High sky, open sea.

Welcome to Sola

Sola is a year-round destination. The municipality is located in the heart of Nord-Jæren with a long coastline, several kilometers of beaches and one of Norway's largest airports. We have unique hotels, exciting dining experiences and a rich history stretching from the Bronze Age, via the Viking Age to the present day. With high skies, open sea and long beaches, hiking in the Viking landscape, swimming and surfing are some of the things you can experience here.
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Within reach, in several directions, there are also several other magnificent cultural and outdoor experiences.

Rich experiences

The sunset from one of Sola's many beaches is as nice summer as winter. Sola is rich in history, weather and experiences

Discover in Sola

Feel the wave roar

Sea, sand, wind, rain and sun. Sola has many activities whether you are interested in golf, elongated swells for surfing and swimming or treasure hunting in historic surroundings.

Activities in Sola

Peace of mind

Bedroom near the beach with a view to the ocean and maybe a sunset? - Or sleep in a tent behind the sand dunes at Ølberg? Sola has many exciting accommodation options.

Stay in Sola

Solfargede skyer over Sola Strand Hotell

Kokk forbereder lunsjbuffet på Sola Strand Hotell

Dine in Sola

You will find small and large eateries and food from several corners of the world in Sola. And if you want, fresh ingredients straight from the sea or from the farmer.

Eat in Sola

Plan your trip

The region offers elongated fjords, white beaches and spectacular mountains. You can also experience an impressive cultural life. Getting around is easy.

Travel in Sola

Traces of the Viking Age - Ytra Mountain and the Battle of Hafrsfjord

Traces of Viking Age can be found throughout the municipality of Sola. The famous Battle of Hafrsfjord brought Norway together into one kingdom. On Ytraberget stands a beautiful sculpture illustrating what it might have looked like when boats and ships were assembled before the battle.

Traces of the Viking Age - Ytra Mountain and the Battle of Hafrsfjord

Image of plexiglass sculpture depicting Viking ships in Hafrsfjord outside Ytraberget in Sola municipality

Sola as a starting point

Traces of the Viking Age - Ytra Mountain and the Battle of Hafrsfjord

Traces of Viking Age can be found throughout the municipality of Sola. The famous Battle of Hafrsfjord brought Norway together into one kingdom. On Ytraberget stands a beautiful sculpture illustrating what it might have looked like when boats and ships were assembled before the battle.

Viking Age and the Battle of Hafrsfjord

Image of puffin that is black and white and has multi-colored beak

Bird watching in Sola

The municipality of Sola offers unique opportunities for bird watching with its diverse wetlands and coastal areas. Here you can observe everything from majestic birds of prey to rare migratory birds on their way through the region. Get out into nature, discover the diversity, and enjoy the silence among Sola's rich birding areas.

Bird watching in Sola