Strand Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Preikestolen showing hiking or walking, a garden and forests
Preikestolen featuring forests and hiking or walking
Preikestolen featuring a lake or waterhole
Preikestolen showing hiking or walking as well as a large group of people
Preikestolen featuring mountains and a lake or waterhole

A holiday with varied natural and cultural experiences along the most magnificent coastal stretch in Norway. Experience both stunning views and urban areas.

A holiday to Strand in Rogaland allows you to experience a municipality that has enjoyed steady growth in recent years. There is a great range of leisure activities on offer both at sea and on land. Stavanger is also close by and offers plenty of urban activities.

The municipality of Strand has two towns, Tau and Jørpeland, with a combined population of just over 12,000. The area is well known for being quite rural, but the proximity to Stavanger still makes it attractive to many. In recent years, the municipality has invested a lot in tourism, and local attractions, such as the nearby Preikestolen Cliff, are fantastic places to visit.

If you’re into hiking and mountaineering, a trip to Strand offers a great variety of hiking opportunities. Head out to the area’s highest peak, Heiahornet, where the views of the area are simply breathtaking. Relax with a game of golf at Preikestolen Golfklubb, situated in Jøssang. If travelling with children, head to the Tjøstheim ridesenter, where there are plenty of opportunities for children to go pony riding.

When visiting the area, make sure to visit Jørpeland Farm, which dates back to 1883. Stavanger can be accessed by both boat and ferry from Tau. You can also drive to Stavanger, but the journey takes about an hour and a half. Having access to a car is also quite useful, especially if you’d like to travel around the area at your own pace.

The closest airport is Stavanger, which has regular flights from many European cities. You can also access the area by sea, including by speedboat. The municipality spans about 77square miles, and the main thoroughfare is Norwegian Road 13.

Even though Strand is a rural municipality, there is plenty to see and do for international visitors. The area offers lots of outdoor activities and sights to visit, and Strand’s proximity to Stavanger makes it easy to combine a holiday with a visit to a great nearby urban city.

Preikestolen BaseCamp

Preikestolen BaseCamp

2.5 out of 5
521 Preikestolvegen, Strand, Rogaland
The price is £100 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£100
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Strand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Preikestolen and Botne strand are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
Best hotel for Pulpit Rock hiking
"This is the best hotel for Pulpit Rock hiking. The service and breakfast are very good. The only thing is it is not very quiet because some people need to get up very early to hike to Pulpit Rock."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Preikestolen BaseCamp
Verkshotellet

Verkshotellet

3.5 out of 5
Direktør Poulsonsgate 2, Jørpeland, Strand
The price is £111 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£111
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Strand. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
"Nice cozy place to stay. Staff are very friendly."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Verkshotellet
Lilland Brewery Hotel

Lilland Brewery Hotel

3 out of 5
Bergtunveien 10, Strand
The price is £99 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£99
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Strand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Mølleparken and Kuvika are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (237 reviews)
"Det var ett mycket bra boende. Tar emot hund. Frukost i påse. Bra macka, juice, muffins, bla."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Lilland Brewery Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
8 Person Holiday Home in Tau

8 Person Holiday Home in Tau

2 out of 5
Strand, Rogaland
Stay at this holiday home in Strand. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Kuvika and Mosvangen Park are located nearby.
8 Person Holiday Home in Tau
12 Person Holiday Home in Tau-by Traum

12 Person Holiday Home in Tau-by Traum

2 out of 5
Strand, Rogaland
Stay at this holiday home in Strand. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Mølleparken and Kuvika are located nearby.
12 Person Holiday Home in Tau-by Traum
4 Person Holiday Home in taø

4 Person Holiday Home in taø

3 out of 5
Strand, Rogaland
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Strand. Enjoy a sauna, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Barkavika and Kuvika are located ...
4 Person Holiday Home in taø
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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