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Forsand village

Where Fjords Cross

Forsand

Sandnes municipality / Ryfylke region / Rogaland county
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Sandnes municipality / Ryfylke region / Rogaland county

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Forsand is beautifully situated at the crossroads of the famous Lysefjorden and the slightly less renowned Høgsfjorden. From the village, you can gaze across to two of Norway's most iconic attractions, the Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten mountains. This speaks volumes about the landscape that surrounds the 500 inhabitants.

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Living along these stunning fjords means you can swim, fish, boat, or simply enjoy the aquatic environment. There is no shortage of hiking opportunities and incredible views around Forsand. For those who love trekking, there are many well-marked hiking trails. Vikastakken, Uburen, and Sollifjellet, located just across from Preikestolen, are popular mountain hikes offering fantastic views of Lysefjorden.

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<p>Franz Clemens, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 target=_blank>CC BY-SA 3.0</a></span></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Forsand_Faehre.jpg#filelinks target=_blank>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></span></p>

Franz Clemens, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Photo: Marion Solheim

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Photo: Photo by Mark König on Unsplash

<p>Photo: Photo by <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://unsplash.com/@markkoenig?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash target=_blank>Mark König</a></span></span> on <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://unsplash.com/photos/red-and-white-wooden-house-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-t8wL2v5h0EU target=_blank>Unsplash</a></span></span></p>

Forsand boasts a school, a sports clubs grocery stores, and a guest harbor, as well as several accommodation options. There is also a high-speed boat connection from Forsand to small settlements along Lysefjorden, Lysebotn, and Stavanger.

People here are used to traveling by the local ferry. It is a car and passenger ferry that runs between Lysebotn, Forsand and Lauvvik in the Lysefjord. Also, from Forsand it's easy to visit nearby towns such as Jørpeland and Stavanger.

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The village has a history that stretches far back in time, very far indeed! Profound archaeological discoveries from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and the Migration Period have been made here. Excavations reveal that there has been continuous settlement in this area for over 2000 years. Based on these findings, a reconstructed village open to the public in the summer, known as the ancient village "Landa," has been established. Here, you'll find a Bronze Age house and a feast hall from the Migration Period, among other historical structures.

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<p>Hallvard Nygård, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 target=_blank>CC BY-SA 3.0</a></span></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Landa_005.jpg target=_blank>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></span></p>

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Where is Forsand?

Library

Church

Bus

Swimming pool

Doctor's office

High school

Junior high school

Primary school

Kindergarten

Public services in the village

None

Gas station

Grocery store

Private services in the village

None

Game hunting

Small boat harbour

Sea fishing

Lake/river fishing

Handball

Shooting range

Soccer club

Choir

Leisure in the village

None

Vinmonopolet (wine and liquor shop)

Dentist

Mosque

Hospital

High school

Public services within 45 min

None

Pharmacy

Fitness center

Movie theater

Hotel/guesthouse

Shopping center

Pub

Restaurant/cafe

Electric car charging

Private services within 45 min

None

Volleyball

Frisbee golf

Golf

Choir

Leisure within 45 min

None

In and Around the Village

Employers

Housing

Note that not all available houses in the village are listed on freysta.com. Feel free to contact the municipality for more information about available homes. Best of luck with finding your dream home!

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