Fjogstadveien Gramstad, Sandnes Norway

Espelandveien 240, Sandnes 4337 Norway

Sandnes 4319 Norway

Storgata 28, Sandnes 4307 Norway

Vitenfabrikken (the Science Factory) is a large science center and museum located in the heart of Sandnes. It has several levels of fun and interactive exhibitions, that shows the connection between art, technology and science in an historical context. Children will really enjoy exploring this center, and for the adults it is a great place to find out more about the history that has shaped the region. Vitenfabrikken has a top modern Planetarium, and offers shows and worskhops on weekends and during school holidays. There is a cafe located on the first level, open during normal opening hours of the center.

Eikeskog, Sandnes 4330 Norway

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. Access: Follow the signs from the turnoff at E39 by algard, in the direction of Byrkjedal. Parking fee NOK 20. Season: Apr-oct Duration: 2hrs

Sandnesveien 246, Sandnes 4312 Norway

Gamle Stokkavei 1 4313 Sandnes, Sandnes 4313 Norway

Kvadrat is one of the largest shopping centers in Norway, both in terms and area. There are 170 different stores, where clothes, shoes and fashion is the largest single business, with around 60 stores. The center was opened April 26, 1984, and has been remodeled and modernized a number of times. How to get to Kvadrat? Kvadrat is located just next to E39, 12 minutes from Stavanger and 5 minutes from Sandnes by car. We have over 2000 free parking spaces. We also have several bus departures every day to different locations in the region just outside the center.

Varli, Sandnes 4306 Norway

From Varlivarden, 386 m, you have a panorama in all directions, overlooking mixed woodlands and deciduous forest contrasting with open areas. There are several starting points for the paths in the area, but if you arrive by car, the best parking is at ovre Hetland, at Myrland and at Maudland. The distance between ovre Hetland and Varlivarden is around 5 km. Many round trips are possible in the district. A round trip from Myrland takes about 1 1/2 hrs. whilst from ovre Hetland about 3 hours. The paths can be both rocky and marshy and therefore unsuitable for prams, pushchairs or wheel-chairs. (Sandnes)

Kvernelandsveien 117, Sandnes 4323 Norway

Tryggvi Icelandic horsefarm is located in Sandnes outside Stavanger, in Rogaland. The farm holds about 50 icelandic horses, bees, hens, rabbits, and a cat. We offer guided riding trips in weekends and in school holidays for 1-3 hours, all year around. The weight limit for riding at our place is 95 kg or 210 lbs. We have riding trips for both children, youngsters and adults, and divide the trips into different riding levels. No age limits to ride at our place! We also offer riding school one time a week, Monday till Thursday, during the school year with both trips in the forest and lessons in our riding hall. At last, we got horses for sale, we rent out stables for private Icelandic horses and the riding hall for riders located in the area, and we offer therapeutic riding lessons for people with disabilities one time a week.

Vagsgate, Sandnes 4306 Norway

Sandnes - Egersund -->100 km 2 nights beside the fascinating North Sea Coast. (2 days cycling). A dozen exquisite sandy beaches, rocky promontories, heather-clad moors and Norway's most productive dairy farms form a perfect mix of scenery, interspersed with lively ports both large and small. Day 1: Arrive in Sandnes. Arrive in Sandnes Cycling and bicycles are familiar features in Sandnes. There has been focus on developing and improving bicycle trails and paths, red carpets downtown, signs and bicycle parking in and around the downtown area. The result is a very good network of prepared paths that are well-suited for cycling. Accommodation: Quality Residence Hotel Sandnes in town centre. Cyclists Welcome accommodations are especially equipped with the cyclist in mind - safe cycle parking, bike/tyre repair kits, good laundry facilities are all readily available. Quality Residence Hotel has gone one step further, the concept of being a Cyclist Welcome Hotel is shown also in decor and in the Cycle Restaurant. Day 2: Sandnes - Naerland. 46 km. The coastline varies from sandy beaches to pebbled shores and rocky coasts. Now and then you cycle inland through the rolling landscape of Jaeren where long stone walls separate neat farms. When arriving at Naerland we strongly recommend an afternoon cycling trip (2 kms) to Ha old Vicarage. The Vicarage dates from 1787 and includes several annexes and out buildings. High quality exhibitions of art and regional themes are held here regularly, making the old Vicarage a popular place for family outings and one of Rogaland's most successful cultural ventures in recent times. A Large beach burial field from pre-historical times is located on a beach of round boulders, close to the old Ha Vicarage. Accommodation: Naerland gjestegaard, hotel beside a sandy beach with all facilities where you also can enjoy a 33 C heated swimmingpool. Dinner at the hotel. The hotel is part of a village that has been serving several purposes. It was built at the time when the ideas of spas was strong, then came the depression and it was Now it is being turned into a multi-purpose area that can serve Day 3: Naerland - Egersund. 53 km. 33 Km easy. 20 km unmetalled strenuous. Two salmon rivers meander across the flat fields. In rainy years they are among the country's best. Everywhere is well-kept farms with dry-stone walls. These stones once lay spread around, making farming so difficult that many emigrated to an easier life in America. Whilst the painter Kitty Kielland and her brother, the author Alexander, revelled in the lovely light, Arne Garborg wrote of the murky mainland. Not until the end of the 19th century did merchandise stone clearance and cultivation change the murky mainland into today's green plains, also making Jaeren the country's centre for agricultural machinery. After crossing the salmon rivers of Ha and Ogna an abandoned road leads you over the moors. On the descent you pass a salmon ladder at the narrow Fotlandsfossen falls.

Langgata 20, Sandnes 4307 Norway

Sandnes Norway