A scenic fishing boat harbour
Ølberg Harbour is an old fishing boat harbour still in use today. Here, you can watch colourful fishing boats dock with nets and traps. Every now and then local fishermen sell shellfish at the harbour. If you wish to fish yourself, you can try your luck along the cliffs. Children can search for crabs in the shallows or fish with a line from the harbour. The boathouses along the harbour are well maintained.
At the harbour stands a cabin from World War II. Originally located further inland along with two identical cabins, it was moved to Ølberg Harbour in the 1950s. In this twelve-sided cabin, 10 to 12 Russian prisoners of war lived and worked on the German war installations at Ølberg. This is one of two known and preserved cabins used by Russian prisoners. The cabin provides insight into the history of the prisoners of war and how they lived under poor conditions.
Just off Ølberg harbour there is a small hill. At the top of the hill is a bunker with a World War II running trench. You can explore several memorial facilities from the war nearby the forest called Ølbergskogen. Among the dense trees inside the forest, is an entire military camp that was built by the Germans for storing weapons during World War II.
Ølberg beach
Ølberg beach is approximately 400 meters long with sand dunes. It is easily accessible for everyone. The water is shallow and great for swimming. The beach is more sheltered than most beaches along the Jæren coast and is particularly popular among campers and families with small children.
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Ølberg Kiosk
Adjacent to the beach is the popular Ølberg Kiosk. The kiosk is a perfect pit stop. It is open during the summer season (April - September) and is well known for its Ølberg French fries and the region's best ice cream.
Ølberg Kiosk (solastrandengaard.no)
Ølberg Camping
At this idyllic campsite, the sand dunes and beach are the only things separating you from the sea. You can rent simple camping cabins. The campsite is also available for those who prefer tents, caravans, or motorhomes.
Strandhuset - The Beach House
Strandhuset offers beautiful premises that you can rent for parties, weddings, conferences, and other events. Strandhuset is located near the beach and provides excellent food and a great setting for your event.
Strandhuset (solastrandengaard.no)
Starting point for beautiful coastal walks
At Ølberg, there are marked coastal trails north towards Rege and south towards Vigdel. The trails are well signposted from Ølberg.
Parking
Parking facilities are good. However, Ølberg is a popular destination all year round. Especially on sunny days in the summer, it can get quite busy here.
Toilets
When visiting Ølberg, you can use the toilets at the campsite. They are open year-round.
Photo: Elisabeth Tønnessen, Elisabeth Gjerdsjø and Gry Isabel Sannes.
