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
Sola has significant traces of the Viking Age - now Sola Historielag has set up a round trip with several stops to historical sites
A tour of Viking history
Sola has a large number of war and defence memorials
War History in Sola
Solakrossen is a small, yet charming centre with ample parking facilities and a diverse range of shops and eateries.
Shopping in Sola
Fishing boat harbour, sandy beach, kiosk, and historical remnants.
A multiplicity of experiences
Four hotels that are close to the airport.
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A gateway to year-round spectacular experiences.
Hub for all experiences
An elongated and beautiful spectacle of sea and sand
A beautiful spectacle
Flatholmen and the lighthouse is a gem out in the sea
Flatholmen Lighthouse
Sola Taste Festival offers delicious flavors from producers in the municipality of Sola.
Short trip food in the center of Sola
One of Norway's largest airports is located right in the sea gap.
Tomatoes, Honey and Street Art
Archeological findings show that there have been port activities in Tananger and Risavika far back in time.
Tananger Inner Harbor
Refreshing, sheltered, and safe, yet located in the sea gap by the beautiful Tananger coast.
The sea bath at Myklebust
The daytrip cabin in Hålandskogen is open all year round and it can be used by everyone.
Solabu – the daytrip cabin
The possibilities for surfing in Sola and along the whole of the coast of Jæren are many
Surfing in Sola
There are several pleasant events during the Christmas season in the municipality of Sola. “Christmas in Ølberg habour” is one of them and goes off in beautiful Ølberg harbor.
Christmas in Sola
Sola Ruin Church is a rebuilt medieval church. Till 19th century, the church was an important sailing mark for the coast of Jæren.
In the footsteps of the Viking chieftain
The beaches in Sola are long and beautiful. Turquoise waters and fine-grained sand are common to all of them. Sola beach has been named Norway's most beautiful beach by the Sunday Times.
More about the beaches of Sola
Sola is located in the middle of the ancient landscape of Jæren. The landscape is characterized by flat terrain, long beaches, open skies, and beautiful variations of light.
Experiencing the Iron Land