mandal and visit Man farm. This was the first farm that was cleared in Fidjadalen valley - probably already in the early Middle Ages. On the lush grassy slopes around the main building there are numerous remnants of the mountain farm that was in use until 1915. Today the restored farmhouse is the only remaining original building. A new building sleeps 34 persons. In the basement you'll find an exhibition featuring the mountain farm's history, the conservation area Frafjordheiene and the work of the Jaeren Recreational Council. The basement also serves as a heated shelter, where you're welcome to warm up while you eat your lunch when visiting Man farm. Follow the signs from the turnoff at algard, in the direction of Byrkjedal. Parking.

The largest rockfalls in Northern Europe. Famous after a battle in april 1940.

Gloppedalsura consists of avalanche boulders that are piled on top of an end moraine. 10,000 years ago the ice sheet that covered the area, melted away. For a period of time the massive end moraine dammed the Hunnedal river's former course, towards Veen and Vikesa, and formed a lake in Byrkjedalsgryta. The terraces in Byrkjedal at 240 metres altitude are evidence of this moraine-dammed lake. The annual cycle of frost and expanding ice broke free a vast number of boulders and rocks and sent them tumbling down the southern mountainside. This debris settled as a 100-metre thick scree on top of the moraine. Hunnedal river and the lake in Byrkjedalsgryta were forced to find a new outlet the water burrowed a gully from Byrkjedal towards Gilja - Giljajuvet.

Lysstøperiet er et sted rikt på opplevelse. Lokalene er særegne, der første del av lysstøperiet bærer preg av at det engang har vært et gammelt ysteri. I lysstøperiet finner en et stort utvalg av egenproduserte lys i alle fasonger og farger i tillegg til spennende interiørartikler, suvenirer, trevarer, ullvarer, steiner og mineraler, kortreist mat fra lokale småskalaprodusenter, julevarer og mye mer.

Western Norway's largest amusement park and Rogaland's most popular attraction. Discover the delights of the childrens firestation, where the children can try how to be a real firefighter and learn about fire safety at home, or experience the magic chocolate factory where children are invited to make real Freia milk chocolate! In 2013 the park introduced "Fossen", a great waterride for the family. The park has much to offer, including Norway's longest bob run, Norway's biggest merry-go-round - the Humla and Stupet - the 80 meter high rop tower. New attractions every year. Located in scenic surroundings at Ålgård by highway E39, 10 minutes from Sandnes city centre.

Our outlet are located only 20 minutes south of Stavanger. We have collected over 200 brands under one roof. The best part? You will always get -30-70% discount. At Norwegian Outlet you will find both Norwegian and International brands.