Adventure parks and animals

Playground is the Nordic region's toughest action sports park run by professional enthusiasts. You're welcome here, whether you're a beginner or have done action sports before.

Norway's toughest climbing wall is at Sørmarka Arena. Beginners and experts will be stretched at our 'monsterwall' which is 17m high and has about 1000 m² of climbing surfaces. The wall has a great variety of angles and steepness allowing the wall to...

The play park Veras Lekeland is located at the shopping centre M44 at Bryne, only 20 minutes from Sandnes and 50 minutes from Egersund.

A visit to Landa Park at Forsand in Ryfylke is an exciting journey back in time. Bring your family and experience history up close.

Discover this popular science museum in Sandnes. There are four levels of exhibitions and activities. Topics are natural science, mathematics, energy and astronomy, regional industrial history and Sandnes' city history.

Nærbøparken is a green lung and an inclusive meeting place in Nærbø centre. Here you can go to a café between blossoming cherry trees, pick fruit and berries, exercise on the activity trail and visit the ducks in the pond.

Øglændsparken is one of two parks in the old part of Sandnes city centre. The second is the neighbouring park, Kirkeparken.

This summer you can experience BateLodge, a unique experience over 2 days in Kongeparken. Surrounded by the park's beautiful nature and attractions, you and your family live comfortably in one of ten new cottage tents in BateLodge equipped with a bed...

In Quest Rooms, you work together in groups to solve a crime. Fun group activity for teams of 8 - 48 participants.

The Troll oil and gas field is reconstructed in an authentic and colourful landscape, that can be used for activities such as skating, climbing, beach volleyball, graffiti art, performances, concerts, dance and classes given by the Norwegian Petroleu...

All Kongeparken Daypasses give you access to the park and give you a day full of magic and excitement. In the park, over 60 attractions and experiences await you and your family. Brumle and all his friends welcome to Kongeparken.

The fairytale forest at Gramstad is a popular place for children and adults in all kinds of weather. Small shelters have been built so that you can eat your packed lunch and remain dry if the weather is not on your side.

Stavanger botanic garden lies to the west of Ullandhaug tower, with fine views over Jæren, Hafrsfjord and the North Sea. The garden has a southerly aspect, sheltered from the east by the forest of Sørmarka and from the south by Stavanger University.

Gausel fritidsgård is a visitor farm with animals that is open to the public all day. It is free to visit the farm.

The arboretum is a large collection of both common and unusual bushes and trees from all over the world, and the whole area covers an area of 173 acres.

Enjoy public ice skating - an unforgettable experience with winter fun in the heart of Stavanger. Skating is fun, increases your activity level, and provides a great learning experience!

Ruten: Award-winning city park in Sandnes! The city's gathering site, fountains, play areas, skate park, roller skating track and green areas.

Vitengarden at Nærbø: Learn about Jæren's agriculture, food production, technology and nature through interactive exhibitions. Meet animals and jump in the hay.

An experience you won't forget anytime soon!

Skating is a great activity for big and small. Sørmarka Arena has 3 skating rinks: a 400m track, the hockey rink (30x60) and our penguin rink (8x60).