Egersund - a beautiful start to Kystpilegrimsleia!
It is possible to combine your walk with travel by train, bus or bike. The train stations along the way are Hellvik, Sirevåg, Ogna Brusand, Vigrstad, Varhaug and Nærbø.
In the summer, it is possible to join a guided tour around the town that takes you to all the important sights. We highly recommend this. Egersund is known for its old colourful wooden houses. These are among the best preserved houses of that style in Norway. The town is filled with buildings of a variety of architectural styles. Lift your gaze and keep in touch with your senses. Take deep breaths along your way, and fill your heart and mind with the grandeur of nature. Outside of the summer season one can walk the cultural path that takes you through the center of Egersund, with information boards about the history of the town.
You can get a stamp for your pilgrim passport at the tourist office.
Egersund chokoladefabrik: Handmade and delicious chocolate of high quality. Honest and real. Here everything is made from scratch.
No changes in tide in Egersund: Between Egersund and Flekkefjord you can drive your boat all the way into your garage. The rotation of the earth and the specific conditions in the area, makes this coastline very unique.
Magma Geopark: An area with a unique geology of international significance, recognized by UNESCO. Here you can find the rare rock type anortositt, which is the same rock type that can be found on the moon. It has only been found in these two places!
Jærbanen: A short distance from the center of Egersund you can walk along the old retired railway between Hellvik and Egersund. This must be one of the most beautiful and rich pedestrian and cycle paths that exists in Dalane! It is also possible to take a train, cycle or paddle along this 8km long path, all year round.
Go fishing with a fishing license and rod or experience the stunning view from Launesfjellet!
There is much to discover in Egersund!. It is well worth it to stop for a few days extra in this wonderful town!
Egersund Church
Egersund Church is the oldest building in the town. It was orginally built as a longhouse with a low ceiling around the year of 1620.
An archaeological finding of a monomental tombstone made as a bauta with runic writing, suggests that there had been a church in Egersund already around the year 1000. The earliest written account of the existence of the church is from year 1292.
It is believed that the current church, which is located on what was formerly named "The Gentile Islet", is a direct successor to this first church. After a renovation at the end of the 19th century, the church became the second largest i Rogaland with 1160 seats.
The church house concerts and other cultural events throughout the year, in addition to regular church activities. Information about opening hours and events: kirken.no/egersund.
Maurholen Railway Station
This old style residential house can be rented as an accommodation or for events. The garden shed is often used for social gatherings and educational events. In summer outdoor there are concerts here.
The office of culture in Egersund can provide you with more information: Phone +47 514 68 229.