Suldal

Travel Guide

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Photo by Tove Martin

Experience the magnificent Norwegian landscape and visit a holiday destination with a rich cultural history as well as spectacular nature with fjords and forests.

Suldal is a great base for exploring Norway’s southwestern coastal area. It has a rich cultural heritage with many museums and museum farms where you can discover more about how people lived in the past in an interactive way.

With over 3,800 inhabitants, Suldal is the largest municipality of Rogaland and is sometimes called ‘nature’s own playground’ due to the spectacular scenery. Visitors can walk along the shorelines of fjords, delve deep into dark forests and scale dramatic mountain peaks without travelling far from Suldal itself. As well as being a major tourist destination, it also has the greatest number of power stations in Norway.

You will need to pack your walking shoes for your holiday to Suldal if you want to experience all of the nature the area has to offer. There are many popular destinations for hikers such as the mountains of Sørnuten and Napen. Alternatively, you can stay on flatter terrain with a walk down to Suldalsvannet (Suldal Lake).

Litunet is a museum farm which provides an insight into the area’s agricultural heritage along with stunning views over Hyls Fjord. Another fascinating destination is Håland, one of the largest museum farms in Erfjord where you can see how wealthier farmers lived in days gone by.

At 430,000 acres, Suldal covers a large geographical area, so access to a car is a good idea if you want to get the most out of your visit to Suldal. Once your flight from the UK has landed, getting to Suldal is easiest by car, although it is possible to travel by bus. It is a three-hour drive from Stavanger, four hours from Bergen or just over two hours from Haugesund, the closest airport which welcomes flights from a number of airports in the UK.

A holiday to Suldal proves that you don’t have to travel far from Northern Europe for an interesting, varied holiday with a difference. Whatever your interests, Suldal is sure to entertain.

Ryfylke Fjordhotell

Ryfylke Fjordhotell

3.5 out of 5
9A Verven Suldal Rogaland
Stay at this ski hotel in Suldal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Ryfylke Museum is located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (89 reviews)
Silvester at the front desk made our day. Really appreciate the knowledge of your area and friendly service

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Ryfylke Fjordhotell
Energihotellet

Energihotellet

3.5 out of 5
Nesflaten Suldal
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Suldal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Great view with lovely staff
The hotel provides a beautiful view, and the hotel staff were lovely- helpful but not intrusive. When we stayed there we were the only guests we saw, but we still had a full breakfast buffet with many delicious local meats and cheeses. On the not-so-great-side, the hotel looks like it hasn't changed ...

Reviewed on 21 May 2016

Energihotellet
Holiday Home in Jelsa

Holiday Home in Jelsa

3 out of 5
Suldal Rogaland
Stay at this holiday home in Suldal. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and an indoor pool.
Holiday Home in Jelsa
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Holiday Home in Jelsa

Holiday Home in Jelsa

3 out of 5
Suldal Rogaland
Stay at this holiday home in Suldal. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and an indoor pool.
Holiday Home in Jelsa
Hovdehytta

Hovdehytta

3.5 out of 5
PB 66, 4756 Hovden i Setesdal Bykle Aust-Agder
Stay at this apartment in Hovden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cross-country skiing. Popular attractions Museum of Iron Production and Hovden Alpinsenter ...
8/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
First we couldn't find the office to checking in. It is at the other end of the town. We were asked if we brought our own bedsheets and towels after we checked in. Ended up we were charged 360nok on rental for one night stay and made our own beds. And you have to strip the the bedding and return ...

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hovdehytta
NorGlamp

NorGlamp

1 out of 5
1416 Randøy Ring Hjelmeland Rogaland
Stay at this spa campsite in Hjelmeland. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a garden. Popular attraction World's Largest Traditional Jær Chair is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Fantastisk hytte med den smukkeste udsigt

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

NorGlamp
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