Varberg in Egersund
Easily accessible gem of a lookout point at just the right length from the Egersund centre.
Varberg, Egersund's city mountain, offers a unique experience. Explore the summit with information boards about wartime events and relaxing areas with maps, binoculars and benches.
Take a scenic path or road to the top for stunning views of the city, the harbour and the district. Binoculars at the top provide detailed terrain views.
Rock carvings at the footAt the foot of Varberg, you'll find rock carvings from the Late Bronze Age. Two impressive ship figures can be explored near Øvre Prestegårdsvei.
History of navigation and compass rosesDiscover the history of Varberg through two compass roses, one from the 17th century and one from the 19th century. These testify to the summit's navigational significance throughout the ages.
Viewpoint and Wartime HistoryExplore the wartime bunker that shows the peak's important role as a lookout point. Discover how captains utilised the compass rose during the war to calculate sailing data.
Notification system and telecommunications historyVarberg has deep roots in the early warning system with "veter" — wooden stakes erected in high places, which could be lit as a signal. The history of Varberg goes back to Haakon the Good. In 1968, it was confirmed as a communications hub with the construction of a telecommunications station, which remains in operation. Explore Varberg and experience its rich history and magnificent views.
Source: Region Stavanger
Varberg in Egersund