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Top attractions in Ryfylke

The Ryfylke region offers some of Norway’s greatest natural attractions, including the Lysefjord, Pulpit Rock and Kjerag. The journey itself is a holiday highlight – the new National Tourist Route Ryfylke takes you to attractions near Sauda in the north, through Forsand, to adventures on the Lysefjord in the south. Along the route you will take in magnificent scenery and explore a rich cultural heritage.

The National Tourist Route Ryfylke

The National Tourist Route Ryfylke

The National Tourist Route Ryfylke through Ryfylke, which opened in 2011, is one of the longest of Norway’s 18 National Tourist Routes. The route through Ryfylke – from Oanes by the Lysefjord to Hårå in Røldal – is 183 kilometres long and travels Rv13 and Fv520.

 
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Experiences in Ryfylke

Explore the sights and attractions (map) of Ryfylke!

Ryfylke is a sheltered fjord region, located north of Stavanger and east of Haugesund.
From Sandnes just follow the Ryfylke Road (Rv 13), and from Stavanger you can take the ferry to Tau. Driving from Haugesund, highway E134 will take you to Ryfylke. From Bergen you can choose the Fjord Road through Hardanger, switching to the Ryfylke Road in Røldal. If you are travelling from Oslo, highway E134 takes you across the Haukeli mountains, and through the village of Røldal to Sauda or Suldal.
In the summer, those on car holiday driving to Ryfylke from eastern Norway may take the west-bound road across Suleskar to Lysebotn. See Map above.
 
The Ryfylke Road (Rv 13 and Fv 520) is the main thoroughfare in our region. This scenic road are National Tourist Route Ryfylke from 2011 and takes you high and low, from sea level to altitudes of 900 m. This road is an experience in itself, leading to many sights and attractions. It starts in Sandnes, crossing several fjords as it moves northwards: the Høgsfjord, Jøsenfjord and Sandsfjord. Near the sea, you can gaze out at a tempting myriad of islands, where many visitors find their holiday paradise. Take a short detour from the Ryfylkevegen Road to the Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) and dizzying views of the Lysefjord. There is nothing like it!

The Ryfylke region is vast and varied, and includes:
Northern Ryfylke: Sauda and Suldal
Central Ryfylke: Hjelmeland, Strand and the islands of Ryfylke
Southern Ryfylke: The Lysefjord, Strand and Forsand


Experiences in Ryfylke - Ryfylke
Photographer: Reisemål Ryfylke/ HS

Fjord

Famous Lysefjorden, the wilderness of Jøsenfjorden and other exciting areas in the large Boknafjord in Ryfylke.

Photographer: Reisemål Ryfylke/ HS

Waterfall

From Hengjanefossen waterfall in Lysefjorden and Sandsfossen, to waterfalls by the main road and by the mountain - Ryfylke offers fresh water in large amounts.


Photographer: Reisemål Ryfylke/ HS

Mountain

Ryfylke has a large mountain area such as Suldasheiane moors, Setesdal Vesthei, Ryfylkeheiane and the more famous mountains Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock)

Scenic roads and views

Scenic roads and views

The National Tourist Route invites to good driving experiences.


Architecture

Architecture

Great old mills, millhouses, ships, petroglyphs and mansions are able to tell the history of Ryfylke.

Museums and Galleries

Museums and Galleries

Ryfylke museum and other facilities shows off vikings, farms, fishers and the industry.


Towns and Communities

Towns and Communities

Old villages and modern municipal centers. Commercial and life.


Contact details

Reisemål Ryfylke AS | NO-4130 Hjelmeland

Tel: +47 51 75 95 10 | E-mail: info@ryfylke.com

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