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.

Norway's most beautiful beaches

Beaches as far as the eye can see

Jæren is known for long, sandy beaches with shallow water and fine-grained sand. Some of the beaches are several kilometers long. Sola beach is visited by two million guests each year.

Beaches in Sola - Surfers and hikers paradise

Hikers and surfers love the high waves and the silky white beaches of Sola. The beaches of the coast of Jæren is referred to as “Best in Norway for surfing”, one of the most beautiful beach areas in the country and stretches past the municipality of Sola for several kilometers along the west coast. You don't have to be a professional surfer to ride the high waves. If you have always dreamed of learning how to surf, you will find surf schools for both beginners and pros.

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Sola has many beaches for walking, swimming and surfing. Photo: Elisabeth Tønnesen

Solastranden beach

Solastranden beach, just by Stavanger Airport is a long and sandy beach that will immediately give you a proper southern atmosphere on a hot summer day. Sun and beach life may not be something you typically associate with Norway, but if you're traveling to Stavanger during the summer, you'll find that Solastranden beach is an exception.

Pack your swimsuit, snorkel and diving mask and bring your familiy to this beautiful beach.

Rege beach

Rege beach lies in the extension of Solastranden and runs west towards Ølberg. If you want to hike from Sola beach to Ølberg and Vigdel, you will get an exciting trip through beaches, hills and rocky cliffs. Here you can also  experience war memories alongside a spectacular seafront scenery.

Rege beach. Photo: Flemming Stene


Ølberg beach

Ølberg beach is a beautiful beach where you can sunbathe among the dunes or take a dip in the delicious waters. This is a beach that has most of the amenities, so bring the whole family for a cozy day trip here. The water is shallow, making it perfect for swimming with small children.

The beach at Ølberg. Photo: Gry Isabel Sannes
The beach at Ølberg. Photo: Gry Isabel Sannes

Vigdel beach

Vigdel Beach is a beautiful beach one km south of Ølberg harbour. There are good parking facilities here.

Vigdel beach. Photo: Elisabeth Tønnesen

Hellestø beach

Hellestø beach is a beautiful beach with both sand and pebbles. Hellestø is good for surfing. If you prefer a less crowded beach, Hellestø is a good option.

Hellestø beach - a paradise for sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Photo: Elisabeth Tønnesen
Beautiful lighthouse seen from Hellestø beach. Photo: Flemming Stene

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