Welcome to Suldal!

In Suldal, wild nature, lively communities, and award-winning architecture live side by side.

Suldal is located along the Scenic Route Ryfylke in Fjord Norway, a couple of hours drive from Stavanger and Haugesund. Here, you’ll find tall mountains, deep fjords, award-winning industrial architecture and plenty of exciting experiences for the whole family. The area has been awarded the prestigious label Sustainable destination.

Suldal is the perfect base for nature lovers. Hike to the top of the mountains for some amazing fjord views and spend the night in idyllic mountain cabins. Or fulfil your dream of catching some huge salmon in the Suldalslågen river. In winter, you can go cross-country skiing on groomed trails or freeriding from the mountain peaks.

Go for a walk in the lively villages and stroll along busy marinas and idyllic bathing spots. In the municipal centre Sand, you’ll find lots of nice cafés and shops in the typical white wooden houses along the Sandsfjord.

As a centre for hydropower, Suldal offers great engineering solutions and hydroelectric architecture. You can learn all about it if you drive along the so-called Architectural Route, which goes from Suldal via Sauda to Røldal. In the summer, we recommend a trip to Blåsjø, Norway’s largest dam facility.

Find more inspiration at Suldal’s and Ryfylke’s official websites.

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Things to do in Suldal

Historical sites and cultural gems – explore some of the highlights.

Where to stay

From comfy hotels to cosy cabins. Find your home away from home in Suldal.

Food and drink

From local food gems to high-end restaurants. Get a taste of what Suldal offers.

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Getting here and around

Get in-depth travel information on Ryfylke’s official website.
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Top attractions in Suldal

Salmon Safari, River Rafting, Salmon and trout fishing in Suldalslågen River

SALMONSAFARI Float in the current down the river from Mo Laksegard! Don’t be surprised if you suddenly see trout and salmon up close. Qualified… Read more

Salmon Safari, River Rafting, Salmon and trout fishing in Suldalslågen River

The Architectural Route

Experience world class and historic architecture while driving through a spectacular landscape over mountains and along fjords, rivers and lakes in… Read more

The Architectural Route

Hellandsnuten

Hellandsnuten towers majestically over the town of Sand. From the top you can see five fjords: the Sandsfjord, Hylsfjord, Saudafjord, Vindafjord and… Read more

Hellandsnuten

Nipe

A mountain walk with magnificent views of Nesflaten village in Suldal, Ryfylke! This is a steep hike through rather challenging terrain, but your… Read more

Nipe

Mo Laksegard

Mo Laksegard is located in Sandsbygda on Suldalslågen salmon river in Ryfylke close to the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke. The complex is built around… Read more

Mo Laksegard

Nesasjøhuset (Ryfylkemuseum)

The Nesasjøhuset (wharfhouse) in Sand in Ryfylke houses exhibitions, a museumshop and a café. An internactive childerns exhibition, based on an… Read more

Nesasjøhuset (Ryfylkemuseum)

Winter and activities in Suldal

Winter in Suldal With charming villages and some of the highest mountains in Rogaland, Suldal is perfect for winter. Here you can get from the village… Read more

Winter and activities in Suldal

Jelsa, fjordside village. Jelsa Church and the School museum (Ryfylkemuseet)

Jelsa in Suldal is the best-preserved fjordside village in Ryfylke. There has been a church here since the 13th century and commercial activity since… Read more

Jelsa, fjordside village. Jelsa Church and the School museum (Ryfylkemuseet)

Salmon studio

The Suldalslågen salmon river in Suldal, Ryfylke is 22 kilometres in length and flows down the valley from the Suldalsvatn lake into the Sandsfjord at… Read more

Salmon studio

Stranddalshytta

Stranddalshytta mountain lodge is the pearl of the SVR Ryfylkeheiane nature reserve. It lies beautifully on the shores of a high mountain lake. In the… Read more

Stranddalshytta

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By train

There are daily train departures from Oslo and Kristiansand to Stavanger. The journey from Oslo takes around 7.5 hours.

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By bus

You can take a bus to Suldal from Haugesund and Røldal.
By boat

Express boats take you from Stavanger to Suldal.
By car

Suldal is located 2 hours from Haugesund and 2.5 hours from Stavanger by car. From Stavanger you can either drive Rv. 13 via Hjelmeland or E134 and Rv. 46 from Knapphus.

From Haugesund, follow the E134 via Knapphus.

From Bergen, you can either drive via Knapphus or via Odda on Rv. 13 from the north.

From the mountain areas, follow Rv. 13 via Røldal.

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By plane

Haugesund Airport is located about 100 kilometres from Sand in Suldal. Stavanger Airport lies 128 kilometres from Sand in Suldal. The easiest way to get to Suldal from the airport is by rental car.

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Towards sustainability

The certification Sustainable Destination is a seal of approval given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impact of tourism. In addition to providing visitors with enjoyable experiences, the destination must preserve the local nature, culture and environment, strengthen social values, and be economically viable. The municipality and the travel industry must cooperate closely to assure that the destination is a great place both to live in and to visit.

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