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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
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
Viking trail - a round trip with Viking history tracks
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
War and Defence Memorials in Sola
Sola has a large number of war and defence memorials
War History in Sola

Shopping in Sola
Solakrossen is a small, yet charming centre with ample parking facilities and a diverse range of shops and eateries.
Shopping in Sola
A variety of experiences at Ølberg harbour
Fishing boat harbour, sandy beach, kiosk, and historical remnants.
A multiplicity of experiences
Stay near the airport and the sea
Four hotels that are close to the airport.
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From the sun and out into our beautiful region
A gateway to year-round spectacular experiences.
Hub per tutti i experienze
Get to know the coast and the beaches by foot
An elongated and beautiful spectacle of sea and sand
A beautiful spectacle
Flatholmen Lighthouse
Flatholmen and the lighthouse is a gem out in the sea
Flatholmen Lighthouse
Sola Taste Festival - local food in the city center
Sola Taste Festival offers delicious flavors from producers in the municipality of Sola.
Short trip food in the center of Sola
Honey and street art
One of Norway's largest airports is located right in the sea gap.
Tomatoes, Honey and Street Art
Tananger Inner Harbor
Archeological findings show that there have been port activities in Tananger and Risavika far back in time.
Tananger Inner Harbor
The seawater pool at Myklebust
Refreshing, sheltered, and safe, yet located in the sea gap by the beautiful Tananger coast.
The sea bath at Myklebust
Solabu – the daytrip cabin
The daytrip cabin in Hålandskogen is open all year round and it can be used by everyone.
Solabu – the daytrip cabin
Surfing along the coast of Jæren
The possibilities for surfing in Sola and along the whole of the coast of Jæren are many
Surfing in Sola
In the footsteps of the Viking Chieftain
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
Christmas at Ølberg habour
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
Norway's most beautiful beaches
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
The Landscape of Jæren
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