Sandnes
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By Air
The closest major airport is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen (SKN / ENSK).This airport has domestic flights from Stokmarknes, Norway and is about 6 km from the center of Sandnes, Norway.Another major airport is Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ / ENSH), which has domestic flights from Svolvaer, Norway and is 41 km from Sandnes, Norway.Leknes Airport (LKN / ENLK) has domestic flights from Leknes, Norway and is 71 km from Sandnes, Norway.Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE / ENEV) has domestic flights from Evenes, Norway and is 74 km from Sandnes, Norway.
By Train
Sandnes train-station is located on the Jaerbanen railroad.Both local and express trains stop at Sandnes.Bus no 9 goes from Sola Airport Stavanger to Sandnes.
By Bus
There are buses going inside and outside of the county limits.Local buses are all organized by the Kolumbus organization.All of downtown are within walking distance.Bicycles can be borrowed for free at the bus terminal during office hours.The local government has invested heavily in bike paths -these are usually paved with a red material and can either be right next to the pedestrians' pavement or on the opposite side of the road.
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The Science Factory
Did you know that one of the world's leading mathematicians was born not far from Sandnes? Visit us at Vitenfabrikken and explore Abel's sketchbook.How many meters of DNA does your body contain.How long can you keep your balance on the skateboard. What is 101 in the decimal system? How heavy is your brain.Can you relax more than the person next to you.Perhaps you'll be invited on a guided tour through the planetarium to take a closer look at Orion, Pegasus and the other constellations.You can also learn more about Leonardo da Vinci and his inventions! And don't miss the exhibitions of the town history of Sandnes at Solaveien 10.
Kvadrat Shopping Centre
The shopping centre, located along the E39 between Stavanger and Sandnes, has its own tourist information office that follows the opening hours of the centre.
Preikestolen mountain
Preikestolen is located 600 metres above sea level and is the most visited attraction in Rogaland county.Preikestolen can be seen from the Lysefjord, but is even more impressive from above.After a spectacular two-hour hike you will have a magnificent view of the fjord. Kjerag is another major attraction in the area.Its highest point is 1,110 metres above sea level, but its northern drop to the Lysefjord attracts most visitors.The drop is 984 metres above sea level and is just by the famous Kjeragbolten, a big stone which is plugged between two rocks.It takes two and a half hours to hike to Kjerag. Be prepared for a strenuous hike, however absolutely worth the effort.
Manafossen Waterfall
If you enjoy hiking, but prefer shorter hikes, the beautiful and magnificent waterfall Manafossen is definitely worth a visit. Manafossen has a free fall of 92 metres and is the biggest waterfall in Rogaland county.It is also the ninth tallest free fall waterfall in Norway.The waterfall is protected and is one of the biggest attractions in Rogaland county.
Solastranden Beach
The Stavanger region does not only offer beautiful fjords and majestic mountains but also stunning beaches.Here you can visit the longest sandy beaches in Norway.In the article Best Holidays 2004, The Sunday Times ranked Solastranden as the sixth best beach in the world.The journalist David Wickers was so enthusiastic that he rated the beach ahead of beaches both in Spain and Thailand. Spend time here for any purpose - sunbathing, swimming, kiting or surfing.The lighthouses along and just off the coast are also open for tourists, and some of them offer accommodation and food.
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